EPISODE · Oct 3, 2023 · 24 MIN
#49 | Chef Clive Travels the World
from Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication · host Bree Aesie
Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection. Level: Upper-intermediate Accent: Canada 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO TALK YOURSELF / YOUR WAY INTO SOMETHING: convincing yourself to do something or getting someone to give you a chance or access to something. - PINNACLE: the highest point or peak of something, often used to describe achieving success or excellence. - TO RIP APART: This means to completely dismantle and reconstruct something, often referring to buildings or structures. - RELENTLESS: Relentless describes something that is continuous, persistent, or unyielding in its effort or pursuit. - TO BELONG / TO LAY ROOTS SOMEWHERE: To belong means feeling like you are a part of a particular group, place, or community where you fit in and are accepted. To lay roots somewhere means making a place your home and investing time and effort in it to build connections and a sense of belonging. Episode Links: Find out more about Chef Clive @chefclivecafe Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛
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Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection. Level: Upper-intermediate Accent: Canada 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO TALK YOURSELF / YOUR WAY INTO SOMETHING: convincing yourself to do something or getting someone to give you a chance or access to something. - PINNACLE: the highest point or peak of something, often used to describe achieving success or excellence. - TO RIP APART: This means to completely dismantle and reconstruct something, often referring to buildings or structures. - RELENTLESS: Relentless describes something that is continuous, persistent, or unyielding in its effort or pursuit. - TO BELONG / TO LAY ROOTS SOMEWHERE: To belong means feeling like you are a part of a particular group, place, or community where you fit in and are accepted. To lay roots somewhere means making a place your home and investing time and effort in it to build connections and a sense of belonging. Episode Links: Find out more about Chef Clive @chefclivecafe Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛
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