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English Life with Benjamin

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A place to grow your English

English Life with Benjamin (English)

Welcome to English Life with Benjamin, a Telegram channel dedicated to helping you grow your English language skills! Whether you are a beginner looking to start your journey or an advanced learner striving for fluency, this channel is the perfect place for you. Here, you will find a supportive community of language enthusiasts, engaging learning materials, and regular practice opportunities. Who is it? English Life with Benjamin is a channel created for anyone who wants to improve their English proficiency. Whether you are a student, working professional, or simply someone passionate about learning languages, you are welcome to join us on this language learning adventure. What is it? English Life with Benjamin is not just a typical language learning channel. It is a vibrant community where members support each other, share resources, and engage in meaningful discussions. From vocabulary building exercises to grammar tips, reading comprehension practice to speaking challenges, there is something for everyone here. Benjamin, our dedicated language coach, provides valuable insights, feedback, and guidance to help you reach your language goals. Join us today and immerse yourself in a world of English language learning. Let's grow together, one word at a time, on English Life with Benjamin!

English Life with Benjamin

31 Jan, 10:01

Hey everyone! I uploaded a new video to YouTube, talking about why I think online English classes are beneficial and why I would choose them over in-person classes 😌

What would you prefer? Online or in-person? 🤔

Here’s is the link:
https://youtu.be/Ye0ANFOe-aM?si=41AMq_Mo8K6dJOsh
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English Life with Benjamin

28 Jan, 18:15

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know about some cool new classes we have added to the calendar at The English Life Academy. Every week you can now join:

✅ Phrasal Verbs Fluency classes
✅ Idioms & Native Expressions classes
✅ Pronunciation / How to speak classes
✅ British Fluency Classes
✅ Debate Classes
✅ Exam Prep Classes (IELTS & CAE)
and much more!

If you are interested in joining react with this emoji 🤩 and I will make sure to send you more details in a private message 😌
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English Life with Benjamin

27 Jan, 09:41

Top-notch /ˌtɒpˈnɒtʃ/ = excellent / of the best quality
e.g. The feeling after getting a haircut is top-notch 💇🏼‍♂️

What do you consider to be top-notch?
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English Life with Benjamin

24 Jan, 08:41

What is your fix? Mine is definitely chocolate...

English expressions you learned in this video:
🐑 to look sheepish = to look embarrassed / guilty (as if you've done something wrong)

Have you tried the viral Dubai chocolate?
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English Life with Benjamin

23 Jan, 10:42

What would really quench your thirst? 🥤

English expressions you learned in this video:
🥵 parched = very thirsty
🚰 to quench my thirst = to satisfy my thirst (by drinking something)
🥳 do the job = to work well / achieve the desired result
👌🏻 do the trick = to solve the problem / achieve the desired result
😩 hard to please = difficult to satisfy / make happy
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English Life with Benjamin

22 Jan, 05:35

Sometimes, we want to sound a little bit more polite and not use the same sentences/expressions whenever we are talking. I am not saying that there is a right or wrong way of talking, but here are a few alternatives for when you want to say CAN YOU/I:

can you [...]
= would you mind [...]
= could you possibly [...]
= I would appreciate it if [...]
= if it's not too much trouble [...]
= would it be alright if [...]

Can you think of any other alternatives?
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English Life with Benjamin

21 Jan, 10:29

To return the favour = to do something nice for someone in return after they did something nice for you
e.g. Your friend bought you coffee, so you want to return them the favour and buy them a matcha (hopefully they like matcha...)

What do you prefer, coffee or matcha?

PS: Cami is fine, she just walked into a giant plant pot
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English Life with Benjamin

21 Jan, 10:28

Hey everyone! Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year? 😅
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English Life with Benjamin

17 Dec, 00:10

Phrasal verbs time. Can you give me an example sentence with any of the following phrasal verbs?

