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Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode148 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of birthdays. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEWeekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Festive Meaning: cheerful and/or joyful celebration; pertaining to a festival.Sentence 1: Joan enjoyed celebrating her anniversary in a festive manner.Sentence 2: Already decorated for Christmas, the house looked very festive.Sentence 3: In spite of the sad occasion, Ellen wore festive attire for the funeral.Milestone Meaning: a significant point in developmentSentence 1: Graduating from college is an important milestone.Sentence 2: Each child must reach important milestones in their development.Sentence 3: The new technique was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of COVID-19.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Leaps and bounds Meaning: over and above expectationsSentence 1: Ean reached every childhood milestone. He was leaps and bounds above his classmates.Sentence 2: I feel so far ahead at work but the boss says I am not leaps and bounds ahead.Sentence 3: The business was doing really well and was earning money leaps and bounds above its competitors.Over the hill Meaning: old or past a person's prime; past middle ageSentence 1: He used to be fast but now he's over the hill.Sentence 2: After his 50th birthday, Bernie felt over the hill.Sentence 3: Once beautiful and enlightened, Susan was now over the hill.GET YOUR Resource | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode147 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of birthdays. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEWeekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Celebrate Meaning: acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.Sentence 1: How do you celebrate your birthday?Sentence 2: Linda loved to celebrate special occasions with homemade gifts.Sentence 3: Celebrations with the family are the best way to experience an event.Mature Meaning: To develop fully; to become full-grownSentence 1: Boys mature at a slower rate than girls do.Sentence 2: Maturity, not age, is the best way to determine growth.Sentence 3: The mature avocado is better than an unripe one.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Age is nothing but a number Meaning: age does not determine maturitySentence 1: She is 20, however, she behaves as if she is 15. I guess age is nothing but a number.Sentence 2: Even an 80-year-old can be immature. After all, age is nothing but a number.Sentence 3: Be careful not to age without learning the lessons of your past because age is nothing but a number.Let your hair down Meaning: to relax; forget about your inhibitionsSentence 1: It's the weekend. Time to let your hair down.Sentence 2: Stop taking everything so seriously and let your hair down.Sentence 3: For your birthday party, make sure to let your hair down and have a good time.GET YOUR Resource | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode146 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of appearance. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEWeekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Surreal Meaning: having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre.Sentence 1: The work of Salvador Dali is the perfect representation of surrealismSentence 2: Frida Kahlo was one of the first women of color to be recognized for her surreal artwork.Sentence 3: The show's surreal storyline was not popular at all with fans of reality television.Impressionism Meaning: a style or movement in painting originating in France in the 1860s, characterized by a concern with depicting the visual impression of the moment, especially in terms of the shifting effect of light and color.Sentence 1: Claude Monet was one of the earliest defenders of the Impressionist painters.Sentence 2: Japanese poetry is based on impressionism, which suggests a great deal more than they actually express.Sentence 3: Regarded as the founder of impressionist painting, Claude Monet was born and raised in France.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Art imitates life Meaning: The observation that a creative work was inspired by true events; based on a true story.Sentence 1: Radio was a powerful film about a man with intellectual difficulties who rose to fame. It was truly an example of art imitating life.Sentence 2: His art pieces were a reflection of his triumphs and adversities, showing that art imitates life.Sentence 3: Although art or music imitates life, sometimes a work of art can inspire someone in life.Break a leg Meaning: Good luckSentence 1: I know you are nervous about tonight but you will do fine. Break a leg!Sentence 2: You have an exam tomorrow? Break a leg!Sentence 3: "Break a leg!" shouted the stage director to his actors before the beginning of the play.GET YOUR Resource | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode145 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of appearance. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCE365 Day English PlanTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Abstract (art) Meaning: art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.Sentence 1: It is important to respect all types of abstract art, even if you do not understand it.Sentence 2: Even though it is not as old as realism, abstract art has been a genre for over 100 years.Sentence 3: Abstract art allows a person to see with their eyes only what their mind perceives.Genre Meaning: a style of art and music that involves a particular set of characteristicsSentence 1: I am interested in all genres of art, including ultra-realism and contemporary.Sentence 2: The store carries a wide variety of musical genres.Sentence 3: Country music is the only type of genre I like.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Blank slate Meaning: something that does not show or express anything; someone or something that is empty or lacks knowledgeSentence 1: I never view my students as blank slates because they enter the classroom with value and insight.Sentence 2: Artists love beginning with a blank slate in order to create a new masterpiece.Sentence 3: When babies are born they begin as blank slates, anxiously waiting to learn from their new environment.Con artist Meaning: a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true.Sentence 1: The company was full of con artists. They stole millions of dollars from hard-working peopleSentence 2: Do not trust him with your savings, he is a con artist.Sentence 3: He is very handsome but his business is a sham. He is nothing more than a con artistGET YOUR Resource | 365 Day English Plan

