{"id":70552,"date":"2023-07-27T16:55:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T16:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/?p=70552"},"modified":"2023-07-27T16:55:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T16:55:37","slug":"flying-start-with-todays-episode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/flying-start-with-todays-episode\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 2030: Get Off to a Flying Start With Today&#8217;s Episode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today you&#8217;ll learn native, natural English vocabulary for beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did your day get off to a slow, rough, or flying start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about your current job? Did you get off to a flying start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s episode, learn how to talk about how things started in English at work or in your social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2030 - Get Off to a Flying Start With Today&#039;s Episode\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v9SXH7Dei40?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talking-about-beginnings\"><strong>Talking about beginnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle mentions that the summer is off to a flying start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has gone on many vacations and has so much going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s episode is also off to a flying start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A listener sent in a question that will be answered by Lindsay and Michelle today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>You guys are amazing! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One of the best podcasts I have ever heard. Keep going great. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I want to know what is the meaning of taking something off to a flying start. Thanks a lot. <\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Mehran Asghari from the United States<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A flying start<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you say you\u2019re \u2018off to a flying start,&#8217; you\u2019re having an excellent beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are trying to communicate that things are going well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase implies enthusiasm to keep going because you\u2019ve built such good momentum at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase can be used about the start of whatever you\u2019re doing or experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out episode <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1372-how-to-succeed-at-game-night-in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AEE 1372: How to Succeed at Game Night in English<\/a><\/strong> to get your game nights off to a flying start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Formal or informal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using \u2018a flying start\u2019 can be used in either a formal or informal setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may sound informal but you can use it at work as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase is very conversational so it can suit any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of how you can use \u2018a flying start\u2019 in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This game is off to a flying start. The score is already 15 to 20!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The vacation is off to a flying start. We\u2019ve already gone surfing and ridden all the rides on the boardwalk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The meeting got off to a flying start because everyone started off by telling their favorite jokes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feeling or action?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay asks Michelle what she thinks about when she hears \u2018a flying start.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it more about feeling good about the work or the actual progress in getting work done?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle says it would depend on the context in which you use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall it can be whatever positive feeling or outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can also use it in a sarcastic way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, when things don\u2019t go your way at the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sarcastic use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle recently used this sarcastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of her recent trip to Paris, she stubbed her toe on furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said, \u201cOh! We\u2019re off to a flying start on this trip.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to use proper intonation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1205-what-do-boats-and-sarcasm-have-in-common\/\">whenever using sarcasm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It must be clear by your voice inflection that you&#8217;re being sarcastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you actually mean is something is NOT off to a good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Language learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In language learning, it is valuable to be off to a flying start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to start strong and keep track of your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start really well, it will keep you going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/career-success-with-corporate-executive-victoria-pelletier\/\">It will be easier to stay motivated!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is definitely crucial when learning a new language, especially English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don&#8217;t get off to a flying start, you can pick up the motivation anytime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/present-in-business-with-executive-coach-eric-holsapple\/\">Set a goal and give yourself a restart!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Similar expressions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other expressions that are related or similar to \u2018a flying start.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some you can add to your vocabulary repertoire:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: <strong>On the right foot\/wrong foot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you say something started \u2018on the right foot,\u2019 it means something started well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you say got off \u2018on the wrong foot\u2019 it means the opposite, that something didn\u2019t start well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We often use this to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/how-to-talk-about-the-honeymoon-phase-in-english\/\">talk about relationships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t get along with someone at first, you could say you &#8216;got off on the wrong foot.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let\u2019s start on the right foot with a group dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rough start and slow start<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both \u2018rough start\u2019 and \u2018slow start\u2019 can be used as the opposite of \u2018a flying start\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u2018rough start\u2019 means you are starting something poorly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u2018slow start\u2019 means you are dragging at the beginning and not really building any momentum at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We got off to a rough start, but we recovered and are best friends now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The semester got off to a slow start, but once the teacher got to know the class, things got a lot better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roleplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay and Michelle share a roleplay using \u2018a flying start\u2019 in a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, Lindsay and Michelle are colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay just started at the company a month ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> So you are really off to a flying start here! How are you liking the job?<br><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> Yeah it\u2019s great! The first day I had a rough start because my apartment flooded that morning, but everyone was so warm here that I quickly felt better.<br><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> Oh wow! Yeah I had a slow start here actually. I didn\u2019t like it at first and there weren&#8217;t too many projects for me, but now it\u2019s the best!<br><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> I\u2019m glad we started off on the right foot though- we got along right away!<br><strong>Michelle: <\/strong>Definitely!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use \u2018flying start\u2019 to talk about the start of your day or new beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a very good phrase to use to talk about new friendships, relationships, a new job or the beginning of a vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can also help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/understanding-neurodiversity-with-author-ed-thompson\/\">get in the right mindset<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially when learning English, make sure you have a flying start by using resources that can give you positivity and motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay and Michelle gave many examples in today\u2019s episode so use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/learn-doctor-english-vocabulary\/\">this new vocabulary<\/a> in a conversation today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some stories you can share when you had a flying start?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019d love to hear your positive stories in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today you&#8217;ll learn native, natural English vocabulary for beginnings. 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