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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 18h

In my lessons, I often find that students get confused by the two closely related terms: ‘roof’ and ‘ceiling’.

That's why I decided to explain the difference between the two.

English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 18h

roof vs ceiling

🟣 A ‘roof’ is the top structure of a building that you can see on the OUTSIDE.

Example:
🔹A cat had climbed on top of the roof.

🟣 A ‘ceiling’ is the surface INSIDE a room that you can see when you look up.

Example:
🔹 I don’t have air conditioning, but I do have a ceiling fan.

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 18h

🔹Quiz time🔹

#Collocations #AdvancedEnglish #EnglishQuiz #BusinessEnglish

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 7d

🔹 Quiz time🔹

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 8d

I was recently asked if there was an expression which described people who are extremely close friends.

My answer was:

➡️ as thick as thieves

Definition:
People who are close friends and share secrets.

Example:
Since starting on the new project, those two have become as thick as thieves.

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 10d

As part of my daily German practice, I use transparent.com to explore a new “word of the day,” complete with an example sentence and audio. 🔉

I also read a page or two out loud from a German novel. 📖

How do you practise your second language in your spare time?

#SecondLanguagePractice

Transparent Language | Language Learning for Organizations

Language learning app in 110+ languages. Supporting language programs for libraries, K-12, higher ed, corporate training, and US Government agencies.

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 11d

Many of my students are dog owners. The question I get asked the most is: 'How do I talk about walking my dog? 🐕🐩

In this blog post, I'll therefore introduce expressions like 'take your dog for a walk' as well as essential vocabulary such as the British English term for leash: 'lead’.

Enjoy!

#ESL

English for Dog Owners

copyright: Brian van den Heuvel (Pixels) If you're a dog owner (or even if you're not), I hope you'll find the following vocabulary useful...

dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 17d

🔹 Quiz time 🔹

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 18d

!!! Calling all ESL tutors !!!

I found the following lesson online:

➡️ Leaving Home: A teenage dilemma

B1/B2

Click on the link below.

This topic works for everyone, e.g. parents anticipating their children leaving home, or adults remembering their first taste of independence.

#ESLTutor

Leaving home | the teenage dilemma - Intermediate English

Leaving home - why many British teenagers want to find a different life. EFL reading - Intermediate English.

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 18d

!!! Calling all ESL tutors !!!

Here's a LinkedIn article I wrote on how to start your own online tutoring business, and what I Iearnt along the way.
👇👇👇
Starting Your Online Teaching Business: From Setup to Promotion
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#ESLTeacher #ESLTutor #TEFL #onlineTeaching

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 18d

✨ idiom ✨

➡️ pipe dream

Definition:
an unrealistic hope or dream

Examples:
🔹Becoming a professional pianist without ever practising is a pipe dream.
🔹Pipe dreams do come true, you know!
🔹Now all we need to do is turn this pipe dream into reality.

#idiom #pipedream #englishlesson #learnenglish

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 20d

!!! Calling all ESL teachers !!!

Need fresh materials? Here's some I found.

Topic: 🏡 Neighbours

🔹B1: Get to know the neighbours (adjectives to describe people) www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-res...

🔹B2: Neighbour disputes (vocab, discussion & writing) manwrites.com/neighbours-f...

#TEFL

Get to know the neighbours

IntroductionStudents are led through a series of activities to create profiles for imaginary characters who live in the same neighbourhood. The lesson then brings these characters together at a neighb...

www.teachingenglish.org.uk

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 20d

My latest blog:

English for Nature Lovers🌳🌱🪵🌼🦉

#EnglishLearning #EnglishLearner #ESL #LanguageLearning #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishForNature
#NatureVocabulary #NatureLover

dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com/2025/09/engl...

English for Nature Lovers

A photo of me in a park In my lessons, the topic of ‘nature’ vocabulary comes up all the time. Even for those who live in cities, understand...

dianafranklearningenglish.blogspot.com

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 20d

In my introductory video I explain more about my English conversation lessons.

#EnglishLessons #ConversationPractice #EnglishTutor #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency
#Pronunciation #SpeakingSkills #ConversationSkills
#EnglishVocabulary

youtu.be/qFAxB5P38GM?...

About my English conversation lessons

YouTube video by Diana Frank

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 24

My new introductory video 📹

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 26d

English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 24

My new introductory video 📹

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · 26d

Do you know this expression?

➡️ I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy

Definition:
When something is so bad that no one, not even a person I dislike, deserves to experience it.

Example:
🔹 I wouldn’t wish this illness on my own worst enemy. No-one should have to go through that.

#EnglishIdioms

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 24

My new introductory video 📹

#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 30

🔹Quiz time🔹

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 24

My new introductory video 📹

#EnglishLessons #EnglishTutor #EnglishTeacher #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishVocabulary #ESL

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 24

A little bit about my teaching background.

#Learnenglish #EnglishTeacher #EnglishTutor #LearnEnglishWithMe #LearnEnglishOnline #EnglishLessons #EnglishSpeaking #englishsSpeakingSkills #EnglishConfidence

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 21

1. A piece of helpful advice
👇
"My teacher gave me a great tip on how to revise vocabulary."

2. A tip for the waiter
👇
"We left a tip for the waiter because of the great service.

3. Rubbish tip (British English)
👇
"I need to take the cardboard boxes down to the tip."

#LearnEnglish #ESL

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 1

🏝️ What would you take with you to a desert island? 🏝️

We use Conditional 2 to talk about unlikely situations and its probable result.

If + past simple, ...would + infinitive

EXAMPLE: If I were on a desert island, I would take a radio with me to listen to the news and music.

#ESL #EnglishLearning

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English Conversation Tutor @englishtutor.bsky.social · Sep 1

🔹Quiz time🔹

#EnglishLearning #ESL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #EnglishTips #EnglishQuiz #Grammar

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