Idioms and proverbs: B2- intermediate: 馃摎 Idioms are figurative expressions where the meaning cannot be understood from the literal words, while proverbs are short, traditional sayings that offer life advice or express a universal truth. Common English Idioms: * Break the ice: To initiate a conversation or ease tension in a social setting. * Bite the bullet: To force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant because it is inevitable. * Hit the nail on the head: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or to get something exactly right. * Piece of cake: Used to describe something that is very easy to do. * Spill the beans: To accidentally or prematurely reveal a secret. * Take it with a grain of salt: To not take something literally or completely seriously; to maintain a bit of skepticism. * Under the weather: Feeling slightly ill or sick. Common English Proverbs: * A stitch in time saves nine: Taking care of a problem immediately prevents it from becoming a much larg...
B2- intermediate: 馃摎 Question tags: short questions added to the end of a statement to confirm information or encourage a response. At the B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level, you need to master the basic rules, special structures, and advanced variations. 1. The Basic Rules: * Positive Statement: Negative Tag: It is raining, isn't it? * Negative Statement: Positive Tag: It isn't raining, is it? * Tense Match: Use the same auxiliary or modal verb found in the statement. If there isn't one, use do/does/did. 2. B2 Special Cases and Exceptions * "I am": The tag is always aren't I? * Example: I'm late, aren't I? . * Imperatives (Commands/Requests): * Positive or negative requests take will you? * Example: Open the window, will you? * "Let's...": The tag is always shall we? * Example: Let's grab some coffee, shall we? * Indefinite Prono...