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Nice ways to say No 1.) Sounds nice, but I am not available. 2.) I am honored that you asked me, but I can't do it. 3.) I'm sorry, but I can't help you at this time. 4.) Unfortunately, it's not a good time. 5.) I am not available at the moment, but maybe next time. 6.) Unfortunately, this is not something I can do right now. 7.) I really appreciate you asking me, but I can't commit to that right now. 8.) Sorry, but I can't make it; maybe another time. 9.) Thanks for thinking of me, but I can't.

🧔🏻👨🏻👨🏻‍🦱 Three Brothers: Once upon a time there lived three brothers. They were Ali, Hassim and Khaieel. Before their father died, he asked his sons to divide the wealth into three equal shares. After their father's death, they divided the wealth into three parts. Ali started a business in the same place. Hassim and Khaieel let the place to seek knowledge and learn from the opportunities. Ali's business improved very well and he had all the facilities of luxury and lived happily. One day he found Laila a wise maiden who had magical powers. They got married and lived happily. She led a loving life, serving her husband. Ali's brothers visited all the places in the kingdom. Their part of wealth was spent up. So they became beggars. One day they came to Ali’s shop and begged. Ali took some coins and went near the beggars. When he was ready to give the coins, he recognized their voices. Ali was shocked at their look. “What happened to you?" said Ali in a stammering voice. “We lost what ever you gave us. O brother! Our business failed because of our carelessness". They confessed Ali said. “Don’t worry brothers. What we have now is ours, come on. We shall go to our home. They went to Ali’s house with a wicked plan to kill their brother Ali at any cost. Laila also looked after them very well. But she found out their wicked plan to kill Ali through her magical power. Ali gave them each thousand gold coins and said, “You start some business here and come up in life." Hassim said, “We have a plan to go east. You also come along with us. You bring Laila also. There we can earn more and shall live together." Khaleel also accepted the idea of Hassim. Ali and Laila accepted their idea. But Laila knew the cunning plan of Hassim and Khaleel. All of them set off on a voyage to the east. The two wanted to kill Ali in the voyage itself. Laila watched them carefully with her magical power. Hassim and Khaleel pushed Ali into the sea. Laila followed them alertly she took Ali to the ship again with a rope. When they returned home, She with her magical power had cast spell on the brothers and sent them to their house as watchdogs at the gate. When Ali and Laila returned home, Ali saw two dogs in the gate tied with a rope. Laila said, “The dogs are your wicked brothers. I turned them into dogs." Ali became sad and said "Please forgive them and make them as men again". But Laila said, "Now it is not possible because the spell is for a limited years. Until then I can not change them." So they lived as dogs for ten years and then were changed as men. Then they felt sorry for their behavior and lived with Ali helping him in the business.

The Boy Who Saved the Town Marcus lived in a small suburb near the sea. He was a stubborn boy, and he only cared about himself. His father worked as a chemist for an institution and wanted Marcus to get a job there. Instead, the boy delivered milk. Each morning he took dairy products to the grocers. One day, Marcus was jogging down the street with a gallon of milk to give to a merchant. He didn’t want to be late. He ran down a path beside a large canal. A wall there kept water from coming into the town during high tide. But Marcus saw a small hole in the wall. Marcus knew that if the wall broke, it would be a tragedy for the town. At first, he hesitated. He had to choose between helping himself and helping the town. There was only one way to save the town. It seemed crazy to him, but it was the only thing he could do. He poked his finger into the hole. This didn’t fix the problem forever, but it did postpone the tragedy. His finger ached. He felt the chill ofthe arctic water as it splashed him. There was no one else around. He knew he had to wait until the tide descended. It was very difficult, but Marcus stayed there and saved the town. Once the tide had descended, Marcus told everyone what happened. A group of people went to the wall. They saw the hole and fixed it. Everyone was very happy with Marcus. The local congress even gave him a gift for saving the town. He was a hero.

I DIDN’T DO IT!” Billy was in big trouble. The day before, a donor gave the school a painting with a sports theme. It showed a referee congratulating two athletes. The principal hung the painting in front of the office, hoping that it would be a stimulus for students to play sports. The next morning, however, the painting was destroyed. There was graffiti on it, and it had many holes in it. The worst part was that one of Billy’s fellow students said she thought she saw Billy do it! But Billy didn’t do it. The principal called Billy’s parents and said, “Billy won’t tell us the truth. He’s a chronic liar, and he ruined the painting. If you don’t pay for it, we’ll terminate his education here.” Billy’s parents didn’t have enough money to pay for the painting and for his tuition. But Billy’s parents had an idea. That afternoon, they went to see Mr. Meyers, an attorney. “Mr. Meyers, my son has been implicated in a crime he says he didn’t do,” Billy’s father said. “Everybody believes the gossip. Even some of our own kin think he did it!” “I believe you. My suspicion is that the tape from the security cameras will show who really did it,” said Mr. Meyers. The next day, Mr. Meyers received a packet with the videotape from the school. It showed another student who resembled Billy walking up to the painting and writing on it. Then the student took a knife by the shaft and started to stab large holes in it. Finally, he severed the rope that held up the painting, and it fell to the floor. Mr. Meyers showed the tape to the principal. “Clearly, that’s not Billy,” he said. “This boy is actually responsible and needs some discipline.” Billy was happy that someone believed him. He said to Mr. Meyers, “When I graduate and go to university, I will major in law, so I can be a guardian of justice like you!”

