EM School of English

A few weeks ago, the topic for the Break Through Advanced group was all about time, the restrictions and power it has over us, and whether we could live without it.

What do you think? Is it possible to abandon the clock altogether? Share your thoughts below ⬇️
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This is the next book on my list to read. 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 about it, and 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 with the genre!

Looking forward to it!

I’ll let you know my thoughts once I’ve read it.
Have you read it?

𝗩𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:

𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: alternative phrase (informal) to “I’ve heard it’s good”.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁: to be exactly the type of thing that someone likes.
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Hello 2023!

l’m not into making New Year resolutions; these can be made at any given point in the year as and when it suits your needs.

Making resolutions at the beginning of the year, in what seems an automatic requirement, puts many people under a lot of unnecessary pressure.

How many make a resolution at this time of the year just for the sake of it and then half heartedly try to stick to it - no passion, no interest, no motivation and then feel a pang of guilt for it?!

How many people ‘break’ their resolutions before January is out and then feel crap about themselves because they feel like they have failed at something?!

𝗦𝗼, 𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆!

Life is too short!
Go out and grab those opportunities;
As daunting as something might seem, say yes and see what happens;
Spend time with those who put a smile on your face.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳.

Happy New Year to you all!
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This post focuses on the use of everyday English used naturally.
Learning English, or any language, goes beyond the physical words; it’s also about understanding and picking up on the nuances in what is being said. For example, is there a sense of irony, sarcasm, or humour in what one is saying?

Have a go at this task. Answers are on the last slide.
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It’s been a while!
How are you all?

I’ve been busy juggling life-stuff these past couple of months. Different classes, a new job, football heavy weekends; it’s been a whirlwind!

Current mood: chilled vibes ❤️

Happy kids in the garden, and me on the sofa digging into marzipan fruit-shaped sweets (my traditional Christmas sweet treat!), while reading. This feels good!

What’s your current mood? Drop me a comment below ⬇️

Vᴏᴄᴀʙᴜʟᴀʀʏ ɴᴏᴛᴇs﹕
𝐓𝐨 𝐣𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 (𝐂𝟐, 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛):
To try to deal with different jobs, tasks or activities at the same time so that you can fit all of them into your life.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝:
People sometimes use ‘whirlwind’ to describe a situation that happens suddenly and is full of lots of quickly changing or confusing activity. Often used in reference to one’s lifestyle / situation.

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 (𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛):
To start eating something in an enjoyable / eager way. A common use of it is when you cook for someone or have snacks laid out, people often say “dig in!”, which is an invitation to start eating and enjoy it.

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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲!
I’ve totally switched off from Instagram recently as I’ve been swamped both physically and mentally.
Work has been hectic, and juggling that with running a family is just a whirlwind concoction!
I’m slowly adjusting to the new routine that this new academic year has brought.
Would I change it? Never! Despite chasing my tail, I love my life and feel very fortunate.
I’m coming through the other side of the chaos, and looking forward to being back on here, sharing valuable posts for you and keeping you updated on my Break Through Advanced group.
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗲. 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

Hey C1-C2 English learners! Have a go at this task. This is an example of the type of tasks you will come across in my membership group, Break Through Advanced.
The link’s in my bio - sign up for more information and to join the group.

Hey there! Just wanted to say welcome and thank you for all your support. I’ve had a load of new followers recently, so I’d like to reintroduce myself and get to know you all a bit too.
Hey, I’m Em…. What’s your name? Tell me a little bit about yourself 😃

I’m currently reading this. It’s another thriller, which many of you will know is my favourite type. I’m enjoying it so far; an easy-reader and gripping. I’m approximately half way through. Once done, I’ll post a little review, so you can decide whether you’d like to give a go yourself.
✨ What kind of books do you like reading?
✨ What are you reading at the moment?




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Do you have these ‘fear’ thoughts when it comes to using English?
What helps you overcome them? Share your thoughts below ⬇️

BREAK THROUGH ADVANCED | Last week’s discussion was on multi-lingualism and the brain. Here’s one quote that I think hits the nail on the head in regards to languages and learning languages.
What do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Let me know below ⬇️

What a nightmare! Thank goodness I did mine a couple of months ago. Phew!
Do you know the appropriate noun to complete the sentence? Have a go at the question and post your answer below ⬇️
I’ll put the answer up later tomorrow.