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We've got an exciting pronunciation activity to boost your speaking and pronunciation skills: Shadowing! 🌟 You may have read our Instagram post about this effective activity here. And this time, we're taking it to the dark, mysterious world of Batman 🦇 and his iconic monologue from the 2022 film. 🎥 Check out the original video here: 📝 Download the script for Shadowing By practicing Batman's monologue, you'll not only work on your pronunciation but also master the art of intonation. 🎭 Capturing the essence of Batman's dark and commanding voice requires precise control of pitch and rhythm. So, here's how to get started: 1️⃣ Watch the video and listen closely to Batman's speech. 2️⃣ Grab a mirror, stand up tall, and get into character. 3️⃣ Play the video again and shadow Batman's lines, mimicking his intonation, stress, and rhythm. 4️⃣ Repeat the process, striving for accuracy and fluency. 🌟Good luck! Remember: practice makes perfect!

🌞We wish everyone a highly productive week ahead filled with motivation, focus, and achievement! 🌟Let's start our week productively. If you haven't already, we encourage you to read our bi-weekly email, tailored specifically for ENGin students. It's packed with valuable information, updates, and resources that can enhance your learning journey. Read here: https://conta.cc/44qD4ik

Looking for uncanny horror movies? You can experience the chilling movie of Insidious: The Last Key. 🗝️ While watching the entire Insidious film franchise is highly recommended to immerse into the full story, this part stands strong on its own. A Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier confronts her most terrifying haunting, going to her haunted childhood house where her deeply personal nightmare originated. 😱 ⬆️ Set in 1953 Five Keys, New Mexico, Elise faces unimaginable horrors alongside her parents and younger brother. Check out Insidious today to expand your vocabulary with horror sounds and the advanced English language!

Through thick and thin = be loyal no matter what ☑️ Even though there were a lot of rumors about me when I joined the popular friend group, John trusted me no matter what. We’ve been through thick and thin. #idioms

😱 Have you seen the horror/sci-fi movie M3GAN? It's about an AI-powered lifelike doll called M3GAN that's designed to be a child's best friend and a parent's ally. 🥼 The bright scientist Gemma creates M3GAN, but she doesn't anticipate the shocking consequences as she becomes the caretaker of her 8-year-old niece who receives the M3GAN prototype. 😶‍🌫️ This movie truthfully explores the potential dangers of AI in our world today. #films

🤯 How do you deal with ‘difficult’ people? A globally recognized trainer specializing in communication and leadership development, Jay Johnson helps individuals worldwide in managing challenging relationships. ✅ In this TED Talk, Johnson will help you enhance your understanding of human behavior and provide tips to effectively manage conflicts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kARkOdRHaj8 #videos

Eloquent = means a person is particularly good at speaking about something 📚 Amy is obsessed with reading. When it comes to book discussions in the classroom, she is one of the most eloquent speakers in our group. #vocabulary

Chances are you have heard about the Academy Award-winning film of 2022, CODA.🏆 Here, you can navigate the journey of Ruby, the only hearing member of a deaf family from Gloucester, Massachusetts. Through numerous challenges, Ruby joins her high school’s choir club, finding out about her deep connection with her duet partner and her profound passion for signing. 🍿 This movie has gathered positive feedback from all over the globe, and we invite you to check it out! #films

To add insult to injury = to make a bad situation worse ⚙️ The wheel on my bicycle started to screech half the way to my house and, to add insult to injury, it started raining. #idioms

💥 1M+ Total Downloads and over 183 countries listening 💥 The Extra Pack of Peanuts podcast will be a must-watch experience for you if you are a travel lover. 🥜 Every Tuesday Trav and Heather bring a different yet every time engaging show. They may interview someone spending 5 years going all over Africa and climbing the tallest peak in each country or give practical advice such as survival tips to survive a long flight. ✅ To start, we invite you to check out this episode of Extra Pack of Peanuts about short term rentals! Rob Abasolo (called the “King of Short Term Rentals”) has used AirBnB to quit his job, increase his income, and follow his passion in building tiny houses, renovating motels, and giving people epic experiences: https://extrapackofpeanuts.com/show/ #podcast

📌 Underlying = an adjective describing the root or cause of something 🧷 I didn’t expect my intense coughing to start in the middle of my presentation. I don’t think there is any underlying reason for me to get sick🤧 #vocabulary

🍿 Expand your vocabulary and work on your idiomatic expressions through watching the movie review channel WeWatchedAMovie. A fun, unconventional way to learn about movies on YouTube will help you work on your English language skills. 🎬 Here is one episode on 10 Horror Movie Franchises returning in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=yQ2soSfJpa0 #videos