✨ Practice these expressions in action at https://SpeakDuo.com

🎧 Lesson 1042 – Superbly Said Podcast

📑 Lesson Slides:
➡️ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NDQROT896r342ef66cZqN20OR3BRnVSf/view?usp=sharing

🧠 Quiz for this Lesson:
➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD0GEhrSkP0bAEgj1p5O8KIVd5igtvnD9Jhl2HT5rtY6oKAA/viewform

In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:🌟

• 🎧 tune out – to stop paying attention or mentally disconnect from something

• 🕵️‍♀️ follow a trail of clues – to trace evidence to reach a conclusion

• 💎 count for something – to have importance or value even if small

• 🌊 the world is your oyster – you have the freedom and opportunity to achieve anything

• 🚶‍♂️ head out – to leave one place to go somewhere else

• 💼 we’re in business – everything is ready to begin successfully

• 🔍 stumble upon – to discover something by accident

• 🚪 get out on one’s own terms – to act independently or leave in your own way

🎯 Learn idioms and expressions used by fluent English speakers in natural conversation.
🗣️ Discover how to sound confident, calm, and proactive when discussing goals or decisions.
🎬 Master the rhythm and tone you hear in movies, interviews, and real dialogues.
💪 Build your ability to express freedom, control, and discovery in meaningful ways.

🎙️ Advanced English 1040 | Pay It Forward & Ride High
🌟 Superbly Said Podcast

✨ Want to sound more fluent when describing reputation, success, and kindness?
Join conversations that build your confidence at SpeakDuo.com — and learn natural English expressions like “have a rep,” “pay it forward,” and “ride high.”

📘 Lesson 1040 – Superbly Said Podcast

📂 Lesson Slides:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/16H9cst96qVcgQF6GZH4PnzBtG7mkbfHs/view?usp=sharing

🧩 Quiz:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLYskzYr_VLZpmsllpumV6D-fZHvkxNnO5IR0sybNZkqzBSw/viewform

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:

• 💬 have a rep – to be known for a particular quality or behaviour

• 🚶 run right into someone – to encounter or meet them unexpectedly

• 🧭 knock around – to spend time casually without a fixed plan

• 💖 pay it forward – to do something kind for another as a response to kindness received

• 🏆 ride high – to feel successful and confident after an achievement

• ⚙️ component – an element or part of a larger system or process

• 🎤 make one’s debut – to appear or perform publicly for the first time

• 🌱 thrive on something – to gain energy or satisfaction from it

💭 Why Listen?
✅ Learn advanced English idioms that express success, growth, and reputation
✅ Understand how to use phrases of achievement and generosity naturally
✅ Discover how to sound more fluent, confident, and relatable in conversation
✅ Practise listening for intonation and emotional emphasis to sound natural

👉 Next Steps:

1. 🗒️ Review the slides for examples and context

2. 🧠 Take the quiz to reinforce what you’ve learned

3. 💬 Practise with partners at https://SpeakDuo.com — and start paying it forward by helping others grow in English too 💫

😄 Superbly Said Podcast

✨ Want to sound more natural when talking about teasing, rivalry, and playful humour?
Boost your fluency and confidence with this advanced English episode — and practise live with others at SpeakDuo.com!

📘 Lesson 1038 – Superbly Said Podcast

📂 Lesson Slides:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yH8X-_CFinVkQbETDTjcwv4EtCo9VMvS/view?usp=sharing

🧩 Quiz:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnUo7c9B5_cus3EnMpbO3c59ZrTF3qIWuMezD8i_zn9H7Mxg/viewform

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:

• 😜 mess with someone – to tease or bother someone, either playfully or seriously

• 👀 have your eyes on someone/something – to watch closely because you’re interested or suspicious

• ⚔️ go to war with someone – to start a serious conflict or argument with someone

• 🤦‍♂️ you done messed up – a humorous way to say someone made a big mistake

• 🕵️ pray tell – a polite or dramatic way to ask someone to explain something

• 🏃 premature exodus – leaving somewhere too early, often humorously

• 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ the usual suspects – the familiar people who are regularly involved in something

