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141 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Carnivore, Predator, Can't teach an old dog new tricks, and The elephant in the room

141 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Carnivore, Predator, Can't teach an old dog new tricks, and The elephant in the room

FromSpeak English with Tiffani Podcast


141 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Carnivore, Predator, Can't teach an old dog new tricks, and The elephant in the room

FromSpeak English with Tiffani Podcast

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32 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2021
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Podcast episode

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Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode141 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of animals. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEEbook | How To Pass an English Interview TODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================CarnivoreMeaning: An organism that eats other animals for foodSentence 1: The piraña is a carnivorous fish found in the Amazon River. Sentence 2: Pitcher plants and venus fly traps are carnivorous plants that eat bugs and other small animals.Sentence 3: Humans are not considered carnivores because they eat plants and other animals.PredatorMeaning: Living by seizing or taking prey; a person that ruthlessly exploits othersSentence 1: When swimming in the ocean, many are afraid because sharks are natural predators in them.Sentence 2: In business, he behaves in a predacious manner and is willing to do anything to make money.Sentence 3: The lion is a predator for the gazelle.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Can't teach an old dog new tricksMeaning: If a person is used to something a particular way, it is difficult for them to change.Sentence 1: Bill is so stubborn and obstinate. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 2: My mother refuses to learn how to use Netflix because she is adamant that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 3: Although you can't teach an old dog new tricks, you can help them learn by building on their already formed habits.The elephant in the roomMeaning: An obvious problem that is being ignoredSentence 1: There was a lot of tension after the meeting because they refused to acknowledge the elephant in the room.Sentence 2: Paul, why are you avoiding the elephant in the room?Sentence 3: Financing schools has become a problem about equal to having an elephant in the living room. It’s so big you just can’t ignore it.GET YOUR Ebook | How To Pass an English Interview
Released:
May 17, 2021
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