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Friday, April 17, 2015

Lesson 334--Blaze a Trail


 
 
Blaze a Trail (verb)
trailblazer (noun)
 
This verb is used to describe an action that is being done for the first time.
This noun is used to describe the person doing this unique action.
examples
Martha blazed a trail for all women when she became Mayor of the city.
Martha was a real trailblazer.  She became the first female Mayor of the city.
By being the first person to sign up for the new program, Jimmy was considered to be a trailblazer.
Melissa was blazing trails when she became the first one in her family to go to university.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Good Luck on the Speaking Exam



They look happy

Good luck on the speaking tests everyone.  I know you will all do well.
Just remember:
  1. You have practiced.
  2. You know what to say.
  3. You and your partner work well together.
  4. Your best is good enough.
  5. I am confident, so you should be too.
  6. There are no bad pictures.
  7. Even if you hate the pictures, keep talking.
  8. Fourteen minutes is not a long time.
a familiar picture

Before the test:
  • speak English in the lounge to each other
  • laugh and relax