English Like A Native Podcast Your English Five a Day #5.2 S2
Feb 4, 2025
Discover how romantic gestures can reignite connections, highlighted by one man's quest to make up for a forgotten birthday. Explore the significance of context in language and learn the phrasal verb 'make up for something.' Dive deep into the world of compensatory actions and personal anecdotes that resonate with life's ups and downs. The discussion is enriched with key vocabulary and opportunities to practice storytelling, ensuring you build both your emotional and linguistic skills.
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Vocabulary Learning
- Relax and listen to expand your vocabulary.
- All vocabulary is recorded in a free, accessible database linked in the show notes.
Making Up for Disappointment
- Missing a train to dinner and theatre led to disappointment.
- A local Thai meal served as compensation, making up for the ruined plans.
Strewing Toys
- Anna's children, left unsupervised, strew toys all over the conservatory.
- This illustrates the meaning of "strew" as spreading things untidily.