October 11, 2011
Have you ever used the English idiom “The Cat’s Out Of The Bag” in your daily conversation?
If you’re living in this country where English is a second language for you, this can be hard to understand. For some help, check out this video from Teacher Phil:
Rich Bearup is the executive director of Friendship House MSU, a ministry of mid-Michigan Lutheran churches aimed at internationals at Michigan State University.
View all posts by Rich BearupFriendship House MSU uses this blog to keep Internationals and volunteers in the East Lansing area informed about it's events and people.
Pictures of Friendship House MSU visit to Michigan’s famous Frankenmuth
Last call for the Friendship House MSU bus trip to Frankenmuth on Saturday, Dec. 15
Friendship House Volunteers: Save Tuesday supper on Dec. 18 for a very special potluck
Still time to sign up for winter semester classes at Friendship House MSU
Here’s Friendship House MSU’s Grandma Jean featured on WLNS TV
Rich says he needs your help to find one more English conversation teacher
Kathy: What a joy it was to know you. Safe travels to you...
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October 11, 2011 at 1:59 pm
I like this and it is such useful information for someone using English as a second language. It has to be very confusing to sort this stuff out. Good job! Keep ’em coming.
October 11, 2011 at 3:17 pm
We appreciate the comment, Judy. If you find other good sources of idioms online, please let us know. Thanks!
October 12, 2011 at 9:30 am
What a great tool for understanding phrases so common in our language but “stumbling blocks” for those not familiar.