Act on – Take action based on advice, information, or feelings.
Stem from – Originate or result from something.
Be made up of – Consist of, or be composed of.
Chip in – Contribute to something, often money or effort.
Do away with – Abolish or get rid of something.
Drop out of – Leave an activity or institution before completion.
Opt for – Choose something instead of another option.
Bail out – Help someone out of trouble, usually by providing money or resources.
Tie in with – Connect or link with something.
Zone out – Stop paying attention or become mentally disengaged.
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English Life with Benjamin

15 Dec, 17:32

Hey everyone! I have been feeling a little bit under the weather the past few days, but I’m finally better again! We went to the beach this morning to do some work and read and it was lovely! (Even though it was raining in the beginning…). How has your Sunday been?
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English Life with Benjamin

09 Dec, 00:33

Hey everyone!!

I wanted to share with you an episode of a podcast I have been listening to recently. It is by a man called Barry Hearn. He uses some very interesting vocabulary and I thought it would also be a nice challenge for you to listen and try and figure out everything he says. I will leave the link below and let me know what you think!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5C179gzfnVV60qB
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English Life with Benjamin

05 Dec, 00:52

Good evening everyone!
We are running a little 14-day phrasal verbs challenge at The English Life Academy!

I won’t share too much with you right now but some that we introduced in the first couple of days were:

To put off - to postpone.

I always put off going to the gym until the last minute

To clear up - to resolve/explain something.

Two friends had an argument over a misunderstanding. Thankfully, a third friend was able to help them clear things up!

Practise makes perfect and you can master phrasal verbs too 😎
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English Life with Benjamin

03 Dec, 17:00

Have a good evening and I am ready for my 3 final classes
Upper intermediate fluency
Phrasal verbs mastery
Advanced fluency
All of them do have phrasal verbs by the way 😉😎
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English Life with Benjamin

27 Nov, 13:39

This might be a controversial question but favourite cuisine??
Does British food tickle your fancy? 😉
Does Italian food float your boat? 🤔🤣
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English Life with Benjamin

27 Nov, 13:38

To be over in a flash ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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English Life with Benjamin

12 Nov, 16:50

Happy Tuesday everyone!! I hope your day has gone well so far!!
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English Life with Benjamin

08 Nov, 12:26

Happy Friday everyone! I wanted to share an interesting phrasal verb with you: to bring up

It has different meanings, depending on the context:
1. To introduce a topic in a conversation (e.g. She brought up the idea of going to Greece next summer)
2. To raise a child (e.g. They brought up their children with a strong sense of responsibility OR I was brought up in England)
3. To remember a past fact/incident (e.g. The lawyer brought up evidence from years ago)

I hope this message was useful!
Do you like learning new phrasal verbs? 🤔
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English Life with Benjamin

07 Nov, 12:33

Phrasal verb of the day: to give in

to give in = to finally agree to do something after resisting it or to stop trying to fight/argue

e.g. I didn’t want to eat dessert but eventually gave in to the temptation 🍰

Can you think of another example using this phrasal verb?
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English Life with Benjamin

06 Nov, 13:44

https://youtu.be/CGcKjOgpjlM
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English Life with Benjamin

06 Nov, 13:44

Hello hello everyone 😎 you can now learn 50+ words (or consolidate your learning) with our new YouTube video 😌
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English Life with Benjamin

05 Nov, 13:51

Hey there everyone!!
I just wanted to let you all know that I have a couple of spaces available in the following courses:

Business English
Intermediate fluency
Advanced C1/C2 fluency
Phrasal verbs course
C1 exam preparation

If any of these courses interest you, reply to this and I can send you the details 😌🙏🏻
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English Life with Benjamin

31 Oct, 19:30

Hey everyone! Check out the YouTube video we have just uploaded 😎

https://youtu.be/3DSqafXqG5A
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English Life with Benjamin

29 Oct, 14:00

Short break in between classes, with my mouth full of almonds as that’s currently my favourite snack 😂
Do you enjoy eating nuts? 🌰🥜 Or what’s your go-to snack?
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English Life with Benjamin

28 Oct, 16:01

Hey everyone! I’m so excited for tomorrow’s nutrition webinar on The English Life Academy (at 7pm CET)! 🍎 We have invited Jenna Hope, a registered nutritionist from the UK, to share some valuable insights with our students that will help them understand:

🧠 The key nutrients to be aware of to support nutrition and brain health
🍳 Breakfast, lunch and snack ideas to support a healthy brain
⚖️ The importance of balancing your blood sugar for supporting focus and energy
☕️ The effects of caffeine on the brain
❓ And a Q&A (= questions and answers) at the end