*📈Look VS Look Like* *🔰Look* ♦️We use look with an adjective to say how something or someone appears. This can be our opinion based on what we can see with our eyes. ▪️You look really angry. Did I say something wrong? ▪️That building looks really old. *📙Look Like* ♦️We use look like to compare the appearance of something or someone to something else. Look like is followed by a noun or a noun phrase. ▪️Monty looks like a cat, but I think he's a tiger. ▪️My wife looks like Shakira. ♦️Other verbs 🌏You can also use these rules with these verbs: sound, smell, taste, and feel. ▪️That tastes like the pizza I had in Rome. ▪️That smells disgusting.

How to use "off of" The phrase "off of" is often used in informal American English to indicate movement away from a surface or starting point. Here are some examples of how to use "off of": Physical movement: "She jumped off of the table." "The cat leaped off of the couch." Figurative movement: "He got the idea off of a website." "The band members feed off of each other's energy." In formal writing, "off of" is often simplified to "off": "She jumped off the table." "He got the idea off a website." Using "off" alone is generally considered more concise and acceptable in formal contexts.

How to use the comma (,) and the dot (.) The comma (,) is used to separate things in a list. For example: * I like apples, oranges, and bananas. * I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread. * I have a red, blue, and green car. The dot (.) is used to end a sentence. For example: * I am a girl. * I like to play. * I am happy. Here is a simple trick to help you remember when to use the comma and the dot: * If you can pause and take a breath, use a comma. * If you can't pause and take a breath, use a dot. For example: * I like apples, oranges (pause), and bananas (dot). * I am a girl (dot). I like to play (dot). I am happy (dot). I hope this helps!

How to Find Out if a Workplace Is 'Toxic' ☠️ A toxic workplace is one of the biggest reasons why people leave their jobs. It might be a place where staff are stressed, managers bully their employees and people don't trust each other. "Toxic" usually means something that's poisonous, but we can also use it to mean "very unpleasant." The word is often used to describe a workplace that's so bad it's almost poisonous. If you work in a toxic place, you'll probably know about it. But how can you tell if a workplace is toxic before you even start a new job? Career coach Beata Staszkow says the way the manager treats you during the interview might give you an idea about how they'll treat you as an employee. Look out for bosses who don't seem interested in your answers, she adds, or those who make inappropriate jokes. A manager showing up late for an interview could also be a bad sign, says jobs expert Mita Mallick, writing in Harvard Business Review. Mallick says to also watch out for things like the interviewer changing the job description after you've started discussing the job, or putting pressure on you to take the job right away. It's also good to do some research into how many employees are leaving a company and how many new ones are joining. This is known as "employee turnover." Sometimes there are good reasons for turnover. But it could be a sign of a toxic workplace. You should be able to find out about it by looking on sites like LinkedIn — and you might also be able to contact someone who used to work at the company. If you're already in a toxic workplace, you'll probably want to get out of it. But you don't want to jump from one toxic workplace into another!

💎Plastic Surgery 🗣Is plastic surgery popular in your country? ♦️Not really. People in my country are not so interested in plastic surgery. 🗣What do you think about people having plastic surgery? ♦️It’s hard to say. As long as they find happiness in what they’re doing, it’s fine with me. 🗣Why do you think people do it? ♦️They want to gain a better look, I believe. That’s understandable. 🗣Is plastic surgery bad? ♦️It’s bad for health in the long run. 🗣Does it do harm to your health? ♦️Sure, there are several unhealthy substances in the medical treatments which may be harmful to your body. 🗣Do you think changing your look is a good thing? ♦️Yes, I can’t deny that changing for a better appearance is what people should do. But don’t abuse plastic surgery or you will face serious health problems later on. 🗣Do you think the development of plastic surgery is a positive or negative trend? ♦️It’s more a positive trend, I guess. Thanks to plastic surgery, people who think they don’t look good can now make themselves more attractive. 🗣Do you care more about your outlook or inner soul? ♦️As for me, the inner soul does matter more although outside appearance is important, too. 🗣What is a part of your face that you wish to change? ♦️Although I have some imperfect parts, I have no wish to change anything. I love the natural appearance my parents gave me.

The inspiring story of Honda The message of this story is to never give up on achieving you dreams no matter how many challenges you might face during the process. "Let me give you a great example of a man who understood the power of a real decision, someone who, once he decided, would not give up. His name is Soichiro Honda: founder of the Honda Corporation, the make of Honda cars and motorcycles. Mr. Honda never allowed tragedy, problems, challenges, or the twists and turns of circumstances to get in his way. In fact, he often decided to see some of the biggest obstacles in his way as mere hurdles in the race to reach his goals. In 1938, Mr. Honda was a poor student who had a dream of designing a piston ring that he would sell to any manufacture for Toyota Corporation. Every day he would go to school, and all night long he would work on his design, up to his elbows in grease. He spent what little money he had on his project, and it still wasn't finished. Finally, he hocked his wife's jewelry to continue. After years of effort he finally designed the piston ring he was sure Toyota would buy. When he took it to them, they rejected it. He was sent back to school to suffer the humiliation of his teachers' and friends' telling him what an idiot he was for designing such a ridiculous gadget. Was he frustrated? You bet. Was he broke? Yes. Did he give up? No way. Instead, he spent the next two years continuing to find ways to make the piston ring better. He had the key formula to success: 1. He decided what he wanted. 2. He took action. 3. He noticed whether it was working or not, and when things weren't working out, 4. He kept changing his approach. He was flexible in the way he went about things. Finally, after two more years, he refined his design, and Toyota actually bought it! In order to build his piston factory, Mr. Honda needed concrete, but Japanese Government was gearing up for World War II, so none was available. Once again, it looked as if his dream would die. It seemed no one would help him. Again, did he quit? Absolutely not. He had decided to build this factory. Since giving up was not an option, he got together a group of his friends, and for weeks they worked around the clock trying different approaches until they found a new way to manufacture concrete. He build his factory and was finally able to produce his piston rings. "But wait, there's more..." The story doesn't end here. During the war, the United States bombed his factory, destroying most of it. Instead of feeling defeated, he rallied all his employees. He said, "Quickly! Run outside and watch those planes. What they'll do is drop their fuel cans out of the sky. We need to find out where they drop them and get those cans, because they contain the raw materials we need for our manufacturing process!" These were materials they couldn't get anywhere in Japan. Mr. Honda found a way to use whatever life gave him. Finally, an earthquake leveled his factory and he was forced to sell his piston operation to Toyota. But God never closes a door without opening another one, so we need to stay alert to see whatever new opportunities life presents us...

