Bite the bullet = to get something over with because it is impossible to avoid it

👦 I don’t feel like doing my math homework right now.
👧 Just bite the bullet! The deadline is tomorrow, so you will have to get it done.

#idioms

Not being confident is one of the barriers to fluency of ESL students.

😎 Learn how to become more confident through 6 behaviors in this TED talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitIl2C3Iy8

#videos

🎬 Have you watched the new episode of our podcast? An ENGin student Alexandra shares her experience with our program. She doesn't afraid of making mistakes in her spoken English. Do you want to know why? Follow the link😉

#podcast

👋Hey guys! We are starting to plan for improvements to our platform app.enginprogram.org and would love to hear your ideas! What should we change, add, or improve - both in the onboarding process and in the participant experience once you are matched?

We are already planning to work on a mobile app, and to create a "bulletin board" with all program announcements. How else can we make our user experience better?🤔

Please submit your ideas in this Google form - you can write in Ukrainian or English💜

#news

⬆️ Enhance = intensify / increase

The organization enhanced its reputation by producing higher-quality products.

#vocabulary

🔔Hey! We want to share our biweekly digest. Did we really launch the TikTok account? Where in Kyiv can you see the banners about ENGin? You will find the answers here😉

How many? How much? A lot? 🤯

What is the difference between common count adverbs and adjectives?

Watch this 9-minute video from ENGin to use them casually in your English-speaking conversations! ⬇️

https://youtu.be/IXZC1dDn0eY

#video

Go overseas = travel to the foreign country
✈️ One of his company’s employee requirements is to intern overseas once a year.

Go missing = to disappear without explanation
🕵️‍♂️ The police officer is still investigating last week’s case of a 13-year-old boy who went missing.

Go quiet = be calm and not produce any noise
🤫 Everyone has to go quiet when the camera starts rolling on a film set.

#collocations

Are you ready to research the pioneering tool Chat GPT that can help you ace your English? Then find more tips below!

1. Writing Practice:
Chat GPT can help your writing by generating responses to your written prompts and giving you feedback on your grammar and syntax. This can help you identify areas where you need improvement and practice writing in a more natural and fluent style.
Ask:
Can you rewrite my text in a more formal/informal/polite way?


2. Grammar practice:
Use Chat GPT for grammar explanations, practical exercises and grammar corrections.
Ask:
Can you correct my grammar mistakes in the following text?
Can you write a short dialogue using questions only in the past tense?


3. Pronunciation:
There are even ways to nail your pronunciation with GPT.
Use the "Read Aloud" feature. have Chat GPT read text responses out loud.
Record yourself. Try repeating the response out loud and record your own voice. Listen back to the recording and compare your pronunciation with Chat GPT’s.

🔔Hi! We share with you our new biweekly digest.
Our monthly challenge, TikTok and a lot of online events there. Let`s discover it all😉

Ready for a thrilling trip to the 70s with a classic thriller “Jaws”? 🥶

This film will follow you through a shocking story of a small town terrorized by a killer great white shark.

🦈 Suspense and unforgettable cinematography in “Jaws” certainly make this a must-see!

#films

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for Imagine with ENGin Live!
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This event is a one-of-a-kind chance to come together as an ENGin community - we hope to see all of you there :)
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💥 May 6, 2023
12PM EST / 7PM Kyiv
Join us for an afternoon featuring Ukrainian music, art, and poetry from ENGin students and our very special keynote speakers, former US Ambassadors to Ukraine William Taylor and John Herbst!
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💥 May 13, 2023
12PM EST / 7PM Kyiv
Learn how to make a traditional Ukrainian dish with a live cooking demonstration led by Ukrainian Chef Anna Voloshyna! We encourage you to cook along with us (recipe + ingredients to be announced soon)! Also, ENGin’s founder, Katerina Manoff will be making a special surprise announcement!
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One free ticket gets you into both events - reserve your spot and see the full schedule here: https://givebutter.com/ENGin
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PS We welcome all to join us so feel free to share with your friends, family, coworkers, and community!

Aspect = part / component to something
🔎 The Knives Out movie portrays different aspects of solving a murder mystery.

#vocabulary

Do you want to know the secret to becoming a master of persuasion?

💭 This thought-provoking podcast by Jonah Berger, a best-selling author and a professor of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, reveals his experienced examples and working tips on how to influence people’s minds.

🧠 Here you will learn the common mistakes people make when trying to persuade others and share powerful strategies to convince them to take your side.

Sounds interesting? Check out Berger’s interview on the Harvard Business Review here:
https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/08/mastering-the-art-of-persuasion

#podcast

📍Are you going to take the NMT (ZNO) tests this year? Do you want to learn about different tips and tricks that might help you get the best test scores? Would you like to find study buddies to make your preparation process more fun and accessible?

ENGin student Kseniia Horai who got a 200 out of 200 on all three parts of the 2022 NMT test, shares her experience.

💥 Check out this YouTube video to learn tips and tricks as well as access a list of useful links shared by Kseniia in the description:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro8kWeJ5CWk&t=1771s

#videos

🥞Calling all food enthusiasts! Join Imagine with ENGin Live on May 13 to learn to make Thick & Fluffy Apple Oladky in a live cooking demonstration by Ukrainian chef Anna Voloshyna! You are encouraged to cook along with us (ingredients list here) or just watch and be inspired!

Your culinary guide Anna was born and raised in Ukraine 🇺🇦and now lives in the Bay Area. After starting her career as a food photographer and stylist, Anna unveiled her own food-making talents by hosting Eastern European pop-up dinners. Her Georgian khachapuri nights and Ukrainian varenyky feasts became a delicious sensation in the San Francisco culinary community.

👩‍🍳Now Anna’s goal is to make people fall in love with Eastern European food. To learn more about Anna, please visit https://annavoloshyna.com/ or follow her on IG @annavoloshynacooks.

📍Reserve your spot and see the full schedule here: https://givebutter.com/ENGin

Pursue = keep doing something to complete a goal
🏂 Despite the disapproval from the parents, Mark wants to pursue a career as a professional snowboarder.

#vocabulary