There's really no excuse.

[moresa7@gmail.com]

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Hi, this is AJ Hoge, Director of the Effortless English Club. Welcome to our new set of
lessons, these are called the Power English Lessons. The reason they’re called Power
English is because in these lessons we’re going to do two things. Number one, you’re
going to learn English, of course. As always, we have the mini‑stories which are our
favorite lessons for most of our members, but the content, the focus, the topics in these
lessons are going to be focused on the psychology of learning and the psychology of
success.
Now these ideas, they’re not just my ideas. In fact, they come from a lot of other
people. They come from people like Tony Robbins, who is a famous success coach,
Robert Anton Wilson, Joe Vitale, Robert Kiyosaki, Alan Watt, so I’ve taken a lot of ideas
from a lot of different people about this topic of the psychology of success. And the
reason that we’re going to talk about this in these lessons is that in my experience, most
English students struggle and fail because of psychology, not because of methods, not
because of teachers.
Those things are important, but Tony Robbins talks about the fact that psychology is
80% of success. And I think he’s right, based on my experience with many, many
English students. Psychology is 80% of success, so 20% are the methods you use to
study. 20% are the schools you go to, the teachers you have, the books you use.
Those are important, we talk a lot about them. But the other 80% is psychology, your
motivation, your emotions, how you manage your time. All of these things are in fact
much, much more important.

[Alexandranow]

Hello.
I must thank you dear Tomasito. That was kind of you.
Have a nice time!
Alexandra

[Fatum]

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Please listen to my recording and respond with a voice message too. Many thanks.

[moresa7@gmail.com]

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your recording was good but short!

[Fatum]

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Please listen to my recording and respond with a voice message too. Many thanks.

[Nithu]

hi i'm working as a lecturer in a private engineering college because of that i don't have a headseton my own

[Jokiks]

I want something about how much you know about my country, Philippines

[Alan]

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Hi Tatyana,

Thank you for your message. I will try to explain what I understand by the difference between the phrase and the idiom, which I assume is the main burden of your message. To me a phrase is simply an arbitrary collection of words used to convey a particular meaning that is capable of variation. This can be: a noun/verb/prepositional/adjectival/adverbial phrase. When I say 'arbitrary' what I really mean is that the words are, if you like, assembled in the mind of the speaker to suit the situation and can either follow a traditional pattern that has been used before or can be created spontaneously. The idiom however is a completely different animal. It cannot be tampered with because the words are set and any variation in the words destroys the nature of the idiom. The idiom is on the face of it incapable of being logically explained and more than likely has its origin in the past. Let me give two examples: 'drop like a hot brick' and a 'narrow escape'. Now if you were to say: drop like a warm brick or have a small escape, you would have strayed from the set idiom and thereby destroyed the idiom itself.

I hope these comments are of some use.

Alan
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[Gma]

Dear sir, I'm very sorry but I really don't know how to use the recorder to record what I am saying. I really want to do it and listen to myself speak english but I have a big problem, my ignorance in using the recorder. Please teach me how. Thank you.

[Gma]

Dear sir, I like the lessons so much, i'ts very interesting. But I have a big problem, my ignorance in using the recorder. I hope I'll make it on my last try. Another problem is that, I don't know what to say. Do I have make my own outline? Thanks.

[HuongItaly]

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Hello everyone,

I'm Huong, Vietnamese citizen living far from home. This is the first time I record my voice, don't know how it will come out. You are right Bill (Kitosdad), there's really no excuse since we are given such a great opportunity :)
I sometimes listened to your recordings and found this interactive way of communication really interesting : it's nice to get to know people from all over the world speaking English.
I was born in the countryside of Hai Duong province, nearly 80 kms from the capital Ha Noi, known by people just thanks to its famous soy cake. You can say I'm a country girl, yes, even if now I'm actually living in the outskirt of a big City as Milan. I came here some years ago, after winning a scholarship for a post graduate course.
I'm very attached to the nature, living green, and adopted environmental lifestyle. In fact, my bike is still my primary mean of transfort, the same as when I was in Vietnam. Of course I also use pubblic transport, train and airplane when necessary.
I found this website by chance when I was searching on the internet, and I really appreciate it .Thanks to you teachers for your great contribution and your help !
I'll be back to listen to you soon.

Have a nice day to all of you and bye for now !

Huong (means Perfume in English)

[moresa7@gmail.com]

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Hello friends
I have a question from native friends (especially dear Alan, Torsten and Tom) or who are advanced in English.
This is the question:
-Is it a good idea if an English learner who has not an acceptable fluency, uses the expressions or idioms in his/her speakings?
I was wondering if you'd answering with a clear reply.

PS: If I have any mistake for instance in grammar or pronunciation, interestingly I'm waiting for your correction and I'll be appreciated of this kindness.

Thanks again

Moresa

[Fatum]

Hello Moresa! I thing that it is a very good idea to use idioms in your speech as the english language is heavily idiomatic. if you want to understand the natives and if you have the ability to build a second vocabulary based on idioms, go on. I am not a native but I know that idioms are used everywhere, in fiction, news, movies, and in everyday speech. That's is my opinion, but I think that Alan, Torsten or Tom can give you a wider view about your concerning.

[Alan]

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Hi Moresa,

I agree with Tatyana about using idioms. In fact I answered a question about idioms earlier today and I think it is important to issue a 'health warning' before using them. What I mean is that it is very easy to get an idiom wrong even with one word and then it will sound ridiculous to a native speaker. That doesn't mean you shouldn't use them but make sure (a) that you know the exact wording and (b) that you know where and how to use it. Let me give you an example: 'a red herring' is an idiom that means something like a false clue, something which distracts you from finding out the truth. Now in this idiom you have to use the colour 'red' not 'brown' or 'black' or anything else. I hope I haven't put you off. I simply want to advise you to make sure that you know the exact wording and how the idiom is used.

Alan
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Hello Moresa,

Well, when you have someone like Alan, who is a great teacher, answering your question first, I can't say too much more than to only echo his thoughts.

Idioms are used a great deal in the States. I think half the time, even people that use them in the States aren't really sure of there proper context.

I would, however, tell you that you have a very acceptable fluency of the English language and if you feel comfortable than go ahead and use an idiom. I don't think there is really a standard point in time where it is, or is not "acceptable."

I hope that helps,

Tom