English Like A Native Podcast Your English Five a Day #29.2 S2
Jul 22, 2025
Dive into the discomfort of summer heatwaves and explore the vocabulary that captures it, such as 'sweltering' and 'stuffy.' The discussion highlights how effective business platforms like Shopify enhance sales by reducing cart abandonment. Prepare to laugh as the speaker shares relatable tales of battling the heat in a cozy bungalow, longing for autumn's cool relief. Learn how precise language can describe life's moments, from sweltering summers to ecommerce success. It's a refreshing blend of humor and vocabulary enhancement!
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Understanding Heatwaves
- A heatwave is a period of unusually hot weather that is unexpected or abnormal for the season.
- The UK experiences heatwaves from spring through to autumn with temperatures higher than usual for that time.
Meaning of 'Glorious'
- The adjective 'glorious' describes something that is beautiful and gives great pleasure.
- It is often used to describe good weather, views, or nature.
Describing 'Stuffy'
- 'Stuffy' describes an environment lacking fresh air; it feels airless.
- It can make crowded public transport uncomfortable and may trigger panic attacks if fresh air is unavailable.