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode144 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of appearance. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEMaster English Tips PackTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Comport Meaning: to be fitting; to fit with or act in a certain fashionSentence 1: The young man should learn how to comport himself.Sentence 2: A woman walked out of the crowd, comporting herself with great dignity.Sentence 3: The beauty queen could lose her title if she does not comport to the moral standards of her position.Allure Meaning: the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinatingSentence 1: The perfume she wore was so alluring that heads turned as she walked by.Sentence 2: I love the allure of the ocean waters, so I enjoy spending time at the beach.Sentence 3: The hungry woman could not resist the allure of the bakery.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Can't teach an old dog new tricksMeaning: If a person is used to something a particular way, it is difficult for them to change.Sentence 1: Bill is so stubborn and obstinate. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 2: My mother refuses to learn how to use Netflix because she is adamant that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 3: Although you can't teach an old dog new tricks, you can help them learn by building on their already formed habits.Dressed to kill Meaning: A person who is dressed very well; dressed well for an occasionSentence 1: Jenny met up with her date, dressed to kill.Sentence 2: For my wedding in June, I want to be dressed to kill.Sentence 3: After getting his suit freshly tailored, Alan was dressed to kill.Warts and all Meaning: accepting a person as they are, including all their faultsSentence 1: My dog Max barks a lot, but I love him warts and all.Sentence 2: Even though it had scratches, Ryan really enjoyed his record of Nat King Cole, warts and all.Sentence 3: People need to love themselves and be confident about their status in life, warts and all.GET YOUR Resource | Master English Tips Pack

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode143 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of appearance. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEEbook | How to Pass IELTS Speaking TODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Beautify Meaning: To make something more beautiful; to enhance the appearance ofSentence 1: Planting flowers and shrubs helps to beautify any garden.Sentence 2: They spend an awful amount of time and energy on mining gold to beautify their cities.Sentence 3: The woman does her best to beautify the room.Perspective Meaning: A point of viewSentence 1: The two parents had contrasting perspectives on how to discipline their child.Sentence 2: From my perspective, I think that global warming is an important topic.Sentence 3: I went to university to gain a broader perspective on global issues.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning: what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.Sentence 1: Everyone wondered what he saw in her, but I guess the saying is true, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Sentence 2: Every parent believes their newborn is beautiful because beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Sentence 3: Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there are common features that are universally attractive.Beauty is only skin deep Meaning: a pleasing appearance is not a guide to character; physical beauty can be superficialSentence 1: Outer beauty cannot make up for a bad attitude, because beauty is only skin deep.Sentence 2: Although attractiveness is important, beauty is only skin deep.Sentence 3: You may think that my boyfriend is ugly but remember, beauty is only skin deep. He is an amazing man.GET YOUR Ebook | How to Pass IELTS Speaking

