List of Most Common Business Idioms

No.

Idioms

Yes man

Explanation
A person who always agrees with his boss.

E.g. Being a yes man keeps me out of trouble, and it might even lead to a promotion!
To quit work and go home; to say that a days work has been completed.

Call it a day

E.g. Im tired. Lets call it a day.

The boss was mad because Bill called it a day at noon.

Hit the nail on the

To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.

head

E.g. He hit the nail on the head when he said the problem was the thermostat

Grey area (UK) /

Gray area (US)

Means something that is not clearly defined and needs careful judgement.

E.g. It exists in a grey area between legal and illegal.

Its a grey area isnt it? (Meaning the speaker is talking about an unsure concept).
To begin; to start some action; to set in motion.

Get the ball rolling

E.g. We really need to get the ball rolling on this project. The deadline is in October, and
its already September.

Back to the Drawing

Means that a previously established plan isnt working and that it is time to re-plan.

Board

E.g. My job interview went horribly! I have to go back to the drawing board.

Thumbs Up

Shows that someone or something is good, especially when it comes to a performance or

action with good results.

E.g. Thats good. You deserve a big thumbs up for such a great presentation!
Means the overall perspective or objective, not the fine detail.
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Big picture

E.g. Although we all have all specific tasks to do, our leader makes sure we dont lose sight
of the big picture.

On the ball

10

On the same page

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Ground-breaking

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To be Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.

e.g. If I had been more on the ball I would have asked when he called me.
In broad agreement, or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge
E.g. I want to make sure were all on the same page with this new project.
Means innovative, different than other things of its type.
E.g. This product is certainly a ground-breaking technology.

Read between the

To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

lines

e.g. If you read between the lines a little, you will realize that he has deeper motives
To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put

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Put the cart before

something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

the horse

E.g. Theres no point trying to write the report when you havent got a clear idea of what

to write. You dont want to put the cart before the horse.
Means that you understand their reason for having a certain opinion, or for feeling a certain
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See someones point

way.
E.g. Yes, I see your point. Let me double-check that and get back with you.

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Get down to work

To get serious and focus on what you need to do to accomplish a challenging goal

E.g. You know what, Harry? You just need to get down to work!

18 Essential American Slang Words for English

Learners
For many international students, moving to the United States can be daunting. Not only are they exposed to a myriad of unfamiliar
customs, they are also bombarded with a myriad of unfamiliar American slang words.
Because these words are often not included in a formal English education, it can be grueling for international students to grow accustomed
to their widespread, and arguably excessive, use.
Heres a run down on some of the most common slang. It will help you understand your friends better, it will help you fit in and of course it
will help you avoid any more embarrassing situations.

18 Essential American Slang Words for ESL

Students
No

Slang Words

Cool (adj)

Meaning

Example

Cool (adj) means great or fantastic.

Okay, cool! Ill be there at 7:00(okay with

It also shows that youre okay with an

an idea)

idea.

To be beat (adj) If you hear a friend

2

To be beat (adj)

saying Im beat, it means he or she is

very tired or exhausted.

He passed the exam, Cool!(means great!)

Will you attend the football match with
Tiger School?
Sorry, I cant. Im beat. I did not sleep last
night

Awesome (adj) like Cool, it means

3

Awesome (adj)

excellent, great or remarkable. It

can be used in a sentence or it could be
used in a one word reply.

To hang out (verb)

To hang out (verb) means to spend

time doing nothing in particular.

That was awesome!

Awesome, dude!

After this is over, do you want to go hang

out?
He hung out with his friends all day
yesterday.

To Chill Out (verb) simply means to

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To Chill Out (verb)

relax. Usually it can be used with or

Since Im between projects, I think Ill

just chill out.

without the word out. It also means to

I wish I could chill out about the

calm down.

neighbors barking dog, but it wakes me up

every night.

Wheels (noun) When somebody

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Wheels (noun)

refers to their wheels they are talking

about their car.

