EPISODE · Oct 22, 2024 · 23 MIN
#66 | Breaking Expectations (with Sarah Allworthy)
from Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication · host Bree Aesie
Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do." Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (London) 👉 Get the FREE EPISODE PACK to go further Into the Story. 5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story: - TO CALL SOMEONE’S BLUFF: To challenge someone to prove something they said or did. "He called her bluff during the poker game." - WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby barbecue." - BLUR: Something unclear or not easy to see or remember. "The events of last night are a blur to me." - TO BE DARING: To be bold and willing to take risks. "She was daring enough to try skydiving." - CLOSE CALL: A situation where something bad almost happened, but didn’t. "We had a close call when we almost missed our flight." Episode Links: - Follow Sarah Allworthy on LinkedIn 👉 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
What this episode covers
Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do." Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (London) 👉 Get the FREE EPISODE PACK to go further Into the Story. 5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story: - TO CALL SOMEONE’S BLUFF: To challenge someone to prove something they said or did. "He called her bluff during the poker game." - WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby barbecue." - BLUR: Something unclear or not easy to see or remember. "The events of last night are a blur to me." - TO BE DARING: To be bold and willing to take risks. "She was daring enough to try skydiving." - CLOSE CALL: A situation where something bad almost happened, but didn’t. "We had a close call when we almost missed our flight." Episode Links: - Follow Sarah Allworthy on LinkedIn 👉 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
NOW PLAYING
#66 | Breaking Expectations (with Sarah Allworthy)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m