EPISODE · Sep 11, 2024 · 23 MIN
#63 | Having The Courage To Stand Up (with Ariel Goodbody)
from Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication · host Bree Aesie
Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)👉 Get the FREE EPISODE PACK to go further Into the Story.5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed." - A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic."- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news."- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. "She put off studying until the night before the exam."- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. "The meme was funny at first, but now it’s overdone."Episode Links: - Learn more about Ariel Goodbody at their website, EasyStoriesInEnglish.com👉 Join Bree’s free newsletter — full of practical tips, inspiring ideas, and tools to enhance your English and your mindset.Sponsors That Support This Podcast:- Free course Cambridge B2 First for Spanish speakers from AC English School- Enjoy a 5% discount on IATI travel insurance, a company my family uses and trusts
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Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)👉 Get the FREE EPISODE PACK to go further Into the Story.5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed." - A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic."- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news."- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. "She put off studying until the night before the exam."- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. "The meme was funny at first, but now it’s overdone."Episode Links: - Learn more about Ariel Goodbody at their website, EasyStoriesInEnglish.com👉 Join Bree’s free newsletter — full of practical tips, inspiring ideas, and tools to enhance your English and your mindset.Sponsors That Support This Podcast:- Free course Cambridge B2 First for Spanish speakers from AC English School- Enjoy a 5% discount on IATI travel insurance, a company my family uses and trusts
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