Late Homework
Listen to the full story first, then follow the 4-step practice journey to master it.
Your Practice Journey
Master this story in 4 steps. Each builds on the last.
About this practice (Idioms focus)
What You'll Learn
This practice helps you recognize common idiomatic expressions used by native English speakers. You'll better understand figurative language.
- Identifying idioms and their meanings
- Understanding expressions that aren't literal
- Recognizing cultural references in speech
Key Vocabulary
This story includes important vocabulary and expressions related to idiomatic expressions.
Practice listening for context clues to understand new words and expressions. For best results, listen multiple times to catch details you might miss on first hearing.
Practice Method
For the most effective practice:
- First Listen: Play the audio without pausing to get a general understanding
- Second Listen: Focus on the specific idioms patterns
- Sentence Practice: Use the Sentence by Sentence mode for targeted practice
- Shadow Reading: Try to speak along with the audio using the Script
- Word Order: Test your understanding with the Word Order exercise
This intensive listening approach, known as the "Brute Force Technique," has been proven effective for thousands of English learners.
This story focuses on idiomatic expressions, which is important for intermediate to advanced English learners. Use the player above to practice shadowing or listen-and-repeat exercises. For the best learning experience, practice each sentence multiple times using the loop feature.