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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2023 · 21 MIN

#43 | Finding Your Voice (with Jill Mitchell)

from Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication · host Bree Aesie

Jill Mitchell shares how a simple comment from a teacher inspired her to overcome extreme shyness and pursue her true passion in life—singing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript. 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO ROLL UP (SOMEWHERE): To arrive at a place, typically in a casual or relaxed manner. Example: She decided to roll up to the party and see if any of her friends were there. - (TO BE) BITTER SWEET: A mixture of happiness and sadness experienced simultaneously. Example: Graduation day was bittersweet for Sarah, as she was excited about the future but sad to leave her friends behind. - TO BE BUZZING: To feel excited, energetic, or full of anticipation. Example: The crowd was buzzing with excitement before the concert started. - FOR STAKES TO BE HIGH: Referring to a situation where the potential consequences or risks are significant. Example: In a championship game, the stakes are high (or it is high stakes) because winning or losing has a major impact on the team's season. Episode Links:  Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

Jill Mitchell shares how a simple comment from a teacher inspired her to overcome extreme shyness and pursue her true passion in life—singing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript. 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO ROLL UP (SOMEWHERE): To arrive at a place, typically in a casual or relaxed manner. Example: She decided to roll up to the party and see if any of her friends were there. - (TO BE) BITTER SWEET: A mixture of happiness and sadness experienced simultaneously. Example: Graduation day was bittersweet for Sarah, as she was excited about the future but sad to leave her friends behind. - TO BE BUZZING: To feel excited, energetic, or full of anticipation. Example: The crowd was buzzing with excitement before the concert started. - FOR STAKES TO BE HIGH: Referring to a situation where the potential consequences or risks are significant. Example: In a championship game, the stakes are high (or it is high stakes) because winning or losing has a major impact on the team's season. Episode Links:  Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

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