Expression Session
¡Hay tantas expresiones en inglés! Por eso tenemos Expresiones en inglés Expression Session donde te presentamos con las expresiones más utilizadas.
Cada mes te presentamos con un grupo de expresiones con descripciones y ejemplos. También hablamos de otros significados que los expresiones pueden tener a cambiar una palabra o usarla con un tono de voz distinto.
Aprendiendo una expresión cada semana es más fácil que memorizar 10 antes del examen. Así que aprende una expresión hoy, utilízalo mañana y recuérdala para siempre.
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- Expression Session
Learn B2 C1 C2 English Expressions: back to the salt mines. So, if you know an English speaker, you know that we like to exaggerate just a bit in English. Usually it’s our way of being funny or sarcastic. So, in this expression, we are doing just that. Salt mines...
B2 C1 C2 English Expressions. Swim in the deep end or thrown in the deep end are the focus of this week’s Expression Session. Deep end refers to the side of the pool that is so deep that you can’t stand so you have to swim. If you are in...
B2 C1 English Expressions: Hotter than hell. Today in Expression Session we are bringing you some expressions to talk about the heatwave we are having. Hotter than hell To say that it is really hot out I can’t handle this heat. It’s hotter than hell out there today. There’s no...
Expressions in English: Get away with something. Expressions are an essential part of learning a language and passing exams. This expression is particularly useful. To get away with something To succeed at doing something wrong while avoiding punishment or getting caught. She got away with paying less taxes. He got...
Today we are reviewing CAE tips: Speaking Part 3, Disagree. In Part 3 of the CAE Speaking exam, you and your partner will share the time to talk about a certain topic. You are expected to share your opinion but also the interaction between the two of you is important....
CAE Speaking tips: Speculation is a large part of the speaking part 2 of the CAE exam. Remember that in part two you need to compare and contrast and often use speculation to say what or why someone is doing in the photos. To see more about how to compare...
B2 C1 English idioms: Actions speak louder than words is a great idiom to use when you want to tell someone nicely that they don’t actually follow the same rules that they are insisting everyone else follow. Actions speak louder than words What you do is more important and shows...
In CAE Tips Speaking Part 2, we talk about how to go about answering part 2 of the Speaking test. This is a complex part of the test since you need to do several things at one time and you only have a minute to do it. Today we are...
When you are taking the CAE – C1 exam or the CPE C2 exam, you will want to remember these CAE Speaking Tips: Agreeing. It’s true that you cannot memorize things for the exam and you shouldn’t! BUT… start getting comfortable with these expressions. Stop saying ‘I agree’ to everything....
Take a look at B2 C1 C2 English Expressions: Call someone out. This is a great expression that is used today in a world where people are concerned about being politically correct or simple standing up for yourself. Oh! that’s another good expression. Call someone out To criticize someone for...
This week: B2 C1 C2 English Expressions: have a ball. Stop saying it was good, fun, etc. and start using this more advanced expression! Have a ball To enjoy yourself a lot To have a great time We had a ball this weekend at the concert. She had a ball...
Today we present B2 C1 C2 English Expressions: Come to terms with something. This is an expression that can be used in various settings. You can use it at work, at home or with a friend. Come to terms with something To gradually accept and deal with a difficult or...
B2 C1 C2 English Expressions: Make the most of it: This is a common expression that you will hear quite often with native speakers. Make the most of something Take advantage of something Try to use or enjoy something as much as you can This is often used when you...
B2 C1 C2 Expresiones en inglés: Get your hopes up. I have to admit, I’m getting my hopes up for taking my mask off! Get your hopes up to feel hopeful often used in the negative as a warning I know they said we will be able to get our...
Today in Expression Session, B2, C1, C2 English Expressions, we review the difference between split the bill and foot the bill. Foot the bill to pay for everything You can order whatever you want. We are going to foot the bill. We would like to invite you to give a...
Hoy en B2 C1 C2 Expresiones en inglés: Be on the same wavelength. This is colloquial expression that can be used in all sorts of situations, if you are joking or in a serious business meeting. Be on the same wavelength to think in the same way to understand each...
Today in Expressions Sessions we present two very similar sounding expressions but with very two different meanings. Check out these B2 C1 C2 Expresiones en inglés A piece of someone’s mind To tell someone what they did wrong, usually in an angry manner. We usually use this expression to say...
Aprender B2 C1 C2 Expresiones en inglés: Up to scratch Up to scratch to meet an acceptable standard usually used in the negative. These new employees are not up to scratch. They will need some training. I joined an English class to get my skills up to scratch for my...
Expresiones en inglés: Turn a blind eye To turn a blind eye to not take notice of something, usually because you don’t want to The company usually turns a blind eye to tardiness It’s very easy to turn a blind eye to what your kids are doing, but it’s important...
Hay muchas Expresiones en inglés. Recomiendo que vas poco a poco con ellos, añadiendo nuevas expresiones todas las semanas. Expresiones en inglés: see eye to eye es lo que te toca aprender esta semana. To see eye to eye I’m so glad we see eye to eye on this topic....
Today in C1 Expressions in English – Throw in the towel. It’s another way of saying, ‘I’ve had enough’ or ‘I’m done’. Next time, say it like a native and say ‘I’m throwing in the towel’. Learn more Expressions from our other Expressions Sessions Expressions Sessions: Go the extra mile...
Go the extra mile – Expressions in English. To go the extra mile means to do more than is expected of you. Having a co-worker, friend or family member who always goes the extra mile makes a huge difference!!! Make sure you tell them. Thank you for always going the...
Knowing English Business Idioms is a great way to get ahead in business today. Idioms – definitions and examples Ballpark number/figure means a very inexact estimate The ballpark refers to a baseball field, which is big and and hard to estimate due to its size. To give you a ballpark...
Es difícil recordar cuando usar gerundios o infinitivos después de los verbos en inglés. Hoy te enseñamos Verbos en inglés seguidos de gerundio o infinitivo que cambian de significado. Cambios de significado Try con el gerundio, significa probar o experimentar, por ejemplo: If you have a headache, try taking an...
Hoy en Expressions Sessions, te enseñamos 10 B2 C1 C2 Expresiones en inglés con MIND. B2 C1 Expressions with MIND To be in two minds to be undecided I am in two minds about what I should study next year, chemistry or biology. He is in two minds about whether...
If you are studying for your B2 C1 or C2 level or are simply an English language learner, you know there are tons of expressions to learn. Here we offer you some B2 C1 C2 expressions about food. Let’s face it, expressions about food are the best sort of expressions!...
¿Siempre dices lo mismo para dar tu opinión en inglés? Para mejorar tu puntuación del Speaking en el examen, deja de usar ‘I think’ y empieza a usar estas frases. Mejorar tu puntuación de Speaking en el examen Lo difícil de los exámenes de inglés es que tienes muy poco...
Use of English – 7 Expressions para el C1 Have no place in – used to say that someone or something does not belong in a particular area, town, country, body, etc. Racism has no place in politics. A place of my own – to have an apartment or house...
In this post, Signposts for Presentations in English, we present you with the markers to tell everyone that you are either changing direction, continuing to the next topic or moving back. These are essential for anyone giving a presentation, but even more so if you are giving a presentation in...
Expressions with the word egg. to egg someone on – to urge someone to do something, especially if it’s negative. Stop egging him on. He doesn’t have to jump if he doesn’t want to. to be a good egg – a good and reliable person. She always has her homework...
The CAE, C1 exam is full of expressions. Here are just a few that are important, not just for the exam, but because we use them all the time! play for time – delay something until you are ready The actors aren’t ready yet. You’ll have to play for time...