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🖼️ LEARN: Affection & Benefits

📚ADJECTIVE
avid/ˈævɪd/COLLOCATIONS• avid reader • avid travelerEXAMPLE
"He has been an avid reader of history books since he was a teenager."
Showing a keen interest or enthusiasm for something.
🗣️ ThesaurusPassionate, Keen, Devoted
💆ADJECTIVE
therapeutic/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/COLLOCATIONS• find it therapeutic • highly therapeuticEXAMPLE
"I find gardening to be extremely therapeutic after a stressful day at work."
Having a good effect on the body or mind; relaxing.
🗣️ ThesaurusCalming, Soothing, Restorative
🚀COLLOC
boost mood/buːst/COLLOCATIONS• instantly boost • significantly boostEXAMPLE
"Listening to upbeat music always helps to boost my mood in the morning."
To make someone feel happier or more positive instantly.
🗣️ ThesaurusLift spirits, Cheer up
❤️IDIOM
soft spot/sɒft/COLLOCATIONS• have a soft spot • soft spot forEXAMPLE
"I have always had a soft spot for stray animals, so I adopted two cats."
A strong feeling of affection for someone/something.
🗣️ ThesaurusWeakness for, Fondness for
🏆ADJECTIVE
go-to/ˈɡəʊ tuː/COLLOCATIONS• my go-to meal • go-to personEXAMPLE
"When I'm tired, pizza is definitely my go-to comfort food."
The best or most reliable thing/person for a purpose.
🗣️ ThesaurusFavorite, Reliable choice
☀️ADJECTIVE
uplifting/ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/COLLOCATIONS• uplifting vibe • uplifting experienceEXAMPLE
"The movie had such an uplifting ending that everyone left the cinema smiling."
Making you feel happier or more hopeful.
🗣️ ThesaurusInspiring, Heartwarming
👍SLANG
dig it/dɪɡ/COLLOCATIONS• totally dig it • I dig your styleEXAMPLE
"My friend played some old jazz records, and I really dig that kind of vibe."
To really like or understand something.
🗣️ ThesaurusEnjoy it, Into it, Fancy it
😫ADJECTIVE
tedious/ˈtiːdiəs/COLLOCATIONS• tedious task • incredibly tediousEXAMPLE
"Entering data into the computer all day can be incredibly tedious."
Boring and lasting for a long time.
🗣️ ThesaurusMonotonous, Dull, Tiresome
🙅IDIOM
not my thing/θɪŋ/COLLOCATIONS• just not my thing • really not my thingEXAMPLE
"I tried playing golf once, but I realized it's just not my thing."
Used to say you aren't interested in something.
🗣️ ThesaurusNot for me, Not my cup of tea
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Cup of tea: Like it.
  • Have a blast: Enjoy greatly.
  • Over the moon: Happy.
🗣️ Openers
  • Well, personally speaking...
  • To be honest, I'd say so.
  • Actually, definitely.
🔗 Connectors
  • And I reckon...
  • This is simply because...
  • Like, for instance...

🧩 TRY

Q1: Do you like flowers? Detail Expander

🗣️ Answer
To be honest, yeah, I'm actually really into them.
💡 Detail
The thing is, having them around just brightens up the room.
🌷 Example
Like, I bought lilies yesterday and they literally changed the whole vibe.

Q2: Do you like swimming? Vitality Check

🏊 Strong
Oh, 100%. It's my go-to for stress relief.
💪 Physical
I feel super energized after. Plus, it's a killer workout.
🔥 Detail
You know, it burns calories without ruining knees.

Q3: Do you like cooking? The Honest No

🙅 No
Not really. It's not my thing.
😫 Reason
I find the prep work incredibly tedious.
💥 Detail
Plus, I'm a total disaster in the kitchen.

Q4: Do you like art? Appreciation

🎨 Yes
I'm no expert, but yeah, I dig it.
🖼️ Reason
Specifically, galleries are super uplifting.
✨ Detail
Creativity sparks my own ideas.

🚀 APPLY

Do you love flowers?
Do you like chatting with friends?
Do you like growing vegetables?
Do you like advertisements?
Do you like buying shoes?
Do you like art galleries?

