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English idiom - to spill the tea.
You’ve probably heard of the English idiom ‘spill the beans’ but have you ever ‘spilt the tea?’ The idiom ‘spill the tea’ is a colloquial expression that means to share gossip or reveal secret information. The tea or ‘T’ means the truth.
Journaling in English as a foreign language
Have you ever considered using journaling as a tool for developing your written English? Some of my students have found journaling to be a powerful and enjoyable method for improving their English language skills, as it allows them to practice writing, reading, and vocabulary in an autonomous, personal and meaningful way. Download my free 30 English journaling prompts PDF
SMART goals for learning English as a foreign language.
Have you ever set a goal for yourself, but then struggled to actually follow through and achieve it? You're not alone - many people have a hard time setting and achieving goals. But there's a way to make your goals more effective, and it's called SMART goals. And they can be applied to your English learning goals.
British TV for improving your English.
Some of my students asked me which British TV shows I’ve enjoyed over the past couple of years, so I’ve come up with a few personal recommendations. Bear in mind that I’m a 50-something woman who likes a bit of drama and dark humour, so these aren’t going to be everybody’s cup of tea!
Best of British Slang - To go off on one.
"To go off on one" is an idiomatic phrase that means to suddenly become angry or agitated about something. This phrase is usually used in informal situations and when someone is loudly and strongly expressing their anger or frustration about something.
English Idioms about working hard.
I’ve been snowed under with English classes lately, but today I’m back with some English idioms about working hard. Do you ever burn the candle at both ends or bend over backwards to get the job done?
What is italki?
If you’d like to book a trial English conversation class with me then you need to set up an account at italki. Want to know more about this language learning platform that connects students with teachers?
Word of the week- Empathy
In today’s post I’m focusing on my English word of the week, empathy. Are you an empathic person? Continue reading to discover the difference between empathy and sympathy and to find out about Empathy Museum.
Talking about anxiety in English
In this post I’ve got 5 expressions for talking about anxiety in English plus a podcast, short video and link to article about coping with anxiety.
July - English Book of the Month
I first heard about this book when listening to a BBC Radio 4 programme called Word of Mouth which is a series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them.