• 😈 mischievous – playfully causing trouble or acting a little naughty

💭 Why Listen?
✅ Learn native-level idioms used in movies, social media, and daily humour
✅ Understand when and how to use playful or dramatic expressions naturally
✅ Improve your intonation when expressing surprise, curiosity, or sarcasm
✅ Strengthen your ability to describe people’s attitudes and actions fluently

👉 Next Steps:

1. 🗒️ Review the slides to hear tone and context examples

2. 🧠 Take the quiz to test your understanding

3. 💬 Practise live at https://SpeakDuo.com — and next time someone’s being mischievous, you’ll know exactly how to mess with them in perfect English 😎

✨ Want to sound more fluent when talking about emotions, travel, and excitement?
Practice these natural English expressions with real speakers at SpeakDuo.com — and master how to use “cozy up,” “look forward to,” and “be big on.”

Lesson 1036 – Superbly Said Podcast

📂 Lesson Slides:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wdlU9_TxLuA2e14Yq6qDRndY-EcLqHtI/view?usp=sharing

🧩 Quiz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9xdG9D2SC4lTiv8WoXLHEldf1cb59mz9Q-5JW64Ogma6fhw/viewform

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:

• 🛋️ cozy up – to get physically close and comfortable for warmth or relaxation

• 💔 go through something – to experience a difficult or emotional situation

• 🚗 be on the road – to travel from place to place, often for work or touring

• 🌬️ bring yourself back down – to calm and ground yourself again

• 🎢 have high highs – to experience moments of great success or excitement

• 🌅 look forward to something – to feel excited about something that will happen

• 🍽️ dig into something – to begin working on something with energy or curiosity

• 💡 be big on something – to be enthusiastic about or very interested in it

💭 Why Listen?
✅ Learn real conversational English used in travel, relationships, and personal stories
✅ Master phrases that express anticipation, enthusiasm, and grounding
✅ Hear how natives use rhythm and tone to sound warm and engaging
✅ Strengthen your fluency and emotional vocabulary for everyday conversations

👉 Next Steps:

1. 🗒️ Review the lesson slides for pronunciation & tone examples

2. 🧠 Take the quiz to reinforce your learning

3. 💬 Join live conversation practice at https://SpeakDuo.com — and get ready to cozy up with English you’ll actually use! 🕯️

🌿 Need to sound more natural when talking about relaxation, time, or relationships? Practice fluency and conversation flow at SpeakDuo.com and learn how to use phrases like “unwind,” “hear through the grapevine,” and “go hand in hand.”

Lesson 1032 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vKvsMjqbPIHNXjEd6DS54uwBDyil31LQ/view?usp=sharing

📝 Quiz for this lesson:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGgfzLNFx30F8w3ScxkgF_g8gPJYqZS_Kuihul8HiF0hXFFw/viewform

In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:Why listen?

• 🧖 unwind — relax after stress or activity

• 🌟 fulfilling — satisfying because it feels meaningful

• ⏱️ take up time/space — occupy time or area

• 👟 keep someone on their toes — make someone stay alert

• 🔙 take a step back — pause to gain perspective

• ⌛ time goes by fast — time seems to pass quickly

• 🍇 hear through the grapevine — learn something via rumors/indirectly

• 🤝 go hand in hand — naturally occur together

  
  

Each phrase comes with real-life dialogue examples, tone guidance, and cultural notes so you can express yourself clearly and naturally.

• 🗣️ Master daily conversation phrases used by native speakers

• 💬 Improve fluency and emotional expression in casual English

• 🧭 Describe relaxation, connection, and awareness more vividly

• 🎧 Polish listening and pronunciation with natural speech rhythm

  
  

👉 Next Steps

1. 📚 Open the slides to review visuals and sample conversations.

2. ✅ Take the quiz to reinforce comprehension.

3. 🎤 Join a live practice at SpeakDuo.com — and next time you need to relax, remember to unwind and take a step back! 🌸

🗣️ Want to express deep thoughts and emotions naturally in English? Practise real-life communication and emotional vocabulary with others at SpeakDuo.com — and start mastering phrases like “put into words” and “in the grip of fear.”

