ESL teaching 101

in (all) fairness (phrase) = considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a fair judgment can be made. It is commonly used in both conversational and formal contexts to introduce a balanced perspective or to offer a counterpoint, especially before offering a compliment or defense.

For examples:

In fairness, it wasn't really his fault.
In fairness to Diana, she has at least been honest with you.
In all fairness, he has been a hard worker.
In all fairness, I think we should consider your opinion.
In all fairness, the results of the survey could have been different at another time.

Key Details on Usage:
Meaning: It acts as a phrase of concession, acknowledging a different perspective.
Alternatives: Similar phrases include "to be fair" or "in all fairness".
Common Usage: While it is sometimes highlighted as a common conversational filler in Philippine English, it is proper English used worldwide, often in media and, to a lesser extent, formal writing.

Sources:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/in-all-fairness
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/on-the-radar/2019/06/28/1928402/bongga-what-having-philippine-english-words-oxford-english-dictionary-means
https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/culture/105991/list-filipinism-phrases-in-fairness-as-in-and-for-a-while-a5229-20230819

What is Philippine English?

Philippine English (PhE) is a legitimate, recognized variety of English spoken in the Philippines, heavily influenced by American English due to colonization, alongside Spanish and local languages. It is an official language, used in education, government, and media, characterized by distinct pronunciation (rhotic), unique vocabulary (e.g., comfort room), and specific grammatical habits.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_English
https://www.scribd.com/presentation/677498513/Philippine-English-1-3-1

CHAPTER VI Philippine English and Loanwords

loanword = a word taken from one language and used in another

For example:
carnapper = a person who steals a motor vehicle; a car thief
Example sentence:
Sally fainted when she found out that her car was stolen by a carnapper.

Source:

https://www.oed.com/dictionary/carnapper_n

CHAPTER V Slangs

slang [slang] = very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written, used especially by particular groups of people
For examples:
"Bodol fight" is an army slang in the Philippines.
"Chicken" is slang for someone who isn't very brave.

Source:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/slang

CHAPTER IV Common Expressions and Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verb [ frey-zuhl-vurb ] = a phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts:
"Pay for," "work out," and "make up for" are all phrasal verbs.

Source:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/phrasal-verb

CHAPTER III

ENRICHING VOCABULARY

- Synonyms and Antonyms

https://www.vocabineer.com/synonyms-and-antonyms-list/

For example:

Jenny's house is tiny but Sally's is huge

- Homonyms

https://vocaberry.com/grammar/homonyms-in-english/

For example:

A: I need to turn right on that corner, right?
B: Yes, you're right.

CHAPTER II

BACK TO BASICS: Grammar review

- Parts of speech
- Figures of speech

Floriography [ flohr-yo-gruh-fee ] or the language of flowers = a means of cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers.

Meaning has been attributed to flowers for thousands of years, and some form of floriography has been practiced in traditional cultures throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_of_flowers

What did you get on White day? 🤔🤔🤔

White Day is celebrated in South Korea on March 14, one month after Valentine’s Day, as a day for men to reciprocate gifts to women who gave them chocolates on February 14th. It is a major romantic holiday where men typically give white-themed gifts like candy, white chocolate, flowers, or jewelry to their partners, often with a "triple the return" expectation.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Day

https://www.koreanclass101.com/blog/2019/02/27/white-day/