I get a lot of my lesson ideas from my personal life. Although most of the time, I'm stuck in front of my computer writing, drawing, or handling business issues, these little things in life can still inspire some great English lessons! I like to bring real-life into teaching as I believe this is what makes learning more useful, easier to remember, and more authentic. A lot of the lessons you have come across were either inspired by your emails or my own life.
Let me share a short story with you that inspired today's lesson. The other day, I was heading to an appointment. I was running a bit late and trying to make it on time. The elevators in this building are always so slow. If you miss it, it will take ages for it to reach you again. As I approached the lobby, I saw that the elevator doors were just about to close. I didn't want to miss it so I ran toward it not knowing there were also several people behind me trying to catch the elevator. They were running behind me telling me they're "rooting for me!" I definitely felt a lot of pressure to get to the elevator as soon as possible and not disappoint anyone. Luckily I made it just in time and managed to stop the door from closing with my foot. Everyone was happy and I was a hero :-)
What does "root for" mean? This is a pretty common phrasal verb to mean lend support for someone's success or to encourage and cheer on someone or something. For example, my husband is a hardcore Golden State Warriors basketball fan so he's always rooting for the team's success by watching the games, wearing the team's jersey, or sharing about them on his social media pages. You can also root for someone if they're going to take a test, going into surgery, or dealing with personal issues. It just means you are encouraging them to make it through or basically saying, "I'm supporting you!"
I'm pretty lucky to say that I have a lot of people rooting for the success of The English Student. Aside from my family members who are always encouraging me and sharing my work, I get a lot of students and teachers who write and show their support - they are rooting for me.
Do you root for a particular sports team? Or has anyone rooted for you during a difficult time in your life?
What does "root for" mean? This is a pretty common phrasal verb to mean lend support for someone's success or to encourage and cheer on someone or something. For example, my husband is a hardcore Golden State Warriors basketball fan so he's always rooting for the team's success by watching the games, wearing the team's jersey, or sharing about them on his social media pages. You can also root for someone if they're going to take a test, going into surgery, or dealing with personal issues. It just means you are encouraging them to make it through or basically saying, "I'm supporting you!"
I'm pretty lucky to say that I have a lot of people rooting for the success of The English Student. Aside from my family members who are always encouraging me and sharing my work, I get a lot of students and teachers who write and show their support - they are rooting for me.
Do you root for a particular sports team? Or has anyone rooted for you during a difficult time in your life?
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