This proverb means that a person cannot change their characteristics. The idea behind this phrase is that people are born a certain way and don’t change over time. A leopard is born with spots on its body. It cannot change its color, no matter how hard it tries. Some people believe that criminals will always … Read More
“Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things.” – Flora Lewis
It looks like it is going to be a rainy weekend. Just remember that the rains will bring the flowers. For more English phrases and quotes, follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESL-ToyBox-112152010890485
Happy April Fools day. This is one of my favorite quotes because it is so ridiculous. What phrase is he trying to say?
This phrase means that the best listeners are there to listen and not to judge you. The job of a listener is to just listen and let the other person say what they want to say. Because humans are so self-centered, we often want to offer an opinion or relate the story to ourselves, but … Read More
This is a phrase I have taken to heart when it comes to interviews. Everyone has different experiences and viewpoints that you can learn from. I feel like Mr. Nye may have been inspired by Carl Jung’s quote, “Everyone you meet knows something you don’t but need to know. Learn from them.” Whatever the case, … Read More
This quote has also been attributed to Mark Twain. I can’t say for sure who should be credited, but it seems more likely to be a quote from Robert Mager. What is the difference between teaching and telling to you?
Did anyone watch the boxing match between Ben Askren and Jake Paul today? Well, if you blinked, you probably missed it. It was unfortunately short. While the fight may have been disappointing, the last few weeks have been very interesting. The press conferences and banter was very fun to watch. Today I wanted to focus … Read More
This proverb is saying that what you do is more important than what you say. I find it quite frustrating when someone says all the right things, but clearly doesn’t live by those words. Let’s say someone keeps telling everyone else about volunteering at a homeless shelter. They tell everyone to volunteer, but they never … Read More
lesson 6 – Cluelesson 6 – clue
