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I was listening to the New York Times podcast this morning, and I was gobsmacked when I heard one of the presenters say she was gobsmacked. If you are gobsmacked, it means you are so surprised that you cannot speak. It's a slang word, and for me, it's a word I associate with British English. Here are a couple of examples to show you how it's used: She was gobsmacked when she found out she won the lottery. We were gobsmacked by the huge increase in our electricity bill this month. I shall first drink a toast to Virginia Baransky, who would have been gobsmacked that her daughter became a doctor. In these examples, gobsmacked means to be stunned or extremely surprised. For me, it's originally a British slang word, but it's clearly pretty mainstream now in the U.S. also. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. https://organicenglish.club/resources ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More fr...

Do you struggle to understand what people are saying in English? If so, you're not alone. Listening comprehension is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. In this video, I'm going to share 4 tips on how to improve your listening comprehension. Tips: 1 Find something that you want to listen to that is not too difficult for you. Keep it short. 2 Listen to it and read the captions or read the transcript at the same time. 3 Listen to it without the transcript, without any captions, without any text. So just listening. 4 Practice your pronunciation as you're listening. Say the words and phrases that are new to you. Why is it important to practice pronunciation? • If you cannot say it, you cannot hear it. • Listening and speaking work together. • Practicing pronunciation makes learning active. I hope these tips help you to improve your listening comprehension! Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: What do...

Master Listening Comprehension: 4 Proven Steps with a Twist Do you struggle to understand what people are saying, especially in English? If so, you're not alone. Listening comprehension is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. In this video, I'm going to share with you 4 tips on how to improve your listening comprehension, including the most important one. Tips:   1 Find something that you want to listen to that is not too difficult for you. Keep it short.   2 Listen to it and read the captions or read the transcript at the same time.   3 Listen to it without the transcript, without any captions, without any text. So just listening.   4 Practice your pronunciation as you're listening. Say the words and phrases that are new to you. Why is it important to practice pronunciation?   • If you cannot say it, you cannot hear it.   • Listening and speaking work together.   • Practicing pronunciation makes learning active. I hope these tips help you ...

Let’s look at the idiom "lose your shirt." • My friend Ben invested all his savings in a startup. Unfortunately, the startup failed, and Ben lost his shirt. So, what do you think happened in this case? Do you think Ben literally lost the shirt he was wearing? Or is it more likely that he lost all his money, all his savings? Right, so the idiom "to lose your shirt" means to lose a lot of money. Here's another example: • An Oklahoma banker who lost his shirt in the stock market crash resorted to selling popcorn in front of a movie theatre. So, in this case, the banker lost a lot of money when the stock market crashed. Here's another example: • Wow, Tom lost his shirt when he backed that horse at the racetrack. He bet a lot of money, and the horse did not win. There you go, the idiomatic expression "to lose your shirt." I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. https://organicenglish.club ❖ Support the channel HERE ...

Learn the English idiom "Can't get your head around something" and how to use it in a sentence. This idiom is commonly used to express difficulty understanding something. This video is perfect for ESL learners at the B2 level and below. ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: Hi, folks, Charlie here. I just cannot get my head around these tax forms. Today, we're going to look at this idiomatic expression: "Can't get your head around something." If you say you cannot get your head around something, it means that you cannot fully understand it. For example, I just said, "I cannot get my head around these tax forms." It means I don't understand them. It means I don't know how to complete them. AI is a very popular topic right now, but I just can't get my head around how it works. So, I don't understand how AI works. I gave my dad...

Today's phrasal verb is "boil down to” something. Phrasal verbs are tricky because it's difficult to figure out the meaning of the phrase from the words used in the phrase. But they're important in day-to-day communication, and they also help you score higher in your IELTS or your TOEFL speaking. Now, if a situation or problem boils down to something, that's the main reason for it. For example:   Becoming more fluent in English boils down to practice.   This means the most important thing to becoming more fluent in English is practice. Here's another example: When it comes to staying fit, it boils down to eating healthy and exercising regularly.   This means that the main factors in staying fit are eating well and exercising regularly. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time.

Learn two idiomatic expressions - "I'm in two minds" and "I'm on the fence" - that are commonly used to say you haven't made a decision yet or you're unsure about something. Great phrases for conversations, interviews and IELTS/TOEFL speaking tests. Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: Let's look at two idiomatic expressions to help you express your opinion. The first one: "I'm in two minds." The second one: "I'm on the fence." We use both of these to say that we are not really sure about something. Now, these are great for day-to-day conversations. They're also very useful for your IELTS or TOEFL speaking tests. If you are in two minds about something, it suggests that you have two different thoughts or options in your mind, and it's hard to make a decision. Here's an example: "I'm in two minds about going to the party tonight. I want to spend time with my friends, bu...

Learn the English phrasal verb "shoot for" with this short video! "Shoot for" means to aim to achieve something or to set a goal for yourself. In this video, Charlie gives examples of using this phrasal verb in a sentence. This video is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their English vocabulary. It's also a great way to learn about phrasal verbs, which can be tricky for learners of English. Watch the video now and start using "shoot for" in your own sentences! Here is a transcript of the video to help you follow along: Hi folks, Charlie here. Today's phrasal verb is shoot for. We're working on building a vocabulary, which is the most important thing you can do to become more fluent in English. If you shoot for something, it means that you aim to achieve it or you set a goal for yourself. Here are a couple of examples: You're about to take your IELTS. You could say, "I'm shooting for a band eight." That means yo...

Introduction: When it comes to enhancing your language skills as an English learner, consistency plays a vital role. By developing a regular study routine and maintaining a consistent schedule, you will retain what you learn and make steady progress over time. In this article, we will look at the importance of consistency in ESL learning and offer you practical tips to help you build and maintain a consistent language study routine. Why Does Consistency Matter: Vocabulary Building Takes Time: Learning new vocabulary requires repetitive exposure and practice. Consistently studying your vocabulary words every week allows your brain to absorb and store this information, ensuring long-term retention. Grammar Patterns Need Repetition: English grammar rules can be confusing. Consistent grammar practice, whether through exercises, activities, or conversation, helps your brain recognize patterns and integrate them into your long-term memory, leading to improved grammar usage. Skills Improve Gr...