Everything You Need to Know About Form I-20: A Guide for International Students in the United States
The I-20 Form is a crucial document for international students who are getting ready to study in the United States. Issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the I-20 is an official authorization that shows a student has been accepted by an American educational institution such as Language Systems International. This document is […]
Discovering the Magic of a Los Angeles Vacation Exchange
Undertaking a Vacation English Program in Los Angeles offers several advantages. The city provides an ideal environment for honing your English language skills, with the opportunity to interact with native speakers. Additionally, the pleasant and sunny climate is perfect for escaping the winter or enjoying pleasant vacations year-round. The cultural diversity of Los Angeles is […]
Be bent on doing something
Context #1: Jean: Phillip! I’m so tired! Can’t we finish tomorrow? The project isn’t due until 5 pm. We have plenty of time in the morning. Let’s go to sleep! Phillip: No way, Jean. I told myself we’d finish this by tonight and we’re not going to bed until we do. Sorry! Jean: You’re being really selfish, you know. […]
To Step Up (one's) Game (used as a verb)
First Example: Tina: Did you hear? I just got the project. Alec: Really? I thought my proposal was a lock. Tina: They liked mine better. Looks like you need to step up your game if you’re gonna compete with me. Alec: Don’t get too cocky. You won one proposal, your first. Tina: The first of […]
In Over one's Head
Example 1:I want to graduate early, so I registered for 2 extra classes this semester. I thought I could handle it, but I’m starting to think I am in over my head. With all the homework, reading assignments, and classes to attend, I’m not sleeping well and I’m feeling overwhelmed. The deadline to drop classes is next week. I’ll […]
To Buy the Farm
Context #1 – Two friends talking Victoria: Did you hear the news? Brandon: No, what happened? Victoria: Do you know that older man who lives down the street from us? Brandon: Oh, yes. I do. Victoria: Well, he bought the farm yesterday. Brandon: Really? But he was only 87 and in good shape. Victoria: I […]
Leave No Stone Unturned
Example 1: When Bobby went to the park with his family, his father accidentally dropped the keys to the car. For more than an hour, the whole family was searching for them. Bobby’s mother instructed them to “leave no stone unturned, we need those keys to get home!” So the family searched in all possible places […]
Pushy
Context 1: Nathan: Hey, Paul. What’s up? Paul: Nathan! I was about to call you. Nathan: Really? What’s going on? Paul: I was wondering if you would like to make a donation to my basketball team… We need some money to buy new uniforms and… Nathan: Paul, seriously! You already asked me this four times […]
Hands down
Context 1: Title: Two friends Bob: Hey, Miriam! Did you try that Mexican restaurant I recommended? Miriam: Hey! Yes, I did. I went there with my boyfriend… You know he is from Mexico, right? Bob: Oh, that’s why you were asking about Mexican places! Did he like it? Miriam: He did! He said that restaurant […]
Pull an all nighter
Meaning: Depriving yourself of sleep all night to do things that need to be done or you want to do. Usually used for studying. Example 1 Matt and Ben are two friends Matt: Are you going to John’s party tonight? Ben: No, I’m not! Matt: Why not? Ben: I have a test tomorrow. Matt: Didn’t […]
Scarf Down
Context #1: The most embarrassing thing happened to me yesterday at lunch. My problems started in the morning. I forgot to set my alarm and woke up late, so had to rush out of the house without breakfast. By lunchtime, I was so hungry! I scarfed down my lunch like I hadn’t eaten in days! The embarrassing […]
Boo-boo/Booboo
Context #1 Chrissy (mother): What’s wrong Billy? Billy (Chrissy’s 3-year old son): I fell down. Chrissy: Awww! I see you’ve got a little boo-boo. Context #2 Joe: Ouch! I just pinched my finger in my car door! Sam: Oh no! Did you get a little boo-boo? You want me to kiss it? (totally joking with his […]
