Real Life English: Speaking Like a Native

Introduction

• Goal: Speak English fluently and naturally by using real-life expressions and words.
• Instructor: Teacher Tiffany.

Key Vocabulary and Expressions

1. Dependable

• Meaning: Trustworthy, reliable, capable of being trusted or depended on.
• Example Use: "Her boss said that she was a very dependable assistant."
• Context: Can be used in business or casual settings.
• Practice: "My friend is the most dependable person I know because he is always there when I need him."

2. Exuberant

• Meaning: Joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic.
• Example Use: "He has such an exuberant personality."
• Context: Describes someone who is very enthusiastic or full of joy.
• Practice: "The exuberant woman with the long hair enjoys making other people laugh."

3. Reserved

• Meaning: Restrained in words and actions; shy or quiet in large groups.
• Example Use: "My friend is more reserved than I am, but she loves being around people."
• Context: Used for people and animals.
• Practice: "Her brother was very reserved, so he didn’t speak to anyone at the event."

4. Ride or Die (Slang)

• Meaning: Someone extremely loyal to you; will do anything for you.
• Example Use: "My best friend will always be my ride or die."
• Practice: "She has been my ride or die since we were in the fourth grade."

5. Self-assured

• Meaning: Confident in one's own abilities or character.
• Example Use: "The new employees could tell that their boss was a very self-assured and confident leader."
• Context: Can be a compliment or insult depending on usage.
• Practice: "A self-assured person usually speaks well in front of a crowd of people."

Quiz Overview

• Question 1: Describe a self-assured and mature young man.
• Question 2: Expression for someone who is always there for you.
• Question 3: Describe a quiet and reserved friend.
• Question 4: Describe an exuberant dancer.
• Question 5: Find a dependable person to take care of children.

Sentence Patterns

• Dependable: "[Name] is the most dependable person I know because [reason]."
• Exuberant: "The exuberant [person] with [description] enjoys [action]."
• Reserved: "[Person] was very reserved, so [action]."
• Ride or Die: "[Person] has been my ride or die since [time period]."
• Self-assured: "A self-assured [person] usually [action]."

Conclusion

• Encouragement to use real-life expressions to sound like a native speaker.
• Promotion of the "English with Tiffany" app for further learning.

Story Time

• Story: Best friend being a "ride or die" by speaking up in an awkward situation.
• Lesson: Even reserved friends can speak up when necessary to support you.

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