313. The Importance of Being Earnest (B2 story)

These are the B2 phrases I'll be studying today:(See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-313.htmas far as sth is concernedDefinition: When talking about a particular subject or issue. Example: As far as money is concerned, we need to be careful. a misunderstandingDefinition: A situation in which people do not understand each other correctly. Example:The argument started because of a misunderstanding.what on earth...! / why on earth...!Definition: Used to show strong surprise, confusion, or annoyance. Example:What on earth are you doing here at midnight? I thought you were in bed!flirtDefinition: To behave in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest in someone, often in a playful way. Example:He was flirting with a woman at the party.be devoted toDefinition: To be very loyal to, committed to, or focused on someone or something. Example:She is devoted to her family. She visits them every week.clear up the question ofDefinition: To explain or solve something that is unclear or uncertain. Example:The meeting helped clear up the question of who was responsible. (See: misunderstanding)make out (find the answer to) Definition: To understand, discover, or find the answer to something that is difficult. Example:I couldn't make out what the reason was Dave getting upset at the party.Contact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry about advertising on Practising English Podcasts: https://www.practisingenglish.com/contact.htmMy NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):https://amzn.to/46AVFe9Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0iFor very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvvOxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHgAt https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...