Learn Survival Idioms with Robinson Crusoe

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In this lesson we dive into the story of Robinson Crusoe and learn 4 SURVIVAL IDIOMS which are commonly used in English.
1. KEEP ONE'S HEAD ABOVE WATER
2. WEATHER THE STORM
3. LIVE ON BORROWED TIME
4. LIVE TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY
Try this video in your next English lesson! Tell your students to imagine they are on a remote island and can only take three things. Decide what to take and debate who would survive with a partner!
Discover the graded reader 'Robinson Crusoe' (Level B2.2)
www.blackcat-cideb.com/en/boo...

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  • @Drdivyachaudhary
    @Drdivyachaudhary Жыл бұрын

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  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! I'll carry on trying to come up with new ideas and original content! Thanks 😊

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    @marianoscotti88999 ай бұрын

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    @hongsayimjongchang421211 ай бұрын

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  • @George-Armani-20
    @George-Armani-20 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sam! 👊🏽

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! 😊

  • @Angie67ification
    @Angie67ification Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sam!!!

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! 😊

  • @johnomggg247
    @johnomggg247 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for teaching me some idioms ❤❤❤

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @sharkdzung
    @sharkdzung11 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot, mate! Keep up the great work. Just smashed that LIKE button :)

  • @areenakju
    @areenakju Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.a.lot

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Most welcome 😊

  • @kokinkokecruz4476
    @kokinkokecruz4476 Жыл бұрын

    You are a geneous in English

  • @mariamh6660
    @mariamh6660 Жыл бұрын

    OMG i am studying Robinson cruse now ... thanks 😊

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! I hope it was helpful! 😊

  • @kokinkokecruz4476
    @kokinkokecruz4476 Жыл бұрын

    From México ...hi

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋

  • @Spritekrub1
    @Spritekrub1 Жыл бұрын

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  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing! A lot more to come 😊

  • @germanmorganti9686
    @germanmorganti9686 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sam! Your vids are always so interesting and creative. Your teaching path is not living on borrowed time, for sure. Congrats!!!

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great example!! Love that 😄

  • @lp88855
    @lp88855 Жыл бұрын

    Once I called up Ritz Hotel and fell into a very beautiful, classic, gentle and warm British accent of a male receptionist.... it's still in my ear after 30 years. Wondering if you could make up that kind of English video, please? Thx in advance.

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I will try!!

  • @moonfaceist
    @moonfaceist Жыл бұрын

    Way to go😊 I Wonder if you can make a grammar content about (perfect tenses)

  • @cristinarebesco423
    @cristinarebesco423 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos..thanks a lot

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! I love making them 😊

  • @betelgezaa
    @betelgezaa Жыл бұрын

    I like to weather the storm and to live on borrowed time. Practical and logical.

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Great 😊

  • @clebsonsantos-vx8ds
    @clebsonsantos-vx8ds Жыл бұрын

    Your way to teach us is so interesting and dynamic, I appreciate it

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that! I will keep going 💪

  • @user-ds8dc9sq9f
    @user-ds8dc9sq9f Жыл бұрын

    I would take a pot, a knife and a good book.Guess which one!)Adventures of Gouliver)))Thanks.The palm tree is attractive.I miss my journeys.

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Great!!! Video coming for Gulliver soon! 😉

  • @user-ds8dc9sq9f

    @user-ds8dc9sq9f

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PapiEnglish I guess the adventures of Guliver have already started.I saw your trip to Far East with short people around.Are you interested in medicine?Just in case Far East is not good for friquent travels.I have translated for a doctor I know.Take care.

  • @moutace
    @moutace Жыл бұрын

    Good job! But let me ask you if these idioms are still used nowadays. Cheers.

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, they are all commonly used in today's English! 😊

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    @thresiammababu597111 ай бұрын

    Wow

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    @lukanissila3914 Жыл бұрын

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  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! A lot more to come 😊

  • @Nati__1987
    @Nati__1987 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Sam!!! I loved this video. It’s very fascinating. Greetings from Chile. 01) Chile, is the longest and narrowest country in the world. 02) Chile, is the country with the driest desert in the world. "Desierto de Atacama". The only desert in the world, where a natural phenomenon occurs in wich said desert becomes a landscape full of flowers. This natural phenomenon occurs when rainfail is unusual and exceeds the normal range for the desert. 03) Chile is the country with the largest pool in the world. "Piscina San Alfonso del mar de Algarrobo". 04) Chile is the country with the oldest mummies in the world. "Momias Chinchorro". 05) Chile is the country with the oldest Spanish-language newspaper in the world. "Diario El Mercurio de Valparaiso". 06) Chile is the world's largest copper producer. In addition, Chile is the country with the largest copper mines in the world. "Mina La Escondida" and "Mina El Teniente". 07) Chile is the country with largest Coca-Cola logo in the world. 08) Chile, is the country that has the clearest skies to observe the stars. 09) Chile, is the country where the largest astronomical project in the world is located. "Proyecto ALMA". 10) Chile is one of the most seismic countries in the world. In addition, Chile is the country where to date, the earthquake with the greatest magnitude has ocurred. This earthquake occurred in Valdivia on May 22, 1960 and had a magnitude of 9.5 11) Chile, is the second country in the world where more bread is usually eaten. 12) Chile, is the country with the southernmost city in the world. "Ciudad de Puerto Williams" 13) Chile is the country with the most remote airport in the world. "Areopuerto Mataveri". This airport is on Easter Island. 14) Chile, is the country where the highest equestrian jump in the world was made. That ecuestrian jumo was made by Alberto Larraguibel with his horse Huaso, on February 5, 1949. 15) Chile, is the largest producer of cherries in the world. 16) Chile, is the second largest producer of Atlantic salmon. In addition, Chile is the leading producer of Coho salmon (Pacific salmon) 17) Chile, is the world's largest iodine producer. At it is also the only country in the world that produces iodine through a mineral called "caliche". 18) Chile, is the country that together with Argentina, has the highest volcano in the world "Volcán Nevado Ojos del Salado". 19) Chile, is the country with the largest and most successful rescue in the history of mining worldwide. Rescue of the 33 miners of the San José mine in 2010. 20) Chile, is the closest country to the South Pole.

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is awesome! So many fascinating facts about Chile!! I am studying them, thanks 😊

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    @Nati__1987

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @cristinarebesco423

    @cristinarebesco423

    Жыл бұрын

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    @Nati__1987

    Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Maayar1998
    @Maayar1998 Жыл бұрын

    Thx mr sam May I iquire u something How many years I need To learn English like native people +what I can call someone loves Talking about people lotta

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    It can take many years, it depends on how you learn the language. I guess you could call that person 'a gossiper'...

  • @Maayar1998

    @Maayar1998

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PapiEnglish oh cool tutor English is the flawless language I love it when I was young ✨ +It means the world to me for you replying +May God bless you and protect you + My love to Uk ✨

  • @Abdi_sulaiman
    @Abdi_sulaiman Жыл бұрын

    Can i make an idiom for by myself. Like i'm living with flying its mean i'd like to continue my journey without look upside down. LOL

  • @PapiEnglish

    @PapiEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    I like it! 😄