Join Anna in exploring essential English vocabulary with idioms, verbs, adjectives, and nouns. Dive into a gripping story of adventure and adversity as seasoned hiker Rico faces treacherous trails and unexpected encounters. Learn about perseverance and responsibility in the face of challenges.
Manage your responsibilities effectively to prevent overwhelm by not biting off more than you can chew.
Traverse challenging terrains with zigzag movements for control and enjoyment while facing rugged mountain trails.
Show relentless determination by persisting without stopping, like a child's repeated requests or a marathon runner's unwavering commitment.
Deep dives
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
Biting off more than you can chew means taking on more responsibilities than manageable. The example provided illustrates this by committing to daily podcasts along with various social media platforms and personal obligations. This led to acknowledging the need to scale back to prevent overwhelm.
Traverse the Slope
Traverse means moving across or through something. The skiing example highlights zigzag movement on a slope for control and enjoyment. Navigating challenging terrains epitomizes traversing, as seen in the story where hikers faced rugged mountain trails.
Relentless Determination
Relentless describes persistent individuals who keep going without stopping. The podcast host's example of a child persistently asking for something illustrates a relentless pursuit. A marathon runner's unwavering determination in harsh conditions also showcases relentlessness.
Treacherous Conditions
Treacherous signifies unpredictability and danger, like deceitful or untrustworthy circumstances. The podcast explains it with examples of treacherous mountain slopes and moving glaciers requiring caution. Such conditions, like the perilous mountain pass, pose significant risks for travelers.
Misery and Sorrow
Woe conveys misery or sorrow. It is exemplified in classical literature and used in the phrase 'woe is me' to highlight self-centered complaints in the face of others' significant problems. The phrase is a reminder of self-pity in situations that lack genuine adversity.
E286: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast with me, Anna! Tune in to Week 31, Day 2 of Your English Five a Day, where we dive deep into five essential items every weekday to boost your vocabulary and enhance your listening skills.
⛷️ Today's journey begins with the idiom "bite off more than you can chew". From there, we explore the ski slopes with the verb "traverse" Next up, we encounter the adjectives "relentless" and "treacherous". And to wrap up today's list, we delve into the noun "woe".
⛰️ As we recap our journey, reinforcing pronunciation and comprehension, we embark on a gripping story of adventure and adversity. Join Rico, a seasoned hiker facing the ultimate challenge, as he discovers the true meaning of perseverance and responsibility in the face of treacherous trails and unexpected encounters.
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