Sorry Honey, I cant pick up you now. I

dont have my wheels at the moment?
Do you like my new Wheels?

Babe (noun) means an attractive

person, especially a young woman. If
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Babe (noun)

you refer to someone as a babe, it

means that you think theyre hot and

Shes a real babe!

Agreed!

attractive.
Busted (adjective/verb) means being
8

Busted (adjective/verb)

caught in the act of doing something

they shouldnt do.
To have a blast (verb) means that

To have a blast (verb)

something is great or having an amazing

and fun time.

I saw you take that cookie from the cookie

jar! Youre busted!

How was the Fast & Furious 7?

It was awesome. Everyone had a blast.

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To have a crush (on

somebody) (verb)

To have a crush (on somebody)

The most common sign of having a

(verb) means being attracted to

crush is the feeling that you have a million

somebody and would like them to be

butterflies flying around inside you when that

special someone is around

more than just a friend.

To dump somebody (verb) means to

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To dump somebody (verb)

stop having a romantic relationship with

someone.

Didnt you hear? David dumped Sophia

last night
Wow, Im surprised. They always looked so
happy together!

Ex (noun) usually refers to

an old boyfriend or girlfriend of
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Ex (noun)

someone. It can be used with another

noun, for example boss ex-boss it
means your boss from before.
Geek (noun) refers a person who is

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Geek (noun)

intensely interested in a particular field

or hobby.

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To be hooked on something
(verb)

To be hooked on something
(verb) means being addicted to
something.

She broke up with her ex

I met my ex-boss yesterday at Pho
Restaurant

I was a complete computer geek in high

school, but I get out a lot more now.

Im really hooked on the Coffee at Plus

Bar

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To be in (adjective)

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Epic Fail (noun)

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Dunno (verb)

fashion or trending at the moment.

Hey do you like my haircut? Its the in

thing now!

Epic Fail (noun) means a total failure

ManU lost 6-1, can you believe it?

To be in (adjective) means to be in

or a big disaster

Dunno simply means I dont know.

Yeah, epic fail!

Whered he go?
Dunno.

To be ripped (adjective) means having

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To be ripped (adjective)

great muscles and bodies probably

due to working out.

John, You are so ripped. How long you

been training and what is your diet like?

How to give your opinions in English? [English

Conversation]
When we give our opinion, we say what we think, feel or believe about something or somebody.
Below are some phrases that you can use to help express opinions. Some of these phrases are more appropriate for written English such as
giving your opinion in an essay whereas some can also be used in spoken English.

How to give your opinions in English?

Personal Point of View
We use these words and phrases to express a personal point of view:
In my experience
As far as Im concerned
Im absolutely convinced
Speaking for myself
In my opinion
Personally, I think
Id say that
Id suggest that
Id like to point out that
I believe that

What I mean is
Its obvious to me

There are at least 3 ways to give a personal opinion.

1. We can express a strong opinion
Some people are very opinionated, which means they are certain about what they think and believe and express their ideas and opinions
strongly and frequently. They love and cant stop themselves expressing their opinions, even when they know nothing about the topic. Im
sure you know this type of person.
We use these words and phrases to express a strong opinion.
Im absolutely convinced that
Im sure that
I strongly believe that
I have no doubt that
Theres no doubt in my mind that
For Example:

Im absolutely convinced that the best way to improve your English is to live in an English-speaking country such as the US.
Its obvious to me that the best way to improve your English is by using English, not studying English.

2. We can express our opinion neutrally

Many people are more cautious and careful when asked to give their opinions. They prefer not to be so certain about their own ideas and
opinions and try to keep an open mind.
So, we can express a cautious or reluctant opinion when we show that we are not certain about what we think or we are reluctant to
express what we believe.
I think
I feel that
In my opinion
As far as Im concerned
In my view
I tend to think that
I suppose that
It seems to me that

I must admit that Im not sure

For Example:

As far as I understand it, you need to practice on a regular basis if you want to improve your English.
It seems to me that there is no best way to learn English. Each person has to find a strategy or method that works for them.

