Understanding Trends and Expressions

The video explores idiomatic language and slang used to describe trends in English. It categorizes expressions into four themes: 'Hot Like Fire' for popular trends, 'Cool Like Water' for emerging trends, 'A Trend Like a Trend' for explicit trend expressions, and 'Eye-Roll Worthy' for outdated trends. The lesson aims to enhance confidence in using these expressions in conversations, podcasts, and TV shows.

What is the main focus of the introduction section?

• Learning new vocabulary words

• Teaching grammar rules

• Explaining how language trends evolve

• Discussing the latest Netflix series

Which expression is used to describe something very trendy in the 'hot like fire' category?

• Making waves

• Yesterday's news

• On trend

• So hot right now

What does the expression 'fire' mean in slang?

• Something very hot in temperature

• Something boring

• Something very cool or trendy

• Something outdated

What does 'spread like wildfire' imply about a trend?

• It is spreading rapidly

• It is very slow to catch on

• It is only popular in certain areas

• It is not popular

In the 'cool like water' category, what does 'making waves' mean?

• Creating excitement and buzz

• Causing a disturbance

• Being very calm

• Being outdated

What is a ripple effect in the context of trends?

• A small, insignificant change

• A series of consequences from an action

• A trend that disappears quickly

• A trend that is only popular in water sports

What does 'make a splash' suggest about a trend?

• It was a failure

• It was only popular for a short time

• It was very quiet and unnoticed

• It had a large and unexpected impact

What does 'trending' mean in the 'a trend like a trend' category?

• Something that is not well-known

• Something that is very old

• Something that is currently popular

• Something that is losing popularity

What does 'that's so 1980s' imply about a trend?

• It is outdated

• It is currently popular

• It is very expensive

• It is very futuristic

What does 'I'm so over it' express about a person's feelings towards a trend?

• They are tired of it

• They are indifferent to it

• They are just learning about it

• They are very excited about it