Episode 310
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Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques.
Before I go any further, I'd like to thank you for listening. I'm also a language learner, and I can identify with you and your goals, so I want to help you.
OK! Let's start!
So, let's see what you could do during this vacation:
Connecting with nature
A very healthy activity that you can do is to go to a natural spot and enjoy nature. The idea is to relax and forget about exams or deadlines. Of course, you can take the opportunity to do a little exercise by going for a walk. Ideally, you should find a place without too many people, especially children. I am sure that in your country there are many places where you can quietly enjoy nature.
Wandering around the city
Ok, if you get bored with so much nature, you can do the opposite. You can wander around the city where we live. The word "wander" means to walk without a specific destination.
The idea is to rediscover the city where you live. Just let yourself be carried away and contemplate where your steps take you. We don't do this kind of activity daily because we are always in a hurry. But now you have a good excuse.
Sleeping under the stars
Ok, I know this sounds very romantic, but I believe that if the weather is pleasant, it is worth spending a night contemplating the night sky while we sleep. But remember that the sun comes up very soon and that you won't be able to sleep much with so much light. The advantage is that you will be able to see the sunrise as well.
Watch classic movies
Today, we are very used to watching the latest series and movies, although we shouldn't forget about classic films. So it's a good time to rediscover films that marked an entire era. The quality won't be 4k, but you'll find real gems if you watch films from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, for example.
Well, these were my modest suggestions for your summer vacation. Obviously, you can opt for the usual, and go to the beach and get tanned. You can also take the opportunity to travel to another country. I like both: I want to relax on the beach, but I also want to discover a new city as a tourist.
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Now, let’s practice.
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IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING
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.
(practice your speaking)
How does a mini-story work?
I give you the information, and I ask you simple questions. After each question, there is a pause where you can answer. After the pause, I give you a correct answer for you to compare.
It seems easy, right? Well, at first it may be a little more difficult. I recommend that you listen several times until it's easy to answer.
Sometimes I call it a conversation simulator because you practice your English like in a real conversation.
Let's start!
Peter wandered around the city whenever he could.
Did Peter wander or run through the city?
He wandered. He walked without direction through the city.
Where did Peter wander?
Through the city. He wandered through the city.
When did Peter wander?
Whenever he could, Peter wandered around the city whenever he could.
In fact, all Peter did was wander in his spare time.
Did Peter eat in his spare time?
No. He didn't eat. He wandered.
Did he dance in his free time?
No. He just wandered. He just walked aimlessly.
Did Peter have a street food stand?
No, not at all. He just wandered. He didn't have a street food stand.
In fact, Peter set up a wandering club.
Did Peter set up a GPS fan club?
No, he didn't set up a GPS fan club. He set up a wandering club.
Who set up a club?
Peter. Peter set up a club.
What kind of club was it?
It was a wandering club.
The club organized group trips to cities so that people could wander.
Did the club organize trips to small towns?
No. The club did not organize trips to small towns, but to cities so that people could wander.
What did the club organize? Family gatherings?
No. The club organized group trips to visit cities.
Unfortunately, the club had to close because members got lost every time they wandered around a new city.
Was it fortunate that club members got lost?
No. Not fortunate. It was unfortunate that they got lost.
Did the club have to close or open?
Close. The club was already open but had to close.
Why did the club have to close?
Because members got lost every time, they wandered around a new city.
Who got lost? Peter or the club members?
The club members. They would visit a city, start wandering aimlessly, and end up getting lost. Poor people. They wanted to walk without direction, but they always got lost. That's why the club had to close.
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.
sunscreen
a product that protects skin from the sun.
sunburn
red, painful skin caused by too much sun.
beach towel
a large towel used at the beach.
flip-flops
light sandals held on the foot by a strap between the toes.
resort
a place designed for holidays and recreation.
sightseeing
visiting interesting places as a tourist.
souvenir
an object kept as a reminder of a trip.
vacation rental
a house or apartment rented for a holiday.
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