COMMON WAYS to USE 'WITH' We use "WITH" to say two or more people or things are together. I ate my lunch 'with' Phil. __ We also use 'WITH' to say that someone is using an object to do something. She cut the paper 'with' scissors. _____ 'WITH' can be used to describe the way a person does something. She stood there 'with' an angry face and shouted! __ Another use of 'WITH' is for describing when something contains another thing. She filled the glass 'with' water. __________ We can use 'WITH' to mean ‘and’. This is common in a restaurant, when ordering food. I’d like to order the salad 'with' a chocolate cake for dessert. _____ You can also use 'WITH' to mean a thing or person has or includes something. I live in a house 'with' a brown door.

💎💎💎💎💎 💎💎💎💎💎 HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH VOCABULARY AND IMPROVE SPEAKING: Excellent question! Learning English vocabulary and improving speaking skills require practice, consistency, and effective techniques. Here are some tips to help you: *Vocabulary:* 1. Read widely: Expose yourself to various texts, articles, and books. 2. Keep a vocabulary notebook: Write down new words and their meanings. 3. Use flashcards: Create physical or digital flashcards to review words. 4. Learn prefixes, suffixes, and roots: Understand word structures to decipher meanings. 5. Practice active recall: Quiz yourself or use apps like Quizlet or Duolingo. *Speaking:* 1. Listen to English media: Podcasts, audiobooks, TV shows, and movies. 2. Speak with native speakers: Engage in conversations with English speakers. 3. Practice speaking with yourself: Record yourself and listen to improve. 4. Join English language exchange programs or online communities. 5. Focus on pronunciation: Pay attention to intonation, stress, and rhythm. *Additional tips:* 1. Immerse yourself in the language: Surround yourself with English as much as possible. 2. Use language learning apps: Babbel, Memrise, or Rosetta Stone. 3. Take an English course or get a tutor for personalized feedback. 4. Be consistent: Set aside time each day to practice vocabulary and speaking. 5. Don't be afraid to make mistakes: Keep speaking and learning from errors. Remember, learning a language takes time and effort. Stay motivated, and you'll see improvement over time!

Colour idioms 🟣🌈⚫⚪ 1. Green with envy - Feeling jealous or envious of someone else's success or possessions. Example: "When Sam got the promotion, his coworker was green with envy because he wanted it too." 2. Caught red-handed - Caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal. Example: "The teacher caught Tim red-handed cheating on the exam." 3. Once in a blue moon - Something that happens very rarely or infrequently. Example: "Tom only visits his hometown once in a blue moon since he moved away for college." 4. Out of the blue - Something unexpected or surprising. Example: "Sally received a job offer out of the blue from a company she hadn't applied to." 5. Black sheep - Someone who is considered the odd one out or behaves differently from the rest of the group. Example: "In a family of doctors, Sarah was the black sheep because she chose to pursue a career in art."

Other ways to say "Thank you" 1. Thanks 2. Many thanks 3. Thank you very much 4. I appreciate it 5. I'm grateful 6. I'm so thankful 7. That's so kind of you 8. I can't thank you enough 9. Thanks a million 10. Thanks a lot 11. Thank you kindly 12. You're a lifesaver 13. I owe you one 14. Much obliged 15. I'm indebted to you 16. Thanks for everything 17. I'm touched 18. You're amazing 19. You're the best 20. I'm so lucky to have you.

🔘 Clout Chaser What is a clout chaser? ◻️A person who does things just to become popular A clout chaser is someone who does and says things for the purpose of becoming more popular. It is primarily used in reference to people on social media that are desperate to gain fame and followers. The term became popular in 2016 as a way to call out "fake" people who pretend to be something they are not so they can get more attention.While it originated within the hip-hop music industry, it has since become most prevalent on social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. On social media, clout chasers might share photos to promote their fake lifestyle. Or they may pretend to be someone else to become friends with a famous person that has more clout. There has been some criticism of the term since people have begun calling anyone who wants to be successful a clout chaser. The difference between people that just want to be successful and clout chasers is that clout chasers are willing to give up their identity and be fake just to get fame.

