( English conversation class )



Different kinds of love

  1. Love at first sight:
    • "It was love at first sight. I knew he was the one."

2.      Head over heels:

    • "She’s head over heels in love with her new boyfriend."

3.      Heart of gold:

    • "Even though he looks tough, he has a heart of gold."

4.      Puppy love:

    • "They were in puppy love all summer, but it didn't last when school started."

5.      Seeing someone:

    • "Are you seeing someone right now, or are you single?"

6.      No strings attached:

·         "He lent me money with no strings attached, just because he wanted to help."

7.      Tie the knot:

    • "After dating for five years, they decided to tie the knot."

8.      Have a crush on:

    • "I have a crush on the new student in my class, but she doesn’t know."

9.      Hit it off:

    • "They met at a party and really hit it off."

 

Meanings:

A.     Very kind and loving person

B.     To get married

C.    To have a romantic interest in someone

D.    Falling in love immediately upon seeing someone

E.      Very much in love

F.      Intense but short-lived romantic love (often among teenagers)

G.    No conditions or restrictions

H.    To quickly become good friends or get along very well

I.        Dating someone or being in a romantic relationship


1. Can you describe a time when you felt brotherly or sisterly love from someone?

2. Do you have a favourite love song?

3. In your culture, how do platonic (non-romantic) friends usually show their love for each other?

4. How do people in your culture express romantic love? Is there any taboo?

5. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or why not? Have you (or someone you know) ever experienced love at first sight?

6. Have you ever had a "puppy love" crush? How did it feel?

7. Do your parents and grandparents express love to you differently?

8. Do you believe in ‘unconditional love’? Why and why not?


Frustration 


  1. Hit a brick wall: To be unable to make progress because something is blocking you.
    • Example: "I've hit a brick wall trying to understand this math problem."
  2. Drive someone up the wall: To make someone very irritated or frustrated.
    • Example: "The constant noise from the construction is driving me up the wall."
  3. Blow a fuse: To lose one's temper because of frustration.
    • Example: "She blew a fuse when she found out her computer crashed again."
  4. Bang one's head against a brick wall: To keep trying to do something that is impossible or very difficult, causing frustration.
    • Example: "I've been banging my head against a brick wall trying to fix this issue with the software."
  5. Throw in the towel: To give up because you are frustrated or feel defeated.
    • Example: "After hours of trying to fix the leak, he finally threw in the towel."
  6. At the end of one's rope: To be completely out of patience or resources.
    • Example: "I'm at the end of my rope with this malfunctioning printer."
  7. Get on one's nerves: To annoy or frustrate someone.
    • Example: "His constant complaining is starting to get on my nerves."

8.      Pull one's hair out: To be very frustrated or exasperated.

    • Example: "I've been pulling my hair out trying to meet this deadline."

1. Tech troubles: Have you ever had a time when your computer or phone wasn't working? What did you do to fix it?

2. Language laughs: What's the most frustrating thing about learning English for you? Can you share a funny mistake you made?

3. Cooking chaos: Have you ever tried to cook something and it went completely wrong? What happened?

4. Lost in translation: Have you ever tried to explain something to someone who didn’t understand? How did you handle it?

5. Travel troubles: What's the most frustrating travel experience you've had? Did you get lost or miss a flight?

6. DIY disasters: Have you ever tried to fix something yourself and made it worse? What was it and what happened?

7. Game glitches: Have you ever played a video game or board game that made you want to "throw in the towel"? What game was it?

8. Pet peeves: What little things drive you up the wall? Do you have any funny stories about them?

9. Shopping shenanigans: Have you ever had a frustrating experience while shopping? Maybe you couldn't find what you needed or the lines were too long?

10. Sports stress: Have you ever played a sport or game and felt like you were "banging your head against a brick wall"? What was it?

11. Sibling squabbles: Do you have any brothers or sisters that drive you crazy sometimes? Can you share a funny story about a time they did?

