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Apr 2024
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British English Idioms You Can Use Every...

Hilary Platt
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🎓 Do crocodiles "really" cry? It's not what you think. Our latest English language lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ is a treasure trove of British animal idioms that intriguingly mirror those used by the French. A nice relaxed listen & learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ way to enrich your English vocabulary and conversation prowess.

Here's why you'll love this lesson:

💬 Learn idiomatic expressions and improve your fluency

🇫🇷 Learn new cultural language connections for French speakers

🎧 Improve your British English comprehension with engaging examples

✔Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-idioms-similar-in-french/

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear." Mark Twain

Start listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ and you'll discover that languages often mirror each other, making it easier to remember these colourful idiomatic expressions and phrases https://adeptenglish.com/english/phrases/ that appear in everyday conversations.

Plus, it's a fun way to enrich your next conversation much more interesting, a great way to level up your spoken https://adeptenglish.com/english/speaking/ English.

"To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing." Aristotle

So if someone asks you if your being an ostrich? You'll stand a fighting chance of understanding what on earth they mean! Learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ much more on our website. Join the fun lesson! 🌐 #EnglishIdioms https://adeptenglish.com/english/idioms/ #LearnWithUs

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