*A Tradition Steeped in Time: The History of Fasting in Ramadan* Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred period observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The history of fasting in Ramadan stretches back centuries, intertwined with the development of Islam itself. This essay explores the origins and evolution of this central Islamic practice. Roots in Ancient Practices Fasting, as a form of spiritual discipline and self-denial, predates Islam. Evidence suggests that communities across the globe, from ancient Mesopotamia to pre-Islamic Arabia, practiced fasting for religious purposes. The concept likely resonated with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers, finding a place within the new religion. The Quranic Revelation and the Birth of Ramadan The Quran, the holy book of Islam, establishes Ramadan as a mandatory practice for all Muslims. According to Islamic tradition, the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan, marking the month's significance. The Quran emphasizes the spiritual benefits of fasting, including fostering piety (taqwa) and developing empathy for the less fortunate. Early Islamic Practices and the Evolution of Ramadan During the early years of Islam, the practice of fasting in Ramadan was likely less formalized. The exact duration and specific rules may have evolved over time. However, the core principles of abstaining from food, drink, and sexual activity during daylight hours remained constant. Laylat al-Qadr and the Night of Destiny One of the most significant events associated with Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr, also known as the Night of Power. The Quran mentions this night as the one in which the Quran was revealed. Muslims observe Laylat al-Qadr with increased prayer and devotional practices, believing it to be a time of immense spiritual reward. Ramadan Through the Centuries Over the centuries, Ramadan has become a cornerstone of Muslim identity and community. Fasting fosters a sense of shared sacrifice and strengthens social bonds. Traditional practices like communal pre-dawn meals (Suhoor) and evening meals (Iftar) bring families and neighbors together. Mosques witness increased activity as Muslims gather for prayers and recitations of the Quran. Modern-Day Ramadan Today, Ramadan continues to be a vital part of Islamic life, observed by Muslims around the world. Despite the challenges of modern life, the core principles of self-discipline, empathy, and spiritual growth remain central to the experience. Technology has also played a role, with social media allowing Muslims across the globe to connect and share their Ramadan experiences. Conclusion Fasting in Ramadan holds a rich and multifaceted history. Rooted in ancient practices, it gained new meaning and purpose within Islam. Over time, Ramadan has evolved alongside Muslim communities, becoming a cornerstone of faith and a powerful symbol of unity and self-reflection. As the tradition continues to be observed by millions of Muslims worldwide, its historical significance and enduring message ensure its place as a central pillar of Islam.

*Conversational Topic - Importance of fascinating stories in language learning process* Discussion points on the use of stories in language learning processes: ⭕ How do stories contribute to language learning? What are the benefits of incorporating storytelling techniques in language learning activities? ⭕ Share personal experiences or examples of how stories have helped you improve your language skills or understanding of a foreign language. ⭕ Discuss the role of storytelling in making language learning more engaging and enjoyable. How can stories capture learners' attention and enhance their motivation to learn? ⭕ Explore the different types of stories that can be used in language learning, such as folktales, short stories, novels, or even movies. Which types of stories do you find most effective in language acquisition, and why? ⭕ How can stories be used to develop various language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing? Share specific techniques or activities that utilize stories for each skill area.

🐏🦁Who is the Cleverest, Sheep or Lion? A very long time ago, there was a crafty lion and a clever sheep. One day, the clever sheep was eating some grass in a clearing with his friend when the crafty lion came creeping across the fields towards them. When the lion came out of the tall grass the sheep prepared to run because they were scared of his sharp claws and his big teeth. ‘You do not need to run away,’ said the lion in a friendly voice. ‘I am simply here to tell you about a lovely fresh water lake just beyond these fields. Why don’t you come with me and have a drink.’ The clever sheep knew better than to trust the lion, but his friend was very thirsty and so agreed to go for a drink with the lion. The clever sheep warned his friend but the friend did not listen. And so the lion lured the sheep into the tall grass with the promise of fresh water. The lion looked all about to make sure that no other animals were around to help the sheep, and when he was sure they were alone he pounced on the unsuspecting animal, and ate him for his dinner. Later that day, when his friend did not return to the herd, the clever sheep was sure that the crafty lion had eaten him. ‘That is ten sheep this month,’ he thought to himself. ‘I must do something to stop the crafty lion before I lose all of my friends!’ And so the clever sheep warned the rest of the herd about the crafty lion and his tricks. But the silly sheep did not listen, and as the weeks and months passed, the crafty lion lured more and more sheep into the tall grass with the promise of fresh water. And it was there that they met their grizzly end. One day, the clever sheep decided that it was down to him to do something about the crafty lion and his wicked ways. The sheep sets a trap for the lion The clever sheep waited until nightfall and then crept out into the clearing next to the long grass. When he was sure that he was alone, he began to dig a very deep hole in the ground. When this was done, he built a huge fire at the bottom of the hole then covered the hole over with reeds and grass so that the smoke would be hidden from view. The clever sheep waited patiently until dawn, and just as the sun was rising over the fields he heard a familiar voice coming from the tall grass. ‘Why don’t you come with me, little sheep. I know of a fresh water lake just beyond the fields where you can enjoy a cool drink of water.’ The clever sheep did not move from his spot. Instead, the sheep said, ‘why don’t you come out of the tall grass and I will show you where you can find lots of sheep to eat.’ The lion was indeed very crafty, but he was also very greedy and could not resist the temptation of such a huge dinner. ‘Come with me,’ said the sheep once more, ‘and I will show you where the herd lives.’ And sure enough, the lion stepped out from the tall grass into the clearing. But as soon as he stepped from the grass, he fell down into the deep hole and burned in the roaring fire set by the clever sheep. ‘That is the end of you and your wicked ways,’ thought the clever sheep to himself. ‘Now us sheep will be safe, for a while at least.’ When the clever sheep returned home he told the rest of the herd about his victory over the lion. They all cheered and congratulated their friend, and they all asked how he was able to kill the crafty lion when the beast was so big and strong yet he was so small and fragile. ‘It was simple,’ replied the clever sheep, ‘all I did was watch and learn from the mistakes of others.’ The clever sheep then went on to explain how he had watched the crafty lion lure his friends into the fields, and he also explained that this was how he had learned of the lion’s greedy nature. The rest of the herd listened closely to the clever sheep and so they too learned never to trust the lions again, and they also learned how important is was to listen to good advice given by a friend.‌‌

10 informal ways to express “I don’t understand” in English: 1. “I’m clueless.” 2. “It’s over my head.” 3. “I’m in the dark.” 4. “I’m at a loss.” 5. “I’m drawing a blank.” 6. “I’m not getting it.” 7. “I’m not following.” 8. “I’m totally lost.” 9. “I’m not catching on.” 10. “I’m a bit lost here.”

