CBE 3.08 | David Attenborough | Language focus: irregular past tenses
May 3, 2022
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Meet David Attenborough, a very famous British person, as Susan in England discusses his remarkable career in environmental conservation and his passion for preserving the planet. Explore his journey from rejection to becoming a celebrated producer and presenter at the BBC. Dive into his commitment to conservation and the creation of influential nature documentaries. Plus, learn about irregular past tense verbs!
David Attenborough is a highly respected British figure known for his distinctive voice and successful career in presenting nature documentaries.
Attenborough's relentless dedication to conservation and his passion for preserving the planet have solidified his place as a national treasure in the UK.
Deep dives
David Attenborough: A Legend in the UK
David Attenborough is a legend in the UK, known for his distinctive voice and successful career as a presenter and natural historian. His extensive accomplishments include winning awards for shows in different formats, such as black and white, color, HD, 3D, and 4K. Despite initial rejection, Attenborough quickly rose to fame in his own right and became a producer at the BBC, presenting his first show focused on animal behavior at London Zoo. Conservation is a top priority for Attenborough, as he passionately advocates for preserving the planet and spreads this message through his nature documentaries. Considered a national treasure, Attenborough has spent years making remarkable documentaries and caring deeply about his work.
Irregular Past Tenses and Attenborough's Career
David Attenborough's career has been marked by progress and success. Initially rejected for a job at the BBC, he caught the attention of an executive with his impressive CV and eventually became a producer, progressing further to become the director of programming. He currently writes and presents nature documentaries, which have become some of the most popular television programs. Attenborough's achievements include being chosen by the public for Britain's TV Moment of the Year and his relentless dedication to conservation.
David Attenborough: A National Treasure
David Attenborough is hailed as a national treasure, an immensely respected figure in British culture. His contributions to documentary filmmaking, particularly in the realm of nature documentaries, have made him legendary. Attenborough's unwavering passion for preserving the planet and his exceptional dedication to creating impactful documentaries have solidified his place at the top of the list of national treasures in the UK.
Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break English! This time, we hear from Susan in England who talks to us about a very famous British person - David Attenborough. Throughout the episode we focus on irregular past tense verbs.
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