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
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
A sentinel species is a type of animal that is used to detect environmental risks to humans. The sentinel animal is affected before humans are. One example is cats. Cats are more susceptible to mercury poison. In Minamata Bay, Japan, cats developed “dancing cat fever” when exposed to too much mercury. The sick cats imply … Read More
English Level: intermediate Content Warning: crime
English Level: advanced Content Warning: fast-paced language, religion, crime
