- Idioms
*About Face*
*Meaning* : A complete change of direction, either physically or in strategy.
*Origin* : From a long-standing military command and manoeuvre that's thought to have originated in the British Army.
“We'll need to do an about face here. There's no way we can keep going with our current plan.”
Idiom
*Above Board*
*Meaning* : A plan or business agreement that is honest and/or legitimate.
*Origin* : Thought to have originated from times in which pirates ran the seas. “Under board” was when pirates hid underneath the deck to trick victim ships. Above board is the opposite of that.
“We need to do this whole thing strictly above Revenue Canada is watching our every move.”
Idiom
*Ace in the hole*
*Meaning* : An advantage that is hidden until an opportune time to reveal it.
*Origin* : A poker term referring to a hidden ace.
“Tim is my ace in the Nobody knows how good he is except for me.”
Idiom
*Across the Pond*
*Meaning* : Refers to the Atlantic Ocean. North Americans refer to people from the UK as from “across the pond” and vice versa.
*Origin* : Centuries ago, a pond could refer to any body of water. This was later adopted into an American/British idiom and used to refer to the Atlantic Ocean.
“What's going on across the pond these days?”
Idioms
*Actions Speak Louder than Words*
*Meaning* : Action is more important than saying you will do it. It refers to following through on a promise.
*Origin* : Unclear, but it's thought to be three centuries old.
“I'm so tired of him doing nothing. Actions speak louder than words and he is all talk and no action!”
Idioms
*Act of War*
*Meaning* : The literal meaning is a violent act that is large enough to elicit a war response. The idiom is to conduct an action that elicits a response to start a conflict. For example, a business hiring workers from a rival.
*Origin* : The legal definition is a country acting to provoke a war or conflict. For example, amassing troops near a disputed border.
“In my mind, what he's doing is an act of I'm done playing nice with him.”
- *Add Fuel to the Fire*
*Meaning* : Making a bad situation worse by increasing anger or hostility.
It dates back to the Roman empire and was adapted in English literature over time.
“Stop adding fuel to the You should just stop bugging your brother when he starts to get angry.”
- *A Day Late and a Dollar Short**
*Meaning* : A missed opportunity due to lateness, lack of effort, disorganization or carelessness.
*Origin* : Unclear but might be tied to the Great Depression (1930’s).
“I appreciate the effort but it's a day late and a dollar.
Good morning massage
And from the serenity of our hearts.. we love people.. ⚘
It is from the desire for good that lasting friendships are made.
And the splendor of things do not touch with the hand..
Its entrance is the eye.. its movement is thought.. its stability is the heart.. ⚘
Live your moments with an eye that loves beauty..and an open mind..
Then you can see the beauty of life.. ⚘
No matter the hardships.. no matter how severe the pain is.. ⚘
Hope is the refuge of the soul.. ♥️......... *.Good Evening*
📚🎙️ Reading Practice 🎙️📚
The Benefits of Morning Tea
In short, tea beats any alternative morning drink. Although it may not have the same amounts of caffeine as coffee, nor the same levels of vitamin C as orange juice, tea has a host of other benefits that make the case for tea – hot or cold – being your new choice of drink in the mornings.
Good news: The case for coffee is stronger than ever. Study after study indicates you could be getting more from your favorite morning beverage than you thought: Coffee is chock full of substances that may help guard against conditions more common in women, including Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease.
Read in English
Do you want to improve your speaking skills? Then you have to start reading, as well!
It’s impossible to improve one area of a language (like speaking) if you don’t practice and improve other areas, as well.
Reading helps you to improve your speaking skills because it makes your brain work. When you read, you probably listen to your head or inner voice pronouncing the words. Besides that, you’re able to learn new words in context that you can use later in your conversations.
Finally, when you read (newspapers, books, graded readers, poetry…), you’ll mostly have contact with correct, well-structured English. The more you read, the faster your brain will start recognizing patterns and groups of words that normally go together. When those patterns are already in your head, you can use them in your conversations without hesitation.
*Read
🌷Practice Patience🌷
Patience is about letting things unfold in their own time. If you allow yourself grace, compassion, and patience, you will see that you already have everything you need to be content with your life. Sometimes we rush into things or make impulsive decisions because we’re afraid of missing out.
