This is The Ugly Duckling, an animated film produced in the Soviet Union in 1956. It’s based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story published in 1843. The film is dubbed in English by the members of the ESL community “Let’s Master English.” Thank you for this gem, @Alex Understated and our LME cast! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 WATCH IT HERE! But if you don't have access YET, you can watch it below, too 👇🏻

Hey everyone! 👋 Today’s expression is “straighten out.” 👉 It means to fix a problem, resolve a misunderstanding, or put something in order. You can use it for situations, problems, relationships, or even physical things. Origin: The expression comes from the literal idea of making something straight instead of crooked or tangled. Over time, it developed a figurative meaning: to fix something that is confused, disorganized, or going wrong. Examples: • We need to straighten out this misunderstanding. 🤝 • I’ll call the bank and straighten out the problem. 📞 • Let’s sit down and straighten things out. 💬 • I need to straighten out my schedule before next week. 📅 Now it’s your turn! 💬 Drop your own sentence using “straighten out” below 👇 WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝

To those DDM VIP members in general and to those in China. I'm chaning my Wednesday class time. I think folks in China are gonna dig it! Share your thoughts down below if you like.

Billy's children have a family day at school, so the DDM Answers video and PIRF IRF video will be uploaded a bit later than usual!! @Billy Plantilla share pictures if you can!!!

Hey everyone! Today’s expression is “I’m off.” 🚶 👉 It can have two common meanings, depending on the context: 1️⃣ I’m leaving. It’s a casual way to say “I’m leaving now” or “I’m going.” • It’s getting late. I’m off. See you tomorrow! 👋 • Okay, guys, I’m off. Have a great day! • I’ve got work in the morning, so I’m off to bed. 😴 2️⃣ I’ve stopped doing or using something. 🚫 When you say “I’m off [something],” it can mean you’ve quit it, stopped having it, or are avoiding it. • I’m off cigarettes. = I’ve quit smoking. 🚭 • I’m off alcohol. = I’ve stopped drinking. 🍷 • I’m off sugar. = I’m not eating sugar anymore. 🍬 • I’m off social media for a while. = I’m taking a break from social media. 📱 Quick note: 👉 “I’m off!” = I’m leaving. 👉 “I’m off coffee.” = I’ve stopped drinking coffee / I’m avoiding coffee. Now it’s your turn! 💬 Can you think of a sentence using “I’m off” in either meaning? 👇 WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