Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
When was the last time you were over the moon?
6 answers from our tutors
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I went to the moon the other day to record a song for my album, I called it “Luna”
I'm feeling under the weather today, I think I'm having a cold.
- Amia MCustom solutions for those wanting to learn English communication
I was over the moon when my I found out that I aced the exam.
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When I was riding my bike last week, in contact with nature, watched a beautiful sunset as I was biking at dusk.
This previous Sunday when I went diving and saw the most beautiful fish and the first time I got to see crayfish under water! It is truly a different word and so therapeutic.
- Robert PickacardRobert Pickacard Certified English Teacher / Professional Magician
November 2020 when I finally recovered all my worldly possessions (including a priceless 12 string guitar) from Cambodia where they had been "impounded" for 8 months due to severe lockdown measures!
Other student questions
- 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.