🖼️ LEARN

📴PHRASAL
switch off/swɪtʃ/COLLOCATIONS• help switch off • time to switch offEXAMPLE
"I need loud music to help me switch off after a busy shift."
Stop thinking about work.
🗣️ ThesaurusUnwind, Disconnect
😫NOUN
hassle/ˈhæsl/COLLOCATIONS• big hassle • without hassleEXAMPLE
"It was such a hassle to get a visa for my holiday."
Irritating inconvenience.
🗣️ ThesaurusNuisance, Bother
🩰IDIOM
two left feet/tuː left/COLLOCATIONS• have two left feet • got two left feetEXAMPLE
"I don't dance at parties because I have two left feet."
Clumsy dancer.
🗣️ ThesaurusUncoordinated
✨NOUN
vibe/vaɪb/COLLOCATIONS• chill vibe • great vibeEXAMPLE
"That new coffee shop has a really relaxing vibe."
Atmosphere.
🗣️ ThesaurusFeeling, Aura, Mood
🩹NOUN
quick fix/kwɪk/COLLOCATIONS• need a quick fix • temporary quick fixEXAMPLE
"Shopping is just a quick fix for my stress."
Easy solution.
🗣️ ThesaurusShort-term solution
👇IDIOM
hands down/hændz/COLLOCATIONS• win hands down • best hands downEXAMPLE
"This is hands down the best burger I've ever eaten."
Decisively.
🗣️ ThesaurusUndoubtedly, Easily
🧠NOUN
no-brainer/breɪnə/COLLOCATIONS• total no-brainer • absolute no-brainerEXAMPLE
"Accepting that job offer was a no-brainer for me."
Obvious choice.
🗣️ ThesaurusEasy decision
🪙NOUN
toss-up/tɒs/COLLOCATIONS• bit of a toss-up • complete toss-upEXAMPLE
"It's a toss-up between watching a comedy or a horror movie."
Equal chance/choice.
🗣️ ThesaurusClose call, 50/50
🤔PHRASE
leaning towards/liːnɪŋ/COLLOCATIONS• leaning towards staying • leaning towards blueEXAMPLE
"I'm leaning towards ordering the steak tonight."
Preferring slightly.
🗣️ ThesaurusInclined to, Favoring
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • No-brainer: Easy choice.
  • Creature of habit: Routine lover.
  • Best of both worlds: All benefits.
🗣️ Choosing
  • If I had to pick...
  • Don't make me choose!
  • Depends on mood.
🔗 Contrasting
  • That being said...
  • On the flip side...
  • Whereas...

🧩 TRY

Q1: Do you prefer reading books or watching movies? One

🎬 Choice
If I had to pick, probably movies.
🧠 Reason
They are easier to switch off to.
📚 Compare
Reading is work, whereas a comedy is pure chill.

Q2: Do you prefer to study alone or with others? Both

🤷 Indecision
Oh, don't make me choose! I need both.
☕ Alone
Like, alone time is key for focus.
🍵 Group
But groups are great for brainstorming.

Q3: Do you prefer fashionable or comfortable shoes? Selection

👟 Choice
Comfort, every single time.
🤕 Reason
Fashionable ones usually pinch my toes.
☁️ Compare
Sneakers feel like walking on clouds.

Q4: Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media? Depends

🔄 Switch
Depends on the vibe.
🚨 A
Urgent? Texting is a quick fix.
💬 B
Usually, face-to-face avoids hassle.

