Advanced English Vocabulary 1198 | “Starstruck” – SpeakDuo Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅📘 Lesson SlidesDrive Link for Lesson 1198: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JyZv0Q2yQB6TmjQmxSAvlGJiOXAL3az5/view?usp=drive_link📝 Quiz for This LessonQuiz Link for Lesson 1198 : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXgfEi32VEHDblTveHRcaEIx7A_EleztggLjkkP2Vj4OJh_A/viewform?usp=preview🎧 Practice Speaking LiveWant to practice these expressions in real conversations? Join live English-speaking sessions at SpeakDuo.com and build confidence fast!🎥 Inspired by the Topic“Dove Cameron Takes a Lie Detector Test” — Vanity Fair (SpeakDuo Lesson 1198) This episode teaches 7 expressive English phrases and idioms about fame, memories, habits, and catching someone in the act. 🔥 What You’ll LearnEach expression includes: ✔️ A clear definition ✔️ Natural example sentences ✔️ A practice question for breakout rooms Expressions CoveredStarstruck – Feeling amazed, overwhelmed, or shy in the presence of a famous person. To worship at the altar of [Something] – To be extremely devoted to something or someone, almost like a religion. Core memory – A very significant memory from the past that shapes a person's personality. To leave [Something] behind – To move away from something or abandon it, usually to progress or change. To go by – To use a particular name or to be known/addressed by a specific name (like a nickname). To have a thing for [Something] – To have a strong liking, attraction, or romantic interest in someone or something. To sit around – To spend time doing nothing useful or to be idle, often while seated. To move on – To stop discussing the current topic or activity and start something new. To catch – To discover that someone is doing something wrong, lying, or hiding something. ⭐ Improve Your English Naturally With SpeakDuo’s Learning MethodPronunciation & Confidence: Learn to relax your mouth for better vowel and ending sounds (like the "a" and "ng" in "amazing"). AI Feedback: Premium members receive instant corrections on grammar (tense shifts) and vocabulary to reach the next stage. Real-World Practice: Mandatory webcam sessions in breakout rooms to ensure intermediate+ level interaction. 🚀 Next Steps✔️ Review the lesson slides to master the idioms. ✔️ Complete the quiz to test your recall. ✔️ Join a live session at SpeakDuo.com to practice these expressions with real people! Let’s help you get better at English so you can speak with confidence and clarity! 🚀

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🎥 Inspired by the Topic“Jack Black & Paul Rudd Answer The Web's Most Searched Questions” — WIRED (SpeakDuo Lesson 1196). This episode teaches expressive English phrases and idioms used to discuss trends, success, and deep conversations.

🔥 What You’ll LearnEach expression includes:✔️ A clear definition.✔️ Natural example sentences.✔️ Practice questions and sample answers.

Expressions Covered

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  In flux – Continuous change or movement; varying constantly.

  
  

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  Flavor of the month – Someone or something very popular for a short time but likely forgotten soon.

  
  

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  To drill down – To look at something in more depth or detail.

  
  

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  Aficionado – A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity or subject.

  
  

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  To reap the benefits – To get something good as a result of your own actions.

  
  

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  Cheesed – Happy or smiling broadly, often used in a slightly silly or awkward way.

  
  

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  To skyrocket – To rise extremely quickly to a very high level.

  
  

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  On the fly – Done while something is happening without previous planning.

  
  

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  To pull [Something] off – To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.

  
  

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Advanced English Vocabulary 1194 | “Survivorship Bias…” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅

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“Why Are People Starting to Sound Like ChatGPT?” — Adam Aleksic — TED (SpeakDuo Lesson 1194)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about language evolution, AI, and cognitive biases.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

Perception gap – A difference or discrepancy between how different groups view the same reality or between how we imagine something is versus how it actually is.

Distortion – The action of giving a misleading account or impression of reality often making it seem worse or more extreme than it is.

