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Let's take a closer look at the expression "butter up" and how it is commonly used.

When someone tries hard to please others to gain their favor or personal benefits in the workplace, it's known as 'buttering up.'"

Here are some other expressions that are similar to "buttering up":

• Sucking up to someone
• Kissing up or Kissing someone's boots
• Playing up to someone:
• Apple-polishing
• Flattering
• Brown-nosing
• Playing the game
• Bending over backward

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We'll start with a brief conversation that includes the top 10 business expressions.

And to make learning more fun, I've taken inspiration from 'The Office' TV show. And you'll learn grammar in context with a point of view story.

Let's listen to the used expressions:

#1 "Thinking outside the box" - This phrase means to think creatively or in a non-traditional way. #2 "In the loop" - This means to be informed or included in a particular situation or discussion.

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Today, we will keep exploring and learning more about expressing larger amounts.

When we want to talk about more significant quantities, we can use different words and expressions. These terms can indicate having more of something or a significant amount.

When referring to small amounts, we use words like: "a little" or "a few."

And when it comes to large quantities we can use words like "a lot," "many," or "plenty."

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Today, we'll talk about words and phrases that can help you express the amount or quantity of something and when to use them effectively.

Let's start by discussing small quantities.

If you only have a little bit of something, you might say "a few" or "some." A few means three to five of something, while some are a bit more vague and can mean any small amount.t.

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Do you need help with technical problems during Zoom calls? In this episode, we'll cover common tech problems in Zoom meetings and how to handle them using helpful phrases. And you'll practice your speaking with a fun mini-story.

Zoom has become a crucial tool for remote work and communication. But, as you may have experienced, technical problems can pop up during a Zoom call.

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Today we will talk about one of my favorite movies: "Gone with the Wind." It's a romantic drama set during the American Civil War and its aftermath.

The movie takes place in the southern United States, during the Civil War. The South is known for its elegance and charm, and the attention to detail in the movie is amazing.

The main characters in the movie are Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler.

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Do you get nervous when you need to speak English over Zoom? Don't worry because in this episode you'll discover how to engage in a business meeting over Zoom. In the second part of this episode, you'll learn grammar in context with a point-of-view story.

However, today, let's focus on some useful phrases that can make our work-related Zoom conversations more effective.

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Are you interested in becoming a permanent resident of the U.S.? Today, I will discuss how to obtain a Permanent Resident Card, commonly called a green card. This document allows you to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.

A "green card" is a plastic card with the individual's biographic information, photo, fingerprint, and expiration date issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The Permanent Resident Card is valid for ten years and must be renewed.

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Today, we will talk about how to negotiate when buying something while traveling. With a mini-story, you can improve your fluency by engaging in a conversation. It's like talking to another person in English.

I'm Georgiana, your English teacher. My mission is to help you speak English fluently without grammar or textbooks.

When you travel to a foreign country, knowing how to negotiate the price when shopping is essential. Here are some tips to help you get the best deal:

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Today, we will learn how Easter is celebrated in the United States and Australia. We will hear Tom and Sarah's conversation about their plans for Easter this year. And with a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing boring rules.

Tom, from the United States, and Sarah, from Australia, were catching up on a video call before the Easter holiday.

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