English Like A Native Podcast Your English Five a Day #15.4 S2
Apr 17, 2025
Explore how structured learning and exposure can elevate your English skills. Dive into nature's beauty through a character's reflections, capturing the essence of movement and emotion. Discover vocabulary at a crossroads with words like 'circle' and 'privilege,' illustrated through a personal journey. Follow Dominica's transformative hike along the California coast, embracing themes of freedom and self-discovery. Plus, learn about educational funding initiatives and convenient car-buying options that make life easier.
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Using the Verb 'Dart'
- Use the verb 'dart' to describe sudden, quick movements, like darting across the road or out of an office.
- Remember, darting implies speed and abrupt direction changes in motion.
Understanding 'Swell'
- Recognize 'swell' as the noun for gentle rises and falls of the ocean without breaking waves.
- Use it to describe the sea's slow, rhythmic movement, like a surfer waiting for the perfect swell.
Verb 'Circle' Usage
- Use the verb 'circle' to describe moving in loops, especially for birds in the sky.
- In everyday contexts, you can talk about people circling a room when restless or pacing in circles.