ELI 80 Spring 2025 Class Dictionary by Gabriella Sosnowski

Running list of words

gsosnows — 2025-01-09 21:10:49 UTC

~~guinea pig~~
to find your footing
to get a feel for
to debrief
to improvise
TGIF
extension
to jot down
to keep up with something
speak now or forever hold your peace
a (good) rule of thumb
unconscious
nightmare
reoccurring dream
handicap
crutch
all on the same page
inclusive
unanimous

Class Dictionary Assignment:

gsosnows — 2025-01-09 21:25:05 UTC

Each student is responsible for contributing two entries by the end of the semester.

For each entry, you’ll create a short video / voice over explaining:

The word/expression
What part of speech it is (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, idiom, expression, etc.)
What it means in YOUR OWN WORDS
2 example sentences in YOUR OWN WORDS

You may submit your entries at any time during the semester, as long as both are completed by the final deadline. This flexibility allows you to plan your contributions around your schedule while ensuring our dictionary grows consistently. However, keep in mind that entries will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis to avoid duplicates, so submitting earlier is recommended.

For more speaking practice, try making a voice over post! I show you how to do it here.

Video example post: Guinea pig

gsosnows — 2025-01-13 21:57:26 UTC

Have you ever volunteered or been used as a guinea pig to test something?

Example post: Guinea pig (idiom)

gsosnows — 2025-01-13 21:58:54 UTC

Meaning: A guinea pig is a small animal.

But in this case it can also refer to a person or thing used in testing something.

Examples:

1. The teacher used Mark as a guinea pig to show the class how the exercise worked.

The researchers needed a guinea pig to test the new language learning app, and I volunteered to give it a try.