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That’s Behind Me

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:33:46 +0100

That’s Behind Me: This expression means “it’s in the past.” Common everyday expressions are featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Our English expressions video casts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

Spread the Word

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:33:46 +0100

Spread the Word: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Spread the Word means to pass along or share information with others. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

It’s your Call

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:33:46 +0100

It’s your Call: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. It’s your Call is an expression we use when we want to say, “it’s your decision.” Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

In a Nutshell

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:33:46 +0100

In a Nutshell: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. In a Nutshell is an expression we use when we want to summarize information or relay the bottom line. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

For What it’s Worth

Mon, 25 June 2012 19:33:46 +0100

For What it’s Worth: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. For What it’s Worth: This is like saying "I don't know whether or not this of any value, but..." ex. "For what it's worth, I never wanted things to end up like this.” Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

Enough is Enough

Mon, 11 June 2012 19:33:46 +0100

Enough is Enough: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Enough is Enough is an expression you use when you have had enough of something and you can’t take anymore, Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Call the Shots

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:33:46 +0100

To Call the Shots: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Call the Shots: means to have the last word, to make the final decision, to be in charge. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

Give Me a Break

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:33:46 +0100

Give me a Break: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Give Me a Break is a response which can have several meanings: disbelief, to give a “no” answer, to express disapproval. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

On the Same Wavelength

Mon, 30 April 2012 19:33:46 +0100

On the Same Wavelength: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. On the Same Wavelength means to understand someone so completely that you could almost read their thoughts. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

Make My Day

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:33:46 +0100

Make My Day: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Make My Day means “make me happy.” Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Get or to be Behind Someone

Mon, 26 Nov 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Get or to be Behind Someone: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Get or to be Behind Someone means to support or agree with someone on a decision.Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Nail Something Down

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Nail Something Down: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Nail Something Down means to settle something definitively or to arrive at a final solution/answer. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Have a Sweet Tooth

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Have a Sweet Tooth: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Have a Sweet tooth means to like or crave sweet things such as candy, cake or cookies. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

The Bottom Line

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:33:46 +0100

The Bottom Line: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. The Bottom Line means the final result, the real or hidden reason for something, the outcome. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Cause a Stir

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Cause a Stir: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Cause a Stir: means to generate or create a lot of excitement. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To be Short on Cash

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To be Short on Cash: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To be Short on Cash: means to have little or no money. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To be or to get onboard

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Bo or To Get Onboard: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Be or To Get Onboard: means to agree to, or be part of something (usually a plan, strategy, etc.) Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To take a joke

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Take a Joke: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Take a Joke means to have a sense of humor, to not get offended when a joke is directed towards you. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

The Results Speak for Themselves

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:33:46 +0100

The Results Speak for Themselves: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. The Results Speak for Themselves means that the results of something are so clear that they don’t need any additional explanation. These results could be positive or negative.Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To Get or Have Cold Feet

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Get or Have Cold Feet: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Get or Have Cold Feet means to lose the courage to do something. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

It’s Not Worth My Time

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:33:46 +0100

It’s Not Worth My Time: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. It’s Not Worth My Time means that something is not worth doing or spending time on, as in a waste of time. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Do an About Face

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Do an About Face: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Do an About Face means to change one’s mind and take a completely different point of view or to make a decision that is the opposite of a previous decision. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Rip Up

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Rip Up: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Rip Up something means to be victorious, have success over something or to have a high score or rating. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

No Hard Feelings

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:33:46 +0100

No Hard Feelings: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. No Hard Feelings means having no anger or resentment toward someone. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Be On a Roll

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Be On a Roll: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Be On a Roll means to experience a period, pattern or series of successes. It also means to have momentum or to be in a forward movement. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

Let’s Play it by Ear

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Let’s Play it by Ear: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Let’s Play it by Ear means that you don't have a plan of action, but will decide what to do later as events take shape. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

It’s Out of my Hands

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:33:46 +0100

It’s Out of my Hands: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. It’s Out of my Hands means that something, such as an outcome, result or decision is not in one’s control. For example: the weather. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Give Someone Some Rope

Mon, 25 July 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Give Someone Some Rope: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Give Someone Some Rope means to allow someone to do what they want to do in their own way, to give them a lot of space or latitude. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To Call it a Day

