Hey everyone! 👋 Today’s expression is “big shot.” 👉 It means an important, influential, or successful person, often someone with status, power, or wealth. You can use it seriously or jokingly, depending on the context. Origin: This phrase comes from early 20th-century American slang, where “shot” referred to an influential person or someone who “takes a shot” at success. “Big shot” literally emphasizes a person of major importance or authority. 💪 Examples: • He’s a big shot at the company — everyone listens to him. 🏢 • Don’t act like a big shot just because you won the contest. 🏆 • She became a big shot in the music industry. 🎶 Figurative daily-life examples: • My brother thinks he’s a big shot now that he got a promotion. 👔 • Don’t worry about being a big shot — just do your best. 🌟 • The new teacher is a big shot in her field, but she’s very approachable. 👩‍🏫 Now it’s your turn! 💬 Drop your own sentence using “big shot” below 👇 WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝

Hello everyone! 🙌 How about we dig into this assignment in our next Throwback PIRFsday? This video is from October 2025. So, March 5th — our weekly class: Throwback PIRFsday, every Thursday ⏰ 👉 Calendar Link Here’s what we’ll do: Go through one of the “old” PIRF assignments and… Do VF (Vowel Foul) 😜 Read the whole assignment 📝 Practice Pronunciation, Intonation, Rhythm and Flow 🗣️ My assistant Super Mariel @Mariel Liang will, as always, be watching out for me and lending a hand. 🤝 PRACTICING TOGETHER, IMPROVING BIG TIME! 💪 "PIRF 449 feels like a scene from real life—two neighbors, a fence, and a serious bit of news. The tone’s quiet but natural, not overly emotional. You’re not really mourning. You’re just talking, processing, reacting. Keep it steady and conversational, like two people who’ve seen enough of life to take it as it comes. Don’t forget the Vowel Foul." Your English coach, Coach @Shane Peterson