Tag: bookworm
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Bookworm
WotD: Bookworm Before you read any further, take a moment to create an image of a bookworm. OK, so now that you’ve done that, let’s erase that image and create one that is much better and true. Most language students know that bookworms read a lot. Most people have a negative image of bookworms as…
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You can’t judge a book by its cover
Proverb: You can’t judge a book by its cover Today’s proverb is quite a popular one. You’ve likely heard it before and may even have used to, too. Humans have a nasty habit of making judgements about things and people as soon as we see them. That’s why first impressions are so important. You can’t…
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How we roll
Expression: How we roll Sometimes, things are tough, but others seem to have no trouble accomplishing them. When this happens, we can say, ‘That’s how we roll. ‘ There are various situations where we can use this phrase. Book reading competitions are a perfect example. I was never one for sports, and I never liked to…
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Knowledge is power
Proverb: Knowledge is power If education is the key to a bright future, then knowledge is power. We are living in volatile times. Many of the things we see and read on social media are either biased, modified or fake news. It’s becoming harder and harder to tell the difference between what is real and what…
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The fold
Word of the Day: The fold The fold is a place, such as your home or an organization, where you feel comfortable or belong. For example, if you are a North American university student living away from home, you probably return to the fold every long holiday when everyone is happy to see you. Once…