Mon, 18 July 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Call it a Day: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Call it a Day means to stop working or to stop some other kind of activity. Our English Expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

Let the Cat out of the Bag

Mon, 11 July 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Let the Cat out of the Bag: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website Let the Cat out of the Bag means to reveal or spoil a secret, to betray a confidence. It means that something doesn’t matter. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

Neither Her Nor There

Mon, 04 July 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Neither Her Nor There: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Neither here nor there means something is irrelevant or unimportant in a discussion. It means that something doesn’t matter. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To Have Your Fingers Crossed

Mon, 27 June 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Have Your Fingers Crossed: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Have Your Fingers crossed means to wish for good luck or for something good to happen. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Call It a Day

Mon, 20 June 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Call It a Day: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Call It a Day means to stop what you are doing such as work or a project and go home to relax. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

To Take a Load Off

Mon, 13 June 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Take a Load Off: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Take a Load Off means to sit down and relax, to get off your feet. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To Take Off

Mon, 06 June 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Take Off: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Take Off means to leave, depart or exit. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

To Hit the Spot

Mon, 30 May 2011 19:33:46 +0100

To Hit the Spot: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. To Hit the Spot means that something is refreshing, satisfying or exactly right, as in food, which tastes good and makes you feel satisfied. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

A No Brainer

Mon, 23 May 2011 19:33:46 +0100

A No Brainer: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. A no brainer means that a response or an answer to a question or problem is so obvious that it requires little or no thought. For example, “For me, the choice between broccoli and ice cream is a no brainer. I’ll take ice cream every time.”Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides forTOEIC.

Hit the Road

Mon, 16 May 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Hit the Road: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Hit the Road means to leave or depart as in, “we should hit the road or we will be late.” Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

The Worst Case Scenario

Mon, 9 May 2011 19:33:46 +0100

The Worst Case Scenario: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. The worst case scenario is a situation, which presents the only or last possible solution. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study for TOEIC.

It’s About Time

Mon, 2 May 2011 19:33:46 +0100

It’s About Time: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. It’s about time expresses impatience. For example: you are frustrated while waiting for someone who is late and when they finally appear, you say, “It’s about time!” as if to say, “Well, finally!” Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

Be My Guest

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Be My Guest: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Be my guest means to give permission to someone, as if to say, ‘go ahead’. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

EASY-PEASY

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:33:46 +0100

EASY-PEASY: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Easy peasy means that something, a task for example, is very , very simple to do. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

Back to the Drawing Board

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Back to the Drawing Board: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Back to the drawing board means to start something over again after having made a failed attempt. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

Piece of Cake

Fri, 9 Apr 2011 19:33:46 +0100

Piece of Cake: Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. Piece of cake means that something, a task for example, is very , very simple to do. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC,

A Drop in the Bucket

Thu, 8 Apr 2011 19:33:46 +0100

A Drop in the Bucket
Now featured in the Everyday English Expressions section of our website. This means that something is not important because it is a small amount when compared to a larger whole. Our English expressions podcasts provide great study guides for TOEIC.

Mini Lesson 21a

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:33:46 +0100

YOGA: INFLUENCE ON A LIFESTYLE.
Andy, an American expat who has lived in many different European countries, discusses her career as a yoga teacher, how she first came to practice yoga, eventually becoming a teacher in Geneva. She points out the benefits of yoga and her particular style of teaching.

Mini Lesson 20a

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:33:46 +0100

AN AMERICAN ABROAD.
Let's begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Andy, an American living in Geneva, has to say about educating her children in European schools. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 16a

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:33:46 +0100

LIVING AND SURVIVING IN NEW YORK.
Let’s begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Tom, an American filmmaker, has to say about living and surviving in New York City. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 12a

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:33:46 +0100

DISCUSSION WITH AN ART HISTORIAN.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Chris Boicos, art historian, professor and owner of an art gallery in Paris. In the following segment, I ask Chris about his favorite painters and he’s ready with an answer.

Mini Lesson 8a

Thu, 15 Sep 2010 19:33:46 +0100

RUNNING A COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY IN PARIS.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Bob Simpson, who is from South Africa and now owns a communications business based in Paris.

