Hello, Everyone!
Thank you, Douglas, for choosing me as Winner of
Phrase of the Day!
The phrase for today, (Second Shift), is: "To
egg on". This slightly unusual phrase is
frequently used in conversation in the UK, so what does it mean? By all means,
consult your dictionaries, but don �t tell us the correct answer.
Please, describe this phrase, with examples! Give
us your witty, whacky, wordy, windy, wily, worthy, wobbly, wishy-washy,
whimsicalities of wisdom, k-wickly.
I realise that different Members have different
opinions of different aspects of ESLP. For a Club which welcomes so many
diverse people, with diverse languages, and diverse abilities, that is an
extremely good feature.
Consequently, ESLP is not the usual
"Blah-Blah-Blah" type of organisation, but is bubbllng with
enthusiasm; has a widely varied programme; and is overflowing with prudent,
professional, practical advice.
Many people in society are unpleasant, ungrateful,
and unhelpful individuals. By contrast, many Teachers are unspoilt, unselfish,
and undemanding in their attitudes.
The Best Part of being on ESLP is that the majority
of its Members are good, inspired, outstanding Teachers, who are dedicated to
their Students and care about them deeply.
I hope that Phrase of the Day can continue, because,
in a stressful occupation like Teaching, it provides a light-hearted break for
those Members who read it, and also for those who participate in it.
In the same way that Practical Games are an
extremely useful Learning Tool for Students in the Classroom, Word Games are
equally useful for Teachers in the Forum. They encourage co-operation and
investigation, analysis and synthesis, comedy and camaraderie.
Moreover, (although few Members make their
happiness publicly known), numerous individuals have written to me expressing
their joy and pride at being selected as the Winner, and saying how much
English they have learned from the many ideas expressed by Contestants.
When ESLP decisions are being made, we should not
forget the Voice of the Silent Majority.
I hope that Phrase of the Day continues.
Les
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