Alysia, from the US, is a national award-winning educator, creative coach, content creator and co-founder of Soul Well Creative Wellness Center. After selling almost everything, she moved to Seoul before settling in Shanghai for 8 years. She founded Creativity Consulting in China to help professionals and businesses innovate and offers holistic programs for personal & professional growth. Methods she uses include art therapy, sound healing, mindfulness, EQ, family wellness, and more! She loves deep conversations and in her spare time kayaks, kickboxes, does visual arts, writing, movies, and eating popcorn, of course!
Why do native English speakers say things like ...
Why do native English speakers say things like “a lot on your plate” or “bite off more than you can chew”? English is filled with quirky idioms tied to food that add spice to everyday conversations. What’s the secret behind these expressions? How can you use them to communicate more vividly? Food is a part of culture and humanity. Every language and culture has food idioms and understanding and using them means you truly get that language and that culture. So let's do that together!_x000D_
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In this workshop, we’ll dive into the world of food idioms, uncover their meanings and learn how to seamlessly weave them into your conversations._x000D_
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You’ll expand your vocabulary, boost your confidence, and gain valuable cultural insights as you learn to use these expressions effectively. Let's explore both common and unusual food idioms, and bring more creativity and fun to the way you express yourself!_x000D_
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You'll learn new ways to play with language, practise them and even make up your own food idioms. And, it will be lots of fun!_x000D_
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为什么母语为英语的人会说像“a lot on your plate”(有很多事情要处理)或“bite off more than you can chew”(贪多嚼不烂)这样的话?英语中充满了与食物相关的俏皮习语,这些表达为日常对话增添了色彩。这些表达背后的秘密是什么?如何使用它们来让你的沟通更生动?食物是文化和人类的一部分。每种语言和文化都有与食物相关的习语,理解并使用这些习语意味着你真正掌握了那种语言和文化。让我们一起来学习吧!_x000D_
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在这次工作坊中,我们将深入探讨食物习语的世界,揭示它们的含义,并学习如何将它们自然地融入到你的对话中。_x000D_
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你将扩展词汇量,增强自信,并在学习如何有效使用这些表达时获得宝贵的文化洞察。让我们一起探索常见的和不常见的食物习语,为你的表达带来更多的创造力和趣味!_x000D_
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你将学会新的语言表达方式,进行练习,甚至创造属于你自己的食物习语。而且,这会非常有趣!