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Speak Better English with Harry
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 446
Aug 30, 2023
Learn advanced vocabulary for describing sounds and noises in English. This episode covers various types of sounds and their descriptions, as well as characteristics of sounds. Explore different sounds like thunder, lightning, and birds singing, as well as different types of noise. Improve your English proficiency and boost your vocabulary.
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- The podcast discusses a wide range of adjectives to describe various sounds and noises in English, including distant sounds, distinctive sounds, faint sounds, muffled sounds, and rumbling sounds.
- Harry emphasizes the importance of practicing and using these adjectives in written English, particularly for language exams like the Cambridge exams, to improve vocabulary and language skills.
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Describing Sounds
In this podcast episode, Harry discusses adjectives used for describing sounds and noises. He provides examples of different sounds, such as buzzing like a bee, crashing like a car crash or breaking glass, and creaking of doors or floorboards in old houses. Harry also talks about distant sounds, like distant thunder or a distant car horn. He mentions distinctive sounds, such as the calls of seagulls or the sound of a train on tracks. Additionally, he covers faint sounds that are barely audible, muffled sounds that are partially blocked or indistinct, and the rumbling sound of thunder or heavy trucks. Finally, he talks about the rustling sound of leaves blowing in the wind.
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