🚀 APPLY

Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

🖼️ LEARN

📦PHRASE
whole lot/həʊl/COLLOCATIONS• whole lot of • got the whole lotEXAMPLE
"He brought a whole lot of books to the party."
Everything.
🗣️ ThesaurusEverything, All of it
🌟NOUN
big one/bɪɡ/COLLOCATIONS• that's the big one • the other big oneEXAMPLE
"Football is definitely the big one in my country."
Most popular.
🗣️ ThesaurusMajor one, Main one
📜IDIOM
you name it/neɪm/COLLOCATIONS• food, games, you name it • cars, bikes, you name itEXAMPLE
"They sell everything: fruit, veg, electronics, you name it."
Anything.
🗣️ ThesaurusAnd so on, Etc.
💸ADJ
pricey/ˈpraɪsi/COLLOCATIONS• bit pricey • way too priceyEXAMPLE
"That restaurant is delicious but a bit pricey for me."
Expensive.
🗣️ ThesaurusCostly, Steep
🍭SLANG
sucker for/ˈsʌkə/COLLOCATIONS• sucker for romance • sucker for sweetsEXAMPLE
"I am a total sucker for romantic comedy movies."
Likes much.
🗣️ ThesaurusWeakness for
😍ADJ
obsessed/əbˈsest/COLLOCATIONS• obsessed with • totally obsessedEXAMPLE
"She has been obsessed with K-pop since 2015."
Can't stop thinking.
🗣️ ThesaurusHooked on, Addicted to
🌈QUANT
wide range/waɪd/COLLOCATIONS• wide range of • offer a wide rangeEXAMPLE
"The library offers a wide range of books and magazines."
Variety.
🗣️ ThesaurusHuge variety, Diverse mix
👁️ADJ
prominent/ˈprɒmɪnənt/COLLOCATIONS• prominent feature • play a prominent roleEXAMPLE
"The most prominent building in the city is the tower."
Noticeable.
🗣️ ThesaurusFamous, Well-known
🏷️ADJ
affordable/əˈfɔːdəbl/COLLOCATIONS• very affordable • highly affordableEXAMPLE
"Public transport here is efficient and very affordable."
Cheap.
🗣️ ThesaurusInexpensive, Budget-friendly
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Spoilt for choice: Many options.
  • Pick of the bunch: Best one.
  • Mixed bag: Diverse.
🗣️ Generalizing
  • We've got everything...
  • Basically, a mix...
  • Across the board...
🔗 Highlighting
  • The big one is...
  • I'm mainly into...
  • Top of list...

🧩 TRY

Q1: What types of public transport can be found in your city? List Master

🚌 General
Generally speaking, we've got the whole lot.
🚇 List
Metro, bus, bike... you name it.
🏆 Highlight
But the big one is the metro because it's affordable.

Q2: What types of cars do you like? Humble Guess

🤔 Stall
To tell you the truth, I don’t know cars.
⚡ Guess
But if you twist my arm, I'll go with electric cars.
🌱 Reason
They are eco-friendly.

Q3: What kinds of thing do people often like collecting? Divider

📦 Range
Well, people collect a wide range of things.
👟 Young
Like, youngsters are obsessed with limited edition shoes.
🕰️ Old
Whereas people from older generations tend to collect things like stamps.

Q4: What kinds of TV programs do you often watch? Niche

🕵️ Specific
Well I'm a sucker for True Crime.
🧠 Reason
It's simply because they always keeps you on edge of seat.
💤 Other
Anything else just puts me to sleep.

🚀 APPLY

What types of cars do you like?
What kinds of music are popular in your country?
What are the most popular types of art in China?
What kinds of thing do people often like collecting?
What kinds of jobs are popular in China?
What kind of apartment do you want to have in the future?

