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Happy 2016! Just kidding. This week we talked about our favourite memories from 2016, which was already a decade ago. Here are some of the key words and phrases we used. Throwback (noun) - something from the past that reminds you of that time "What a x" - a phrase to emphasise something's extremity - e.g what a mess, what a goal, what a day Pivotal (adj) - important and often a turning point Gullible (adj) - easily tricked, easily believes things Enclosure (noun) - a confine

accept to say yes or agree to something (1) to believe that an idea, statement, or fact is true or valid (2) to agree to or allow a plan or intended action to happen (2) to get used to or recognise that an unpleasant fact/situation is necessary or cannot be changed [a person, company, organisation] recognises that something, such as a document, is genuine / correct / satisfactory and agree to consider or handle it (2) [a person, organisation] allows someone to join their orga

This week's podcast is focused on restaurant chains in the UK. Here's all the key vocab you should know before watching! Level 1 - key words Casual - not too serious Out of my comfort zone - something that is new or difficult Inauthentic - not authentic Posh (slang) - fancy Fancy - expensive, smart, beautiful Open-plan - when a room is wide with no walls separating the different parts Enclosed - when a space has walls and is separated from the outside Bottomless drinks - unli

Happy New Year everyone! We decided to end the year by talking about the most notable events of this year. Here's some key vocab from this week's episode. Level 1 - Key Words Trends - things that become popular in society (often for a short amount of time) Debt - when you borrow money and have to pay it back, you are in debt Brainrot (slang) - content online that is funny but has no meaning For ages - for a long time Originate - to begin existing Level 2 - General vocabulary

This week's podcast focused on Christmas traditions from across the world. Below are some words you may not recognise. Level 1 - key words Greenery - grass, trees and other plants Dome - a shape that is a half-sphere Decor - furniture or decorations in a building Trinkets - small items, often with sentimental value, e.g. souvenirs, jewellery, plates, collectibles DIY - stands for 'do-it-yourself'. Used to refer to furniture or other projects that give you the materials and in

In this week's podcast, we talked about some of our Christmas memories from childhood. Here are some of the key words you may have heard. Level 1 - simple key words Advent - the time leading up to Christmas Decorations - the things you put around the house at Christmas, e.g Christmas tree, lights, tinsel Craft kit - a box containing materials (e.g felt, sequins, glue, glitter) which you can use to make something Frost - the small amount of whiteness on grass and outside objec

In this episode, we talked about our favourite Christmas movies. Here are some of the key words and grammar you will hear in this podcast, sorted by difficulty. Level 1 - simple key words: Poll - a survey, where people are asked their opinion Genre - a type of something (books, movies, art, etc.) Plot - the story of a movie or book Festive (adj) - relating to a celebration or holiday, mostly used to refer to Christmas Neutral (adj) - lacking characteristics or strong feelings