Can You Pass This 3rd Grade English Test? Alex FAILS! 🤯

Описание: Welcome to a brand new episode of Step by Step English! 🎙️ Today, Emma and Alex are leveling up and taking you straight into the 3rd Grade English curriculum! 🚀 If you have ever felt confused by long English words or weird phrases that do not make sense, this episode is exactly what you need. We are breaking down the secrets of multi-syllable words so you never have to panic while reading again. 📖 Alex also discovers his inner detective as we learn how to use "context clues" to guess the meaning of words we do not know! 🕵️‍♂️

Have you ever wondered why native speakers say "it's a piece of cake" when there is no food around? 🍰 Or why they talk about "cats and dogs" falling from the sky? ☔ In this episode, we dive deep into literal versus non-literal language and explore some of the most common and confusing English idioms. Alex gets completely lost trying to understand why he is "on thin ice," but with Emma's patient guidance, you will learn how to use these fun expressions in your daily conversations. 🗣️ We also briefly touch on the beauty of cursive writing, even if Alex thinks it looks like cooked spaghetti! 🍝

Don't forget to stick around for our fun 10-turn roleplay at the end! 🎭 Emma plays a strict boss and Alex is a confused employee trying to save his job using all the new idioms we learned. It is a fantastic way to practice your listening and comprehension skills. Hit the play button, grab a notebook, and let's level up your English together! ⭐ Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with other English learners. 🌍

Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and The Big Announcement 🎉
01:03 - Decoding Multi-Syllable Words (Don't Panic!) 🧩
02:13 - Playing Detective: Understanding Context Clues 🔍
03:33 - What is the "Theme" of a Story? 📚
04:26 - Literal vs. Non-Literal Language (Idioms Explained) 🤯
06:12 - Introduction to Cursive Writing ✍️
07:03 - Roleplay: The Boss and The Confused Employee 🏢
10:09 - Episode Wrap-up & Final Tips 🎓