🖼️ LEARN

🕒PHRASE
24/7/ˌtwenti fɔː/COLLOCATIONS• open 24/7 • work 24/7EXAMPLE
"Convenience stores here are open 24/7."
All the time.
🗣️ ThesaurusAround the clock
🛍️NOUN
shopaholic/ˈʃɒpəˈhɒlɪk/COLLOCATIONS• total shopaholic • bit of a shopaholicEXAMPLE
"My sister is a total shopaholic; she buys clothes every week."
Loves shopping.
🗣️ ThesaurusBig spender
🏃PHRASE
running late/ˈrʌnɪŋ leɪt/COLLOCATIONS• always running late • running a bit lateEXAMPLE
"I'm sorry, I'm running late because of the heavy traffic."
Delayed.
🗣️ ThesaurusBehind schedule
📧NOUN
spam/spæm/COLLOCATIONS• spam emails • spam folderEXAMPLE
"My inbox is full of spam that I just delete immediately."
Junk messages.
🗣️ ThesaurusJunk mail
⏳IDIOM
kill time/kɪl/COLLOCATIONS• kill time before • way to kill timeEXAMPLE
"I played games on my phone to kill time at the airport."
Wait actively.
🗣️ ThesaurusPass time
🛑ADV
non-stop/nɒn/COLLOCATIONS• rain non-stop • talk non-stopEXAMPLE
"It rained non-stop for three days during our holiday."
Without pause.
🗣️ ThesaurusIncessantly
📅PHRASE
daily basis/ˈdeɪli/COLLOCATIONS• on a daily basis • use on a daily basisEXAMPLE
"I use my laptop for work on a daily basis."
Every day.
🗣️ ThesaurusEveryday
🌕IDIOM
once in a blue moon/bluː/COLLOCATIONS• happens once in a blue moonEXAMPLE
"I only see my cousins once in a blue moon."
Rarely.
🗣️ ThesaurusSeldom
🙅ADV
hardly ever/ˈhɑːdli/COLLOCATIONS• hardly ever go • hardly ever seeEXAMPLE
"I hardly ever eat fast food because it's unhealthy."
Almost never.
🗣️ ThesaurusScarcely
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Like clockwork: Punctual.
  • Once in a blue moon: Rare.
  • Day in, day out: Daily.
🗣️ Frequency
  • Way too often...
  • Hardly ever...
  • Every single day.
🔗 Clarifying
  • Like, every morning.
  • Mainly when...
  • Mostly for fun.

🧩 TRY

Q1: Do you often read books? Routine

📅 Freq
All the time. Like, every single day.
🌙 Occasion
Especially right before I hit the hay.
🧠 Reason
It just helps me wind down.

Q2: How often do you go shopping? Detail Expander

🛍️ Freq
Way too often. I'm a bit of a shopaholic.
👗 Item
Usually for clothes. I can't resist a sale.
😌 Reason
Honestly, it's just great retail therapy.

Q3: How often do you send text messages? Exception

📱 Freq
Non-stop. My fingers are glued to the screen.
🚀 Reason
It's just the fastest way to reach people.
📧 Contrast
Unlike emails, which I check once in a blue moon.

Q4: How often do you take a taxi? Freq Chain

🚕 Rate
Only when I'm running late.
⏰ Reason
Which is quite often, actually!
🚌 Comparison
I'd take the bus, but taxis are just a lifesaver.

🚀 APPLY

How often do you take a rest or a break?
How often do you use cash?
Do you often visit a museum?
Do you often go to public places with your friends?
Do you often wear jewellery?
Do you often send emails?

🖼️ LEARN

🔈NOUN
background noise/ˈbækɡraʊnd/COLLOCATIONS• just background noise • annoying background noiseEXAMPLE
"I need background noise to study."
Sounds not focus.
🗣️ ThesaurusAmbient sound
👯SLANG
squad/skwɒd/COLLOCATIONS• with the squad • whole squadEXAMPLE
"Heading out with the squad."
Close group of friends.
🗣️ ThesaurusCrew, Gang
💥IDIOM
go all out/ɡəʊ ɔːl/COLLOCATIONS• go all out for • really go all outEXAMPLE
"We go all out for Christmas."
Make a huge effort.
🗣️ ThesaurusSpare no expense
📍PHRASE
make a point/meɪk/COLLOCATIONS• make a point of • make a point toEXAMPLE
"I make a point of calling mom."
Ensure you do something.
🗣️ ThesaurusMake sure
❤️NOUN
quality time/ˈkwɒləti/COLLOCATIONS• spend quality time • some quality timeEXAMPLE
"Weekends are for quality time."
Focused time with someone.
🗣️ ThesaurusMeaningful time
💪ADJ
pumped/pʌmpt/COLLOCATIONS• get pumped up • feel pumpedEXAMPLE
"I'm pumped for the gym."
Excited/Energetic.
🗣️ ThesaurusHyped, Psyched
🧠NOUN
concentration/kɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/COLLOCATIONS• improve concentration • lose concentrationEXAMPLE
"Music aids my concentration."
Ability to focus.
🗣️ ThesaurusFocus
💯PHRASE
pretty much/ˈprɪti/COLLOCATIONS• pretty much all • pretty much doneEXAMPLE
"It's pretty much finished."
Almost completely.
🗣️ ThesaurusBasically
🛋️PHRASAL
hang out/hæŋ/COLLOCATIONS• hang out with • hang out atEXAMPLE
"Let's hang out later."
Relax with friends.
🗣️ ThesaurusChill
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Let hair down: Relax.
  • Midnight oil: Work late.
  • Catch up: Talk.
🗣️ Dependency
  • It totally depends...
  • It varies...
  • Depends on...
🔗 Switching
  • When I'm... I tend to...
  • However, if...
  • On occasions...