3. We can express a subjective opinion

We can express our opinion based ONLY on our own personal experience.
In my experience
I dont know about other people, but I can say
What Ive found is
As I see it
For Example

I dont know about other people, but I can say that taking English classes helped me to improve my English.
In my experience, watching and listening to films and TV in English can really help.

General Point of View

We can express an objective opinion, based on research or what we have heard or read. In this way, we distance ourselves from the
opinion to show that maybe its not what we personally believe.
We use these words and phrases to express a point of view that is generally thought by people:

It is thought that
Some people say that
It is considered
It is generally accepted that
The research seems to suggest
Apparently
Ive heard that
For Example:

Some people say that watching and listening to films and TV in English can really help
It is generally accepted that going to an English-speaking country is the best way to improve your English

How to ask for someones opinion in English?

We use these words and phrases to ask for someones opinion.
What do you think?
Whats your view?

How do you see the situation?

Whats your opinion?

Agreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to agree with someone elses point of view:
Of course.
Youre absolutely right.
Yes, I agree.
I think so too.
Thats a good point.
Exactly.
I dont think so either.
So do I.
Id go along with that.

Thats true.
Neither do I.
I agree with you entirely.
Thats just what I was thinking.
I couldnt agree more.

Disagreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to disagree with someone elses point of view:
Thats different.
I dont agree with you.
However
Thats not entirely true.
On the contrary
Im sorry to disagree with you, but

Yes, but dont you think

Thats not the same thing at all.
Im afraid I have to disagree.
Im not so sure about that.
I must take issue with you on that.
Its unjustifiable to say that

Talking About Facts, Opinions and Experiences

[Speaking English]
You are out to eat with some of your friends from the United States. They are talking about a topic you know a lot about, but you arent
sure how to jump into the conversation.
Here are some phrases to help you talk about the facts you know (or think you know), your opinions and even your experiences.

Talking about a fact (100% sure that it is true)

It has been established that

It has been established that the Earth is round.
It is true that
It is true that when ice melts it turns to into water.
Research has proven that, in fact,
Research has proven that a hippopotamus is, in fact, very dangerous.

Expressing a supposed fact (85-99% sure that it

is true)
I recently read/saw in the news that
I recently saw in the news that the presidential primary race is very close.
Research seems to show that
Research seems to show that vaccines do not cause autism.

Ive heard that

Ive heard you shouldnt drink alcohol when you are taking antibiotics.

Expressing a supposed fact (not very sure that it

is true)

Isnt it true that.?

Isnt it true that black widow spiders are very deadly?
Apparently,
Apparently, the water in southern Vermont is unsafe to drink.

Expressing your strong opinion

Im absolutely sure.
Im absolutely sure that you shouldnt go swimming in a hurricane.
I am convinced that
I am convinced that he is not telling the truth.
Its clear to me that
Its clear to me that this is the wrong plan of action.

It is obvious that
It is obvious that this man doesnt know what he is doing.
As far as Im concerned,

As far as Im concerned, you should never call anyone past 8 pm.

Expressing your opinion (not very strongly)

I suppose
I suppose that you are right.
I guess
I guess that this is the best option.
I think
I think that we should probably follow his lead.
It seems to me that
It seems to me that the president knows what he is doing.

My understanding is that
My understanding is that you shouldnt go swimming if you have a fever.
I am not sure, but I think that
I am not sure, but I think that you should probably buy renters insurance.

Talking about your opinion based on your

experience
In my experience,
In my experience, you should never walk in that neighborhood after dark.
I have found from my experience that
I have found from my experience that wearing sun block at the beach is a must.
What I have found is
What I have found is that people here are just as nice as people from my home country.
Judging from my personal experience, I can say that
Judging from my personal experience, I can say that traveling is well worth the expense and effort!

(From my website and blog at www.laurasenglishclass.com)

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Top 10 Most Common Expressions to Say

Thank You in English
We have a great variety of ways to thank people and showing appreciation for a gift or an act of kindness. Here are ten of the most
common phrases.

