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Lesson 956 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lEV7Msd3Oiygck_JqpMeWNS2C9B1UvSB/view?usp=drive_link

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/8pFNdu3btXxxC9yR7

• 🙇 take a bow — accept praise after accomplishing something

• 🗿 cultural artifact — an object symbolizing a culture’s identity or values

• ⏳ cavalier about deadlines — unconcerned or careless about meeting them

• 🧗 not an easy feat — a difficult task or accomplishment

• 📝 kill off a character — remove a character permanently from a story

• ✅ check off all the boxes — fulfill all required or desired criteria

• ⚔️ divisive — likely to spark strong opposing opinions

• 🎒 like the last day of school — a moment with both nostalgia and excitement

Each phrase comes with clear meanings, everyday examples, and quick practice prompts so you can use them naturally in conversations, presentations, and storytelling.

• 📚 Strengthen your Advanced English Vocabulary with phrases you’ll actually use

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• 🗣️ Level up conversational English, daily English conversation, and everyday English phrases

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Lesson 954 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16GgOgw_gQz_B_WDMDPSDGiGviRXV5qHd/view?usp=drive_link

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/BmYK3meYX7nQhcPK6

• 🚶‍♂️ pour into [a place] — enter a place in large numbers at once

• 🧘 unwind — relax after stress or work

• 🛍️ window shopping — look at goods without buying them

• 🌝 over the moon — extremely happy and delighted

• 🖋️ indelible — unforgettable or not removable

• 🫶 snuggle up — sit or lie down cozily for warmth

• 🎉 have a blast — have a lot of fun at an event

• 🌙 burn the midnight oil — work or study late into the night

Each phrase includes clear explanations, relatable examples, and a practice question so you can use them in real life right away.

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Lesson 952 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jSHp56sF_qcmxSbbBgccMeLJhld1AwGx/view?usp=sharing

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/KHdUdb4gmx97SzJT9

• 🏊 dive into [something] — start something eagerly and with focus

• 💡 shed light on [something] — make something clearer and easier to grasp

• 🧘 live in the here and now — focus on the present rather than past or future

• 🔗 this has no bearing on that — it has no impact or connection to the matter

• 🚫 a dead end — leads nowhere; offers no future prospects

• 🧭 gauge your feelings — try to understand how you feel about something

• ⚖️ zero-sum game — one person’s win means another’s loss

• 📏 yardstick — a standard by which something is evaluated

Each phrase includes clear explanations, relatable examples, and a practice question so you can actually use them in real conversations.

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• 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Master American pronunciation & compare British vs. American pronunciation

• 🗣️ Learn practical expressions for presentations, interviews, and everyday conversations

• 🎓 Boost your prep for IELTS & TOEFL, and sharpen your professional communication

• 💬 Practice conversational English, daily English conversation, and everyday English phrases

• 🧠 Get English pronunciation tips, learn to think in English, and speak English fluently like a native speaker

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Lesson 950 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yd7Jqa_Nh2SLHit6-fxMGGQ61fK8fQwA/view?usp=sharing

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFLMgPR_iGMDIs2wzb2f6OuitzI11JaBA5-auM5R1S-XJXSQ/viewform

• 🎯 get your point across — clearly express your opinion so others understand

• 👀 undivided attention — full and uninterrupted focus on someone or something

• 😬 fumble [during a presentation] — handle something awkwardly due to pressure

• 🙅 butting in — interrupt conversations in a rude way

• 🌊 free-flowing interaction — a natural, uninterrupted exchange of ideas

• 🧠 go blank [during a speech] — suddenly forget what to say or do

• ⚖️ make or break [a job interview] — a factor that decides complete success or failure

• 🗣️ command the room — gain full attention and respect while speaking

Each phrase includes clear explanations, relatable examples, and a practice question to help you actually use them in real life.

• 📚 Build Advanced English Vocabulary that makes you sound fluent and confident

• 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Master American pronunciation and compare British vs. American pronunciation to sound more natural

• 💼 Learn practical expressions for presentations, interviews, and everyday conversations

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📘 Lesson 948 – Superbly Said Podcast
📑 Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sYSbG-Z9AhUgSsY0ju-Y-pfJuBn1Ef3a/view?usp=sharing
📝 Quiz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV5jzx9Z_wvSPIzAxDBMlfRaGtLKQnmqXx-QGngMOpFk5Q2Q/viewform

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✨ In this episode, you’ll master phrases like:
⚖️ run afoul of [something] – conflict with rules/expectations
✊ hold fast [to a belief] – cling to it despite challenges
🚫 flout the rules – openly ignore them
📌 brought to front of mind – becomes a top priority
🌟 heyday – peak of success
🚂 go off the rails – become chaotic/disorganised
🔄 feed into [something] – reinforce a belief or outcome
🎯 fits the bill – match the need exactly

Each phrase comes with ✅ clear meanings, 💬 real-life examples, and 🎤 practice prompts so you can use them confidently in daily English.

