All Ears English Podcast AEE 1364: Grammar 3: Tell a Story and Hook your Audience with Past Progressive
May 13, 2020
In this engaging discussion, guest expert Aubrey Carter shares her insights on the art of storytelling and the crucial role of the past progressive tense. They explore how personal anecdotes can captivate listeners, illustrating this with tales from college and unexpected grocery store incidents. The conversation dives into the techniques for hooking an audience and maintaining interest, showcasing the power of grammar in enriching narratives. Aubrey's playful approach highlights practical storytelling tips that go beyond textbook learning, making grammar fun and relatable.
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Aubrey's Transformation
- Aubrey was shy in high school but became the center of attention as an exchange student in France.
- This experience changed her personality and made her enjoy being in the spotlight.
Boring Story Experiences
- Aubrey and Lindsay discuss experiences of telling stories that bored listeners.
- They emphasize the importance of hooking the audience from the beginning.
Hooking Your Audience
- Use the past progressive tense to hook listeners from the start.
- Instead of saying "Something interesting happened," try "I was sitting at home last night watching TV when the craziest thing happened."