Saying Thank You in English Top 10

Expressions
o

Thanks.

Cheers.

These phrases are fairly informal. People often say them without really thinking about it. We use them when somebody does something
small to help you.
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Thank you very much.

I really appreciate it.

Youve made my day.

These ones are more formal. We use these when somebody has done something quite large or important to help you.
o

How thoughtful.

We use this phrase when somebody gives you a present. We are saying thank you to the other person for thinking about you and deciding
to give a present.
o

You shouldnt have.

This is also for receiving a present. You are saying that the other person is too generous. It does NOT mean that the person speaking is
angry or annoyed.
o

Thats so kind of you.

I am most grateful.

We would like to express our gratitude.

These phrases are more formal. The last one is especially formal and is only used in business letters and formal speeches

45 Essential British Slang Words for English

Learners
For people outside of the UK even the word slang, might be unusual, so to clarify, slang refers to the casual use of words that have been
newly created and are usually spoken only by select groups of people.
Slang in Britain flourishes, from North to South or East to West youll find an interesting mix of English and regional dialects, sometimes
heavily influenced by international culture (heighted by internet culture).

You can easily find yourself puzzled by the quick retorts of youth, or the savvy lingo expressed by the professional and even by the old
pensioners outdated observations.
Thankfully, weve devised a guide to popular slang, the following table reveals the meaning behind the words:

45 Essential British Slang Words for English

Learners
No.

Slang Words

Any road

Explanation
Any road is another way of saying anyway. It is commonly used up
North. Instead of saying anyway, they say any road!
This is technically a form of greeting. It is used a lot in London and the
south to mean Hello, how are you. It is usually said as a question.

All right

Sometimes it gets expanded to All right mate? You would say it to

someone you knew or a complete stranger. The normal response would
be to say All right back to speaker.

Ace

This is used a lot in Liverpool. If something is ace, it means it is awesome!

When someone is being anal about something, he is choosing to be an

4

Anal

asshole. He is choosing to be tight and strong minded like the anal

sphincter. Therefore, you tell him: Dont be anal.

Ass

This means your buttocks, your backside, but mostly a donkey!

This word means the same as ass, but is much ruder. It is used in phrases

Arse

like pain in the arse (a nuisance) or I cant be arsed (I cant be

bothered) or you might hear someone say a half arsed attempt meaning
that it was not done properly.

Aye

Bladdered

Ballistic

10

Bloke

It means yes. It is commonly used in Scotland. It was used in the film

Brave Heart
When a Brit say you are Bladdered, they mean you are drunk.
It is used in informal settings to describe anger and rage. E.g. He went
ballistic ( meaning he went mad)
Another word for male

If someone tells you that youre barmy they mean you have gone mad or
11

Barmy

crazy. For example youd have to be barmy to visit England without trying
black pudding!
You would call something or somebody beastly if they were really nasty or

12

Beastly

unpleasant. Most people would consider you a snob if you used this word.
People like Fergie can get away with it though.

13

Blinding

14

Blinkered

If something is a blinding success it means its a great success!

Someone who is blinkered is narrow minded or narrow sighted they only
see one view on a subject.
One of the most useful swear words in English. It is used for emphasis.

15

Bloody

E.g. bloody awful or bloody hell. bloody brilliant . It is used to

emphasize almost anything!
This is a great English word with many excellent uses. Technically speaking

16

Bollocks

it means testicles but is typically used to describe something that is no

good (thats bollocks) or that someone is talking rubbish (hes talking
bollocks).

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Bugger all

If something costs bugger all, it means that it costs nothing. Meaning it is

cheap. If you have bugger all, it means you have nothing.
This word is obviously used when drinking with friends. However, it also

18

Cheers

has other colloquial meanings. For example when saying goodbye you could
say cheers, or cheers then. It also means thank you.
French fries. it is basically a deep fried finger length potatoes eaten in the

19

Chips

UK not to be confused with American potato chips- these are known a

crisps in the UK
To be flirtatious, that is, to speak to someone with the intent of eventually

20

Chat up

engaging in sexual intercourse with them. Generally conducted in a relaxed,

playful and outstandingly obvious manner.

