Because her mother turned out to be a snake doesn’t mean we should TAR Pauline WITH THE SAME BRUSH. Pauline’s mother was a WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING, outwardly kind but inwardly vicious. She had cheated on, TOOK ADVANTAGE OF, and FAKED OUT her close friends for years. She hid her real malicious intent and pretended to be harmless. But in reality, she caused f ... Show More
Mar 2023
Last Episode: Lesson 70: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
I still remember the day I decided to START OFF this project. During one of the sessions with my English teacher, I expressed my concern about not knowing the meaning of the most common idioms, slangs, and phrasal verbs. She suggested that I use them in sentences in order to memo ... Show More
4m 31s
Mar 2023
Lesson 69: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
Her latest project had many LOOSE ENDS. She was half way there and had a lot to do before she FINISHED UP her book. Unfortunately, due to her horrible car accident on the i35 highway, she PASSED OUT and was severely hurt. Regrettably, Maria went into a coma. After a whole month, ... Show More
4 m
Apr 2025
84: Heinz kommt nie mehr zurück! | Heinz never comes back again!
<p>Reproach, stroll down memory lane & subjunctive II with würde.</p>
<p>Paul is back in Munich, riding his bike to Grandpa's apartment. He has the book, but without the important page. His parents are already there. They're clearing all the rooms because he has died. That is ... Show More
26m 34s
Oct 23
98: Was im Haus passiert ist | What has happened in the house
<p>Congratulate someone, express pride, summarize a story & word formation: ‑lich & ‑isch.</p>
<p>Paul has the painting! During the war, the lady and her husband were secretly listening to forbidden news - right in front of the painting (and he proposed to her there). It ... Show More
44m 57s
Oct 14
96: Ich kann es Ihnen nicht geben! | I can’t give it to you!
<p>Tell a sentimental story and express gratitude & word formation: -bar.</p>
<p>Paul seems to have told the widow the whole dramatic story about the book, Fritz, his friends, Laura and his family. And he softened her emotionally with it. So she agrees to give him the paintin ... Show More
24m 33s