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*PHRASAL VERBS*

✅Work sth off

Meaning:

✨1. To get rid of unpleasant feelings by doing something that uses a lot of your energy

✨Example: I worked off my anger and frustration by going out for a run.
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✅Work sth off

Meaning:

✨2. To do a job for someone else because you owe them money or they have helped you in the past

Example: She hasn't worked off her debts to me yet.
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✅Work out

Meaning:

✨1. Happen
If a situation works out in a particular way, it happens that way

✨SYN turn out

✨Example: Financially, things have worked out well for us.
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✅Work out

Meaning:

✨2. Get better
If a problem or a complicated situation works out, it gradually gets better or gets solved

✨Example: Things started to work out for her after a couple of therapy sessions

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

An Idiom is an expression, or phrase whose sense is something different from that which it implies literally. In other words, it is a fixed expression whose meaning is not usually suggested by it’s separate words. There is no logical connection between the meaning of an idiom and the meanings of the individual words it contains.

Examining bodies like WAEC, NECO and JAMB test students' knowledge of (Standard English) idioms. A thorough understanding of them is this required.
Listed below are some examples and meanings -

A big cheese– an important or a powerful person in a group or family

A bird’s eye view– a view from a very high place which allows you to see a large area.

A bone of contention– something that people argue for a long time.

A c**k and a bull story– a story or an explanation which is obviously not true.

At the crack of the dawn– very early in morning

A cuckoo in the nest– someone in a group of people but not liked by them.

A dead letter– an argument or law not followed by anyone.

An early bird– someone who gets early in the morning

An educated guess– a guess which was likely to get corrected

A q***r fish– a strange person

A wakeup call– an event done to warn someone

A worm’s eye view– having very little knowledge about something

Afraid of one’s own shadow– to become easily frightened

Against the clock– to be in a hurry to do something before a particular time

An arm and a leg– a large amount of money
Apple of someone’s eye– someone loved very much.

Ask for the moon– to ask for too much.
Asleep at the switch– not to be alert on opportunity

At someone’s beck and call– to be always ready to serve

At the bottom of the ladder– at the lowest level

A house of cards– a poor plan

At an arm’s length– to keep at a distance

At sixes and sevens– in disorder

A boon in disguise– a benefit in loss

A bull in a China shop– an awkward person

A red letter day– an important day

A nine days wonder– pleasure for a short time

Bite your tongue– to stop yourself from saying something because it would be better not to

Black and blue– full of bruises

Blue blood– belonging to high social class

Be above board– to be honest and legal

Be tailor made– to be completely suitable for someone.

Be as clear as mud– to be impossible to understand

Be on cloud nine– be very happy

Between the devil and deep blue sea– a type of situation where u must choose between two equally unpleasant situations.

Be in the doldrums– not very successful or nothing new is taking place.

Beat the drum– to speak eagerly about something you support.

Be on the edge– to be nervous or worried about something.

Be in seventh heaven– extremely happy.

Back to the salt mines– back to something that you don’t want to do.

Ball of fire– active and energetic.

Beat one’s brain out– to work hard.

Begin to see the light– to begin to understand

Behind closed doors– done in secret

Bet on the wrong horse– to misread the future

Bite off more than one can chew– to do more than one’s ability

Bite the bullet– to face a difficult situation bravely

Bitter pill to swallow– an unpleasant fact that must be accepted

HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE LEARNERS

Being effective in life isn't usually by chance. In the majority of circumstances, it is a result of the decisiveness of the individual involved. Same goes for students, it is the decisiveness of individual learner that impacts on the effectiveness of their studies. In this article, we will take a look at some important traits that can help learners reach their full potential.

