Join Anna in the latest episode as she explores words like 'procession' and 'peer', then delves into idioms such as 'take someone for a fool' and verbs like 'cement'. Stay tuned for a romantic story twist involving a surprise proposal.
Procession involves people moving in a line seen in parades.
Peering is examining closely, as with a jeweler inspecting diamonds.
Deep dives
Processions in Different Scenarios
A procession refers to a group of people or vehicles moving in a line, often seen in parades, carnivals, or funerals. It evokes a formal or ceremonial context, such as people following a coffin during a funeral or floats and dancers in a parade. For example, attendees experienced a festival procession in the local village with stunning costumes and vibrant performances.
Peering, Deception, and Acceptance
Peering involves closely examining something to assess its quality or value, as seen when a jeweller inspects a diamond for authenticity. The podcast also delves into the concept of being taken for a fool, where deception or trickery occurs to make someone appear foolish. This is exemplified when Marcus discovers his grandmother's engagement ring was a well-crafted cubic zirconia instead of a diamond, yet it did not diminish the significance of his proposal to his girlfriend.
E327: đď¸Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuning in to Week 38, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day. This podcast is your daily companion to enhance your listening skills, expand your vocabulary, and boost your confidence in using the English language.
đ The first word on the list is the noun "procession", followed by the verb "peer". Then, we take a look at the idiom "take someone for a fool" and the verb "cement". Last but not least, we finish with another verb, "swirl".
đ Don't forget to tune in to the pronunciation practice segment, and a quick quiz to review the words. In today's story time, we join Marcus, as he plans to propose to his girlfriend Amelia with his grandmother's ring, but discovers a surprising twist. Will this revelation affect their love story?
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