Join Anna on this episode as she introduces five new vocabulary items: phrasal verb 'wipe out', nouns 'savings' and 'blame', idiom 'bang goes', and noun 'victim'. Dive into a story about Lily's savings account being wiped out by a scam.
Learn the phrasal verb 'wipe out' for complete destruction.
Understand the importance of 'savings' accumulation over time.
Recognize the impact of 'blame' and 'victim' in personal experiences.
Deep dives
Wipe Out - Destroy or Eliminate Completely
The first vocabulary item discussed is the phrasal verb 'wipe out', which means to completely destroy or eliminate something. The podcast provides examples such as wiping out a trade due to stock market fluctuations or wiping out an entire herd of livestock through disease.
Savings - Money Set Aside Over Time
The next concept covered is 'savings', referring to a sum of money set aside and cultivated over time. Personal anecdotes about saving money since childhood and the joy of accumulating savings are shared to illustrate the concept.
Blame - Responsibility for Fault or Wrongdoing
The podcast introduces the noun 'blame' as the responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing. Examples include attributing blame in a robbery case and reflecting on mistakenly blaming someone who was innocent.
Bang Goes - Indicates Failure or Loss of Opportunity
The idiomatic expression 'bang goes' is explained as signifying failure or the loss of an opportunity. Examples include missing a dinner date due to work commitments and abandoning plans due to unexpected circumstances like bad weather.
Victim - Suffers Harm or Loss
Lastly, the term 'victim' is discussed, describing a person who has suffered harm or loss, often due to a crime, accident, or disaster. Personal experiences of being a victim of theft and the relief felt after justice is served are shared.
Conclusion
The podcast episode focuses on expanding listeners' vocabulary through practical examples and personal anecdotes, reinforcing the importance of understanding and utilizing diverse linguistic elements in everyday communication.
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Expanding Vocabulary with Phrasal Verbs, Nouns, Idioms, and a Story
E309: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, where your journey to mastering English begins! I'm your host, Anna, and you're tuned into Week 35, Day 1 of Your English Five a Day. This podcast is your dedicated companion for expanding your vocabulary with five new vocabulary items every day of the week, from Monday to Friday.
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💥 We kick off today's list with the phrasal verb "wipe out". We then move on to two nouns, "savings" and "blame". After that, we explore the idiom "bang goes", and last but not least, we finish with the noun "victim".
🏦 Join me as we explore these words, practice their pronunciation, and learn how to use them effectively in conversation. Plus, in today's storytime, we'll revisit all those words as we get to know Lily, who dreams of visiting Paris and has been saving diligently for years. She’s devastated to find her savings account wiped out by a scam. After a stressful call to the bank, she figures out what's behind this horrible news.
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