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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
swamp
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verb
I'm swamped with work at the moment.
engaged
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adjective
We engaged in a long conversation.
get on one's nerves
phrase
The noise from the apartment upstairs was beginning to get on my nerves.
unpopular opinion
phrase
She received a lot of negative comments after expressing an unpopular opinion on social media.
down the line
phrase
There may be further problems down the line.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. talk some sense into sb
- to help someone to think about a situation in a reasonable way
Dialogue
Sally
Anthony
What? That's not a good idea. We need to try and talk some sense into her before she makes a decision she'll regret.
Sally
I agree. I think she's just overwhelmed and needs some support. Let's invite her over and talk to her about it.
B. talk big
- to boast or exaggerate
Dialogue
Taka
Have you noticed the new guy in the design department? He seems to really like talking big about his accomplishments and skills.
Anna
Yeah, I've noticed. It's getting on everyone's nerves. I mean, he's a newbie, he hasn't even proven himself yet.
Taka
Exactly. It's like he's trying to compensate for his lack of experience by talking big. It's not going to end well if he doesn't learn to be more humble and focus on his work.
C. spin a yarn
- to tell a story that is not true, often an interesting or imaginative one.
Dialogue
Michael
Grandpa is a master storyteller. He can really spin a good yarn when he talks about his childhood adventures.
Sally
I know, right? He has so many amazing stories to tell. It's like were transported back in time and experiencing everything with him.
Michael
And the best part is, he always adds a bit of humor to his stories. I don't think I've ever been bored listening to him.
Sally
I hope we can continue to hear more of his stories. It's a great way to learn about history and our family's heritage.
D. speak one's mind
- express one's feelings or opinions frankly.
Dialogue
John
What do you think about the new proposal?
Cindy
I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with it. I think there are some potential risks and challenges that we haven't fully considered. And if we move forward with this proposal, it could create some problems down the line.
John
I appreciate you speaking your mind, Cindy. Your input is valuable, and I think we need to take a closer look at the proposal before making any decisions.
E. shoot the breeze
- to spend time talking about things that are not important
Dialogue
Mike
Hey Sarah, mind if I join you for lunch?
Sarah
Sure, I'm just shooting the breeze with a few colleagues.
Mike
That sounds great. I've been swamped with work all week, it'll be nice to take a break and catch up with you.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| shoot the breeze | speak one's mind |
| talk big | spin a good yarn |
| talk some sense into |
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It can be difficult to in a group setting, especially if you have an unpopular opinion.
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Sometimes it's hard to someone who is set on a certain course of action.
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I don't like to keep connecting with people who only like to about their achievements.
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Sometimes it's nice to just hang out with friends and without any particular topic in mind.
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It takes skill to and keep your listeners engaged from beginning to end.
PART II.
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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PART III.
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. ( spins a good yarn / gathering )
2. ( talk big / status )
Have you talked to Sarah lately? I hear she's been really stressed out with school work and she's thinking of dropping out.