Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication

Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection. Level: Upper-intermediate Accent: Canada 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO TALK YOURSELF / YOUR WAY INTO SOMETHING: convincing yourself to do something or getting someone to give you a chance or access to something. - PINNACLE: the highest point or peak of something, often used to describe achieving success or excellence. - TO RIP APART: This means to completely dismantle and reconstruct something, often referring to buildings or structures. - RELENTLESS: Relentless describes something that is continuous, persistent, or unyielding in its effort or pursuit. - TO BELONG / TO LAY ROOTS SOMEWHERE: To belong means feeling like you are a part of a particular group, place, or community where you fit in and are accepted. To lay roots somewhere means making a place your home and investing time and effort in it to build connections and a sense of belonging. Episode Links: Find out more about Chef Clive @chefclivecafe⁠ Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

Bonnie receives news about a terrorist attack in Nice, France, where her daughter and family were vacationing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO SCROLL: the action of moving the content up or down on a digital screen using your finger or mouse. It's what you do to see more information on websites, social media, or documents. - MAYHEM: a state of chaos, disorder, or extreme confusion. It often describes situations where there is a lot of noise, movement, and unpredictability. - TO REGISTER: used figuratively, means to become aware of or notice something. It's when you suddenly understand or realize information. - TO PACE: walking back and forth, often nervously or restlessly, usually in a small area. It's a way people move when they're feeling anxious or impatient. - TO MAKE YOUR WAY SOMEWHERE: to travel or move in a specific direction or to a particular destination. It's about journeying from one place to another. Episode Links: Find out more about Bonnie Earl at ⁠bonnie-earl.com/ Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

Alicia was sick with cancer, for the second time, and she made a decision: if she could find one person a day to talk to, then she knew she could survive. Level: intermediate Accent: United States (Texas) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO PULL YOURSELF OUT OF SOMETHING means to remove oneself from a difficult or undesirable situation. It is like freeing yourself from a problem or challenge. - TO STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE means to start a conversation in a friendly or informal manner, often with someone you don't know well or have just met. - TO HEAL, TO BE HEALED, TO BE HEALING are related to the process of recovering from an injury, illness, or emotional distress. - A LIFELINE refers to a person or thing that provides crucial help or support in difficult or desperate situations. - A PURPOSE / A CALLING refers to a sense of meaning or direction in life, a reason for existence, or a strong conviction that drives someone to pursue specific goals or fulfill a particular role. Episode Links: Find out more about Alicia Marie at peoplebizinc.com Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

Laura Eiman tells us about her amazing journey to become a champion in Olympic Weightlifting when she was 63 years old. Level: High-intermediate Accent: United States (Boston) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - WANDER OVER: means to casually or aimlessly walk or move to a specific location without a clear purpose or direction. It implies a relaxed and unhurried movement. - MENTAL TOUGHNESS This is an important concept in today’s story. Mental toughness means being able to stay strong and positive even when things are difficult. It's about not giving up easily and believing in yourself, even when things don't go the way you want them to. For example: - TO BINGE ON: to consume—eat or drink—or do something excessively or in large quantities within a short period of time. It is often used when referring to food, TV shows, or activities. - A BARBELL: weightlifting equipment consisting of a long metal bar with weights attached to each end. It is commonly used for strength training. - TO BLOW AN OPPORTUNITY: to miss or squander a chance or possibility to achieve something or be successful because of your own actions or mistakes. It implies making a significant error or failing to take advantage of a favorable situation. Episode links: Find out more about Laura Eiman at lauraeiman.com Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everest Part 1, go listen now! 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠⁠⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript! Level: Upper-intermediate Accent: Canadian 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO BRACE YOURSELF: means to prepare yourself for something that might be difficult or unpleasant. - TO KEEP PACE WITH vs TO FALL BEHIND: To keep pace means to stay at the same speed or level. To fall behind means to not keep up with others. - TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS: to start focusing on an important task or activity, and stop wasting time. -TO BE TOUCHED BY SOMETHING: used figuratively, this means to be emotionally moved or affected by something. - TO SINK IN: means to start to understand or realize the truth of something. Episode Links: Find out more about Laurie Skreslet at ⁠⁠laurieskreslet.ca⁠⁠ 💛 Want more from Into the Story? Subscribe to our⁠ ⁠free newsletter⁠⁠ to get a quick email from Bree every few weeks filled with practical tips, fascinating topics from the world of psychology, and strategies to improve your life.

Lindsay tells us about a trip to Morocco when she needed to speak 7 languages just to find a hotel room. Level: upper intermediate Accent: United Kingdom 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠⁠⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - PEOPLE-WATCHING: Observing and studying people, often in a public setting, for entertainment or to gain insights into human behavior. - IN GOOD CONSCIENCE: Acting or deciding based on what one believes is morally right, without feeling guilt or remorse. - TO BE DRAWN OUT: A process or situation that takes a longer time than expected, possibly due to complexity, reluctance, or an extended duration. - RETRACE ONE’S STEPS: Going back along the same route or path one has taken previously, especially to reexamine or revisit a location or decision. - DIVE IN: To enthusiastically and wholeheartedly engage in an activity or a situation without hesitation or reservation. Episode Links: 👉 Find out more about Lindsay Williams at ⁠⁠lindsaydoeslanguages.com 👉 Find out more about The Fluent Show Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

Kerstin tells us about the time when she rappelled down the tallest building on the university campus where she worked. Level: upper intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (German speaker) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠ with vocabulary, test, and transcript 4 words and expressions in today's story: - TO BE BUZZING: Feeling excited or energetic. - ABSEIL / RAPPEL: Descending a vertical surface using a rope, often in a controlled manner. - TO LOSE FACE: To experience a loss of respect or dignity, often due to a mistake or failure. - TO SWEAR: To use strong or offensive language; to curse or use profanity. Episode Links: 👉 Find out more about Kerstin Cable at fluentlanguage.co.uk 👉 Find out more about ⁠The Fluent Show⁠ Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛

We asked people what they would like to do in 2022. Preguntamos a la gente sobre qué planes tienen para este 2022. Transcripción del episodio Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto Acento: inglés canadienseWhat would YOU like to do in 2022? Send us an email with a voice note to hello@acingles.com.Visita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestros storytellers!