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲.💸 1. It's too pricey for me. 2. It's out of my budget. 3. I can't afford it right now. 4. It's beyond my means. 5. It's too rich for my blood. 6. It's too costly for my liking. 7. It's overpriced. 8. It's exorbitant. 9. It's not cost-effective. 10. It's a bit steep. 11. It's a bit out of my league. 12. It's a bit of a splurge. 13. It's too dear for me. 14. It's a bit over my budget. 15. It's too extravagant. 16. It's too high-priced. 17. It's too lavish for me.

COLLABORATIVE SPEAKING 🗣️ PHRASES 🤳 Starting What shall we do frst? Shall I start? Do you mind if I start? We could start by talking about... Let's talk about ___ frst. Shall we start with this picture? _______ Opinion As far as I’m concerned, As I see it, From my point of view, In my humble opinion, I’d say that… ________ Giving yourself time That's a big question! I haven't given it much thought until now. Let me see How can I put this? Well, it's difficult to say really. That's an interesting question. ________ Rephrasing What I mean is... What I'm trying to say is... In other words To put it another way Basically what you are saying is... ________ Agreeing We see eye to eye. Yeah, I’d go along with that. .Absolutely! You took the words right out of my mouth. I couldn’t agree more. You have a point there. I’m with you 100% on this one. ________ Disagreeing We don’t see eye to eye. I take your point but… I tend to disagree with you there. That’s not always the case I beg to differ Isn’t it more a case of… True though that may be… ________ Starting to make a conclusion Let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The bottom line is we have to choose one… It’s a tough one, I’m torn between … and ….Shall we go with ….? ________ Asking for opinion What’s your take on….?Where do you stand on….?In my opinion…., would you go along with that? What are your thoughts on this? ________ Personalising Speaking from personal experience,… For me personally,. This is a topic that isnnñ particularly close to my heart… It’s funny I was just thinking about this the other day. My gut/initial reaction is… If I were to choose one of these situations (part 2pictures), I’d go with… because… ________ Impressive structures Another point I’d like to add about … is… It’s also worth bearing in mind that… Coming back to what (Javi) was saying about …. I’d also like to point out that… I think it’s important not to forget that… The vast majority of people tend to think that… At the end of the day… When all’s said and done… ________ Tips Eye-contact Active listening Open body language Speak up Don’t dominate. ________ Asking for repetition I beg your pardon, I didn’t catch that. Sorry would you mind repeating that? Could you repeat the question please? ENJOY LEARNING!!!! 🤳🗣️

A: Excuse me, officer. I would like to file a complaint. B: Of course, sir. What seems to be the problem? A: Well, it all started when I was walking home with my friends. We were approached by a group of individuals who started harassing us. C: Yes, that's correct. They were making offensive comments and trying to instigate a fight. B: I see. Can you provide a description of these individuals? D: There were five of them. Three males and two females. The males were tall, wearing dark hoodies, and appeared to be in their twenties. One of them had a distinctive tattoo on their arm. E: One of the females had long blonde hair and was wearing a red jacket. The other female had short black hair and was carrying a backpack. B: Thank you for the detailed descriptions. Did they make any threats or engage in physical violence? A: They didn't physically harm us, but they did threaten us and I felt intimidated. They demanded our wallets and phones. B: I'm sorry you had to go through that. Did you manage to get away from the situation safely? C: Yes, luckily, we were able to get away quickly and find somewhere safe until they left. B: That's good to hear. I will need your personal information in order to file a report. Can I have your names, addresses, and contact numbers? A: Sure, let me provide you with the information. B: Thank you. We will investigate the matter and do our best to apprehend those responsible. Is there anything else you would like to add? D: No, that covers everything. We just want to ensure this doesn't happen to anyone else. B: Understood. We take this matter seriously, and we appreciate you reporting it. We will be in touch with any updates regarding the investigation. A: Thank you, officer. We hope justice will be served. B: You're welcome. Take care and stay safe.

Topic: Getting a Check-Up Dialogue 1 David: Hi, I’m here for my medical check-up. Receptionist: Hello, David. Let me check you in and give you these forms to fill out. Have a seat, and the nurse will call you when ready. David: Thank you. Nurse: David? You can come with me now. David: Hi. Nurse: How do you feel? David: I feel good, just a little tired lately. Nurse: Okay, let’s take your blood pressure first. Perfectly normal. Now, breathe in…and breathe out. Good. David: Do I need any blood tests or anything like that today? Nurse: Not unless there are any particular concerns you have. The doctor will speak with you shortly, but when was your last physical examination? David: Almost two years ago. Doctor: Hi there, David. Everything looks healthy so far. Any concerns you want to discuss? David: Just some minor fatigue sometimes. Doctor: It could be stress. But we’ll order blood work to see if anything else is happening. Otherwise, maintain a healthy diet and exercise plan. David: Sure. Will I get the results of my blood test soon? Doctor: Yes, usually within three business days. We’ll contact you with any updates. See you next year!