To outsource – To obtain goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier often to save money or time rather than doing it internally.

Latent – Existing but not yet developed or manifest and hidden or concealed until the right conditions appear.

To tap into – To manage to use something in a way that brings good results or to gain access to a resource like a trend or emotion.

Survivorship bias – A logical error where we focus only on the people or things that passed a selection process and overlook those that did not.

To amplify – To increase the strength or volume or importance of something causing it to become more noticeable.

Provocative – Causing a strong reaction often deliberately such as anger or interest or sexual desire.

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📘 Lesson Slideshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1rNrAraAqjxfKdGF67iIIBBiyzIoy6U/view?usp=drive_link📝 Quiz for This Lessonhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchSHH2G-nikVQSkOKRTvek4SdXROy4AOALd-QlnNGLF4DX1g/viewform?usp=preview🎧 Practice Speaking LiveWant to practice these expressions in real conversations?Join live English-speaking sessions at SpeakDuo.com and build confidence fast!🎥 Inspired by the Topic“Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan & Paul Mescal Watch Iconic Videos” — Vanity Fair (SpeakDuo Lesson 1192)This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about media, descriptions, and reactions.🔥 What You’ll LearnEach expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice questionExpressions CoveredAt odds with – In conflict or disagreement with someone or something.crisp – Clear and sharp and high-quality in terms of image or sound.Gritty – Showing something unpleasant or difficult in a realistic and raw way.Scantily clad – Wearing very little clothing usually revealing a lot of skin.To miss the mark – To fail to achieve the intended result or to be inaccurate.Heinous – Utterly odious or wicked or extremely bad and shocking.culprit – A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.out of this world – Extremely good or impressive or enjoyable.⭐ Improve Your English Naturally With SpeakDuo’s Learning MethodPronunciation & ConfidenceAmerican & British pronunciationClarity, rhythm, and correct word stressSpeak more naturally and confidentlyConversation & ListeningReal-world speaking practiceDaily English conversationComprehensible input designed for ESL learnersGrammar & VocabularyGrammar from basic $\to$ advancedEveryday expressions and useful vocabularyNatural communication for professional and social settingsMindset & Communication SkillsTechniques to think directly in EnglishStronger listening and speaking skills for IELTS, TOEFL, and interviewsFor Global LearnersSupport for Spanish speakersSupport for Asian learnersClear guidance for international professionals🚀 Next Steps✔️ Review the lesson slides✔️ Complete the quiz✔️ Join a live session at SpeakDuo.com to practice these expressions with real peopleLet’s help you make your English fluency out of this world! 🚀

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“Is Bilingualism a Superpower?” — Otherwords (SpeakDuo Lesson 1190)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about the brain, language, and development.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

Ambiguous – Open to more than one interpretation or having a double meaning.

Adept – Very skilled or proficient at something.

To Stunt – To prevent something or someone from growing or developing properly.

To discern – To perceive or recognize or distinguish something often with difficulty.

Delineated – Described or portrayed something precisely or indicated the exact position of a border.

To inhibit – To hinder or restrain or prevent an action or process.

To deteriorate – To become progressively worse over time.

Spectrum – A wide range of related ideas or objects or conditions.

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Let’s help you become more adept at English conversation! 🚀

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“Is Meat Bad for You? Is Meat Unhealthy?” (SpeakDuo Lesson 1188)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about health, diet, and scientific research.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

Staple – a main or important element of something such as a diet or the main product of a country.

To replenish – to fill something up again or to restore a stock or supply to its former level.

contentious – causing or likely to cause an argument or controversy.

in moderation – within reasonable limits and not done to excess.

To conduct – to organize and carry out a specific activity such as an experiment or a meeting.

To feast on – to eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment.

To eliminate – to completely remove something that is not wanted or needed.

To regard – to consider or think of someone or something in a specific way or to have an opinion about them.

