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Written By English w/ Nabi

Spilling the Beans


"I should’ve kept my mouth shut, but I couldn't help it. I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows. It was supposed to be a surprise, but the minute I opened my mouth, it was all over. My friend sighed and said, 'Well, there's no going back now.' Next time, I’ll keep it under wraps."

Question: What was the speaker talking about spilling?

PIE PROMPTS

  1. Pronunciation

    • Listen to the audio and repeat or use it as a guide while you read. Focus on “spilled the beans” and ensure clarity.

  2. Intonation

    • Sentence: “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.”

    • Intonation variations:

      • “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.” (Stressing spilled highlights the action of revealing the secret.)

      • “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.” (Stressing beans emphasizes the secret itself.)

      • “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.” (Stressing everyone highlights the wide impact.)

  3. Expression

    • Idiom: Spilling the beans means revealing a secret.

    • Use this idiom: When you accidentally or intentionally let others know about something meant to be kept private.

English w/ Nabi

Hello, I'm Nabi Blooms—a writer, illustrator, and English tutor with a simple goal: to help people improve their English skills one step at a time. My approach revolves around creating straightforward yet effective books that teach various concepts in a user-friendly manner.

I have a genuine love for helping others, and my tutoring style reflects this. I focus on honing one skill at a time to make the learning process manageable and enjoyable. Through my writing and illustrations, I aim to bring clarity to language learning, making it accessible to everyone.

My passion lies in assisting those learning English to sound more natural. I understand the challenges of mastering a new language, and I'm here to guide and support individuals on their linguistic journey. Whether it's through the pages of a book or in a tutoring session, I'm dedicated to making the process of learning English as seamless and enriching as possible.

http://www.englishwnabi.com
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