Which of these sentences is NOT correct? (Level B1)
Anonymous Quiz
25%
The doctor said that I had to stay in bed
26%
The doctor told me to stay in bed
49%
The doctor said me to stay in bed
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#GuessTheIDIOM
Todayβs idiom: To skate over/around the issue
Definition: to avoid mentioning the problem or subject, or not give enough attention because you do not want to deal with it.
Example sentences in different contexts:
1. Business Context:
- "During the meeting, the manager decided to skate over the financial discrepancies, focusing only on the companyβs successes."
2. Academic Context:
- "In his presentation, he skated over the complexities of the research methodology, leaving the audience with more questions than answers."
3. Political Context:
- "The politician skated over the controversial policy changes, offering vague responses to avoid backlash."
4. Personal Context:
- "When asked about her plans for the future, she skated over the topic, shifting the conversation to her recent vacation."
5. Media/Journalism Context:
- "The article skated over the environmental impacts of the project, instead highlighting the economic benefits."
6. Legal Context:
- "The lawyer tried to skate over the inconsistencies in the testimony, hoping the jury wouldnβt notice."
7. Healthcare Context:
- "The doctor skated over the side effects of the medication, focusing on its benefits."
8. Educational Context:
- "The teacher skated over the difficult parts of the lesson, assuming the students would review them on their own."
9. Technology Context:
- "The software presentation skated over the potential security risks, emphasizing only its innovative features."
10. Customer Service Context:
- "The representative skated over the customerβs complaints, directing attention to the new product features instead."
Students can use this idiom as long as it naturally fits the context in:
β Speaking
β Writing
Todayβs idiom: To skate over/around the issue
Definition: to avoid mentioning the problem or subject, or not give enough attention because you do not want to deal with it.
Example sentences in different contexts:
1. Business Context:
- "During the meeting, the manager decided to skate over the financial discrepancies, focusing only on the companyβs successes."
2. Academic Context:
- "In his presentation, he skated over the complexities of the research methodology, leaving the audience with more questions than answers."
3. Political Context:
- "The politician skated over the controversial policy changes, offering vague responses to avoid backlash."
4. Personal Context:
- "When asked about her plans for the future, she skated over the topic, shifting the conversation to her recent vacation."
5. Media/Journalism Context:
- "The article skated over the environmental impacts of the project, instead highlighting the economic benefits."
6. Legal Context:
- "The lawyer tried to skate over the inconsistencies in the testimony, hoping the jury wouldnβt notice."
7. Healthcare Context:
- "The doctor skated over the side effects of the medication, focusing on its benefits."
8. Educational Context:
- "The teacher skated over the difficult parts of the lesson, assuming the students would review them on their own."
9. Technology Context:
- "The software presentation skated over the potential security risks, emphasizing only its innovative features."
10. Customer Service Context:
- "The representative skated over the customerβs complaints, directing attention to the new product features instead."
β Speaking
β Writing
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Thatβs not what I said! Thatβs Sturgeonβs law!
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Aytgancha, the promised live reading lessons are right around the corner! Stay tuned!
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What might you do to show you disapprove of something? (level C1/C2)
Anonymous Quiz
17%
hang your head
23%
purse your lips
28%
wrinkle your forehead
23%
raise your eyebrows
10%
stamp your foot
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Which of these sentences is NOT correct?
Anonymous Quiz
23%
They slept in a double bed
36%
Dual doors open to the garden
20%
She holds dual citizenship
22%
He has double standards when it comes to gender roles
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BM | IELTS 9.0
#GuesstheIDIOM What idiom/expression is depicted here? Hint: it has something to do with a color.
What other color idioms do you know? Write them in the comments!
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#GuesstheIDIOM
This is a depiction of an interesting idiom I came across yesterday.
Letβs see if you guys can guess it.
This is a depiction of an interesting idiom I came across yesterday.
Letβs see if you guys can guess it.
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BM | IELTS 9.0
#GuesstheIDIOM This is a depiction of an interesting idiom I came across yesterday. Letβs see if you guys can guess it.
As most of you guessed it right, the idiom in question is βa snake in the grassβ:
Definition
A snake in the grass: A person who pretends to be your friend but is secretly dishonest or dangerous. This idiom is used to describe someone who is deceitful and treacherous.
Example Sentence
When Julia found out that her trusted colleague had been spreading rumors about her, she realized there was a snake in the grass in her office.
Definition
A snake in the grass: A person who pretends to be your friend but is secretly dishonest or dangerous. This idiom is used to describe someone who is deceitful and treacherous.
Example Sentence
When Julia found out that her trusted colleague had been spreading rumors about her, she realized there was a snake in the grass in her office.
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#PopQuiz
Are you ready for another quiz question?
By the way, do you want me to keep posting such daily pop quiz questions to test your knowledge of English?
Maybe from next week I can try to include IELTS questions as well.
Are you ready for another quiz question?
By the way, do you want me to keep posting such daily pop quiz questions to test your knowledge of English?
Maybe from next week I can try to include IELTS questions as well.
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Which of these sentences is NOT correct? (Level C1)
Anonymous Quiz
26%
It was a historic day when women were first given the vote.
32%
Which historical figure would you most like to have met?
18%
We are privileged to witness this historical occasion!
24%
All are correct
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#QuizExplanation #Vocabulary note for HISTORIC vs HISTORICAL
Use both of these adjectives in your own sentences.
Use both of these adjectives in your own sentences.
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Bugun INSTAGRAMDA jonli efir qilmoqchiman. Kimda qanaqa savollar boβlsa oβsha yerda javob berishga harakat qilaman!
Today I am gonna do a live Q&A session on my Instagram account. So if you have any questions, feel free to join!
Live: 6:30pm
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Today I am gonna do a live Q&A session on my Instagram account. So if you have any questions, feel free to join!
Live: 6:30pm
https://www.instagram.com/bekzodmirahmedov?igsh=YmY5b2c3eWR2OWV1&utm_source=qr
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BM | IELTS 9.0
Thinking about organizing live lessons explaining each passage from my 30-day Reading Challenge. 1. Are you familiar with the book? 2. Would you be interested in online live lessons explaining every single question from the book? 3. How much do you thinkβ¦
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LIVE Reading darslar boβyicha UPDATE:
1. Lessons are scheduled to start from June 1st and last for 30 days!
2. All question types will be explained in detail throughout the course.
3. More information regarding how to register will be available tomorrow.
Leave π₯ reaction if you want to join the course.
LIVE Reading darslar boβyicha UPDATE:
1. Lessons are scheduled to start from June 1st and last for 30 days!
2. All question types will be explained in detail throughout the course.
3. More information regarding how to register will be available tomorrow.
Leave π₯ reaction if you want to join the course.
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Which is not the correct collocation? (Level B2)
Anonymous Quiz
15%
a fast train
25%
fast progress
19%
a quick glance
16%
rapid growth
13%
a quick reply
12%
a rapid change
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#IELTSReading #LiveLessons
Question types
During each lesson, I will explain the correct answers and also offer specific tips to deal with the types of questions we are dealing with.
Can somebody count the total number of questions for each type?
Question types
During each lesson, I will explain the correct answers and also offer specific tips to deal with the types of questions we are dealing with.
Can somebody count the total number of questions for each type?
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