Lesson: Present simple vs Present Continuous

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Daniella Fletcher

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Tell me about your weekend plans! How is work going for you? Do you have any plans for after class? Did you try any new or interesting food recently?

Random Daily Vocabulary

A piece of cake

Break the ice

Spill the beans

Hit the nail on the head

Under the weather

Using the vocabulary

Now, put the word or phrase in the correct gap in the following sentences: (may need to change the verb form) 1. The meeting started pretty awkward, but luckily Jane ______________ with a joke 2. I've been feeling ___________ lately so I think I'll take it easy this weekend 3. Can you keep a secret? I dont want anyone to ____________ before we announce it. 4. Sarah's explanation was spot on; She really ___________________ when describing the problem to our coworkers. 5. That exam wasn't as dificult as i expected - it was ___________________ A piece of cake - break the ice - spill the beans - hit the nail on the head - under the weather

Story

Tell me about a stressful work experience. - Was it a meeting? A problem you faced? - How did you overcome it? - Did overcoming the problem help you in the future?

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Feedback

To reveal a secret "She spilled the beans about the suprise party"

Something very easy "That test was a piece of cake"

To describe exactly what is wrong or what needs to be done "You hit the nail on the head with your answer"

To start a conversation and make people feel more comfortable "I told a joke to break the ice at the meeting"

A late night flight that arrives early in the morning, usually resulting in a lack of sleep. "I took the red eye from California to New York last night and now I am exhausted"