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Nov 2023
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Is English Stuck In The Past? Time To Le...

Hilary Platt
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Confused by English idioms? Learn what they REALLY mean—Today!

Have you ever puzzled over phrases https://adeptenglish.com/english/phrases/ like "going cold turkey" or "the elephant in the room"? Curious how they can transform your English from textbook bland to rich everyday conversation? Hilary’s got you covered in our latest Adept English https://adeptenglish.com/ lesson, where we're not just teaching idioms, we're bringing them to life!

What You'll Learn:

🐱 How to "go cold turkey" and not just during Thanksgiving!

🐱 What it really means to "let the cat out of the bag"

🐱 Crack "the elephant in the room" and make your conversations intriguing.

Lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ Highlights:

🐘 Real-World Examples: Idioms plucked straight from everyday conversations.

🐘 Active Listening Skills: Sharpen your ears with our exclusive 'Activate Your Listening' course.

🐘 Engaging Quizzes: Put your new idiom knowledge to the test.

🐘 Vocabulary & Pronunciation: Step up your game from beginner to advanced.

✔Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-idioms-british-animal-idioms-explained/


"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said." Peter Drucker


But hang on, there's more. Stick around until the end for a quiz that could change the way you grasp these quirky English sayings forever. Unlock the mystery. Speak https://adeptenglish.com/english/speaking/ like a native. Are you ready?

🎧 Listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ now on Spotify, Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957 Podcasts, YouTube and a lot of other podcast platforms, and don't forget to share it to help Adept English reach more avid language learners like you.


"Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides." Rita Mae Brown


💡 Pro tip: So you want to excel in spoken English? Our 'Activate Your Listening' Course https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/course-one-activate-your-listening/ is a game-changer.

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