💡 Why listen?
🔹 Expand advanced vocabulary for work and casual settings
🔹 Sharpen pronunciation (🇬🇧 vs. 🇺🇸 tips included)
🔹 Boost fluency for conversation, professional use, and exam prep
🔹 Train your brain to think in English, not translate

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📘 Lesson 946 – Superbly Said Podcast
📑 Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VGAzyC5PpkwjDtRR9IC5OIWvgbVbvJCm/view?usp=sharing
📝 Quiz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbjyD4w4aQs2x7iJONE-nN2U3KG2IRjdmvk-dVlv6ZIFMBuQ/viewform

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✨ In this episode, you’ll learn to say naturally:
🔓 break the seal – start something tough that gets easier after first try
🧭 sound of character – trustworthy and morally consistent
🎯 right on the mark – extremely accurate or well-targeted
🌟 glorify [something] – make it seem more admirable than it is
🔄 talk in circles – repeat unclear or unfocused points without progress
🎮 game the system – exploit rules for unfair advantage
🙉 tune out – stop listening or mentally disconnect
🚫 by any stretch of the imagination – highlight something impossible or false

Each phrase comes with ✅ simple definitions, 💬 natural examples, and 🎤 practice prompts so you can start using them immediately in real conversations.

💡 Why listen?
🔹 Strengthen advanced vocabulary for work, school, and daily life
🔹 Master pronunciation tips (🇬🇧 vs. 🇺🇸) to sound natural
🔹 Build confidence in both casual chat and professional discussions
🔹 Prepare for IELTS & TOEFL with vocabulary you can actually use

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🎙️ Advanced English Vocabulary 944 | Walking on Thin Ice?

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📚 Lesson 944 – Superbly Said Podcast

🔗 Lesson slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sMxF...

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

✨ Phrases you’ll learn:

🧊 on thin ice – in a socially/professionally dangerous spot

🚪 stumble into [something] – get involved in something by accident

🍀 a stroke of good fortune – sudden, unexpected luck

🤔 dying to know [something] – very curious/eager to find out

👟 try something on for size – briefly attempt something new

🙌 root for [someone] – actively support/cheer someone on

🐺 cry wolf – cause panic with false warnings too often

📖 live in infamy – be remembered for disgraceful deedsEach phrase comes with clear definitions, natural examples, and practice prompts so you can use them right away in everyday English conversations.

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💬 Learn advanced English vocabulary for natural, powerful speaking🔊 Strengthen pronunciation (American & British) for clarity🎓 Build fluency for IELTS, TOEFL, and professional settings🧠 Practice thinking in English and sounding more native

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Lesson 942 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10xZv8fhAQDQjQvfkcrE0dm3-z9x1uXQp/view?usp=drive_link

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/5TLnJfcH459iQpAz7

• 🚶 get going — leave or start moving now

• 😤 piss someone off — make someone very angry (informal)

• 💤 lethargic — lacking energy; very tired

• ✋ second [a proposal] — formally support it

• 😬 that’s tough — it’s difficult or unfortunate

• 🧭 systematic — organized and methodical

• 🐴 straight from the horse’s mouth — directly from the source

• 🎯 kill two birds with one stone — get two results with one action

Each phrase comes with clear explanations, authentic examples, and a quiz question so you can immediately test your understanding and start using them with confidence.

• 🗣️ Practice conversational English, daily English conversation, and everyday English phrases

• 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Refine American pronunciation & explore British vs. American pronunciation nuances

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Lesson 940 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NcK9_YWcptUH4sO3AJkIzOfekCOP9ZyM/view?usp=drive_link

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/7XfCXZ9gkdQNs3ox6

• 🌐 you name it — anything you can think of from a broad set

• ♾️ own a skill for life — keep a learned skill permanently once you master it

• 🏋️ build your physique — improve your body through regular, targeted exercise

• 💼 flex [your achievements] — show them off to impress people (often online)

• 🧠 earn with your mind — make income from ideas, creativity, or problem-solving

• 📈 vanity metrics — impressive numbers that hide little real value or impact

• 🔁 get into the habit of [something] — start doing it regularly until it’s routine

• 🔧 leverage — the ability to achieve more with the same effort

Each phrase comes with clear definitions, authentic examples, and a quiz question so you can immediately test your understanding and start using them.

• 🗣️ Practice conversational English, daily English conversation, and everyday English phrases

• 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Refine American pronunciation & explore British vs. American pronunciation

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• 🚀 Learn to speak English fluently, think in English, and speak like a native speaker / like an American

• 📚 From basic grammar to advanced English, plus English vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and natural English speaking

• 🌍 Tailored for English for Spanish speakers, English for Asian learners, and Canadian English; helpful for IELTS & TOEFL prep

• 🎧 Comprehensible input, English listening practice, daily English conversation, and real-life English practice

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Lesson 938 – Superbly Said Podcast

📄 Lesson slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2gIJ2tFrO6h9CJooz_au1OkZTW-0JZZ/view?usp=drive_link

❓ Quiz for this lesson:
https://forms.gle/t8Hf4TDzcr5rRdft9

• 🔎 stumble upon [something] — find it by chance without planning to

• 👩‍⚕️ look after [someone] — take care of someone and meet their needs

• ✈️ be jet lagged — feel tired and out of sync after crossing time zones

• 🤯 delirious — so tired or excited you don’t think clearly

• 🌫️ brain fog — mental fuzziness where thinking feels slow

• 🧨 mess up [something] — ruin or spoil it by mistakes

• ⭐ go-to [thing/person] — your reliable first choice

• 🧥 live in [something] — use/wear it so much it’s part of daily life

Each phrase comes with clear explanations, real-world examples, and a quiz question so you can test yourself and start using them right away.

• 🗣️ Practice conversational English, daily English conversation, and everyday English phrases

• 🎙️ Refine American pronunciation & compare British vs. American pronunciation

• 👄 Get practical English pronunciation tips to pronounce words correctly, improve your accent, and speak like a native speaker

• 📚 Build Advanced English Vocabulary for travel, study, and storytelling

• 🧠 Learn to think in English, learn English naturally, and speak English fluently

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