21

Cracking

22

Dear

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Dodgy

Another word for good. Usually said without pronouncing the last G. If a
girl is cracking it means she is stunning.
If something is dear it means it is expensive. E.g. Dont you think flights to
Nigeria is are dear.
Bad quality and untrustworthy. If someone or something is a bit dodgy, it is
not to be trusted.

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DIY

It is Commonly used in Britain as a short for do it yourself.

Technically, it is used when addressing a stranger, when interrupting or

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Excuse me

disagreeing with someone, or to request repetition of what has just been

said.
Like or desire. In America it means to like someone in a sexual way, to
want to be with them, to want to go out with them. In Britain, fancy

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Fancy

means the same but it also means want E.g. Do you fancy a
cake? Technically, fancy is used for both people and food. Geezer old
man

27

Grub

Food. E.g. Im hungry, Lets get some grub

28

Gutted

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Jolly Good

Very good. E.g. a Jolly good fellow

30

Daft

Basically means stupid, insane, nuts, moronic, asinine

31

Knackered

Tired or sleepy; exhausted. E.g. I am feeling a bit knackered today.

This is a very common slang in Britain. It means to be sad or upset.

E.g. like when you fail your driving test!

This has nothing to do with loading a van. It simply means rich. When a

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Loaded

33

Loony

Mad, crazy

34

On about

This is a very handy one to know. It means what are you talking about?

35

One off

A one off is used to describe a one-time event that is never to be repeated.

Piece of

When something is exceptionally easy. E.g. He makes that dance look like

Cake

a piece of cake

37

Pissed

Another word for Drunk Posh High class, sophisticated.

38

Puke

Vomit Quid A pound in English money.

39

Smashing

If something is smashing, it means it is terrific.

40

Ta

A slang word for Thank you.

41

Taking a Piss

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Brit says that guy is loaded, it means he is rich!

This has nothing to do with Urine. It basically means making fun of

someone.

A word used to insult someone who has offended you. It means a person
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Twat

who is a stupid and lacks good sense of judgement. It is also a slang for
female genitals.
To be available. When a Brit say they are up for it, it means you are willing

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Up for it

to come along. E.g. You up for going down the pub? Yeah mate, im up
for it Uni : short word for university
This is a derogatory term used to describe someone who is a bit of a jerk.

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Wanker

It actually means someone who masturbates and also has a hand signal
that can be done with one hand at people that cannot see you shouting
wanker at them. This is particularly useful when driving.
This has a couple of meanings. If something you do is a wind up it means

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Wind up

you are making fun of someone. However it you are wound up it means
you are annoyed.

15 Essential English Idioms for Sounding Like a

Native
An idiom is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning. An idioms figurative meaning is different
from the literal meaning. There are thousands of idioms, and they occur frequently in all languages. It is estimated that there are at least
twenty-five thousand idiomatic expressions in the English language.
Heres a run down on some of the most common English Idioms used by native teenagers and young adults. It will help you understand
your friends better in daily situations such as hanging out with your friends in a Bar.

15 Essential English Idioms for ESL Students

No.

Idioms

Up in the air

Meaning

Example

(to be) up in the air is and English Idiom meaning

I think I can do it quickly, but the

that something has not been resolved, finished or

exact schedule is still up in the

air.

answered yet. It usually refers to a plan or a decision

that has not been decided or being uncertain.

This idiom simply means to study, especially with

2

Hit the books

particular intensity. It is used as a verb hit the

books.

(to) hit the sack generally means to go to bed.

3

Hit the sack

You can also say hit the hay which has the same
meaning.
The idiom twist someones arm generally means

Twist someones
arm

Stab someone in the

back

to persuade someone to do something. If

someone twisted your arm, it means that someone

Lose touch

should be hitting the books and

then they wonder why they get bad
grades
A soldier gets tired feet and is
eager to hit the sack.
Time to hit the hay
They had to twist his arm, but
they got him to join the project

has done a great job of convincing you to do

Uhm, youve twisted my arm. Ok

something you might not have wanted to do.