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Grammar & Vocabulary

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Mindset & Communication Skills

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Advanced English Vocabulary 1186 | “out of the blue…” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅

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“Dating Is One Of The Hardest Things You Will Ever Do” — Drew Thomas (SpeakDuo Lesson 1186)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about relationships, social boundaries, and personal integrity.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

out of the blue – happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

spoken for – already claimed, reserved, or taken by someone else.

to step on someone's toes – to offend someone, usually by interfering in their area of responsibility or breaking unwritten rules.

to practice what you preach – to do the things that you advise other people to do; to behave according to your own advice.

to cheer someone up – to make someone feel happier when they are sad.

to want no part of something – to refuse to be involved in something; to want to stay away from a situation.

on a budget – having a limited amount of money to spend; trying to save money.

the fellas – slang for "the guys," "the boys," or male friends.

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Advanced English Vocabulary 1184 | “Belated…” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅

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“Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried Tease Their Intoxicating Thriller, The Housemaid” — Tonight Show (SpeakDuo Lesson 1184)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about success, filming, and natural connections.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

it's in the can – A film or video project that has finished filming and is ready for post-production.

Surreal – Very strange or dreamlike; seemingly real but not quite (often used for amazing experiences).

To come to fruition – To become a reality; to be realized or accomplished successfully.

To crush it – To do something extremely well; to succeed brilliantly.

Belated – Coming or happening later than should have been the case.

organic – Happening naturally without being forced, planned, or paid for.

Grounded in – Based on; having a firm foundation in reality or a specific set of ideas.

To peel away layers – To gradually reveal the deeper or hidden parts of something.

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Advanced English Vocabulary 1182 | “A lasting impression…” – Superbly Said Podcast | Learn English with SpeakDuo ✅

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“History vs. Egypt's 'most powerful' pharaoh” — Jessica Tomkins (SpeakDuo Lesson 1182)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about history, power dynamics, and strategy.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

To trickle down – To flow slowly from the top to the bottom (often used in economics regarding wealth).

A Stalemate – A situation in a contest or conflict in which neither side can make progress or win.

To cement [Something] – To make a relationship, reputation, or agreement very strong and permanent.

To play right into [Someone's] trap – To unintentionally do exactly what your enemy or opponent wants you to do.

To pour money into [Something] – To spend a large amount of money on a project or activity over a period of time.

To let [one's] guard down – To stop being careful or alert; to relax in a dangerous situation.

Let's face it – A phrase used to introduce a truth that is difficult or unpleasant to accept, but necessary to discuss.

A lasting impression – An effect or memory that continues for a long time after the event.

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“How comic books can help you learn” — Gene Luen Yang (SpeakDuo Lesson 1180)

This episode teaches 8 expressive English phrases from the lesson about learning, success, and intuition.

🔥 What You’ll Learn

Each expression includes:✔️ a clear definition✔️ natural example sentences✔️ pronunciation guidance✔️ a practice question

Expressions Covered

instinctively – Doing something without conscious thought, driven by natural impulse or intuition.

To Sub [for Someone] – Short for "substitute"; to do someone's job temporarily (usually used for teachers).

Unbearable – Too bad, harsh, or extreme to be accepted or tolerated.

A hit – Something that is very successful or popular (Idiom).

Dubious – Not to be relied upon; suspect; of questionable value or truth.

inconclusively – Without leading to a firm conclusion or result; ending without a clear answer.

To tackle [a topic/problem] – To make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or subject.

Uncharted territory – A situation or area of activity that is completely new and not yet explored or experienced.

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Grammar & Vocabulary

• Grammar from basic $\to$ advanced

• Everyday expressions and useful vocabulary

• Natural communication for professional and social settings

Mindset & Communication Skills

• Techniques to think directly in English

• Stronger listening and speaking skills for IELTS, TOEFL, and interviews

For Global Learners

• Support for Spanish speakers

• Support for Asian learners

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Let’s help you explore uncharted territory in your English fluency journey! 🚀