Situation: Two friends are talking about their English classes and studying for tests. Su Rin: How is your English class this semester? Min Hee: Great! We talk a lot in English. I think I’m going to ace the final exam. Su Rin: Really? My class is killer. The professor never […]
Meaning and Use The end is in sight means that something will soon be ending. Usually, it means something difficult will soon be over or a difficult goal will soon be accomplished. We can use it with hang in there as a form of encouragement. If something is in sight, we can see it. […]
화이팅! Hang in there! is a great translation for *some uses of Fighting! (화이팅!) In case you don’t already know this, Fighting! is Konglish. It is not used by native English speakers…unless they are super cool and learned it from a Korean! Hang in there! We say Hang in there! when we want to encourage […]
Language and Cultural Connections Language and culture are closely related. By looking at some easy and common language examples, we can observe cultural differences. Examples of Language Reflecting Korean Culture Have you ever asked any of these questions or said any of these things? How old are you? Older sister/older […]
What does stress mean to you? What is stress? What are some examples of things that are stressful in life? What causes you stress? How can stress be both positive and negative? What are some ways people deal with stress? How do you usually cope with stress? What are some […]
Ready to review? Here are 4 Kahoots to test your skills! (plus links to course material!) 33 questions: Kahoot review of reductions on the written test, tag questions, pronunciation of final -ed, reactions, SSNQs, & one hypothetical 25 questions: Kahoot review of Tag questions, Classroom English, reactions, & SSNQs 10 questions: Kahoot review of tag questions 10 […]
Talking About Unreal Situations in the Present or Future Goals: Talk about things that are untrue or not possible in the present/future Functions: Used to talk about imagined things (including advice and things we would like) and unlikely or impossible future events Form: If-clause (condition) + result clause –> (Simple […]
t/d/ɪd There are 3 different ways to pronounce the final -ed sound. The /t/ sound (unvoiced) as in watched, worked, washed, hoped, relaxed, liked The /d/ sound (voiced) as in called, amused, played, planned, named, loved The /ɪd/ sound (extra syllable) as in started, wanted, needed, wasted, decided, illustrated Voiced Voiced means that when you make […]