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Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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Key Vocabulary
PLEAD: To ask for something in an emotional or serious way.
STANDING OVATION: When an audience stands up and claps to show great admiration.
VENUE: A place where an event happens, like a concert, wedding, or meeting.
POUR YOUR HEART INTO SOMETHING: To put a lot of effort, passion, and emotion into something.
CUT-THROAT: Extremely competitive and ruthless.
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Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.
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Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Kent)
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Key Vocabulary
SOFT-SPOKEN: Speaking gently and quietly.
BLAG (UK slang): Getting something through charm, persuasion, or clever tricks.
TO OWN UP TO SOMETHING: Admitting you did something wrong.
WONKY: Crooked, shaky, or not working properly.
TO BE FIRM: Staying strong, confident, and decisive.
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Bree and Araceli Adams share communication tips and the power of trusting your intuition when something doesn’t feel right.
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Araceli’s journey to becoming an artist proves that every experience, even the hardest ones, can shape your success.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Australian
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Key Vocabulary:
BODY OF WORK: All the work someone has created in their career, like books, art, or music.
PITY PURCHASE / PITY BUYING: Buying something not because you want it, but to support the seller.
UNDER MY BELT: Having experience or achievements in something.
PLATTER: A large plate for serving food
STAMP OF APPROVAL: Official or symbolic confirmation that something is good or accepted.
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Bree and Emma Walker chat about communication tips, morning routines, and dealing with bullies.
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As a child, Emma faced many years of bullying before realizing that her voice had the power to create change.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Yorkshire)
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Key Vocabulary:
SINKING / SICKLY FEELING: A sudden feeling of worry, fear, or sadness.
SQUISHY: Soft and easy to press.
TO SNAP (FIGURATIVE): To speak in a sharp or angry way.
RELENTLESS: Never stopping or giving up.
NUMB: Unable to feel anything, either physically or emotionally.
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A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives.
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Bree and Anna Tyrie discuss the psychology of fear, how it impacts different areas of our lives, and share strategies to overcome it.
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Bree believes in her idea, but when reality doesn’t match her expectation, she must rethink and adapt.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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Key Vocabulary:
LEAN: To bend your body slightly forward or toward something. "Lean in" can also be used to mean actively engage or embrace something.
NOD: To move your head up and down to show agreement or acknowledgment.
GLOW: To look happy, healthy, or full of joy, often shown through a bright smile or expression.
PICK (SOMETHING) OUT: To choose something from a group.
ON PAPER: How something appears in theory or on a written plan, not necessarily in practice.
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Gabriel Kazz’s musical journey takes him to the TV show The Voice, where he realizes the power of showing up and trying.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Canadian
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Key Vocabulary:
HONE: To improve a skill through practice and effort.
HAVE A THICK SKIN: To be able to handle criticism or difficult situations without being upset.
A FALLING OUT: A disagreement or argument that damages a relationship.
REKINDLE: To bring back or restart something, like a feeling or relationship.
THE CHERRY ON TOP: The final touch that makes something perfect or even better.
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When Charlie Baxter meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time, a big mistake turns into a lesson on honesty and connection.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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Key Vocabulary:
- Prove Your Worth: To show that you are capable or valuable.
- Rev / Keep the Revs Up: To increase the speed of a car’s engine, or to maintain energy or momentum.
- Blatantly: In a very obvious or offensive way, without trying to hide it.
- Chip In: To contribute money, help, or ideas. "He chipped in with a helpful suggestion during the meeting."
- Flaws / Flawless: To have imperfections or to be perfect without mistakes.
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When Nikki started her career in human rights, she found herself adapting to a job that required a lot more than she expected.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada (Calgary)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- BLASTING (MUSIC/AIR-CONDITIONING): Playing music or running air-conditioning at a very high volume or strength. "They had the music blasting at the party."
- TO CRAM INTO: To fit many people or things into a small space. "We all crammed into the car for the road trip."
- TO BLEND IN: To look or act like the people or things around you, so you are not noticed. "The animal’s fur helped it blend in with its surroundings."
- TUNNEL VISION: Focusing on one thing and ignoring everything else around you. "He had tunnel vision while studying, ignoring his friends."
- TO SHRUG: To lift your shoulders slightly to show you don’t know or don’t care. "She shrugged when asked about her plans."
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Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do."
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO CALL SOMEONE’S BLUFF: To challenge someone to prove something they said or did. "He called her bluff during the poker game."
- WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby barbecue."
- BLUR: Something unclear or not easy to see or remember. "The events of last night are a blur to me."
- TO BE DARING: To be bold and willing to take risks. "She was daring enough to try skydiving."
- CLOSE CALL: A situation where something bad almost happened, but didn’t. "We had a close call when we almost missed our flight."
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Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Chicago)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET: To challenge or invite someone to compete or flight. "She threw down the gauntlet by saying she could win the competition."
- TO FLING: To throw or push something with force. "She flung her coat onto the chair."
- TO BE ADEPT: To be good at doing something. "She is adept at solving math problems."
- TO MAKE THE NEWSPAPERS: To be featured in the news or media, especially in newspapers. "The story made the front page of the newspapers."
- TO SHOWER SOMEONE WITH SOMETHING: To give someone a lot of presents, praise, or attention. "On her birthday, she was showered with gifts by her friends."
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After her dream job left her exhausted, Megan Nicholls decides to change her pace completely.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Manchester)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO RUSTLE: To make a soft, crackling sound, usually from something moving, like leaves or paper. "The wind rustled the leaves in the trees."
- PICK UP THE PACE: To go or work faster. "We need to pick up the pace if we want to finish on time."
- TO AIR (SOMETHING) OUT: To let fresh air into something, like a room or clothing. “I aired my shoes out after the hike.”
- TO BE AT EASE: To feel comfortable and relaxed. "He felt at ease after solving the problem.
- TO BE STILTED: Awkward or unnatural, especially in speech or movement. "Their conversation felt stilted, with long pauses."
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Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed."
- A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic."
- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news."
- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. "She put off studying until the night before the exam."
- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. "The meme was funny at first, but now it’s overdone."
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Rob Rudge tells a story about that moment when you’re so close to a problem that you can’t see the solution.
Level: Upper-Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Yorkshire)
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5 words & expressions in today's story:
- UPBRINGING: The way a child is raised and taught by their parents. Examples: "Her strict upbringing influenced her strong work ethic." or "He credits his upbringing for his sense of responsibility."
- TO KICK BACK: To relax and do nothing. Examples: "After a long day, I just want to kick back and watch TV." or "She kicked back on the sofa with a good book."
- MAIN DRAG: The main street or central road in a town or city. Examples: "The main drag is always busy with traffic." or "Shops and restaurants line the main drag of the city."
- WITHOUT BATTING AN EYE: Without showing any reaction or surprise. Examples: "She handled the criticism without batting an eye." or "He agreed to the risky plan without batting an eye."
- TO DREAD: To feel great fear or anxiety about something. Examples: "She dreaded going to the dentist." or "He dreaded the long flight ahead."
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Fabio decides to contact someone famous and what ends up happening gives him a new perspective on what becomes possible, when you ask.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Non-Native English Speaker (Italy)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- THERE'S SOMETHING HERE: An expression used to say that something is interesting or has potential.
- TO SHOW UP (IN THE SENSE OF DOING YOUR BEST): To be present and perform to the best of your ability.
- TO LET SOMEONE DOWN: To disappoint someone by not meeting their expectations.
- CATASTROPHIZING: Imagining the worst possible outcome of a situation.
- TO LOSE SIGHT OF SOMETHING: To forget or overlook something important.
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