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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 itâs 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 â 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 couldnât 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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Into the Story #14 Under Water Under Pressure
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Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life
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Lucyâs life is all work and no joyâuntil 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 heâd 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 doesnât feel right.
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Araceliâs 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 doesnât 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 Kazzâs 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 carâs 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 animalâs 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 donât know or donât care. "She shrugged when asked about her plans."
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