Mini Lesson 4a

Thu, 01 Sep 2010 19:33:46 +0100

THE PARIS DAKER RALLY: EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.
For today’s lesson, we are going to watch part of a conversation we filmed with Carolyn Jones, a well known photographer from New York. In the interview that you are going to watch, Carolyn and I discussed her experience as a participant in the famous Paris Dakar race. In this segment, I asked Carolyn her if she would do the race again.

Mini Lesson 19a

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:33:46 +0100

PERSPECTIVES ON AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION.
Let's begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Andy, an American living in Geneva, has to say about educating her children in European schools. Are you ready? Let's watch.

Mini Lesson 15a

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:33:46 +0100

A HIKING PHILOSOPHY.
Let’s begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Tom, an American filmmaker, has to say about his hobby, hiking. A hike is a long walk in the countryside. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 11a

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:33:46 +0100

INSIDE LOOK: AN ARTIST AND ALZHEIMER'S.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Chris Boicos, art historian, professor and owner of an art gallery in Paris. In the following segment, I ask Chris about his upcoming art show.

Mini Lesson 7a

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:33:46 +0100

A SOUTH AFRICAN DOES BUSINESS IN FRANCE.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Bob Simpson, a business executive based in Paris and originally from South Africa. In the following segment, I ask Bob his point of view about corporate social responsibility.

Mini Lesson 3a

Thu, 15 Jun 2010 19:33:46 +0100

INSPIRATION FOR BOOKS OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
For today’s lesson, we are going to watch part of a conversation that we filmed with Carolyn Jones, a well-known photographer from New York. In the interview that you are going to watch, I ask Carolyn about her early years as a photographer and how people have responded to her camera.

Mini Lesson 18a

Thu, 01 Jun 2010 19:33:46 +0100

LIFE IN PARIS AND COPENHAGEN.
Let’s begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Andy, an American expat, has to say about living in Paris and Copenhagen. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 14a

Sat, 15 May 2010 19:33:46 +0100

INTERNET: COMMUNICATING IN NEW MEDIA.
Let’s begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Tom, an American filmmaker, has to say about how the internet has changed his life. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 10a

Thu, 01 May 2010 19:33:46 +0100

A GALLERY OWNER TALKS ABOUT ART.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Chris Boicos, art historian and professor and owner of an art gallery in Paris. In the following segment, I ask Chris about his current art show.

Mini Lesson 6a

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:33:46 +0100

ADAPTING TO THE FRENCH CULTURE.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Bob Simpson, a business executive based in Paris and originally from South Africa. In the following segment, I ask Bob about entertaining clients in Paris.

Mini Lesson 2a

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:33:46 +0100

AN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER DISCUSSES HER CAREER.
For today’s lesson, we are going to watch part of an interview with Carolyn Jones, a well-known photographer from New York. In this segment, we discussed her passion for photography at an early age.

Mini Lesson 17a

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:33:46 +0100

LIVING ABROAD AS AN EXPAT.
Let’s begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Andy, an American expat, has to say about living in Europe. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 13a

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:33:46 +0100

EDITING VIDEOS FOR THE INTERNET.
Let’s begin our lesson by watching and listening to what Tom, an American filmmaker, has to say about editing video for the internet. Are you ready? Let’s watch.

Mini Lesson 9b

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:33:46 +0100

AN ART HISTORIAN SETTLES IN PARIS.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Chris Boicos, art historian and professor and owner of an art gallery in Paris. In the following segment, I ask Chris about his adaptation to the different countries that he has lived in.

Mini Lesson 9a

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:31:14 +0100

Mini Lesson 5a

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:31:06 +0100

A SOUTH AFRICAN DISCUSSES HIS ROOTS.
Today, we are going to watch and listen to part of an interview with Bob Simpson, a business executive based in Paris and originally from South Africa. In the following segment, I ask Bob about the university standards in South Africa.

Mini Lesson 1a

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:24:11 +0100

THE 100 PEOPLE PROJECT : PHOTOGRAPHY AROUND THE WORLD.
For today’s lesson, we are going to listen to an interview we filmed with Carolyn Jones, a well-known photographer from New York. We discussed her current photography project called 100 People. The idea of this project is to photograph 100 people from around the world who represent the world population.