Episode overview

Today’s story is a tragic one about Russian mountaineer Natalya Negovista, who became stranded on Victory Peak after breaking her leg during descent. Despite repeated rescue missions and climbers dropping off supplies, brutal weather and icy conditions forced authorities to eventually call off the search. The story highlights both the dangers of extreme mountaineering and the courage of those who set out to help.

What you will learn

Four essential English phrasal verbs with Spanish translations and business-friendly examples:

• set out – to begin a journey or major task
• En español: emprender / ponerse en camino
• run into – to encounter someone or something unexpectedly
• En español: toparse con / encontrarse con
• drop off – to deliver or leave something for someone
• En español: dejar / entregar
• pull through – to survive or recover from a very difficult situation
• En español: salir adelante / recuperarse

Practice prompts

• Have you ever set out on a big project or challenge at work?
• Can you remember a time you ran into an unexpected problem?
• What’s something you had to drop off for a colleague or client?
• When did you or your company have to pull through a tough situation?

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