John, Ill go with you

The saying stab someone in the back simply

means to betray someone. It is used as a verb stab
someone in the back.

The idiom (to) lose touch means to cease to be

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They go to the beach when they

He was stabbed in the back by

his friends.

Suddenly, friends found me again

certain skills or talent). This also refers to the lost in

that I had lost touch with years

ago

the ability to communicate or have contact with

It looks like youve lost your

familiar with someone or something (e.g. some

others. To make it simple, if you lose your touch,

touchwith the girls in class

you lose your ability or skills you once had when

working with things/situations, or
dealing/communicating with people.
The saying (to) sit tight means to wait patiently or
7

Sit tight

to remain quiet or relatively motionless. If somebody

tells you to sit tight, they would like you to wait and

Ill be back in a few minutes,

so sit tight while I go find her

take no action until they say otherwise.

Pitch in

The saying pitch in is an English idiom simply

If we all pitch in, we can raise

meaning to help out, to lend assistance; or to

enough money for the renovation

of the church

contribute. It is used as a verb pitch in.

The saying pull someones leg means to tease
someone, to lead someone on or to goad someone
9

Pull someones leg

into overreacting. The term usually implies teasing or

goading by jokingly lying. A brief translation of this
saying could be to fool or trick someone.

10

Face the music

I hadnt pulled Ms Janes leg for

any of that stuff, she had just
handed it to me on a platter, and
that wasnt my fault

The idiom (to) face the music means to accept or

He failed the exam as he was so

confront the unpleasant consequences of ones

lazy. So hes going to have to face

the music

actions. It is used as a verb face the music.

The saying (to be) on the ball is typically used to

reference someone that is alert, active, or attentive. A
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On the ball

brief translation of this idiom would be on top of

If I had been more on the ball I

things.

would have asked when he called

me

If you say someone is on the ball, you mean that he

or she understands the situation well.

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Rule of thumb

The saying rule of thumb refers to a general

The usual rule of thumb says

guideline, rather than a strict rule. Thus rule of

that to calculate when an

thumb is a common understanding which is based on

investment will double, divide 70 by

the interest rate.

experience or general knowledge.

This idiom is very simple. Particularly, the saying
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Ring a bell

ring a bell means to seem at least

vaguely familiar. It is used as a verb ring a bell.
The saying (to be) under the weather is

14

Under the weather

generally used to reference someone that is

somewhat ill or gloomy. So feeling a bit under the

weather simply means feeling slightly ill.

His face rings a bell. I wonder if I

know him from somewhere.

Im sorry, I feel a bit under the

weather, I think I cannot join the
party tonight

The idiom blow off steam simply means to rant

15

Blow off steam

(talk loudly and in a way that shows anger) or shout

in order to relieve stress. It is used as a verb
blowoff steam.

Dont take it personally when he

shouts like that. Hes just blowing
off steam

Speaking English: 10 Simple Tips for

Improving English Speaking Skill
Do you want to learn how to improve your English speaking?
Do you want to speak English well?
For ESL students and English learners, to improve your spoken English, the best thing to do is to talk with a native speaker. However, this
is not the only choice we have to be able to master a language like English.
Here were going to explain how.

10 Simple Tips for Improving Your English

Speaking
Speaking English Tip 1. Practice to think in English
As a rule of thumb, the most important key to English fluency is the ability to think in English, so you need to practice to think in English as
native speakers do. Here are some useful tips to help you improve this typical skill.
o

Stop the habit of translating between languages (if you have)

Use an English to English dictionary to look up words

Try to think in English anywhere, anytime. A student shared with us that she usually walks in the park and trying to describe people
around her in English by using as much adjectives as she can. You can do the same, or create your own method to practice thinking
English whenever you have free time to think.