*Animal Idioms* *🌹🌹Don’t count your chickens before they hatch* Meaning: Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened *🌹🌹Going on a wild goose chase* Meaning: Doing something that is pointless *🌹🌹Killing two birds with one stone* Meaning: Accomplishing two different tasks in the same undertaking *🌹🌹The elephant in the room* Meaning: An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid *🌹🌹Straight from the horse’s mouth* Meaning: Reading or hearing something from the source *🌹🌹Letting the cat out of the bag* Meaning: Sharing information that was intended to be a secret *🌹🌹Beating a dead horse* Meaning: Giving time or energy to something that is ended or over *🌹🌹You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink* Meaning: You can’t force someone to make what is seemingly the right decision *🌹🌹Every dog has his day* Meaning: Everyone gets their chance to do something big *🌹🌹A leopard can’t change its spots* Meaning: People don’t change *🌹🌹Wag the dog* Meaning: Divert attention from something important to something trivial *🌹🌹The birds and the bees* Meaning: Sex Ed 101 *🌹🌹Ants in one’s pants* Meaning: Being nervous and unable to sit still *🌹🌹Chicken out* Meaning: to decide not to do something, usually at the last minute *🌹🌹Clam up* Meaning: stop talking *🌹🌹The cat’s got someone’s tongue* Meaning: That person is oddly quiet *🌹🌹Have a cow* Meaning: Get extremely upset, usually about something that’s not worth it *🌹🌹Hold your horses* Meaning: Be patient *🌹🌹Pig out* Meaning: To eat a lot of food *🌹🌹Take the bull by the horns* Meaning: To show initiative *🌹🌹Until the cows come home* Meaning: forever, or at least a mighty long time *🌹🌹Smell a rat* Meaning: To suspect that somebody’s up to no good. *🌹🌹Nest egg* Meaning: sum of money saved for later *🌹🌹Raining cats and dogs* Meaning: Raining heavily *🌹🌹Get the lion’s share* Meaning: Get the biggest portion

Lets practice speaking small talk how to complimeny someone in english 🙍🏼‍♀️Your outfit is lit. ( It means it's great. ) I've been looking for the same jacket for ages. Where did you get it? 👩🏻‍🦳Thank you so much. I bought it at Macy's in New York, but I'm pretty sure you can find a similar one here. 🙍🏼‍♀️ I see I should pop into the restore some day. 👩🏻‍🦳 Definitely. They have a whole bunch of jackets different colors designs. You'll find something my stylist recommended this jacket and the quality is the best. 🙍🏼‍♀️ I am dying to see their collections. So you work with a personal style. List. 👩🏻‍🦳 Yes, and I love it. No more problems with shopping 🙍🏼‍♀️ exactly. I once purchased this expensive purse in Paris, but it is so stylish. This is really hard for me to wear it with my ordinary outfits. It's actually a great idea to have a personal stylist. 👩🏻‍🦳 That's what stylists are for. They help us look our best without spending too much time on it.

🟠Two Polite People A: Excuse me. B: Yes? A: Are you reading this paper? B: Oh, no. Help yourself. A: I asked because the paper is sitting next to you. B: Thank you. That's polite of you to ask. A: Some people would just pick it up. B: Yes, I know. Some people are rude. A: I always try to be polite. B: So do I. A: The world needs more polite people like us. B: I agree 100 percent.

🟠Give Me a Puppy A: Mom, I want a puppy. B: Let me think about it. A: Why do you have to think about it? B: Because a puppy costs money. A: No, it doesn't. Puppies are free. B: Yes, but a puppy needs shots. A: Shots for what? B: So it won't get sick. Just like you get shots. A: I hate shots. B: And a puppy eats food. Food costs money. A: No problem. I'll give him food off my plate. B: Oh, no you don't. Puppies don't eat vegetables

Until Vs Unless ▫️"Until" and "unless" are both words used to denote conditions or periods of time, but they differ in their meaning and usage. 🌸Until: ▫️Meaning: Until refers to a specific point in time or the duration up to that point. 〰️Usage: It indicates the continuation of an action or state up to a particular event or time. ▫️Example:He waited at the bus stop until the bus arrived." 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 📌 Unless: ▫️Meaning: Unless it expresses a condition that must be met for something else to happen or be the case. 🏷️ Usage: It introduces a condition that, if not fulfilled, prevents a certain outcome. ▫️Example: She won't go out unless it stops raining." 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 📃 Difference: 📌 Until: refers to the timeframe leading up to a specific point in time or event. It does not imply any condition for the action or state to change. 📌 Unless: introduces a condition that, if not met, prevents a particular action or state from happening. 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 📃 Comparison: ▫️He studied until midnight" indicates the time duration until a specific event (midnight). ▫️He won't pass the exam unless he studies" implies that passing the exam depends on him studying; if he doesn't study, passing won't happen.

📚What are adverbs? Here is a brief English course on adverbs 1. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. 2. Adverbs answer questions like how, when, where, and to what extent. 3. Adverbs can be formed by adding -ly to an adjective. For example, "quick" becomes "quickly." 4. Some adverbs don't end in -ly, such as "fast" and "well." 5. Adverbs of time answer the question "when." Examples include "yesterday," "now," and "soon." 6. Adverbs of place answer the question "where." Examples include "here," "there," and "everywhere." 7. Adverbs of manner answer the question "how." Examples include "quickly," "slowly," and "carefully." 8. Adverbs of degree answer the question "to what extent." Examples include "very," "extremely," and "somewhat." 9. Adverbs can be placed before or after the verb they modify, or at the beginning or end of a sentence. 10. Adverbs can also be used to modify entire sentences. For example, "Fortunately, we arrived on time." 11. Adverbs can be used to emphasize or downplay the meaning of a sentence. For example, "She's extremely talented" emphasizes the talent, while "She's somewhat talented" downplays it. 12. Adverbs can be used to compare two actions. For example, "He runs faster than she does." 13. Adverbs can be used to show cause and effect. For example, "He ate too much, so he felt sick." 14. Adverbs can be used to show contrast. For example, "He's usually very quiet, but today he's very talkative." 15. Adverbs can be used to show time relationships. For example, "He finished his homework before dinner." 16. Adverbs can be used to show location relationships. For example, "The store is nearby." 17. Adverbs can be used to show manner relationships. For example, "He speaks English fluently." 18. Adverbs can be used to show degree relationships. For example, "She's slightly taller than he is." 19. Adverbs can be used to show frequency relationships. For example, "He always arrives early." 20. Adverbs are an important part of English grammar and can greatly enhance the meaning and clarity of a sentence.

𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 ♦️𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭 - 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 (𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝) 𝐛𝐲 (𝐭𝐨) 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞. ♦️𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤-𝐮𝐩 - 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. ♦️𝐚 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞 - 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭. ♦️𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 - 𝐚 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. ♦️𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡. ♦️𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 - 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. ♦️𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧. ♦️𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 - 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. ♦️𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞 - 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭. ♦️𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 - 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬. ♦️𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲. ♦️𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭 - 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐟𝐮𝐥.

💠Idioms & Phrases about TIME 🔸In the nick of time Meaning: • Used to say that something happens at the last possible moment 🔸Beat the clock Meaning: • To do or finish something quick before a particular time 🔸Around the clock Meaning: • All day and all night without stopping 🔸Turn back the clock Meaning: • To change something so that it behaves or exists as it did in the past 🔸The ship has sailed Meaning: • An opportunity has already passed and is no longer possible 🔸Kill time Meaning: • To do something that keeps you busy while you are waiting for something or someone 🔸Once in the blue moon Meaning: • Something happens very rarely

💎 A HOTEL 🗣What is your favorite hotel? Where is it located? ♦️It’s the Sheraton, a five-star hotel located in Saigon, Vietnam. 🗣How do you know that hotel? ♦️Before coming to Vietnam for traveling, I searched on the Internet. It’s one of the best hotels in Vietnam. 🗣Why do you choose to stay in that particular hotel? ♦️I like the architecture there, and online all the reviews about the hotel are positive. 🗣Is it by the beach? ♦️No, Saigon is not a beach-side city. 🗣Does it attract many tourists? ♦️Yes, I guess. When I stayed there, it was completely booked. 🗣What type of room did you stay in and what facilities did you get from the hotel? ♦️I stayed in a double-bed room. The room is equipped with air-conditioner, a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, etc. 🗣What do you like about that hotel? ♦️A gymnasium, swimming pool, and BBQ area are available. I also love the green space surrounding the hotel. 🗣Are all the staff friendly and helpful? ♦️Yes, definitely. They all are professional. 🗣How much does it cost a night? ♦️It costs me around $250/night. 🗣Do you recommend that hotel to friends? ♦️Yes, if they come to Vietnam. I love everything there.

basis [ˈbeɪsɪs] n. To do something on time’s basis is how often you do it. → My grandfather gets his hearing checked on a yearly basis. biology [baɪˈɒlədʒɪ] n. Biology is the study of living things. → We learned about the human heart in biology class. cage [keɪdʒ] n. A cage is something that holds an animal so it cannot leave. → We put the parrots in their cage at night. colleague [ˈkɒliːg] n. A colleague is somebody you work with. → My colleague helped me finish the job. colony [ˈkɒlənɪ] n. A colony is a country controlled by another country. → The USA was at one time a colony of Great Britain. debate [dɪˈbeɪt] v. To debate is to seriously discuss something with someone. → The husband and wife debated over which TV to buy. depart [dɪˈpɑːrt] v. To depart is to leave some place so you can go to another place. → The plane departed for Italy at 3:00 this afternoon. depress [dɪˈpres] v. To depress someone is to make them sad. → The bad news from work depressed the man. factual [ˈfæktjʊəl] adj. When something is factual, it is true. → John learns about history from factual books. fascinate [ˈfæsəˌneɪt] v. To fascinate someone is to make them really like something. → The kitten was fascinated by the ball of yarn. mission [ˈmɪʃən] n. A mission is an important job that is sometimes far away. → The woman’s mission was to help sick people. nevertheless [ˌnevəðəˈles] adv. You use nevertheless to show that something goes against a fact. → He is usually friendly. Nevertheless, he wasn’t this afternoon. occupation [ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən] n. An occupation is a person’s job. → My father’s occupation is a dentist. overseas [ˌəʊvəˈsiːz] adv. If you go overseas, you go to a country on the other side of an ocean. → John often goes overseas for vacations. persuade [pəˈsweɪd] v. To persuade someone is to make them agree to do something. → The children persuaded their parents to buy them gifts. route [ruːt] n. A route is the way you go from one place to another. → I saw many new houses along the route to the city. ruins [ˈruːɪnz] n. Ruins are old buildings that are not used anymore. → I visited some interesting ruins in Greece. scholar [ˈskɒlə:r] n. A scholar is a person who studies something and knows much about it. → The scholar knew much about art history. significant [sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt] adj. When someone or something is significant, they are important. → I read many significant novels as a literature major in university. volcano [vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ] n. A volcano is a mountain with a hole on top where hot liquid comes out. → When the volcano erupted, smoke and heat filled the air.

Accuse To accuse someone of something is to blame them for doing it. She accused her brother of breaking her computer. Adjust To adjust something means to change it so it is better. He adjusted the old guitar to make it sound better. Amuse To amuse someone means to do something that is funny or entertaining. The singer was very good. She amused the crowd. Coral Coral is the hard, colorful material formed by the shells of animals. The diver admired the beautiful coral under the water. Cotton Cotton is a cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant. I like to wear clothes made from cotton in the summer. Crash To crash means to hit and break something. There was a loud noise when the car crashed into the tree. Deck A deck is a wooden floor built outside of a house or the floor of a ship. A ship will store many supplies below its deck. Engage To engage in something means to do it. Dad was engaged in sawing a piece of wood in half. Firm When something is firm, it is solid but not too hard. He sleeps better on a firm bed. Fuel Fuel is something that creates heat or energy. Heat is the fuel that comes from fire. Grand When something is grand, it is big and liked by people. The grand mountain rose high into the sky. Hurricane A hurricane is a bad storm that happens over the ocean. The wind from the hurricane bent the palm tree. Loss A loss means the act or an instance of losing something. I suffered a big loss while I was gambling. Plain If something is simple, it is plain and not decorated. He bought a pair of plain white shoes over the weekend. Reef A reef is a group of rocks or coral that rise to or near the ocean. He walked along the reef and looked at the water below. Shut To shut something means to close it tightly. Please shut the door; the air outside is cold. Strict When someone is strict, they make sure others follow rules. The teacher is strict. She does not let students talk in class. Surf To surf means to use a special board to ride on waves in the ocean. The students went to the beach to surf during their vacation. Task A task is a piece of work to be done that is usually difficult. My task for the weekend was to clean the entire back yard. Zone A zone is an area that has different qualities from the ones around it. Firefighters often work in danger zones.

