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Advanced (C1) Phrases That Will Transform Your Speaking Skills

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Warm-up Questions

What does it mean when a phrase is described as “advanced (C1)” for speaking skills?
Which area do you most want to improve: sounding more natural, using idioms, or pronunciation/connected speech?
What’s one English phrase you already use to sound more confident in conversation?

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Advanced (C1) Phrases That Will Transform Your Speaking Skills

Intro + “first and foremost” (meaning + pronunciation) (00:00 – 02:12)

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1. What does “first and foremost” mean?

Most importantly
For the first time
Usually

2. In fast speech, what happens to the word “and” in “first and foremost”?

It becomes stressed and louder
It is often reduced to a quick “n” sound
It is replaced by “as well as”

3. What pronunciation feature does the speaker describe when the end of one word connects to the beginning of the next?

Spelling change
Intonation
Linking

Advanced (C1) Phrases That Will Transform Your Speaking Skills

Idioms + speech features: “beat around the bush,” “the next best thing,” “easier said than done,” “have an ear for” (02:12 – 09:00)

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1. What does “beat around the bush” mean?

To repeat the same point many times
To avoid talking about what is most important
To talk in a very formal way

2. What does “the next best thing” refer to?

Something even better than what you wanted
A replacement that is best when you can’t have what you really want
A thing you want in the distant future

3. Why does the speaker say “easier said than done”?

To praise someone for finishing a difficult task
To say an idea sounds good but is difficult to do
To say instructions are clear and simple

Advanced (C1) Phrases That Will Transform Your Speaking Skills

More C1 phrases + review: “behind the times,” “down to earth,” “face the music,” “(have) had enough,” “make ends meet,” “go hand in hand,” “for the most part” (09:00 – 17:03)

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1. What does “behind the times” mean?

Highly creative
Very efficient and modern
Not fashionable or modern

2. What does “face the music” mean?

To practice performing a song
To ignore consequences and move on
To accept criticism or punishment for something you have done

3. What does “to make ends meet” mean?

To become wealthy over time
To have just enough money to buy what you need
To save a lot of money quickly

Advanced (C1) Phrases That Will Transform Your Speaking Skills

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1. What is one major goal of the lesson besides teaching meanings?

Teaching spelling rules for academic writing
Teaching pronunciation/connected speech so phrases sound natural
Teaching British and Australian slang only

2. Which topic appears repeatedly as important for improving English fluency?

Learning poetry
Building vocabulary
Memorizing irregular verbs only

3. Where can the phrase “for the most part” be placed in a sentence, according to the speaker?

Only at the end
Only at the beginning
At the beginning, middle, or end

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Advanced (C1) Phrases That Will Transform Your Speaking Skills

Which two phrases from the lesson would be most useful in your work or studies? Give an example sentence for each.
Do you think idioms like “beat around the bush” make someone sound more natural, or can they sound unnatural if overused? Why?
Describe a time you had to “face the music.” What happened, and what did you do afterward?
The speaker says fluency “goes hand in hand with” building vocabulary. Do you agree? What else goes hand in hand with fluency for you?