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Emma and Lily are best friends. They get along like two peas in a pod, always sharing secrets and spending time together. Every morning, they meet at the crack of dawn to walk to school. Emma usually breaks the ice by telling a funny joke, and Lily always bends over backwards to make Emma laugh.
In class, Lily hits the books hard. She wants to be a doctor and knows she must study a lot. Emma, on the other hand, plays it by ear. She likes to see how things go and doesn’t plan much.
During lunch, they chew the fat about their favorite movies and books. Emma often spills the beans about her latest crush, and Lily lends an ear to listen. When they talk about their dreams, Lily says, "Emma, you always have your head in the clouds, but I know you can achieve anything if you try."
Emma smiles and says, "Thanks, Lily. You always hit the nail on the head with your advice."
After school, they hang out at the park. They let their hair down and relax after a long day. Emma often catches Lily off guard with surprise treats like ice cream or candy. They both agree that they wouldn't trade their friendship for the world.
In the evening, they part ways, looking forward to another day full of adventures. They know that as long as they stick together through thick and thin, they can face anything.
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the idioms used in the story and their meanings🌚✨:
1. Get along like two peas in a pod: Have a very close and harmonious relationship.
2. At the crack of dawn: Very early in the morning.
3. Break the ice: To initiate conversation in a social setting.
4. Bend over backwards : To make a great effort.
5. Hit the books: To study very hard.
6. Play it by ear: To improvise or decide on the spot.
7. Chew the fat: To chat in a relaxed way.
8. Spill the beans: To reveal a secret.
9. Lend an ear: To listen sympathetically.
10. Have your head in the clouds: To be daydreaming or lost in thought.
11. Hit the nail on the head: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
12. Hang out: To spend time relaxing.
13. Let your hair down: To relax and enjoy oneself.
14. Catch someone off guard: To surprise someone.
15. Wouldn't trade something for the world: To value something very much.
16. Stick together through thick and thin : To remain loyal and supportive no matter what.
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Hello, and welcome to 6 minute vocabulary. I'm Rob. And I'm Catherine. And this program is all about linking words. That's the words and phrases we use to connect ideas and events when we speak alright. Yes. We call them linking words and phrases. They help people to follow what we're saying by showing how ideas are connected to each other. First, we'll look at some examples. Next, there will be a short quiz. And finally, we'll leave you with a top tip for learning vocabulary. But to start with, let's listen to Angela talking about a lucky escape she had. While you listen, try to answer this question. Who or what saved Angela in the end? Mhmm. Here's Angela. So, Angela, tell us, what did you escape from? A shark. Wow. Really? Yes. What happened was I was swimming off the coast when all of a sudden I saw a huge black shape coming towards me. To begin with, I thought it was a dolphin. But it wasn't. So what happened next? Well, I then quickly realized it was a shark. Luckily, I'm a very fast swimmer but in the end it was a boat that saved me. Oh, that's an incredible story. We asked who or what saved Angela? And it was a boat. Angela said, in the end, a boat saved me. Lucky lady. Now, Angela helps us to follow her story by using linking words and phrases to tell us what happened, when it happened and how she felt about it. