Learning English Grammar

Secrets and surprises

Nov 25, 2025
Uncover the language of curiosity as the hosts dive into personal surprises, from a friend's unexpected chicken order to a doppelgänger sighting in Barcelona. Listen in as Pippa shares her boyfriend's odd behavior that leads to a romantic proposal, while Phil recounts a surprise birthday revelation involving sneaky phone searches. The grammar guru Georgie clarifies how to use sense verbs effectively, with practical examples and a fun game to practice noticing unusual behaviors. It's a delightful blend of stories and grammar tips!
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Proposal Revealed By Small Clues

  • Pippa noticed her boyfriend acting strangely and then heard him talking to her dad on the phone before learning he was planning to propose.
  • The small observations led to discovering a major surprise.
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Unexpected Reunion In Barcelona

  • Neil saw someone who looked exactly like his friend in Barcelona and realised it was him who had returned from Japan.
  • A chance sighting turned into a surprising reunion.
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Surprise Birthday Found In A Queue

  • Phil noticed his wife going through his phone and later saw friends waiting in a queue, which revealed a surprise birthday.
  • He only realised the plan when he noticed familiar faces in the queue.
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