This webinar is available to ALL academy students FOR FREE. So, if you’d like to join; send me a message or click on this link 😌
https://www.englishlifewithbenjamin.com/the-english-life-academy
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English Life with Benjamin

26 Oct, 18:57

I also have a little activity here on past modals. A little test to see how easy or tricky this is:

The Mysterious Disappearance
Last summer, a local artist mysteriously disappeared from his studio. His friends have been speculating about what might have happened. They believe he _ (1) left suddenly due to personal reasons. Some think he _ (2) involved in an accident, as he was known to take long walks near ___ (3) cliffs.
Witnesses reported seeing him near _ (4) café shortly before his disappearance. He _ (5) been meeting someone there, but no one knows who it was. His close friend mentioned that he _ (6) expressed feeling overwhelmed by his recent projects, which might have pushed him to seek _ (7) escape.
In the days following his disappearance, the police _ (8) found any concrete evidence. They _ (9) investigated his studio and discovered some unfinished paintings that suggested he _ (10) working on something significant. This led them to believe that he _ (11) faced pressure to deliver his work.
As time passed, many locals started to theorize that he _ (12) simply decided to start anew somewhere far away. However, his family _ (13) ruled out this possibility, insisting he ___ (14) never abandon them without explanation.
Now, months later, the case remains unsolved, leaving the community in ___ (15) state of uncertainty.

Gap Fill Activity
Fill in the blanks with the correct past modal of deduction: "might have," "could have," "must have," "may have," "can’t have," or leave it blank as appropriate.
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English Life with Benjamin

26 Oct, 18:54

Hey everyone! Check this reel out as we have something very special on Tuesday!! 😌🙏🏻

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBlwdMhOQH-/?igsh=eGlkYmRrOXBicXNl
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English Life with Benjamin

22 Oct, 17:29

https://youtu.be/N_d5KKvEhJc
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English Life with Benjamin

22 Oct, 17:29

Hey everyone! We’ve just uploaded a new YouTube video 😁 you can check it out by clicking the link below 😌
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English Life with Benjamin

21 Oct, 13:25

Happy Monday everyone! Have you ever heard of the word ubiquitous? 🫣

This is how you pronounce it /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ and it refers to something that is found everywhere or is very common

e.g. coffee shops are so ubiquitous these days, you can see them on every corner ☕️

Can you think of any other example? 🤔
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English Life with Benjamin

20 Oct, 17:08

This is what some of my weekends look like... working in a busy café with something very important: my noise-cancelling headphones. You could say 'Benjamin, if you don't like the noise around you, why don't you just work from home?'.
Well, first of all, I like having a change of scenery and working from different places every now and then. And second of all, the noises around me don't disturb me - yes, they make it a little bit more difficult to focus sometimes, but it also feels nice to be around people. And, that is when my headphones come in handy! 😜

My question to you is: How would feel if you worked remotely 24/7? 😉🤔
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English Life with Benjamin

18 Oct, 14:38

Filler words like 'uhm', 'like' and 'you know' can sneak into our speech when we are looking for the right thing to say. Why not elevate your English by using more precise words instead? 💡 Here are 10 alternatives that will help you sound more fluent and polished in conversations:
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English Life with Benjamin

17 Oct, 12:52

Hey everyone 😌 last chance to sign up for today’s FREE newsletter 😎

https://englishlifewithbenjamin.myflodesk.com/welcome

And if you’ve already signed up, but haven’t received any emails: please look in your spam folder 👀 we send a newsletter every week ☺️
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English Life with Benjamin

16 Oct, 16:18

Will you be using any of these expressions during your next restaurant visit? 🤔
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English Life with Benjamin

16 Oct, 16:16

Being polite in English goes a long way, especially in places like restaurants! If you are unsure how to ask for something without sounding too direct, try these phrases instead of saying "give me" or "bring me". They will help you sound more courteous and considerate 😌
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English Life with Benjamin

14 Oct, 12:39

Hey there everyone! What is a good pick-me-up or boost for you when you have a lack of energy or you are feeling a bit down? 🤔

pick-me-up = something that makes you feel more energised
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English Life with Benjamin

11 Oct, 13:39

I hope you like it! 😊
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English Life with Benjamin