Here's a list of common words along with their more advanced synonyms: Begin: Commence End: Conclude Smart: Intelligent Happy: Content Sad: Melancholy Big: Enormous Small: Minute Tired: Fatigued Pretty: Beautiful Ugly: Unattractive Rich: Affluent Poor: Impoverished Angry: Irate Calm: Serene Fast: Swift Slow: Languid Hard: Difficult Easy: Simple Funny: Hilarious Serious: Solemn Old: Ancient New: Novel Loud: Vociferous Quiet: Hushed Difficult: Challenging Friendly: Amiable Enemy: Adversary Beautiful: Exquisite Scared: Terrified Courageous: Valiant

*Creative way to say "You are welcome*"❤️‍🔥💞❤️‍🔥 😇 Anytime ❤️It's okay 😌Never metion 😊Mention it 😋Glad to have helped 😉 It's all gray 🫠Sure thing 😎Not at all 🫡No worries 🌹My pleasure 😘Glad to be of any assistance 🥰Oh anytime 😍Don't mention it 😎No problem It was nothing ❤️You are welcome 😇Glad to help 😍That's all right 🥰Not a problem 😊That's absolutely fine 😇 Thanks a million dears 😀😉

*"Do" and "make" are both verbs that are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings and usage. Here are some!* 1. "Do" is used to refer to an action or activity that is not specific. 🔰 For example *"I need to do some work" or "I did my best."* 2. "Make" is used to refer to creating or producing something. 🔰For example *"I made a cake" or "She made a painting."* 3. "Do" is used with activities that are routine or habitual. 🔰 For example *"I do yoga every morning" or "He does his homework after school."* 4. "Make" is used with activities that involve creating or constructing something. 🔰For example *"She made a dress" or "He made a birdhouse."* 5. "Do" is used with abstract concepts or ideas. 🔰 For example *"I need to do some thinking" or "She did some research."* 6. "Make" is used with physical objects or tangible things. 🔰 For example *"He made a sculpture" or "She made a necklace."*

*There are many ways to say sorry, depending on the situation and the level of formality. Here are some common expressions to say sorry* ⏬ 🔰 1. I'm sorry. 🔰 2. I apologize. 🔰 3. Please forgive me. 🔰 4. I regret what I did/said. 🔰 5. I feel terrible about what happened. 🔰 6. I'm so sorry for any inconvenience I caused. 🔰 7. I didn't mean to hurt you. 🔰 8. I take full responsibility for my actions. 🔰 9. I hope you can forgive me. 🔰 10. I promise to make it up to you.

✅ What is phonics? 📕Phonics is the study of the relationship between the spoken and written language. Each letter or combination of letters represent a sound or sounds. 📘as we must be able to recognise which symbols make which sounds in order to read. 📕The Alphabetic Codeprovides us with this information. 📘 Words which don’t follow easily recognisable patterns are called ‘tricky words’. We have to learn these words in their entirety. 📕The Alphabetic Code is an integral part of the language and every English teacher needs to be aware of the information contained within it. In fact, learning how the different phonemes are represented will help non-native teachers improve their pronunciation. Non-native teachers will be able to share their experiences of learning the code and will know what areas will cause their students special problems. 📘The best advice I can give is to jump in where you are – and learn as you go along. ✅Code and try some of the activities below. You will soon get the hang of it. 📕What about tricky words? 📘Once you’ve studied the Alphabetic Code and the alternative spellings, you’ll see that some words fall outside of the code. Native speakers learn a lot of these at school through poetry, so one way to teach them is to say a word that rhymes with the tricky word ؛ for example, shoe rhymes with zoo and key rhymes with tree: 📕Phonics is taught in phases: ✅ Phase 1 phonics concentrates on teaching the sounds of the language. ✅Phase 2 phonics attaches a letter or letters to each sound "called a letter sound. Children learn to blend letter sounds to make simple decodable words ;for example, cat, pen, sun. At this stage children need to learn some high frequency tricky words so that they can read simple sentences (example the, I, me. • Phase 3 and 4 phonics present digraphs and trigraphs: sounds which are represented by more than one letter : for example the ai in rain, the alternative spelling a_e in cake, called a split digraph, and the trigraph igh in light. ✅Phases 5 and 6 continue to present and practise alternative spellings and less frequent tricky words, as well as other aspects of the written language.

common_mistakes 🦋Either and neither, either of and neither of. 😨Either parents can give permission.✖️ 😇Either parent can give permission. ✔️ 😨Neither the hotels was suitable.✖️ 😇Neither of the hotels was suitable. ✔️ 🔸Either and neither are used in front of a singular countable noun, and the verb must be singular. 🔹Either of and neither of are used in front of a plural pronoun or in front of a plural countable noun if followed by a word such as the, this, my, etc. It is not correct to omit of. 🔸In formal English, the verb that follows either/neither of + plural noun must be singular, although in speech people often use a plural verb.