Idioms of the week:

When pigs fly

Let the cat out of the bag

Lessons October 2023 Week 1

For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world’s happiest country.

The report looked at quality of life, social support, and personal liberty.

People were asked to evaluate their life by answering questions, using a scale from 0 to 10.

Positive things in Finland are publicly funded healthcare system, lower levels of income inequality and a reliable and affordable public transport system.

Japan was ranked 54 out of 137 countries.

Afghanistan and Lebanon were the two unhappiest countries.

September 27 is National Scarf Day.

Many types of materials are used to make scarves.

Silk scarves can instantly add a touch of elegance to almost any outfit.

Of course, a wool scarf will keep you warm on a cold day.

If you have a pet, you can buy matching scarves.

“The first leg of a journey” means “the first part of a journey.”

The first leg of the journey took me to London.

“Stuck in a rut” means “doing the same old thing for too long.”

I was stuck in a rut, so I decided to start a new hobby.