A conversation with Will Greenblatt about being yourself when you speak, why connection matters more than being perfect, and why “do what you love and the money will come” isn’t always true.

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Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.

Level: Upper Intermediate

Accent: Canada

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Key Vocabulary

JAMMING ONE’S KNEE / JAM SOMETHING SOMEWHERE: To hit or push something into a tight space, usually by accident and painfully.

PAY YOUR DUES: To work hard over time before you succeed.

TO BE DEAD (EMPTY): No energy, power, or people.

GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD: Something that lets you avoid punishment.

GET AWAY WITH IT: Do something wrong and not get caught.

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A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.

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Hanul Kim shares what it’s really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.

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Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream — until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.

Level: Upper Intermediate

Accent: Non-native English speaker (South Korea)

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BLAZING: Extremely bright, hot, or full of strong emotion.

BLAZER: A type of jacket, often part of a uniform or worn in smart-casual situations.

DEER IN HEADLIGHTS: A look or feeling of being frozen with fear or surprise.

STORM OVER: To move angrily or suddenly away from someone or something.

SHATTERED: Broken into many pieces; extremely tired or emotionally destroyed.

SQUINTING: Narrowing your eyes to see better or because of bright light.

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Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.

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Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn’t wait.

Level: Upper Intermediate

Accent: Canada

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Key Vocabulary

GLANCE: A quick or brief look.

FADE: To slowly disappear or become less noticeable.

BLOW (SOMETHING) OFF: To ignore or skip something on purpose.

NOT HAVE A CARE IN THE WORLD: To feel totally relaxed and free from worry.

FOR SOMETHING TO LAND YOU SOMEWHERE: When an action causes you to end up in a particular situation.

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Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life

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Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.

Level: Upper Intermediate

Accent: United Kingdom

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Key Vocabulary

PLEAD: To ask for something in an emotional or serious way.

STANDING OVATION: When an audience stands up and claps to show great admiration.

VENUE: A place where an event happens, like a concert, wedding, or meeting.

POUR YOUR HEART INTO SOMETHING: To put a lot of effort, passion, and emotion into something.

CUT-THROAT: Extremely competitive and ruthless.

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Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.

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