"En la punta de la lengua" 

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Expresiones idiomáticas en español 

"En la punta de la lengua"

Hello friends! Greetings of the day! In Hindi, instead of using मैं - मेरा, तू - तेरा, हम - हमारा, we use मैं अपना, तू अपना, हम अपना while using reflexive pronoun to avoid confusion. 

Learn Fluent Hindi with Professor Ashish...

Usage of Reflexive Pronoun "apna/apni/apne" in Hindi

Let's get right into this week's expression!

Wyn's Way to English

Wyn's Way to English - "Cut to the chase"

If you’ve listened to my previous podcasts, you’ll know that want to score a band score 7 in your IELTS Speaking exam, you have to use some less common idiomatic expressions.

We all know the idiom ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’ because this is a common idiom. But what are some less common idioms?

This podcast will give you 3 more idioms for you to learn, which you can use in your IELTS Speaking exam.

Preparing for exams can be a double-edged sword. This is because examiners don’t want you to memorise and repeat your answers from memory. However, using idioms can get you a higher band score. So how do we balance this? Idioms have to be memorised, because they have to be spoken exactly. We cannot change them. For example, you cannot say ‘my parents punched the roof’, you have to say my parents ‘hit the roof.’

Another tip for using idioms is not to put all your eggs in one basket. Make sure you are armed with a variety of different idioms in your memory bank. If you only know one idiom, for example ‘think outside the box’ you have to hope your part 2 speaking exam is a suitable topic for the idiom.

You can, of course, use idioms in parts  1 and 3, but part 2 is the easiest place to slot in a few idioms, because you have 1 minute to prepare.

Don’t forget to book a lesson with me, so you can practise using idioms, and get the band score you are aiming for.


IELTS Speaking Practice

3 more idioms for IELTS

☄️ Boost Your Language Skills with 5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词 ☄️

In Episode 36, we dive into powerful verbs you can use to express yourself. Practice these essential verbs and expand your vocabulary in both English and Chinese:

🔹 Grope – 摸索 (Mōsuǒ) 🤲
🔹 Grow (for people and animals) – 成长 (Chéngzhǎng) 🌱
🔹 Grow (for plants) – 种植 (Zhòngzhí) 🌿
🔹 Growl – 咆哮 (Páoxiāo) 🐯
🔹 Guard – 守卫 (Shǒuwèi) 🛡️

📘 Would you like to take your skills a step further?
🔹 C(36) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Reinforce today’s verbs with easy-to-use flash cards for quick memorization!
🔹 C(36) Verbs Quiz: Test your understanding and see how well you know today’s verbs!

Click to listen, and let’s take your language journey to the next level!

5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C(36) Verbs Set : Grope Grow (for people, animals, plants) Growl Guard Grope

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TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These expressions of importance cover a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might refer to something as "important," "significant," or even employ a casual "crucial" to stress its significance. When something is truly crucial, phrases like "This is absolutely crucial" and "This cannot be overstated" underscore its critical nature. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "This is a big deal" or "This is a game-changer," indicating a noteworthy event. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "This holds great significance" or "This bears immense importance," emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Politeness tempers the description in expressions such as "This is very important" or "This holds a lot of weight," demonstrating a respectful acknowledgment of its significance. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the importance, as seen in expressions like "This is kind of a big deal" or "This is a real game-changer." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate the weight of a situation with statements like "This is of considerable importance" or "This holds a certain gravitas," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, the gravity of a matter is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "This holds great import" or "This is of profound significance," underscoring the formal nature of the description. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How To Say Important In Various English Registers

At an Art Exhibition (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BZu1Cs1zNRYTwUnUf6NCafd3O_0DjUi-/view?usp=drivesdk


Teacher Joseph's Podcast

At an Art Exhibition (with transcript)

Double Negative in Songs (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cplo1gOOVgz32H8cOVi34uaMg8_sutUu/view?usp=drivesdk