Episode 216
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
Ok, let's start!
Well, in the previous episode, we learned what things are useful when going to the beach:
Swimsuit
Towel
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Air mattress
Let's learn some more today.
#1 Parasol
A parasol is a kind of big umbrella that is used a lot at the beach. It's not meant to protect you from the rain, but from the sun. Parasols have a pointed end that sticks into the sand. Sometimes, in windy weather, parasols blow away. So, it's important to stick the parasol in well.
#2 Floater
No, a floater is not a person that floats. It's like a donut with air in it that helps you float. Although the floater is usually used only by children, if you don't know how to swim much, it is better to have a floater at your disposal. It's better to be a little embarrassed than to drown.
#3 Beach ball
You inflate a beach ball by blowing and blowing. Of course, as it weighs very little, it will go many miles away if it's windy. Parasols and beach balls are not very compatible with the wind.
#4 Folding beach chair
Although I've never used it, it sounds like a great idea. As the name suggests, a folding beach chair is one you can fold. When you put it away, you can change the shape to make it more compact. In addition, the short legs allow you to be closer to the sand when you sit on it. All that's missing is a cool drink.
#5 Cooler
And speaking of cold drinks. The beach would not be the same without drinks and food. Therefore, you need a cooler. There are small coolers designed to be easy to carry with you.
That's all for now. I hope you had a good time learning new English vocabulary. And if you go to the beach, don’t forget to take with you some of the things that I have suggested in the last couple of episodes.
Let’s listen to the whole list:
Swimsuit
Towel
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
Air mattress
Parasol
Floater
Beach ball
Folding beach chair
Cooler
Now, let’s practice.
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Mini-Story: Speaking Practice
Answer the questions aloud with short and quick responses. Repeat the Mini-Story several times to improve your speaking and listening.
Kevin drives all night to go to his favorite beach.
Does Kevin drive just one hour?
No. No. He doesn’t drive just one hour. He drives all night to go to his favorite beach.
Where does Kevin go?
To his favorite beach. He drives to his favorite beach.
Kevin spreads his towel on the sand when he arrives and sticks the parasol in.
Does Kevin spread something out?
Yes, he spreads his towel on the sand.
Does Kevin stick anything?
Yes. He sticks the parasol. He sticks it in the sand.
Kevin inflates an air mattress by blowing and blowing and almost passes out.
Does Kevin blow up an air ball?
No. No. He doesn't blow up an air ball. He blows up an air mattress.
How does Kevin blow up the air mattress?
Until he almost passes out. He blows it up until he almost passes out.
Does Kevin almost pass out?
Yes. He almost passed out.
Kevin goes into the water, lies on the air mattress, and falls asleep.
Who goes into the water?
Kevin. Kevin goes into the water and lies down on the air mattress.
What does Kevin lie on?
On the air mattress. He falls asleep on the air mattress.
Does he fall asleep or wake up?
He falls asleep. He falls asleep on top of the air mattress that is floating in the water.
The current drags Kevin to Hawaii.
Does Kevin drag the current?
No. No. Kevin does not drag the current. The current drags Kevin.
Where does the current drag, Kevin?
To Hawaii. The current drags Kevin to Hawaii.
After returning, Kevin buys an anchor so that the same thing won't happen to him again.
Does Kevin want the same thing to happen so he can travel to Hawaii for free?
No. No. He doesn't want to travel to Hawaii for free. He doesn't want the same thing to happen to him again.
What does Kevin buy?
An anchor. He buys an anchor.
Why does Kevin want an anchor?
He buys an anchor, which he'll put on the air mattress so he'll always be in the same place, like a boat.
Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode.
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Vocabulary
Review the most useful words and expressions before listening again.
parasol
a large sunshade used at the beach.
floater
an inflatable object that helps a person float.
beach ball
a light inflatable ball used for beach games.
folding beach chair
a portable chair that folds for easy transport.
cooler
an insulated container that keeps food and drinks cold.
beach gear
equipment and objects used at the beach.
air mattress
an inflatable mattress used in the water or on the sand.
sunscreen
a product that protects skin from ultraviolet light.
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Hi teacher Georgiana lm really enjoying your lessons my English speaking is improving quickly I like the way you are explaining those lessons, but I need your advice how can I improve my writing i,thanks a lot your student Ali