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Lesson 16: Slip Up
Alternative: to make a mistake
Example 1:
- Stay calm so you don’t slip up in the interview.
- Stay calm so you don’t make a mistake in the interview.
Example 2:
- I really slipped up with the way I asked for her phone number.
- I really made a mistake with the way I asked for her phone number.
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Lesson 17: Back Down
Alternative: to leave a disagreement
Example 1:
- He backed down from the disagreement because his wife was getting really upset.
- He left the disagreement because his wife was getting really upset.
Example 2:
- John doesn’t know when to back down, so he ends up in a lot of fistfights.
- John doesn’t know when to leave a disagreement, so he ends up in a lot of fistfights.
Lesson 18: Pan Out
Alternative: to have a good result
Example 1:
- I studied all week I hope the test will pan out.
- I studied all week, I hope I will have a good result on the test.
Example 2:
- It seems like everything always pans out for Betty.
- It seems like everything always has a good result for Betty.
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Lesson 19: Pass Out
Alternative: to be consciousness or fall asleep
Example 1:
- Bob drank too much alcohol at the party and was passed out before 11.
- Bob drank too much alcohol at the party and was unconscious before 11.
Example 2:
- I was so tired after my long day at work that I passed out when I got home.
- I was so tired after my long day at work that I fell asleep when I got home.
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Lesson 20: Hand Out (Separable)
Alternative: to distribute
Example 1:
- Hand out all of the cookies until they are gone.
- Hand all the cookies out until they are gone.
- Distribute all of the cookies until they are gone.
Example 2:
- The teacher handed out the tests to the students at the beginning of class.
- The teacher handed the tests out to the students at the beginning of class.
- The teacher distributed the tests to the students at the beginning of class.
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Meet Teacher Curtis
Whether you need to improve your speaking fluency, sharpen your listening skills, or build your confidence, Curtis can help you see results within your first few lessons. Curtis' speciality is helping students with pronunciation and to sound more natural when they speak in English.
Expert in Speaking Fluency
A Proven System for Building Confidence
Listening Skill Development
English for Professionals
Job interviews, presentations, customer service, sales, participating in meetings
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I felt confident, focused and present in the job interview which allowed me to get my dream job as a business consultant. Thanks for the excellent preparation! I couldn't have done it without your help!
Eli Santos - Business Consultant
Living in Canada (from Brazil)
For years, I was terrified to speak English. After only a few lessons, I started to feel more confident and felt free to speak my thoughts. Now, I can finally speak without fear and I feel like myself in English!
Amara - University Student
Living in the USA (from Puerto Rico)
I could not understand native speaker clients for my job and it was embarrassing. My teacher helped me to improve my listening very quickly. Now I feel confident to speak up in meetings and make phone calls.
Lili - Accountant
From Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I join the lesson?
We use a video calling platform like Zoom or Skype. Once you schedule your lessons, you will receive an email with instructions to connect with your teacher.
Are the teachers available in my time zone?
Our teachers are located in different time zones around the world with a wide range of lesson times. There are suitable times for students from Asia, Europe, North and South America.
To see the teacher's availability, just click the 'book a lesson' button, set your time zone, and click on the different dates to see the times available.
Note: Our teachers have many students that book with them. Be sure to check the calendar for 1-2 weeks in the future to have a better idea of their availability in your time zone.
Are the Teachers native speakers?
Yes, all of our teachers are native English speakers that are experienced with teaching adult learners that want to improve their speaking fluency, listening skills and sound more natural when they speak.
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What can I expect in the lesson?
First Lesson (Trial Lesson):
Start of the lesson: You will explain your goals and learning challenges. At the same time, your teacher will evaluate your communication abilities.
Next the teacher will choose a small activity that is perfect for your level and focuses on the skills you want to improve.
Lastly, the teacher will talk to you about their recommendations to continue learning and how they plan to help you in your personalized course.