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Are you a ‘butterfingers?’

September 26, 2023 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Intermediate (CEFR B1)

If you’re a ‘butterfingers’, you’re clumsy and often drop things. It can also mean you’re bad at catching things, for[…]

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Have you ever heard the phrase ‘fat chance!’?

August 22, 2023 pomakaco Conversation strategies, Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Intermediate (CEFR B1)

If someone says ‘fat chance!’, it means they think something you said will not happen or is very unlikely to[…]

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What does ‘jump the gun’ mean?

July 14, 2023 pomakaco Idioms and phrases

If you ‘jump the gun,’ you do something too soon or before the right time. It’s usually used when you[…]

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What is extensive reading? How can it help me?

June 14, 2023 pomakaco Reading, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Study tips

Have you ever heard of extensive reading? It’s a great way to study a language alone. Not only can you[…]

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Four embarrassing pronunciation mistakes

May 25, 2023 pomakaco Pronunciation, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2)

Are some English sounds difficult for you? Making small pronunciation mistakes is not usually a problem in communication. But sometimes[…]

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What language do I need for texting?

April 7, 2023 pomakaco Reading, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Writing

These days many people communicate by texting on their smartphones. In English, to write texts quickly, common phrases/words are often[…]

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Four fun ideas for lesson ice-breakers

March 27, 2023 pomakaco Teaching

Simple and fun ice-breaker activities are great for first lessons or lesson starters. They help students warm-up and get to[…]

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What does ‘caught red-handed’ mean?

March 9, 2023 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Intermediate (CEFR B1)

The idiom ‘caught red-handed’ means you are caught doing something bad at the time you are doing it. It can be[…]

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Why should I use a ‘learner dictionary’?

February 2, 2023 pomakaco Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2), Study tips, Vocabulary

Do you know what learner dictionaries are? They’re special English-only dictionaries for language learners. They give word meanings using simple[…]

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Five English phrases you need to know for dinner parties

January 16, 2023 pomakaco Idioms and phrases, Reading level: Elementary (CEFR A2)

Do you like dinner parties? They can be fun, especially if they are also with people from other countries. They[…]

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