At Language Systems International, we take pride in offering quality English language education to students worldwide. The Commission accredits our institution on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), a specialized accrediting agency focusing on post-secondary intensive English language programs and institutions. CEA’s rigorous standards ensure that
Example #1 Natasha: Hey, Jackie! Thank you so much for sending me the e-mail regarding the next Summer trip! I wish I could join you guys, but I am actually going on a trip. Jackie: Oh, no! That’s a bummer! Sorry you will not join
Definition: Avoid making a decision or choice Henry: Hi Vinicius! Have you decided what class you want to take next session? Vinicius: No I’m still sitting on the fence. Henry: Which class are you on the fence about? Vinicius: I will either take Advanced Conversation
Context #1: Amy: We need to save money. Brian: Why do we need to save money? Amy:Because we need to buy a house. Brian: But a house is so expensive. Amy: That’s why we need to save money. Brian: How much do we need to save? Amy:We need to save
Idiom: to cut a rug; used as a verb First Example: Brie: I saw you dancing with Deb. You guys really cut a rug. Aj: Yeah, we were having a blast. Brie: I didn’t realize you were such a great dancer. Aj: Neither did I!
Context #1 – Students in class at university Vickey: I’m so confused after Professor Johnson’s lecture today. Did you understand any of it? Mac: Not at all! He just makes a bunch of off-the-cuff remarks and thinks it is a lecture. I doubt he even
Idiom: Eye-popping; used as an adjective Context #1: Taylor: Did you see the new Christopher Nolan movie? Jake: Yeah. You? Taylor: Yeah, and while I didn’t really care for the story, the cinematography was eye-popping! I was not expecting it to look that amazing. Jake:
Context #1: Mark: Hey Rob! How was your date last night with Mary? Rob: Hi Mark. It was OK. I’m not sure we’re a good match. Mark: Why not? Rob: Well, we met for coffee and only spent about 30 minutes together before she left.
First Example: Lucy: Did you go to that political rally last night? Jason: Yeah, and it was amazing! She had such great ideas, and her campaign promises are really inspiring. Lucy: Maybe, but make sure you take anything she says with a pinch of salt.
First Example: Nick: Who’s going to play on your basketball team for the tournament? Ben: We have Michael taking the lead. Nick: Oh! You’re bringing out the big guns. You really want to win. Ben: What’s the point of playing if you don’t have a