11 Oct, 13:39

Hey everyone and happy Friday! 😎
We have just uploaded a new YouTube video so make sure to go check it out 😁

https://youtu.be/t2HTIozQYIM?si=lzUwbU9qwX0kb1h-
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English Life with Benjamin

07 Oct, 12:32

Meticulous ✅
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English Life with Benjamin

06 Oct, 14:22

We have introduced monthly community calls at The English Life Academy to chat and fill our cups with some laughter and good time. Let me know if you are interested in joining and I’ll happily send you more information 😊😌
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English Life with Benjamin

06 Oct, 14:20

🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️ Go for a walk: Moving your body and getting fresh air helps to clear mental blocks and get back to learning with focus
💤 Get some rest: Your brain processes information best when it’s well-rested. Don’t underestimate the power of sleep.
❤️ Spend time with loved ones: Quality time with family or friends helps you feel grounded and motivated - it is like recharging your emotional battery, giving you the energy to focus when you’re back to learning
🧹 Declutter your space: A clean space means a clear mind. Organizing your surroundings helps organise your thoughts too and clear distractions while you are learning
🍏 Eat healthy meals: Fuel your body with the right nutrients. A healthy body leads to a sharp, focused mind and helps you to stay productive throughout the day
📝 Write in a journal: Journaling helps to organise thoughts and track your progress. Writing down your thoughts clears your mind and allows you to focus better
🧘🏼‍♂️ Practise mindfulness: A moment of mindfulness can reduce stress and improve focus. Being present in the moment helps you stay calm and approach learning with a fresh mind

Fill your cup with these small changes, and you’ll come back stronger than ever! ☕️
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English Life with Benjamin

06 Oct, 14:20

✨ Fill Your English Cup ✨ Sometimes, the best way to improve your learning is to step away and recharge. Here are 7 ways to fill your cup outside of studying:
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English Life with Benjamin

04 Oct, 23:13

Evening all!
Is anyone thinking about taking either the IELTS test, B2 Cambridge , C1 Cambridge or C2 Cambridge exam in the near future? Or would anyone like to get the official certificate?
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English Life with Benjamin

04 Oct, 13:12

Happy Friday everyone! 😁 We have uploaded a new YouTube video, so make sure to check it out (and feel free to leave a thumbs up and comment if you want ☺️)
Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Omnss53Ksm8
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English Life with Benjamin

03 Oct, 18:52

Mastering English is all about balance! The ultimate English learning strategy combines Active Practice, where speaking and writing take centre stage, with Passive English Exposure through immersive listening and reading. Add Grammar Study to nail down the essentials and Vocabulary Building to expand your language toolkit.

Being part of The English Life Academy makes implementing this easier and more enjoyable! Our interactive classes encourage active practice, while our resources provide ample passive exposure through engaging content. With expert guidance, you'll confidently tackle grammar and vocabulary, ensuring every element plays a crucial role in your language journey. 🚀

https://www.instagram.com/p/DArCcFZyUsY/?igsh=MXU4Y3JmdmNpNWRhdw==
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English Life with Benjamin

03 Oct, 12:18

Can you describe a time when you had to go the extra mile for someone? 🤔
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English Life with Benjamin

03 Oct, 12:18

Idiom of the day: go the extra mile

go the extra mile = to make extra effort or do more than what is expected to achieve something (going above and beyond to reach a goal)
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English Life with Benjamin

02 Oct, 15:41

Last night we went for a short walk before going to bed and it started bucketing it down! (= it started raining very heavily)
After only 3 seconds we looked like as if we had showered in our clothes 😂 well, after a night full of 🌧️ and ⚡️ we woke up to this beauty 🌈
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English Life with Benjamin

01 Oct, 15:47

Hey everyone! 😊 How’s the week kicking off for you? Are you off to a flying start or easing into it slowly?

Speaking of a strong start, here's a fun idiom for you: Hit the ground running (it means to start something with lots of energy and enthusiasm)

How did you hit the ground running this week?
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English Life with Benjamin

25 Sep, 16:49

We just uploaded an Instagram Reel with more examples, I’ll leave you the link here if you want to check it out 😌

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAWKvlKOv_G/?igsh=MW5md250ZXRqdmM4aQ==
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