ONE-MINUTE ENGLISH: on a whim LEARN WITH LEXICAL LAB

Today's ONE-MINUTE ENGLISH video was inspired by a student of mine who surprised the whole class when we were discussing our weekends last Monday morning.

This is a short video explaining to English language students how to use the common expression / chunk / phrase ON A WHIM. We aim to show students how to learn English fast – and provide an easy way to learn English. This video is designed for Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced students learning English as a foreign language and is part of a series that looks at everyday English and common words, chunks, idioms, phrasal verbs, phrases and expressions used in spoken English - and British English in particular. It includes a story, an explanation of the common idiom and some examples which will help EFL and ESOL students understand and use the lexical item. It's suitable for students studying for the IELTS, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) and Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) exams. It will also help anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English idioms, English vocabulary and English grammar. CELTA- and DELTA-qualified English teachers may also find it helpful, especially teachers who use a lexical approach.

[ccuxewr]

I recognise that photo of Amsterdam you have on ! I have been there.
Quite a city !

[zxcpkzb]

It looks like the Environment Minister was appointed based on a whim, rather than sound political sense.
Dig your vids. Thank you for posting.

[NataliaOxford]

Suddenly I have box braids hair style done for me on a whim. Now I look like an alien :)

[ccuxewr]

Better do things on a whim than sleep on them / put them on the back burner.
As saying goes: time and tide wait for no man !