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode142 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of animals. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEPackage | The Think in English PackageTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================DomesticatedMeaning: An animal that is tame and kept as a pet or on a farm.Sentence 1: Even when kept as pets, domesticated tigers are still wild animals and should not be kept in the home.Sentence 2: Cats and dogs are domesticated animals and are well suited to live in a home.Sentence 3: In 1998, Ross Gellar attempted to bring a domesticated monkey into his apartment.PlayfulMeaning: To enjoy playing aroundSentence 1: Briton is an old dog, but he is still extremely playfulSentence 2: Dice, a cat, loves a playful romp with the rubber ball her owner purchased for her.Sentence 3: Lion cubs are playful creatures and wrestle for hours with their siblings in the wild.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================The cat is out of the bagMeaning: The unintentional revealing of something that was previously a secret.Sentence 1: I wanted my mother's present to be a secret, but my sister let the cat out of the bag.Sentence 2: We tried to keep the party a surprise for my mother but my sister let the cat out of the bag.Sentence 3: After waking up, Brad let the cat out of the bag about Victor firing Nick from Newman Enterprises.Hold your horsesMeaning: Wait a minute; keep coolSentence 1: We haven't quite finished, hold your horses.Sentence 2: I just told him to hold his horses for a few minutes while I got things ready.Sentence 3: Hold your horses! We’ll leave in a minute or twoGET YOUR Package | The Think in English Package

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode141 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of animals. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEEbook | How To Pass an English Interview TODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================CarnivoreMeaning: An organism that eats other animals for foodSentence 1: The piraña is a carnivorous fish found in the Amazon River. Sentence 2: Pitcher plants and venus fly traps are carnivorous plants that eat bugs and other small animals.Sentence 3: Humans are not considered carnivores because they eat plants and other animals.PredatorMeaning: Living by seizing or taking prey; a person that ruthlessly exploits othersSentence 1: When swimming in the ocean, many are afraid because sharks are natural predators in them.Sentence 2: In business, he behaves in a predacious manner and is willing to do anything to make money.Sentence 3: The lion is a predator for the gazelle.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Can't teach an old dog new tricksMeaning: If a person is used to something a particular way, it is difficult for them to change.Sentence 1: Bill is so stubborn and obstinate. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 2: My mother refuses to learn how to use Netflix because she is adamant that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 3: Although you can't teach an old dog new tricks, you can help them learn by building on their already formed habits.The elephant in the roomMeaning: An obvious problem that is being ignoredSentence 1: There was a lot of tension after the meeting because they refused to acknowledge the elephant in the room.Sentence 2: Paul, why are you avoiding the elephant in the room?Sentence 3: Financing schools has become a problem about equal to having an elephant in the living room. It’s so big you just can’t ignore it.GET YOUR Ebook | How To Pass an English Interview

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode140 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of adoption. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEEbook | "How To Make Long Sentences In English"TODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Foster Meaning: To bring up a child that is not your own; to encourage or promote developmentSentence 1: I enjoy fostering creativity in children and adults.Sentence 2: It is important to foster kindness in everyone you meet.Sentence 3: Although sometimes difficult, fostering a child in your home can be rewarding.Prefer Meaning: Involving preference or partialitySentence 1: The employer prefers English speaking studentsSentence 2: Many adoptive parents prefer to adopt infantsSentence 3: The car dealer prefers his son and his new car that costs much less than any other car.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Birth parent Meaning: The birth parent of an adoptive childSentence 1: I wish I could meet my birth parents.Sentence 2: We are in an open adoption so his birth parents visit our home every Christmas.Sentence 3: My birth parents gave me life, but my adoptive mom is the only one I consider to be my mother.Attachment parentingMeaning: a way of caring for children that gives a lot of importance to parents and their baby or small child being physically and emotionally closeSentence 1: I subscribe to attachment parenting because I never want to be away from my daughter.Sentence 2: Attachment parenting can eventually lead to helicopter parenting if parents are not emotionally mature.Sentence 3: Because adoptive parents did not get to experience the 9-month pregnancy, many use attachment parenting techniques such as skin to skin to bond with their adopted child.GET YOUR Ebook | "How To Make Long Sentences In English"

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode139 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Teacher Julie about "ethics". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================Insightful"Open to interpretation"Love languageAct of serviceEye-opening conversationsPractice what you preachEthicalStay out of it (Challenges in other relationships)Ill intentionsProvide for your familyBreak the cycleTake someone into custodySolitary confinementLittle white liesI didn't have the heart to...UpbringingGet roped in with the wrong crowdPeer pressureWoundedImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy