⭐️fun English words to enhance your informal communication⭐️

actually, I came across 'topsy-turvy' in some YouTube video, and decided to do a small research and find similar ones

1️⃣topsy-turvy – upside down, in confusion

example: The room was left topsy-turvy after the party.
🇷🇺 вверх дном

2️⃣higgledy-piggledy – all mixed up, disorganized

example: Books were stacked higgledy-piggledy on the floor.
🇷🇺 беспорядочно, кое-как

3️⃣helter-skelter – in a hurry, without order

example: They packed helter-skelter before the trip.
🇷🇺 в спешке, в хаосе

4️⃣pell-mell – rushed and disorderly

example: Children ran pell-mell through the garden.
🇷🇺 беспорядочно, стремглав

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✨Thailand experiences✨

i’ve been in Thailand for three weeks now...and

normally, i’m a bit of a wallflower and, even while traveling, I tend to prefer quiet pastimes, work, and calm, peaceful activities. this time, however, I decided to step out of my comfort zone a little.

so far, i’ve managed to:

➖travel by local buses for 1.5 hours each way
➖go on two dates
➖find a local gym
➖talk to strangers as much as possible
➖admire sunsets and nature views
➖pet lots of stray cuties and feed them some prawns 😂

💡a few conclusions have come to me:

1️⃣the most important one is about people — they are, by and large, genuinely kind, helpful, and pleasant. despite what we often see on TV, in the news, or online, those portrayals are usually exaggerated. of course, there are some unpleasant individuals, but they are far from the majority.

2️⃣another realization is about life itself — it’s not nearly as scary as it sometimes seems. daily challenges, even in a foreign country, are rarely as difficult as we imagine. the chances of getting lost are low, and both locals and fellow travelers are almost always willing to help.

3️⃣i’ve also noticed how much our inner state indeed shapes our experiences. on days when i felt inspired and motivated, exciting things seemed to happen effortlessly. conversely, when i let myself slip into a negative mindset, the day felt dull and uneventful.

in conclusion, i wholeheartedly recommend solo travel, at least to safe and welcoming countries. it’s an incredible way to gain a deeper understanding of both the world and yourself.

WORDLIST:

➖wallflower – интроверт
➖by and large – в целом
➖portrayals – представления (в СМИ/культуре)
➖mindset – образ мышления
➖fellow travelers – другие путешественники
➖dull – скучный

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как преподаватель IELTS, я очень люблю идиомы, так что делюсь с вами порцией:


1️⃣part and parcel — an essential or unavoidable part of something
🇷🇺 неотъемлемая часть

Stress is part and parcel of being a teacher.

2️⃣a hit-and-miss — sometimes good, sometimes bad; inconsistent
🇷🇺 непостоянный; то удачно, то нет

The Wi-Fi here is a bit hit-and-miss.

3️⃣as and when — when something happens or when there’s an opportunity
🇷🇺 когда и если; по мере необходимости

I’ll reply to messages as and when I have time.

4️⃣touch and go — uncertain or risky situation; could go either way
🇷🇺 рискованно; на грани

It was touch and go whether he’d survive.

5️⃣by and large — generally; on the whole
🇷🇺 в целом; в общем и целом

By and large, people enjoyed the event.

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