Lit has many meanings. The literal definition is to illuminate or catch on fire. Lit can also be the abbreviation of literature. However, today I want to focus on the newest form of lit: something that is exciting or excellent. Example: This party is lit! This slang meaning of lit dates back to 2004, with … Read More
While adding notations to interview with Sammi, I came across something in English I was unaware of. Sammi said, “as they are WANT to do.” It sounded correct to me, but we were both wrong. The American / Canadian pronunciation of wont sounds quite close to ‘want’. The correct phrase is, as they are wont … Read More
To spill the beans means to divulge (reveal) a secret. Most lot of the time people spill the beans unintentionally. Example: He spilled the beans and told me that she was getting married. She wanted to tell me herself. However, you can also use this phrase as an imperative to try to get someone to … Read More
I feel you is a colloquial phrase used to show empathy. It basically means that you understand their feelings. Since it is colloquial, you wouldn’t want to use this phrase with superiors at work or in formal writing. However, it is an excellent phrase to show sympathy. Example: “I am upset. My boss is making … Read More
I had to pull some strings to get Tim Horton’s cups in Korea. My friend had to send me a package (a trophy 😊) and I asked him to put in a few extra things. Since I am planning on doing a Tim Horton’s lesson (Canadian café and donut shop), I wanted to have real … Read More
July 1st is Canada Day. We celebrate the birth of our country. I would like to share one part of our culture with you, Tim Horton’s. Tim Horton’s is a cafe and donut shop in Canada. It is quite famous and there are many around the country. However, the way that we order coffee is … Read More
In 2020 there was a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. Both goalies were injured for the Hurricanes. What do you think they should do. In this lesson groups will try to find solutions to real world problems. After taking up the answers, we will see the real world solution. There are … Read More
One fun way to engage students in education is to use lists. In this lesson we explore one type of list; ranking. The warm up game is based on Twitter emojis. The main activity is deciding on a crew to go to Mars. Choose 5 crew members including a leader. Why did you choose those … Read More
At my institute, we have a six-month teacher training program for Korean teachers. One of the things that I do in that program is a murder mystery. It is a unique experience that allows trainees to practice speaking in a fun role play. So, I thought my phrase today should be related to murder. I … Read More