🧩 TRY

Q1: When do you listen to music? Context Switch

🎵 General
It's my background noise for everything.
📚 Study
When I'm studying, I keep it chill with lofi beats.
🏋️ Gym
But at the gym? I need loud pop to get me pumped.

Q2: Who do you ususally like to hang out with? Divider

🤷 Split
It's a mix. Weekdays are for workmates.
🏢 Reason
Since we're stuck in the office together anyway.
👯 Weekend
But weekends? That's for the squad. We usually paint the town red.

Q3: Do you often celebrate festivals in your culture? Cultural Pride

🎉 Yes
Oh yeah, we go all out.
🧧 Example
Especially for Spring Festival. It's chaos but I love it.
👨‍👩‍👧 Value
It's basically the only time everyone's back home.

Q4: When do you spend time with your family? Routine

🍽️ Daily
We try to make a point of having dinner together.
💼 Constraint
Even if we're super busy.
🎄 Holiday
But holidays are when we really bond.

🚀 APPLY

When do you spend time with your family?
Do you often celebrate festivals in your culture?
When do you like to sing?
When do you usually take public transportation?
When do you usually spend time by yourself?
When do you wear sunglasses?

🖼️ LEARN

⏪ADV
way back/weɪ bæk/COLLOCATIONS• way back in • way back whenEXAMPLE
"I met him way back in 1999."
Long ago.
🗣️ ThesaurusBack in the day
🌫️IDIOM
drawing a blank/drɔːɪŋ/COLLOCATIONS• completely drawing a blank • just drawing a blankEXAMPLE
"I'm drawing a blank on his name."
Can't remember.
🗣️ ThesaurusForgetting
👓NOUN
blur/blɜː/COLLOCATIONS• all a bit of a blur • became a blurEXAMPLE
"The accident happened so fast, it's all a blur."
Unclear memory.
🗣️ ThesaurusHazy memory
😱ADJ
petrified/ˈpetrɪfaɪd/COLLOCATIONS• absolutely petrified • petrified ofEXAMPLE
"I was absolutely petrified of the dark as a child."
Scared stiff.
🗣️ ThesaurusTerrified
🤯IDIOM
mind went blank/maɪnd/COLLOCATIONS• suddenly mind went blankEXAMPLE
"I was so nervous my mind went blank during the test."
Forgot.
🗣️ ThesaurusForgot everything
🦕PHRASE
ages ago/ˈeɪdʒɪz/COLLOCATIONS• happened ages ago • seems like ages agoEXAMPLE
"We used to be friends, but that was ages ago."
Long ago.
🗣️ ThesaurusDonkey's years ago
☁️ADV
vaguely/ˈveɪɡli/COLLOCATIONS• vaguely remember • vaguely familiarEXAMPLE
"I vaguely remember meeting him at a party once."
Uncertainly.
🗣️ ThesaurusFaintly
💭VERB
recall/rɪˈkɔːl/COLLOCATIONS• clearly recall • vividly recallEXAMPLE
"I can't recall exactly what she said to me."
Remember.
🗣️ ThesaurusRecollect
🎯ADJ
precise/prɪˈsaɪs/COLLOCATIONS• to be precise • precise momentEXAMPLE
"I arrived at 10:00 AM, to be precise."
Exact.
🗣️ ThesaurusSpecific
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Ring a bell: Familiar.
  • Jog memory: Help remember.
  • Memory lane: Reliving.
🗣️ Recalling
  • If memory serves right...
  • Can't recall details...
  • It was probably...
🔗 Storytelling
  • So basically...
  • At that time...
  • Ever since then...

