Kult America
How did I learn Polish?
One of the hardest languages in the world, Polish is a tough challenge for foreigners and people always ask me how did I manage to learn it. So on today's episode of Kult America I am going to tell you the story of my journey through...
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Hook, Line, Sinker
Max is watching a TV commercial about a magical potion that will make you live forever. Moon doesn't believe it and says that no one can live forever, but Max is still convinced. Moon tells him he's taking it 'hook, line, and sinker',...
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Last but Not Least
Max walks in on Moon practicing for a speech she will be delivering at school, and is upset that Moon only mentioned their parents at the end of the speech. Moon explains that “last but not least" means that the last thing is just as...
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Born With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouth
Max and Moon are on their way to Charlie's house for a party. Moon asks Max who Charlie is, and Max explains that he's a new classmate that just moved to the city a few months ago. When they arrive at the house, they see that it is much...
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Less is More
Max is excited to design a gaming chair with lots of features like giant speakers, special control holders and snack makers. Moon provides input by saying that she thinks "less is more", which means that keeping things simple is...
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Rings True
Moon waits outside a classroom for Max. All of a sudden, Max comes running up to tell Moon he got lost trying to find the building. At first, Moon doesn't believe Max, but then says his explanation "rings true," which means it's real or...
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Born With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouth
Max and Moon are on their way to Charlie’s house for a party. Moon asks Max who Charlie is, and Max explains that he’s a new classmate that just moved to the city a few months ago. When they arrive at the house, they see that it is much...
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Get Someone’s Goat
Max is playing a computer game when his screen freezes. Moon tells Max not having internet access “gets her goat,” too. Max thinks someone took a goat he didn’t even know Moon had. Moon explains that when you find something annoying, it...
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8+ Accommodation Idioms for IELTS Speaking
Today you’ll learn 4 idioms about accommodation to increase your vocabulary score on your next IELTS Speaking Exam. On a recent episode of our podcast, IELTS Energy, we talked about idioms to use in a formal letter for General Training...
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Pull Someone's Leg
Moon sees Max walking in circles around a chair, and asks what he is doing. Max says he has been having trouble staying awake, so his friend suggested a trick. Moon takes a look at the instructions his friend suggested, and realizes the...
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Salad Days
When Moon walks in on Max working out, Max explains that he’s been exercising and eating well to make it into the basketball team. He’s even had a salad for lunch every day of the week! Moon cracks a joke at Max, asking if these are his...
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Steals Your Thunder
Max tries to think of ideas for a school science fair project. He had one until a classmate overheard the idea and took it. Moon tells Max his classmate “stole his thunder.” We use the phrase to describe when a person takes credit for an...
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Cloud Nine
It’s a beautiful day outside, but Max is staring sadly out the window because he receive a poor mark on his science test. Moon tries to cheer Max up by pointing out a cumulonimbus cloud, often referred to as ‘cloud nine,’ which is a...
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IELTS Band 9 Phrases for School Experiences
Today you’ll learn IELTS band 9 phrases for school experiences to sound more like a native. On your IELTS Speaking Exam, the way to increase your vocabulary score is to sound like a native speaker. Of course! You know that already! But,...
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IELTS Energy Podcast 1032: Band 9 Time Idioms for IELTS Task 2 Essays
IELTS Energy Podcast 1032: Band 9 Time Idioms for IELTS Task 2 Essays
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Pull out All the Stops
Max blows up balloons to get ready for his best friend’s birthday. Max tells Moon he will also decorate the house and bake her a cake. Moon is impressed. She tells Max he’s “pulling out all the stops” to make sure she has a good birthday.
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Straight from the Horse's Mouth
Moon is at her desk studying when Max asks her whether or not there will be a test today. Moon tells him she heard it “straight from the horse’s mouth,” which means hearing something firsthand from the original source.
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Break a Leg
Max is nervous as he prepares to take the stage in a school play. Backstage, Moon wishes Max good luck by telling him to “break a leg.” Max freaks out because he imagines Moon wants him to literally break his leg.
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Put a Sock in It
Max sings loudly while Moon tries to read. Moon tells Max to “put a sock in it” and Max takes this literally.
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Achilles’ Heel
Max is struggling with his math homework. Moon encourages Max and tells him that she knows that math is his “Achilles’ heel”, which means a weakness, a skill that isn’t strong or something that makes you vulnerable.
Britlish
Schwa at the Seaside (no subtitles)
This cute animated video is been designed to help students learn the common positions of movement. Prepositions are always difficult for students, but seeing them in action makes them much easier to remember. The video features and...
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Back to Square One
Max tries to put back together his robot but can't seem to figure out what to do next. Moon tells him he's "back to square one," which means he has returned to his original starting point.
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Face the Music
Max asks Moon, hypothetically, what she would do if she borrowed something from a friend but lost it. Moon says that she would "face the music", which means to face the result of something, even if it's unpleasant or uncomfortable.