#67 | Learning on the Job (with Nikki Richard)

When Nikki started her career in human rights, she found herself adapting to a job that required a lot more than she expected.  Level: Upper Intermediate   Accent: Canada (Calgary) 👉 ⁠⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠⁠ to go further Into the Story. 5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story: - BLASTING (MUSIC/AIR-CONDITIONING): Playing music or running air-conditioning at a very high volume or strength. "They had the music blasting at the party." - TO CRAM INTO: To fit many people or things into a small space. "We all crammed into the car for the road trip." - TO BLEND IN: To look or act like the people or things around you, so you are not noticed. "The animal’s fur helped it blend in with its surroundings." - TUNNEL VISION: Focusing on one thing and ignoring everything else around you. "He had tunnel vision while studying, ignoring his friends." - TO SHRUG: To lift your shoulders slightly to show you don’t know or don’t care. "She shrugged when asked about her plans." Episode Links:  - To learn more about the work that Nikki does, visit Inter Pares  👉 ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter⁠⁠ — full of practical tips, inspiring ideas, and tools to speak English with more confidence. 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