🧩 TRY

Q1: When was the first time you used a computer? B.E.E.F.

🏫 Backg
If I recall correctly, it was way back in primary school.
💻 Event
Basically, my dad brought home this clunky old PC.
🤩 Emotion
I was over the moon. Thought it was magic.

Q2: When was the last time you received a phone call? The Blur

😵‍💫 Doubt
I'm drawing a blank here...
💬 Reason
I mean, I barely call anyone. Just text.
💡 Realization
Oh wait! Probably yesterday. My mom called.

Q3: What was your first day at school like? Vague BEEF

🌫️ Hazy
It's all a bit of a blur, honestly.
😱 Emotion
I guess I was petrified.
😭 Event
I remember clinging to my mom's leg and crying.

Q4: When was the last time you visited a museum? Precise

🗓️ Time
Just last month, actually.
🦖 Event
Went to see this cool dinosaur exhibit with my nephew.
👍 Feedback
It was awesome. Felt like a kid again.

🚀 APPLY

Have you ever changed your work before?
What was your first day at work like?
Have you borrowed books from others?
Have you ever worked with old people?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?

🖼️ LEARN

👀PHRASE
glued to/ɡluːd/COLLOCATIONS• glued to screens • eyes glued toEXAMPLE
"The kids were glued to the TV all morning."
Staring at screens.
🗣️ ThesaurusFixated on
✊PHRASAL
hold onto/həʊld/COLLOCATIONS• hold onto memories • hold onto traditionsEXAMPLE
"We should hold onto our cultural heritage."
Keep; preserve.
🗣️ ThesaurusMaintain
❗SLANG
gotta/ˈɡɒtə/COLLOCATIONS• you gotta admit • we gotta goEXAMPLE
"You gotta see this movie, it's amazing!"
Have got to.
🗣️ ThesaurusMust
✅PHRASE
no doubt/daʊt/COLLOCATIONS• have no doubt • there is no doubtEXAMPLE
"There is no doubt that exercise is good for you."
Definite.
🗣️ ThesaurusCertainly
🥔IDIOM
couch potato/kaʊtʃ/COLLOCATIONS• turn into couch potato • being a couch potatoEXAMPLE
"Don't be a couch potato; go outside and play."
Lazy person.
🗣️ ThesaurusSlacker
🏛️NOUN
preservation/prezə/COLLOCATIONS• wildlife preservation • historical preservationEXAMPLE
"The preservation of old buildings is important."
Protection.
🗣️ ThesaurusConservation
🍎ADJ
nutritious/njuˈtrɪʃəs/COLLOCATIONS• nutritious meal • highly nutritiousEXAMPLE
"Vegetables are very nutritious and good for you."
Healthy.
🗣️ ThesaurusWholesome
💰ADJ
money-consuming/ˈmʌni/COLLOCATIONS• time and money-consumingEXAMPLE
"Renovating a house can be very money-consuming."
Expensive.
🗣️ ThesaurusCostly
🍵ADJ
soothing/ˈsuːðɪŋ/COLLOCATIONS• soothing music • soothing voiceEXAMPLE
"Her voice was very soothing and calm."
Calming.
🗣️ ThesaurusRelaxing
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Eye to eye: Agree.
  • Food for thought: Idea.
  • Hot potato: Controversy.
🗣️ Asserting
  • Oh, for sure...
  • No doubt...
  • You gotta admit...
🔗 Justifying
  • I feel like...
  • The reason being...
  • It boils down to...

🧩 TRY

Q1: Should we eat vegetables every day? Vitality Check

🥦 Opinion
Oh, for sure. You gotta get those greens in.
🧠 Reason
I mean, it's just basic health, isn't it?
🥬 Example
Like spinach or kale. Super good for you.

Q2: Should children play outdoor games? Chain Reaction

📱 Yes
No doubt. Kids these days are glued to screens.
🏃 Habit
They need to touch grass, literally.
🥔 Result
Otherwise, they'll just turn into couch potatoes.

