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Learn English Idioms: At the Edge of One’s Seat

February 26, 2021 by Juan Cabrera

Source: www.oysterenglish.com Meaning to remain interested and excited about something because they don't know what's going to happen.   Example sentences — I was at the edge of my seat for the entire five sets of the Australian open's finals last night. — This television series really keeps me at the edge of my seat. — We were on the edge of our … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: At the Edge of One’s Seat

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Learn English Idioms: Turn Over a New Leaf

January 29, 2021 by Juan Cabrera

Source: theidioms.com Meaning to alter your behavior in a positive way to start fresh to change course to start afresh to change track to rethink/remodel to have second thoughts   Origin The “leaf” in this phrase does not refer to the leaf on a tree, but rather the pages in a book. In the 16th century the pages of a book were referred to as … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Turn Over a New Leaf

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Learn English Idioms: Ring a Bell

December 18, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Sources: theidioms.com Meaning something that sounds familiar makes someone remember something indistinctly to awaken a vague or indistinct memory recall something experienced previously   Origin The origin of this phrase is unclear, but there are some theories. One theory refers to Pavlov's experiments with dogs, where he used a bell to invoke … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Ring a Bell

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A Special Message from the English Language Institute Director

December 18, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Dear Friends of the English Language Institute: With this last newsletter of the year, I’d like to take a few moments to reflect on the twists and turns of 2020 and what the future looks like as a result.  Many of us have said we are eager to say goodbye to 2020, but we must also consider the positive things we’ve learned and the amazing accomplishments we’ve made.  Yes, a … [Read more...] about A Special Message from the English Language Institute Director

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Online Global Goals Academy

November 30, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Missouri State University’s English Language Institute is pleased to offer the Online Global Goals Academy of 2021.  The purpose of the Online Global Goals Academy is to simultaneously increase all four English skills AND deepen student understanding of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) through a hands-on interactive program that will engage students in … [Read more...] about Online Global Goals Academy

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