Patience will help you make the right decision every time.
Take the pressure off yourself by giving yourself some breathing room. Step away from seeking answers and let them come. Sometimes you have to trust the process and believe that you’ll get where you need to be (even if you don’t know how). Start embracing the moment and be open to wherever it takes you.
- Read
Do you want to improve your speaking skills? Then you have to start reading, as well!
It’s impossible to improve one area of a language (like speaking) if you don’t practice and improve other areas, as well.
Reading helps you to improve your speaking skills because it makes your brain work. When you read, you probably listen to your head or inner voice pronouncing the words. Besides that, you’re able to learn new words in context that you can use later in your conversations.
Finally, when you read (newspapers, books, graded readers, poetry…), you’ll mostly have contact with correct, well-structured English. The more you read, the faster your brain will start recognizing patterns and groups of words that normally go together. When those patterns are already in your head, you can use them in your conversations without hesitation.
Reading and let's write about this .
🌷Practice Patience🌷
Patience is about letting things unfold in their own time. If you allow yourself grace, compassion, and patience, you will see that you already have everything you need to be content with your life. Sometimes we rush into things or make impulsive decisions because we’re afraid of missing out.
Patience will help you make the right decision every time.
Take the pressure off yourself by giving yourself some breathing room. Step away from seeking answers and let them come. Sometimes you have to trust the process and believe that you’ll get where you need to be (even if you don’t know how). Start embracing the moment and be open to wherever it takes you.
Reading activity
_Vaccination _
In today’s interconnected world, an outbreak anywhere is a threat everywhere. Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to improve health and wellbeing around the world;
Immunization helps children grow into healthy adults. Vaccinated, healthy children can attend school and reap the benefits of education, and their parents are able to participate in the workforce, putting communities on the path to greater economic prosperity;
Immunization also reaches more people than any other health service, connecting families with health care systems and ensuring everyone has access to the care they need.
*READING PRACTICE*
🐜 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘃𝗲 🕊
On a hot day of summer, an ant was searching for some water. After walking around for some time, she came near the river. To drink the water, she climbed up on a small rock. While trying to drink a water, she slipped and fell into the river.
There was a dove sitting on a branch of a tree who saw an ant falling into the river. The dove quickly plucked a leaf and dropped it into the river near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up onto it. Soon, the leaf drifted to dry ground, and the ant jumped out. She looked up to the tree and thanked the dove.
Later, the same day, a bird catcher nearby was about to throw his net over the dove hoping to trap it. An ant saw him and guessed what he was about to do. The dove was resting and he had no idea about the bird catcher. An ant quickly bit him on the foot. Feeling the pain, the bird catcher dropped his net and let out a light scream. The dove noticed it and quickly flew away.
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 : If you do good, good will come to you. One good turn deserves another.
- Reading
The Loyal Mongoose:
A farmer couple had a pet mongoose. One day, the farmer and his wife had to urgently go out of the house for work and so they left the mongoose with their infant and were assured that he would guard their baby well. While they were gone, a snake stealthily entered the house and moved toward the cradle to attack the infant. The smart mongoose fought and killed the snake to protect the baby.
When the farmer’s wife returned home, she was shocked to be greeted by blood stains on the mongoose’s mouth and teeth. She lost her temper and shouted, “You killed my baby!” In her anger, she lost all control and killed the loyal mongoose. When she entered her house, she saw the baby and the dead snake. She realized what happened and regretted her actions.
READING PRACTICE
NEWS
Why is the news always so depressing? Every time I look at the news, I get sad. It’s always war, death, killing, famine. Why can’t news stations report happy news? They really don’t have to bring us such terrible stories.
I looked at the news last night. There was news about two wars, a corrupt leader, an increase in knife crime, and the story of a deadly new disease. Oh, I forgot, and the global financial crisis. We’re all poorer and will stay poorer for the next twenty years!
I’m sure there must be something happy to tell us. If we look at nice news stories, we’ll all feel happier. We need news about the good humans are doing. I want to hear about advances in medicine and science, or about someone raising a million dollars for a charity.
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