Alastair, from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast, tells us a story about busking—street performing for money—and the adventures during the period in his life.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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6 words and expressions in today's story:
- BUSKING: When people play music or perform in public places, like streets, to entertain and collect money from the audience.
- (TO) GET INTO: To become interested or involved in something. For example, getting into a hobby or activity.
- TO BE ONE STEP AHEAD: To be better prepared or more advanced than others in a particular situation.
- (TO) SUPPORT ONESELF: To provide financial means for oneself or one's family, typically through work or other means.
- DUBIOUS: Having doubts, uncertainty, or suspicion. It can also suggest something is questionable or not entirely trustworthy.
- OUT OF THE CORNER OF ONE'S EYE: Seeing something to the side while not looking directly at it, often implying a subtle or indirect observation.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Alistair Budge at leonardoenglish.com
👉 Listen to Alistair's podcast English Learning for Curious Minds
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