12. Time troubles: Have you ever been late for something important? What happened and how did you feel?

13. Weather woes: Have you ever had plans ruined by bad weather? What did you do instead?


Fear

Idioms related to FEAR

  1. Bite one's nails: To be very nervous or anxious about something.
    • Example: "I was biting my nails waiting for the exam results."
  2. Jump out of one's skin: To react with extreme surprise or fright.
    • Example: "The sudden loud noise made me jump out of my skin."
  3. Have butterflies in one's stomach: To feel nervous or anxious, especially before a big event.
    • Example: "I always get butterflies in my stomach before giving a presentation."
  4. Shake like a leaf: To tremble uncontrollably, usually due to fear or nervousness.
    • Example: "She was shaking like a leaf during the thunderstorm."
  5. Make one's blood run cold: To cause someone to feel extreme fear or horror.
    • Example: "The sight of the scorpion made my blood run cold."
  6. On edge: Feeling tense, nervous, or anxious.
    • Example: "I've been on edge ever since my flat had a break-in."
  7. Scare the living daylights out of someone: To frighten someone very much.
    • Example: "The horror movie scared the living daylights out of me."
  8. Heart-stopping moment: A moment of intense fear or excitement.
    • Example: "When my car skidded on the ice, it was a heart-stopping moment."
  1. Have you ever had an experience that can be described as any of the idioms above? What happened?
  2. Do you enjoy scary stories or movies? What's the scariest story or movie you've ever seen?
  3. Are you afraid of the dark? What do you do to overcome your fear?
  4. Are you afraid of any insects or animals? Which ones scare you the most, and why?
  5. Do you have any phobia? Did you have any phobia when you were a child?
  6. Have you ever overcome a fear? How did you do it, and how did you feel afterwards?
  7. Do you enjoy activities that give you an adrenaline rush, like roller coasters or bungee jumping?
  8. What's the bravest thing you've ever done?
  9. If you could be fearless for a day, what would you do that you're normally too scared to try?
  10. Is there any fear you would like to overcome?
  11. What advice would you give to someone who is struggling with fear or anxiety?


Change & Stubbornness

  1. Change of heart: To have a change in one's opinion or attitude about something.
    • Example: "After learning more about the issue, he had a change of heart and decided to support the cause."
  2. A breath of fresh air: Something new and refreshing that brings positive change or relief.
    • Example: "The new manager's leadership style was like a breath of fresh air compared to the old one."
  3. Break the mold: To do something in a different or unconventional way, breaking away from traditional norms.
    • Example: "She's breaking the mold by starting her own business in a male-dominated industry."
  4. Change horses in midstream: To make a significant change in plans or actions, especially when it may be risky or difficult.

5.      5. Turn a deaf ear: To ignore or refuse to listen to advice or criticism.

Example: "Despite our warnings, he turned a deaf ear and went ahead with his plan."

6.      6. Set in one's ways: Refers to being unwilling to change one's habits or opinions, often due to being old-fashioned or stubborn.

    • Example: "My grandfather is set in his ways; he refuses to use a computer or a smartphone."
  1. Set in stone: Means that something is fixed or unchangeable.
    • Example: "The decision to move to a new city is not set in stone yet; we're still considering our options."
  2. Stick to one's guns: To refuse to change one's beliefs or decisions despite pressure to do so.
    • Example: "She's sticking to her guns about quitting her job, even though her family disagrees."


  1. Is “change” usually a positive or negative word to you?
  2. How do you feel about recent major changes in your life, such as moving to a new place or starting a new job?
  3. Can you share a positive experience you've had with change? How did it impact your life?
  4. What are some changes you would like to make in your life in the future? Why?
  5. Have you ever had to adapt to a big change in your routine?
  6. Do you know someone who is stubborn? How does their stubbornness affect their life?
  7. Do you think you are a stubborn person?
  8. In your opinion, what are some reasons why people might be stubborn?
  9. Can you think of a time when being stubborn helped you achieve something positive?
  10. Have you ever changed your mind about something important? What led to that change?
  11. How do you think culture influences people's attitudes towards change and stubbornness?

 


Spending and habits

  1. Burning a hole in one's pocket: Refers to the urge to spend money as soon as one receives it.
    • Example: "Ever since he got his paycheck, it's been burning a hole in his pocket."
  2. Breaking the bank: Spending an excessive amount of money, often beyond one's means.
    • Example: "Buying that luxury car would definitely break the bank."
  3. Live beyond one's means: Spending more money than one earns or can afford.
    • Example: "They're living beyond their means by constantly going out to expensive restaurants."
  4. Throwing money down the drain: Wasting money on something that provides little or no value.
    • Example: "Buying that expensive gadget turned out to be throwing money down the drain; it broke after a week."
  5. Money talks: The idea that money has the power to influence people or situations.
    • Example: "In politics, it's often said that money talks."
  6. Cash cow: Something that consistently generates a lot of money.
    • Example: "Their online business has become a real cash cow."

7.      7. Pay through the nose: To pay a very high price for something.

    • Example: "I had to pay through the nose for those tickets to see Man United!"
  1. Penny-pincher: Someone who is very careful with their money and reluctant to spend it.
    • Example: "My grandmother is a penny-pincher; she never buys anything unless it's absolutely necessary."

 

  1. What are your spending habits like (compared to your family and friends)?
  2. Have you ever experienced a "burning a hole in your pocket" moment? Share a story about a time when you couldn't resist spending money as soon as you got it.
  3. If you won a lottery jackpot tomorrow, what's the first purchase you would make that might "break the bank"?
  4. Do you know someone who is a real "penny-pincher"?
  5. Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt like you were "throwing money down the drain"? Share a story about a purchase that turned out to be a waste of money.
  6. If you could invent a product or service that would become a "cash cow," what would it be?
  7. Have you ever had to "pay through the nose" for something? Share a story about a time when you had to pay a ridiculously high price for an item or service.
  8. Do you agree with the saying that "money talks"? Share an example of how money has influenced a situation or decision.
  9. In your opinion, how can having a lot of money sometimes cause problems for people? How might prioritizing wealth affect other aspects of life, such as relationships, health, or happiness?