Q3: Should we protect privacy? The Right

💯 Opinion
100%. Fame doesn't mean you own them.
🚪 Reason
Everyone deserves a private life.
🤝 Impact
It's just basic respect.

Q4: Preserve old buildings? Heritage

🏛️ Yes
Yeah, we should definitely hold onto them.
📜 History
Once they're gone, they're gone forever.
🏙️ Value
Plus, they give the city its character.

🚀 APPLY

Do you think museums are important?
Do you think students benefit from rules?
Can singing bring happiness?
Is it good for old people to do puzzles?
Is it healthy to eat snacks?
Are washing machines important?

🖼️ LEARN

💔PHRASE
live without/lɪv/COLLOCATIONS• can't live without • impossible to live withoutEXAMPLE
"I simply cannot live without my morning coffee."
Survive without.
🗣️ ThesaurusNeed badly
🤝ADJ
non-negotiable/nɪˈɡəʊʃiəbl/COLLOCATIONS• totally non-negotiable • it's non-negotiableEXAMPLE
"Getting eight hours of sleep is non-negotiable for me."
Absolute.
🗣️ ThesaurusMandatory
🕯️PHRASAL
burn out/bɜːn/COLLOCATIONS• suffer from burn out • totally burn outEXAMPLE
"If you work too hard, you will burn out."
Exhausted.
🗣️ ThesaurusWear out
✅IDIOM
does the job/dʒɒb/COLLOCATIONS• really does the job • it does the jobEXAMPLE
"This old laptop is slow, but it does the job."
Effective.
🗣️ ThesaurusWorks well
🎮NOUN
game changer/geɪm/COLLOCATIONS• real game changer • absolute game changerEXAMPLE
"The internet was a real game changer for communication."
Transformer.
🗣️ ThesaurusRevolutionary
🛟NOUN
lifesaver/ˈlaɪfseɪvə/COLLOCATIONS• absolute lifesaver • real lifesaverEXAMPLE
"Thanks for helping me move; you're a lifesaver."
Huge help.
🗣️ ThesaurusSavior
🔗ADJ
indispensable/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/COLLOCATIONS• indispensable part • become indispensableEXAMPLE
"Mobile phones have become indispensable in modern life."
Essential.
🗣️ ThesaurusCrucial
😣ADJ
unbearable/ʌnˈbeərəbl/COLLOCATIONS• unbearable pain • unbearable pressureEXAMPLE
"The heat in the summer can be unbearable."
Too bad.
🗣️ ThesaurusIntolerable
🎒NOUN
burden/ˈbɜːdn/COLLOCATIONS• heavy burden • financial burdenEXAMPLE
"Student debt is a huge burden for young people."
Heavy load.
🗣️ ThesaurusWeight
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Bread and butter: Income.
  • Part and parcel: Integral.
  • All work no play: Unbalanced.
🗣️ Emphasizing
  • It's a must...
  • I literally couldn't...
  • It's non-negotiable.
🔗 Conditioning
  • Without it...
  • You'll burn out...
  • If you didn't have it...

🧩 TRY

Q1: Are computers important to you? Foundation

💻 Strong
Oh, totally. I literally couldn't live without it.
🌐 Reason
It's basically my whole life—work, study, Netflix.
❌ Condition
Without it, I'd be lost.

Q2: Is leisure time important? Warning

🛑 Essential
It's non-negotiable. Humans aren't robots.
🎢 Idiom
Like they say, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
🔥 Negative
You'll just burn out otherwise.

Q3: Important to wear a watch? Depends

🤷 Depends
Not really. I mean, maybe for fashion?
⌚ Exam
But for telling time? Nah.
📱 Daily
My phone does the job perfectly fine.

Q4: Why is math important? Dual

🧠 Reason 1
Yeah, big time. It teaches you how to think.
➕ Reason 2
Not just numbers, but logic and problem solving.
🎮 Reason 3
It's a game changer for your brain.

🚀 APPLY

How important are friends to you?
Do you think geography is useful?
Is celebrating birthdays important?
Is reading instructions important?
Is science important at school?
Is buying clothes online a good idea?

