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A conversation with Will Greenblatt about being yourself when you speak, why connection matters more than being perfect, and why ādo what you love and the money will comeā isnāt always true.
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Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada
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Key Vocabulary
JAMMING ONEāS KNEE / JAM SOMETHING SOMEWHERE: To hit or push something into a tight space, usually by accident and painfully.
PAY YOUR DUES: To work hard over time before you succeed.
TO BE DEAD (EMPTY): No energy, power, or people.
GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD: Something that lets you avoid punishment.
GET AWAY WITH IT: Do something wrong and not get caught.
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A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.
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Hanul Kim shares what itās really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.
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Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream ā until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Non-native English speaker (South Korea)
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Key Vocabulary
BLAZING: Extremely bright, hot, or full of strong emotion.
BLAZER: A type of jacket, often part of a uniform or worn in smart-casual situations.
DEER IN HEADLIGHTS: A look or feeling of being frozen with fear or surprise.
STORM OVER: To move angrily or suddenly away from someone or something.
SHATTERED: Broken into many pieces; extremely tired or emotionally destroyed.
SQUINTING: Narrowing your eyes to see better or because of bright light.
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Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.
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Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldnāt wait.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada
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Key Vocabulary
GLANCE: A quick or brief look.
FADE: To slowly disappear or become less noticeable.
BLOW (SOMETHING) OFF: To ignore or skip something on purpose.
NOT HAVE A CARE IN THE WORLD: To feel totally relaxed and free from worry.
FOR SOMETHING TO LAND YOU SOMEWHERE: When an action causes you to end up in a particular situation.
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Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life
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Lucyās life is all work and no joyāuntil 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 heād 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 doesnāt feel right.
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Araceliās 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 doesnāt 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 Kazzās 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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Music Credits:
All songs from the album āLonely Fireā by Gabriel Kazz
āWhere is the Windā
āChange the Worldā
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