Perhaps the most important trait of an effective learner is the ability to set realistic and achievable goals even before working hard to reach these over a set period of time. Having something to work towards is motivation on its own, and motivation is quite vital to keep learners engaged in their studies. Set goals can be of two types: long term and short term. A short term goal can be completing an assignment within a short period and a long term goal can be completing a particular project at the end of a school year or academic session.
Another habit which successful students possess is displaying a genuine desire to learn and do well. A student may not be good at everything but must be willing and desiring to be the best. If eventually such student is not the best, there is the likelihood of being among the best. A genuine thirst for excellence is key factor for any effective student as it makes learning more enjoyable and also increases knowledge retention and application. Those who stay focused and put 100% effort into every exercise are normally the highest achievers.
Some people think that those who work constantly and put themselves under a great degree of pressure are naturally the ones who are most successful, this is rarely the case. The reality is that those who find a good balance between work and rest are the ones who extract the greatest range of benefits from their studies. Balance is very important because the brain too needs a break. When a learner works round the clock, physical, emotional and mental stress sets in and before you know it, ideas become confused. A healthier approach would be to plan out activities making sure that there is opportunity for the body and the brain to relax. For instance: taking a walk after about two hours of reading to unwind, seeing a movie over the weekend.
The above are few of the most important habits that highly effective learners have in common. No doubt, these traits can help students reach their full potentials as both people and learners.

WORDS OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED

At Tiptop Academy, we believe that productive and effective teaching do not solely depend on the cutest classroom but passion for learning and love for the learners. Therefore, we show our students how much we care about them by responding to them kindly and genuinely.

We offer the following among other services

* Group/One-on-one Tutoring

* Online/Offline Tutoring

* Tuition for IELTS, GCSE/IGCSE, TOEFL, SAT & TOEIC Exams.

* Business English

* WASSCE/NECO & UTME Classes

At Tiptop Academy, we believe in our students though we identify their areas of weakness. We listen to them and make them feel capable and help them to succeed.

We offer the following among other services

* Group/One-on-one Tutoring

* Online/Offline Tutoring

* Tuition for IELTS, GCSE/IGCSE, TOEFL, SAT & TOEIC Classes.

* Business English

* WASSCE/NECO & UTME Classes

At Tiptop Academy, our commitment is not limited to preparing test-takers but also innovators and earth-shakers.

We offer the following among other services

* Group/One-on-one Tutoring

* Online/Offline Tutoring

* Tuition for IELTS, GCSE/IGCSE, TOEFL, SAT & TOEIC Exams.

* Business English

* WASSCE/NECO & UTME Classes

At Tiptop Academy, we show our students how much we care about them by responding to them kindly and genuinely.

We offer the following among other services

* Group/One-on-one Tutoring

* Online/Offline Tutoring

* Tuition for IELTS, GCSE/IGCSE, TOEFL, SAT & TOEIC Exams.

* Business English

* WASSCE/NECO & UTME Classes

At Tiptop Academy, we allow our students see the best in themselves. We teach them to see how much unique and creative they can be. They are highly motivated and fully engaged.

We offer the following among other services

* Group/One-on-one Tutoring

* Online/Offline Tutoring

* Tuition for IELTS, GCSE/IGCSE, TOEFL, SAT & TOEIC Exams.

* Business English

* WASSCE/NECO & UTME Classes

Our READING CLUB consists of a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they are reading. There, they have a ground for sharing their feelings, opinions, likes, dislikes, understanding etc. Apart from the fact that the group helps to develop good reading habits, it builds up reading skills, increases reading pace and comprehension. The group encourages members to take turns reading so as to share reading responsibility.

BENEFITS OF JOINING READING CLUB

• It helps to cultivate a reading culture.
• It helps to develop a good reding pace and quick comprehension.
• It offers an opportunity to participate in long and thoughtful discussions about latest/ongoing reading.
• It provides an opportunity of meeting new and interesting people.
• It helps in gaining access to new words for building vocabularies.
• It provides aid in building up a useful spelling bank.
• It offers an access to (RP) Received Pronunciation.
• Our reading club will undoubtedly make you read books you wouldn't normally read on your own.

Academic support services can be regarded as developmental education, basic skills education or preparatory education offering special academic programmes which are designed to help students acquire competencies expected in specific academic skills. At Tiptop Academy, we provide academic support services such that help to instill confidence in our students and assist them in becoming independent learners. All our programmes are geared toward increasing opportunity to reinforce instruction. We provide a learning ambience that helps to:
- boost academic performance and personal growth.
- motivate self-paced and self-directed learning.
- produce more individualised, systematic, and structured learning.
- Improve attitude toward subject area.

WE ENTERTAIN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS AND SMALL GROUP PRESENTATIONS IN A RICHLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

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