🖼️ LEARN

😶IDIOM
draw a blank/drɔː/COLLOCATIONS• draw a total blank • mind drew a blankEXAMPLE
"I drew a blank on his name."
Forget.
🗣️ ThesaurusGo blank
🎩IDIOM
off the top/tɒp/COLLOCATIONS• off the top of my headEXAMPLE
"Off the top of my head, I'd say..."
From memory.
🗣️ ThesaurusFrom memory
🔦PHRASE
put on spot/spɒt/COLLOCATIONS• put me on the spot • feel put on the spotEXAMPLE
"Don't put me on the spot like that!"
Force answer.
🗣️ ThesaurusPressure
🧩PHRASE
tricky one/ˈtrɪki/COLLOCATIONS• that's a tricky one • bit of a tricky oneEXAMPLE
"That's a tricky one to answer."
Hard Q.
🗣️ ThesaurusTough one
🌫️PHRASE
vague idea/veɪɡ/COLLOCATIONS• have a vague idea • only a vague ideaEXAMPLE
"I have a vague idea of where it is."
Unclear.
🗣️ ThesaurusRough idea
🔮VERB
speculate/ˈspekjuleɪt/COLLOCATIONS• can only speculate • speculate aboutEXAMPLE
"I can only speculate on the reasons."
Guess.
🗣️ ThesaurusHypothesize
😲IDIOM
off guard/ɡɑːd/COLLOCATIONS• caught off guard • take off guardEXAMPLE
"The question caught me completely off guard."
Surprised.
🗣️ ThesaurusUnprepared
🤷SLANG
beats me/biːts/COLLOCATIONS• honestly beats me • it beats meEXAMPLE
"Where did he go? Beats me!"
No idea.
🗣️ ThesaurusI have no clue
🤔PHRASE
hard to say/hɑːd/COLLOCATIONS• really hard to say • hard to say for sureEXAMPLE
"It's hard to say who will win the match."
Difficult.
🗣️ ThesaurusTough call
🕳️NOUN
sieve/sɪv/COLLOCATIONS• memory like a sieve • brain like a sieveEXAMPLE
"I forgot your birthday again; I have a memory like a sieve."
Bad memory.
🗣️ ThesaurusForgetful
🗣️PHRASE
honestly/ˈɒnɪstli/COLLOCATIONS• honestly speaking • quite honestlyEXAMPLE
"Honestly speaking, I've never thought about it."
Truthfully.
🗣️ ThesaurusTo be frank
💭VERB
assume/əˈsjuːm/COLLOCATIONS• I assume that • safely assumeEXAMPLE
"I assume that the shop is closed by now."
Suppose.
🗣️ ThesaurusPresume
🔀 Flashcard Time!
🦁 Idioms
  • Tip of tongue: Almost recall.
  • Rack brains: Think hard.
  • Off guard: Surprised.
🗣️ Buying Time
  • That's interesting...
  • Never thought...
  • Let me see...
🔗 Guessing
  • If I had to guess...
  • It could be...
  • I assume...

🧩 TRY

Q1: Does your name have meaning? Unknown

😬 Stall
That's a tricky one. I've never really asked my parents.
🎲 Guess
If I had to guess, it probably means 'wisdom'.
🇨🇳 Reason
Because it's a super common character.

Q2: Have you learned geography? Memory Gap

😓 Admit
Wow, you've put me on the spot. I'm drawing a blank.
🗺️ Recall
Wait, I have a vague idea of coloring maps.
🤷 Feel
But honestly, I've forgotten most of it.

Q3: Important to read instructions? Abstract

📖 Stance
Ideally, yes. But in reality?
🗑️ Reality
Most of us just figure it out as we go.
🪑 Exception
Unless it's like, IKEA furniture.

Q4: Do students benefit from rules? Complex

⚖️ Pause
Hmm, interesting. I'm torn on this one.
📏 A
Rules create order, obviously.
🎨 B
But too many can kill creativity.

🚀 APPLY

Does your name have meaning?
Have you ever learned geography?
Important to read instructions?
Students benefit from rules?
Difference in where you meet friends?
Effects of climate change?