Step 1
Study this week’s idioms:
Step 2
Read the dialogue to learn the meaning of the idioms:
| Natalia: | Hello everyone, what’s all the mumbo jumbo? |
| Johanna: | We’re discussing Folklorama. Margarita, Blaine and I are going to perform there next week! |
| Natalia | Oh really, what are you going to do? |
| Blaine: | We’re learning Russian dance. Margarita is going to teach us. |
| Natlia | Kudos to you for wanting to learn a dance from another country! |
| Johanna: | It’ll be a breeze! We have a great teacher. |
| Blaine: | I have learned a lot so far, but I’m stuck in a glitch at the moment. |
| Johanna: | I think what we have learned so far is just the tip of the iceberg. |
| Margarita: | That’s right, I have at least 10 more moves to teach you! |
| Blaine: | How about you Natalia? Would you like to learn Russian dance with us? |
| Natalia: | Sure! When do we start? |
Step 3
Listen to the dialogue for correct pronunciation and usage of the above idioms.
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Check your knowledge about multicultural idoms 1
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