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Commonly used phrases to have you talking like a local. ‘Blow off steam.’ If you’re experiencing some strong feelings and need to calm down, you can blow off steam by doing something to get rid of the stress. “I like going to the gym. It helps me blow off steam” Talk like a local with our expert…

As an experienced TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)teacher, I have witnessed significant shifts in teaching methodologies over theyears. Recent research and innovations have paved the way for developing moreeffective strategies to teach English as a second language (ESL) to young learners.In this blog post, we delve into some of these groundbreaking trends,…

Commonly used phrases to have you talking like a local. ‘Once in a Blue Moon.’ A Blue Moon happens every 3 years so the saying refers to a rare event. “I only go on holiday once in a Blue Moon” Talk like a local with our expert tutors at the Tom George Academy.

Commonly used phrases to have you talking like a local. ‘Bury your head in the sand.’ If someone is avoiding a particular problem you can say they are burying their head in the sand. This comes the natural world where Ostriches (apparently) bury their heads when frightened. “He needs to face his fears, not bury…

Commonly used phrases to have you talking like a local. ‘Between a rock and hard place.’ This phrase is used to illustrate that you have two decisions to make, but neither of them are beneficial. “I don’t know what to do. I’m between a rock and a hard place!” Talk like a local with our…

Commonly used phrases to have you talking like a local. ‘Barking up the wrong tree.’ Literally taken from a dog barking up a tree, only to find that it’s empty. It’s a waste of effort and cannot produce any results. A pointless task. “There’s no point in doing that, you’re barking up the wrong tree!”…