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Sep 2024
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English learning at its finest going through topics used in real life with real people. Hosted by Josh Gholson, an intrepid adventurer and English Teacher; interviewing wonderfully interesting students! If you would like a class, please email everyweekenglish@outlook.com If you'd like to support me! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207253/supporters/new My name is Josh Gholson. I am providing the most fantastic English language learning experience to students of all ages from a varyingly diverse set of cultures and backgrounds. Often my students describe me as a counselor or mentor; likewise as a dedicated inspiration in their lives, as I am young, and yet have accomplished so much. I specialize in building impenetrable bridges into people’s lives with witty insight and questioning designed to make my students become wiser and learn English with every lesson. I have written four fantasy novels which speak for themselves in their breadth and ingenuity. I have taught executives and management to become experts in every aspect of English as well as have increased their confidence, fluency, and articulation through my dedicated teaching and tutoring whether that is in a course of days, weeks, or months as it depends on the student.
This week we talk about some quite interesting hypotheticals along with dream houses.Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
I go over 2nd conditionals and housing!Vocab:Attic, Balcony, Basement, Chimney, Fireplace, Mantle, Gate, Ground floor, First floor, Path, Roof, Steps, Terrace, Patio, Deck, Floor, Wall, Ceiling, Cozy, Spacious.Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
I talk about Education vocab and my education in the States.Vocab:Boarding School = school where students liveDegree - a diploma in a subjectHead = principal or person in charge of a lower schoolNursery- kindergarten = ages 4-6 students schoolPrimary- elementary school = ages 7-12 students schoolPrivate = paid for schoolPupils- students = kids who are studying at an institution or schoolSecondary- high school = ages 13-18 schoolState- public = school paid for by your taxesTerms- semester = normally four months in Fall or SpringCollege/university = higher institution of learning, Bachelor's or Master's or PHD degreesGrades- marks or classesDon't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
This week I cover some Social Media questions, and go through the grammar of modals and first conditionals.1. Swan SongMeaning: The last piece of work of an artist before his/her death. To die with some grand achievement. Example: Misty Mountain Hop was Led Zepplin’s swan song.2. Wild Goose Chase/huntMeaning: Futile (meaningless) Chase Example: Catching the two thieves together on a jam-packed road was no less than a wild goose chase for the policeman.3. Bury the HatchetMeaning: Ending a quarrel (argument/fight) to make peace. Example: My father buried the hatchet by equally dividing the pasta between me and my sister.Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
This week I talk my experiences in Dubai, movie vocabulary, and passive tense.1. Beating Around the BushMeaning: To talk about unnecessary things. Obscurate/to hint at something Example: When I asked my secretary about the missing file and documents, she was beating around the bush.2. Be in a Tight Corner/spot.Meaning: Being in a difficult situation. Example: Radha’s low grades despite her constant efforts has put her in a very tight corner.3. At the 11th HourMeaning: At the exact last moment. Example: While leaving for Moscow, Ethan kept his mobile phone charger in the bag until the 11th hour.Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
I talk about Relationship vocab and used to + infinitive which are past habits that you no longer do.Vocab: classmate, close friend, colleague, couple, ex, fiancé, roommate, partner.Idioms:1. Bite the bulletMeaning: To get something over with because it is inevitable.Example: Vik was diagnosed with second stage cancer but he didn’t want to get chemotherapy. By the will of his wife, he bit the bullet.2. Go back to the drawing boardMeaning: Start over.Example: It is not too late to go back to the drawing board and assess your mistakes.3. Call it a dayMeaning: Stop working on something.Example: Ah! So what we didn’t complete the puzzle today, let’s call it a day and come back again tomorrow. Support the show
This week I teach about sports nouns, verbs, and past tenses; plus talk about some superstitions!1. The best thing since sliced breadMeaning: A really good invention. Example: Bluetooth is officially the best thing since sliced bread. 2. Bite off more than you can chewMeaning: Take on a difficult work that is beyond your capabilities. Example: Andrew told his boss that he will triple the sales but in reality, he bit off more than he can chew and now all of us are in trouble.3. Play by the earMeaning: To improvise. Example: I just went to Canada and did everything by the ear, no itinerary, no schedules.Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
This week I talk about abilities and tips + tricks to learning a new language!Idioms:1. Like a cakewalkMeaning: So easy task. Example: Everyone took hours to write the code but Adam did it like a cakewalk.2. Throw caution to the windMeaning: Take a risk. Example: The caretaker threw caution to the wind by taking a sick baby outside. 3. The whole nine yardsMeaning: Everything, all the way. Example: I want to know everything there is to know about this merger, the whole nine yards of the deal.Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
This week I interview a wonderful student who jumped from Intermediate level to excel at Upper Intermediate 2. She has had a wonderful career as a civil servant in Latvia and speaks three languages.Idioms: 1. Rain on someone’s paradeMeaning: To spoil a moment. Example: He told his wife that he doesn’t want to rain on her parade, but they had to shift their vacation dates.2. Take a rain checkMeaning: Postpone a plan. Example: He asked me whether I would like to have dinner with his family, but I had a thing so I said, rain check.3. Take it with a grain of saltMeaning: Don’t take it too seriously. Example: She tells great tales but we take whatever she says with a grain of salt. Don't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
This episode I go through some common Western manners as well as the grammar of Obligations and the vocab of Phone Language.Idioms: 1. Look before you leapMeaning: Calculate the risks before advancing towards a possibility.Example: You can’t just sell all of your shares when the market is low, look before you leap, Trump is coming tomorrow, it is possible the shares will grow.2. On thin iceMeaning: In a precarious or risky situation.Example: Andy played hooky from work for a week saying he was sick, now his boss said that he is on very thin ice.3. Play devil’s advocateMeaning: To argue, just for the sake of it.Example: He was not agreeing to back off, as if he was playing devil’s advocate.Article: https://harrisburg.psu.edu/international-students-office/guide-american-culture-etiquetteDon't forget to like and share!My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show
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