316. Treasure Island (chapter 14) B1 story

Here are the words and expressions we''l study today:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-316.htm1) to handleDefinition: To deal with a situation, a person, or a problem successfully. Examples: Don't worry about the cooking tonight, I can handle it. Our manager is very calm and knows exactly how to handle angry customers.2) sound likeDefinition: To seem true or interesting after hearing or reading about it, or to make a noise similar to something else. Examples: Going to the beach this weekend sounds like a fantastic idea! I heard a strange noise outside last night that sounded like a cat. 3) about toDefinition: Ready to do something very soon, or very close to happening. Examples: Hurry up and get in the car! The train is about to leave. I was just about to call you when your text message arrived.4) for hoursDefinition: For a very long period of time. Examples: We had to wait at the airport for hours because our flight was late. My brother can play video games for hours without taking a single break. 5) get worseDefinition: To become more bad, difficult, or painful than before. Examples: If your cold gets worse tomorrow, you should definitely see a doctor. The traffic in the city center always gets worse around 5:00 PM. 6) dozens ofDefinition: A very large number of things or people (usually groups of twelve, but used generally to mean "a lot of"). Examples: There were dozens of people standing in line to buy the new phone. She has dozens of beautiful plants all over her apartment.7) take a deep breathDefinition: To fill your lungs with a lot of air, usually to help yourself relax, calm down, or feel better. Examples: Before the important job interview started, he took a deep breath to calm his nerves. Just take a deep breath and explain to me what happened.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 ...