🎓 Lesson 1028 – Superbly Said Podcast🧠 Phrases you’ll learn💡 Why listen?👉 Next steps

📑 Lesson slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QFTaTr544gzdiGhNIjpDLdWhAfDM9q8W/view?usp=sharing

📝 Quiz for this lesson: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek_4WO4nRkJ896uEZGgtIHirAvJyk2bk9WuMxpoZHeaTao2w/viewform

Phrases to learn:

• put (something) into words — express a feeling or thought clearly through speech or writing ✍️

• take over (something) — assume control or responsibility for it 🧭

• wind down — relax or gradually come to a calm end after activity 🌙

• in the grip of fear — completely controlled or overwhelmed by fear 😨

• overreaction — a response stronger or more emotional than needed 🔥

• through experience — learning by doing, not by theory 🛠️

• takes a toll on (you) — causes harm or wear over time ⏳

• at its core — in its most essential and fundamental nature 🧩

👉 Each phrase includes vivid examples, pronunciation practice, and short dialogue prompts to help you use them confidently in natural conversation or writing.

• Master advanced vocabulary for emotions, reflection, and self-expression 🎯

• Improve your pronunciation and notice subtle UK vs. US differences 🎙️

• Strengthen English for storytelling, discussions, and personal communication 📣

• Sound fluent, clear, and emotionally authentic when you speak 🌟

  
  

  Remember to:

1. 📚 Go through the slides to see examples and practice cues.

2. ✅ Take the quiz to test your understanding.

3. 👥 Join a live speaking session at SpeakDuo.com — and start learning how to put your feelings into words with confidence!

🎸 Want to use natural, expressive English like “rock out” or “kick-start” in daily conversation? Join live speaking practice at SpeakDuo.com and bring real energy to your English!

Lesson 1026 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mRGwfjhy7il08YVx8Xg1R_li11NmA7NV/view?usp=sharing

📝 Quiz for this lesson:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAuvbeIjK-ZOPMe3fkHXgSZRWVQB_IHf_UHHaqjQeZlwb1_w/viewform

• 🎵 rock out — enjoy or perform music with energy and enthusiasm

• 🤩 starstruck — so impressed by a celebrity you feel nervous

• 🚀 kick-start [something] — make something begin or develop quickly

• 😜 mess around — spend time doing fun or unimportant things

• 🧱 grounded — emotionally stable, realistic, and balanced

• 🤯 mind-blowing — extremely impressive or astonishing

• 🧾 fill out [something] — complete a document or form

• 🐉 in the belly of the beast — at the center of a difficult or dangerous situation

Each phrase is broken down with examples, pronunciation practice, and real conversation usage so you can master both meaning and tone.

• 💬 Learn advanced vocabulary that captures emotion, excitement, and confidence.

• 🎙️ Improve pronunciation and understand both American and British usage.

• 🧠 Strengthen fluency for daily conversation, creative storytelling, and professional communication.

• 💪 Sound natural when expressing enthusiasm or facing challenges with confidence.

👉 Next Steps

1. 📖 Review the lesson slides

2. ✅ Take the quiz

3. 🎤 Practice live at SpeakDuo.com — and next time you’re ready to take on a challenge, kick-start your courage and rock out! 🎶

🗣️ Want to sound confident and natural with teamwork & workplace phrases? Join live speaking sessions at SpeakDuo.com and practice expressions like “in good hands” and “go back to the drawing board” in real conversations!

Lesson 1024 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dayJNdoLaSG9zqB8DuDrJxOUJ3k19u6Q/view?usp=sharing

📝 Quiz for this lesson:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqODYp5dE9OClh0US4lV52N6NlGCMi6VmtwPgok1CRcH9Tig/viewform

In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:

• 🤝 in good hands — cared for or guided by someone competent

• ✅ on top of it — fully in control of what needs to be done

• 😬 be the bad guy — take responsibility for enforcing rules or saying no

• 🤯 blown away — extremely impressed or amazed

• 🧩 go back to the drawing board — start over after an unsuccessful attempt

• 📣 round up [a group] — gather people or things together

• 🌍 inclusivity — embracing diversity and equal participation

• 🔥 fired up — full of energy and enthusiasm

  
  

Each phrase includes examples, conversation practice, and pronunciation tips so you can use them confidently in both casual and professional English.

