Quick Toks

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack reads three amazing stories from China. The Longest Skywalk in the World – Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge: In August 2016, China opened the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed skywalk. This architectural marvel is located in the Zhangjiajie National […]

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack shares three more Chinese proverbs that are also sometimes used in English. Chinese idiom: 井底之蛙 (jǐng dǐ zhī wā) English equivalent: A frog in a well Meaning: Refers to someone with a narrow outlook or limited perspective, who lacks knowledge and experience of the outside world.

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack explains the differences between the phrasal verbs break down and break up. “Break down” and “Break up”: “Break down” means to stop working or functioning, usually referring to mechanical or organizational failures. For example: “My car broke down on the highway.” “Break up” means to end a relationship or

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack describes the meanings of 3 Chinese proverbs which are commonly used in English. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Chinese: 千里之行，始於足下 (Qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià) Meaning: Every big accomplishment starts with a small effort or a first

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack explains the meaning behind the idiom “chew the fat.” Meaning: To have a casual and friendly conversation, often while passing the time or relaxing. It implies engaging in idle or leisurely chitchat. Example: “Whenever they meet up, they like to sit on the porch and chew

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack describes the meaning of the idiomatic expression “Suck it up.” “Suck it up” is an idiomatic expression used in informal language to encourage someone to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining or showing weakness. It is often used when someone is facing a challenge,

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack explains the meaning of the expression “That’s the way the cookie crumbles.” “That’s the way the cookie crumbles” is a colloquial expression used to convey the idea that unfortunate or unpredictable events happen, and there’s often nothing one can do about it. It is often said

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack describes the meaning behind the expression “Fools rush in.” Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7A Become a member

Powered by RedCircle In this Quick Tok episode, Jack explains the meaning of the expression “Easy does it.” Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7A Become a member

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of the podcast, Jack explains the meaning of the expression “a drop in the bucket.” Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7A