How many idioms talking about the weather do you know?
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There are a lot, this would actually make a good book if someone had the time/energy. My favourites are: "hot/cold as hell", "when hell freezes over", "rain on [his] parade", "throw caution to the wind", "steal [my] thunder", "[I'm] on cloud 9", "head in the clouds", "snowed under", "under the weather", "(to be) a breeze", "come rain or shine", "calm before the storm", and so on...
It's raining cats and dogs. :)
- Amia MCustom solutions for those wanting to learn English communication
Right as rain, take a rain check, come rain or shine, lightning fast, chasing rainbows, snowed under, under the weather, saving for a rainy day, something in the wind, get wind of.
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Plenty, and John Kenmuir has listed them
- Robert PickacardRobert Pickacard Certified English Teacher / Professional Magician
Let's see...raining cats and dogs, as wet as a drowned rat, hot enough to boil a monkeys bum, as cold as ice, as flat as a mill pond, as warm as toast, come rain or shine, cool as a breeze, break the ice.
I guess I know a lot. The ones that come to mind now are "it's raining cats and dogs", "every dark cloud has a silver lining", "come hell or high water", "when it rains, it pours".
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- What is your favorite way of introducing new words to English Learners?
English is such a complex Language yet simplifies as one advances. Introduction to new words help people differentiate words that may have the same meaning however is situation and noun dependent. How are some ways you as a Tutor, introduce new words to your students?
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I mostly use lesson topic-related sources, such as TED talk videos, Podcasts, or songs. I try to teach them in context and use visuals if needed. I use the MFP ( meaning, form, pronunciation) method for teaching and encourage the students to make sentences using the words. This way, students will have a clear understanding of how to use the word in the context and the correct preposition, if needed.
- What are your unique ways of Teaching English online?
Everyone has their own teaching method, It would be nice if we could all share how each of us goes about teaching - other than the obvious. For example; I do Key Cards and we do role play. If when during the dialogue there are discrepancies, we will then work on the structure, word, or tense that needs attention.
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I like to have conversations based on the student's interests. I have a wide range of hobbies and experiences, so we're bound to connect on a few topics we have in common.
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Introduce yourself, ask questions about student interest, what goal they want to reach, what they struggle with, maybe do a level test first, then give feedback. Lesson after the Trial lesson, do a free talk conversation about student hobbies to see how the grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure are. In this way, you will start to know your student. This is only my opinion.
