All Ears English Podcast AEE: How to Tell Stories Like a C1 Level English Student
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Nov 13, 2024 Discover the secrets to captivating storytelling in English, perfect for aspiring C1 speakers. Learn how to engage your audience with compelling narratives and natural language. Explore the art of using indirect dialogue to enhance conversations and make them more relatable. Dive into the nuances of storytelling, balancing thoughts with spoken expressions to create emotional connections. Plus, find out how idiomatic expressions can elevate your narratives, making them unforgettable.
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Replacing "I said"
- Replace "I said" with phrases like "I was like" or "I was all" to make stories more engaging.
- These phrases inject natural speech patterns and help draw the listener in.
Expressing Thoughts
- When sharing thoughts instead of spoken words, use "I was like" or "I was all."
- Add "in my head" to clarify that you're expressing internal thoughts, not direct speech.
Key and Peele Sketch
- Aubrey Carter references a Key and Peele comedy sketch about narrating thoughts versus spoken words.
- The sketch humorously highlights the internal dialogues we have, which we might not verbalize.