Youll notice that when you think in English, its easier for you to speak in English.

Speaking English Tip 2. Talk to yourself in English

Whenever youre at home, you can practice your English with your favorite person: yourself. The following tips would help you to talk to
yourself in English.
o

Read out loud from your favorite books

Speak out loud with your own thoughts in English on certain topics (e.g. sports, family)

Use a mirror to practice as you can see your partner J

Use a recording device (e.g. your phone) to record what you read/speak (you will be able to hear yourself speaking English and then
finding out the pros and cons of your tone, pronunciation and even accent).

The most significant benefit of this method is that you will be more comfortable in speaking English and be aware of your own strengths as
well as weaknesses in speaking. Then you can find the right tips to improve the specific weak points in your spoken English.

Speaking English Tip 3. Get a friend or partner to

practice
It is always easier to improve your English with a friend or a partner especially if he or she is a native speaker. There are many ways to get
to know such individuals online. However, you should be careful when talking or making friends with others on the internet.
It is suggested that you should join a language exchange website (e.g. fluentland.com) to find native language exchange parners its a
win-win situation.

Speaking English Tip 4. Read English Books,

Newspapers
Reading English Books can open your mind to brilliant new worlds and take you to a new level of English language learning. The key to
success is choosing the right book for you. If you do not know where to begin, you should find something that interests you.
Newspapers are also worth reading. Not only you can improve your English but youll learn about whats going on, which can be handy
when talking with native speakers.

Speaking English Tip 5. Watch English TV Shows,

Movies
Watch TV shows or YouTube videos in English is another great way to help you use them to improve your fluency. How will you do it?
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Pick a short part of your favorite TV shows

Repeat what the speakers are saying line by line

Try to sound just like them (matching the tone, speed and even the accent) record yourself speaking if you can.

Imagine that you are trying to learn a new song in English and you want to sing as good as the singer.

It doesnt matter if you miss a few words, the important thing is to keep speaking. By practicing this method many times, you will notice
that your spoken English will sound more like a native.
If youre tired of reading books, theres nothing better than learning English through movies and film. This might be the most fun way to
learn English. You should choose a film with English subtitles which allow you to check up new words. I would recommend the Friends
TV Movie for you, watching this series kills two birds with one stone. It makes you laugh you heart out and will help to improve your
English in a natural way.

Speaking English Tip 6. Writing Everyday in English

Writing is a great way of using new vocabulary and getting your head around grammar. Try and write something every day using new
words and grammar that youve learned. Even if its only a few sentences, its very important to get into the habit of doing this.

Speaking English Tip 7. Learn with English songs.

Singing along to your favorite English songs is a great method for you to become more fluent. You will get familiar with the sound of
English and have better understanding of the English languages rhythm, tone and beat. Moreover, singing along to your favorite English
songs will help you to remember new words easier as you are singing with your emotion.

Speaking English Tip 8. Learn phrases and English

Idioms
As a rule of thumb, you should learn word phrases, not just words in English. For example, you can say how do you feel today? (the same
way with your native language) but an English native speaker might say howre you doing? or whats up? instead. So one of the key to
become more fluent in spoken English is to master English phrases. You should learn English phrases, not individual words.
English idioms and slang are also used so often in everyday English, if you dont know them, its almost impossible to understand the
context. Learning common everyday English idioms will help you fit in with most situations and your spoken English will sound more like a
native. It is recommended to use idiomsandslang.com which is an easy site to learn common idioms and slang in English.

Speaking English Tip 9. The most common sayings in

daily English
There are many common phrases which native speakers use in daily specific situations. For example, there are a great variety of ways to
thank people in English, such as youve made my day, thats so kind of you, etc. So, you should learn how to say your most commonly
used phrases and words in English. Knowing them in English will help you speak as well in English as you do in your native language.