• 📈 Learn essential vocabulary perfect for business, teamwork, and daily conversations.

• 🎙️ Improve your pronunciation and understand both British and American nuances.

• 👥 Strengthen communication for meetings, group projects, and workplace discussions.

• 💬 Build confidence to speak clearly and handle challenges in English.

  
  

👉 Next Steps

1. 📖 Review the lesson slides

2. ✅ Take the quiz

3. 🎙️ Practice live at SpeakDuo.com — and remember: even if you need to go back to the drawing board, you’ll be in good hands!

🎙️ Want to turn these phrases into real conversation skills? Join live speaking practice at SpeakDuo.com and build confidence fast!

Lesson 1022 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CCm2TYuxKaCR2eH5eqCMEHKbSbsqsU5h/view?usp=sharing

📝 Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/6HZJwyJADDoPMRRq9

In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:

• 💪 never give up on [something] — continue believing/working toward it despite difficulties

• 🧗 face challenges — confront difficulties instead of avoiding them

• 🏃 run away from [something] — avoid dealing with a difficult issue or situation

• 🎓 teach someone a lesson — help them realize something important through experience

• 🎬 based on a true story — inspired by real events or real people

• 🧾 summarize the plot — briefly describe the main events without every detail

• 🧩 organize your thoughts — arrange ideas clearly before speaking

• 🔁 recap [something] — review or repeat the main points briefly

Each phrase includes clear definitions, natural examples, and quick practice prompts so you can use them instantly in conversation.

• 🗣️ Build Advanced English Vocabulary you’ll actually use.

• 🇺🇸 Improve clarity with American pronunciation and note British vs. American differences.

• 💼 Get phrases for daily conversation, presentations, and IELTS/TOEFL speaking.

• 🧠 Learn to think in English so your ideas flow naturally.

👉 Next Steps

1. 📖 Review the slides

2. ✅ Take the quiz

3. 🎙️ Practice live at SpeakDuo.com — and remember: keep going and never give up!

🎙️ Want to sound more confident and natural when speaking English? Join live practice sessions at SpeakDuo.com and learn to use real phrases like “have the guts” and “low-key event” just like a native speaker!

Lesson 1020 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KB72r2lwrQOkpEvGs5WwulKzx-WjFpDC/view?usp=sharing

📝 Quiz for this lesson:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH72WPn9iMKFsRAmVHXzTpLOTyt241M8GdvxW_VeqXtHBZLA/viewform

• 🧘 release tension — reduce feelings of stress or anxiety

• 💪 have the guts to do [something] — have the courage to take a difficult action

• 🎯 have a knack for [something] — have a natural talent or ability

• 🔁 get back to [something] — return to it after being interrupted

• 🧑‍⚖️ have no money but still have pride — maintain dignity despite financial hardship

• 👋 welcome aboard — greet a new member of a team or group

• ✅ you’re allowed one mistake — show understanding when someone slips up

• 🌙 low-key event — calm, modest, not overly extravagant

Each phrase includes easy explanations, authentic examples, and mini dialogue practice so you can start using them confidently in real conversations.

• 🗣️ Learn Conversational English you’ll actually use in social and professional settings

• 🇺🇸 Improve pronunciation and notice British vs. American differences

• 📈 Strengthen vocabulary for daily communication, interviews, and IELTS/TOEFL

• 🧠 Build confidence to think in English and speak naturally

👉 Next Steps

1. 📖 Review the slides

2. ✅ Take the quiz

3. 🎙️ Join live sessions at SpeakDuo.com — and next time you’re at a low-key event, you’ll have the guts to start a real English conversation!