Learning English Stories Our Stories: Meeting famous people
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Nov 7, 2025 Phil shares a surprising story about teaching a famous World Cup footballer English and how an Instagram mix-up went viral. The media buzz around it highlights the unexpected nature of celebrity encounters. Meanwhile, Georgie recounts her teenage obsession with One Direction and how a chance encounter led her to hug Harry Styles. The emotional rush of those brief moments is palpable, even without photographic proof. The hosts invite listeners to share their celebrity stories, connecting everyone through shared experiences of fame.
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Casual Celebrity Interest From Media Exposure
- Both hosts note they don't actively follow celebrities despite media drama and exposure via TV and sport.
- Celebrity interest can be casual and driven more by what you watch than intentional following.
Unexpected English Teacher For A Star Player
- Phil was hired as an English teacher for a famous World Cup footballer after the club found him.
- A model falsely claimed she'd teach the player and Phil's photo later went viral when the player posted it.
Instagram Claim Sparks Media Mix-Up
- An Instagram model falsely offered to teach the footballer English, creating online articles that misreported Phil's role.
- The social-media post by the player corrected attention onto Phil instead of the model.