Finland To Spain And Back Again | A Short Story

Episode 5 :Part 1 -  The Discussion (0:00)We moved to Spain at the end of August 2020 but by November we were already on our way back to Finland. Here's a little story about our adventure and how it contributed to the happiness and contentment we are currently feeling in 2021.Part 2 - Learn English (07:55)In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;Sling your hook - "Sling yer 'ook" (idiom)- Go away! " Go on, get out of here, sling yer 'ook!"Part and parcel of (expression)- an essential and integral part of- included or involved in"Dealing with complaints is part and parcel of the job"To not bat and eyelid (idiom)- to have no fear, concern, worry"She told him that they had run out of money but he didn't bat an eyelid."Step on to the property ladder (idiom)- to enter the property investment marketnote : sometimes 'get on the property ladder'"The government schemes help young people to step on to the property ladder"Put the kettle on (expression)- to prepare to relax and drink teanote : usually an indication that you want to sit, relax and chat."Put the kettle on, I'll be home in 5 mins"To lurk (verb)- to hide away / lie low "I saw a strange guy lurking in the shadows"Sub-conscious (noun) subconsciously (adverb)-  part of the mind / a thought that you are not fully aware ofnote : a dream is a good example of your sub-conscious mind in action."Subconciously, I put my wallet in the fridge and the butter in my pocket."To get one's bearings (idiom)- to gain understanding/awareness of your location in relation to your surroundings."It took a few days to get my bearings before I could really enjoy Paris"Pass up on (phrasal verb)- to not take an opportunity"I passed up on the chance to meet Bill Gates because we don't have anything in common"Fork out (phrasal verb)- to spend a lot of money (on something)...usually unwillingly."We had to fork out €3000 on fixing the car"To read more about Lee and his work as an online English tutor, visit onebritishman.com: this podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Podbean and more. Enjoy your week!Support the show