English with Rhys

Episode 13: Ghost Boy


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Start The Podcast Course 👉 https://englishwithrhys.com/courses/the-podcast-course/Become a member 👉 https://englishwithrhys.com/membership-levels/What is it like to be completely aware but trapped in your own body for years? In this episode, we talk about the inspiring and heartbreaking story of Martin Pistorius, also known as the “Ghost Boy”. Along the way, you’ll improve your English with real phrases native speakers actually use.Key Phrases:out of the ordinary: not normal, unusualas if: used to describe something that feels true but isn’twound up (not being able to…): ended up unexpectedlydragged out: continued much longer than it shouldtook a turn: changed suddenly, usually for the worseIf you want to learn more with the full version of this lesson, follow this link to The Podcast Course. Every time a new episode comes out, a new lesson is added with vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice 👉 https://englishwithrhys.com/courses/the-podcast-course/Become a member 👉 https://englishwithrhys.com/membership-levels/Read 'Ghost Boy' for yourself 👉 https://amzn.to/4qMTAo7...In this episode, we talk about:– Martin’s life trapped in silence– How his parents cared for him and never gave up hope– The discovery that he was aware all along– How he gradually found a way to communicate– The journey from complete isolation to finding love and connectionLeave a comment and tell me which part of Martin’s story moved you the most.Subscribe for more English learning content.#english #learnenglish #englishpodcast #memes #internetculture #vocabulary #englishteacher

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English with RhysBy Rhys Davies