Speaking English Tip 10. Prepare for specific

situations and dont be afraid of making mistakes

People learn English for many specific reasons. One learns English so he or she can get a job in an English-speaking company. In that
case, they should focus on practicing English for an interview. The others might just want to learn English so they can make more friends in
America. Then they would need a different kind of English. So the point here is to focus on your purpose of learning English, you will find
the suitable preparation methods for your spoken English.
Youll feel more confident if youre prepared!
You should also remember that making mistakes when learning English is Good! Making mistakes is a natural part of learning English and
they are only bad if you allow them to be, and if you dont learn by them. If you really want to be able to speak English, you really need to
practice speaking English anywhere anytime.
So, dont be afraid of making mistakes. Practice makes perfect!

Let's keep practicing your english skills, if you wish to improve your fluency try to do this: watch movies in english using CC (Closed
Caption) in english as well, try to listen to music and check the spealling of the song, in that way you can increase the opportunities to enrich
your english vocabulary and how you can pronunce the words!

No hay malos estudiantes, slo malos profesores es el mantra de English Evolved. Al recibir un nuevo grupo de
clientes en su Curso de Iniciacin, ellos miran al instructor con cara de sorpresa cuando ste dice, En este curso, no
tomarn notas ni harn tareas porque su aprendizaje es nuestra responsabilidad.

COMO APRENDER SIN TO MAR NOTAS.

Tal vez pensars: Cmo se puede aprender sin tomar notas o hacer tareas? Daremos un ejemplo con el verbo
"hacer", "to do".
(la primera vez que lo enseamos)
Instructor: Cmo se dice hacer?
Estudiante: To do.
Instructor: Hacerlo?
Estudiante: To do it.
Sabemos que olvidarn "to do" rpidamente. Entonces, inmediatamente, lo integramos con otros temas que ellos ya han
aprendido.
Instructor: Quiero hacerlo
Estudiante: I want to do it.
Instructor: Quiero hacerlo hoy, pero no tengo el tiempo."
Estudiante: I want to do it today, but I dont have the time.

Y luego, para desarrollar la confianza de los estudiantes, les hacemos una pregunta difcil:
Instructor: Quiero hacerlo hoy, pero no tengo el tiempo de hacerlo porque estoy demasiado ocupado para
hacerlo.
Estudiante: I want to do it today, but I dont have the time to do it because Im too busy to do it.
(10 MINUTOS MS TARDE)

Diez minutos ms tarde, sabemos que han olvidado "hacer". No hay problema, esperamos esto. Les preguntamos otra
vez.
Instructor: Cmo se dice hacer?
Estudiante: To do.
(30 MINUTOS MS TARDE)

Instructor: Cmo se dice hacer?

Estudiante: To do.
(1 HORA MS TARDE)

Instructor: Cmo se dice hacer?

Estudiante: To do.

Los clientes pueden pensar que slo les hacemos muchas veces la pregunta Cmo se dice hacer?, pero pasa algo
ms que eso. Nuestros cerebros olvidan casi toda la informacin que recibe y slo guarda la informacin que cree que
es importante. El cerebro slo sabe que la informacin es importante si la ve repetidamente en contextos diferentes.
Resolvemos este problema usando un mtodo se llama repaso espaciado (spaced repetition, Graduated Interval
Recall) y funciona dando recordatorios en intervalos espaciados predeterminados para ayudarte a recordar.

Al inicio, los recordatorios ocurren frecuentemente (ej. cada pocos minutos).

Gradualmente, los perodos entre los recordatorios se hacen ms largos (ej. cada 20 minutos) y ms largos (ej.
cada hora, cada da, etc.), hasta que ya no los necesites ms.

Esto te beneficia porque cada vez que empiezas a olvidar algo, te recordamos antes de que lo hagas. El resultado es
que puedes recordar ms informacin por ms tiempo con menores repeticiones.
As es como podemos ensear ingls sin tomar notas o dejar tareas: programas los recordatorios aplicando repaso
espaciado. Si aprendes independientemente, puedes usar la aplicacin Anki (gratis), que usa este mtodo. Intntalo para
recordar vocabulario y nota lo bien que funciona para tus estudios.