Body Idioms: Hands

Body Idioms: Hands

Hey there, idiom fans! Ready to roll up your sleeves (1) and jump into some hands-on (2) learning? Today, we’re exploring a lively collection of common idioms all about hands. And don’t just sit back—there are plenty of practice exercises waiting for you. So dive in, learn, practice, and use the idioms so they don’t slip through your fingers (3)!

Idioms From the Intro
  1. Roll up your sleeves = prepare for hard work
  2. hands-on – relating to or providing experience of something (e.g. learning, training, approach, practice, experience)
  3. to slip through one’s fingers – (of something valuable and desirable) to pass without being taken advantage of
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Effective Phrases For Writing Colleague Feedback

Effective Phrases For Writing Colleague Feedback

Do you often need to write feedback on your colleagues? Are you often at a loss for words, struggling to express your thoughts tactfully and professionally? Dive into this article for phrases that will help you craft both positive and less than positive feedback with ease. We’re sure it will give you some inspiration and make the task simpler.

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How to Learn a Language Alone Effectively

How to Learn a Language Alone Effectively

So, for one reason or another, you are learning a foreign language alone – without a teacher and without classmates to team up with either in class or outside of it. And you know, that’s awesome. Now you can learn at your own pace, do learning activities you find meaningful and enjoyable, and do it all at a time convenient for you. But despite all the advantages, there are still potential problems. How do you stay focused on the goal? How do you set that goal in the first place? And how do you know what things to spend precious learning time on and do it effectively so that the results are visible soon? Read on for tips on how to study alone better.

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