English in Madrid

1️⃣ I depend __ my colleague for a lift to work. 🍓 for 🍍 of 🥝 on 🍉 to Augusto: on 👍 Graham: I depend on  my colleague for a lift to work.,😍 If I got a euro.for the amount of times I've heard 'depend of' 😡 , I'd be a very rich man. 🤑 Follow-up Question: How many of these sentences use on ? 🦓 I hope he doesn't let me down. I'm counting __ him. 🐼 The film is based __ a true story. 🐒We agreed __ the plan after a long discussion. 🐢 She insisted __ paying for the meal. 🦊 We rely __ our suppliers to deliver on time. 🐰Please concentrate __ the task at hand. 🐸 I spent too much __ clothes this month. 🦁 He refused to comment __ the rumours Su: I think I could use on in all of them (?) 😅 Graham: You think rightly. Juanmi: 8/8 with on. 👍 2️⃣ Which sentence is right? 💚 I'll be possibly late tonight 💛 I can be late tonight. 💙 I might to be late tonight. 🧡 All 3 sentences 👆🏻are wrong. Su : I'm not sure but I think all wrong. Graham...

KIND OF  is a common English expression with multiple uses. It can indicate a category , soften a statement, or be used colloquially to mean somewhat or a little bit . It's also used as a way to express uncertainty or hesitation .  🌞 Categorization : It can be used to identify something as belonging to a specific group or type.  🦅 A bald eagle is a kind of bird .  🌞 Softening statements: In more casual conversation, kind of can be used to make a statement less direct or assertive .  🐝Instead of saying I'm busy , one might say, I'm kind of busy . 🌞 Somewhat or A little bit: When used as an adverb, kind of often means somewhat or a little bit.  🫩 I'm kind of tired means I'm a little bit tired .  🌞 Hesitation/Uncertainty: It can also be used to express uncertainty or a lack of full conviction about something.  🌞 Colloquial usage: In informal spoken English, kind of is often shortened to kinda . 🎷 What kind of music do you like? (catego...

UNDER-PRESSURE STARMER'S NEW U-TURN Compulsory digital IDs are on the cards U-turn Literal meaning: On the road, a U-turn is when a vehicle turns 180 degrees and goes back in the opposite direction . Figurative meaning: In everyday English, it describes a complete change of opinion, policy, or plan , often in politics, business, or personal decisions. 🌞 The government made a U-turn on tax policy after public protests. → They completely reversed their decision. To be on the cards (UK English; in US English: to be in the cards) Meaning: Something that is likely to happen, possible, or expected . Origin: Comes from the idea of fortune-telling with cards (like tarot or playing cards). If something is on the cards, it’s foretold or destined. 🌞 A promotion could be on the cards for her this year. → A promotion is likely or expected. Have you ever made a U-turn in your life — changed your mind completely about something? What happened? Can you think of a famous U-turn? What h...

Image created with Chat GPT 6️⃣ HANDY (adjective) - useful or helpful - something that makes life easier ( 🇪🇸 útil) / easy to reach or kept nearby   ( 🇪🇸 a mano) -- To have something handy means to keep it close in case you need it ( 🇪🇸 tener algo a mano) / good at fixing, making, or doing practical tasks ( 🇪🇸  ser manitas) 🌞 This app is really handy for learning new vocabulary. 🌞 It’s always handy to have a notebook in your bag. 🌞 Keep a bottle of water handy during class. 🌞 He’s pretty handy about the house . He can fix most things. 💻 What’s the handiest app or website for your studies or anything else? ✈️ What object do you always like to have handy when you travel?   👜 Do you usually keep anything handy in your bag or desk? What? 👨‍🔧 Are you a handy person? What things can you fix or make yourself? 👨‍🏫 Imagine you’re a teacher — what would you keep handy in the classroom?  #WOTD HANDY (adj) - useful or convenient (práctico, ú...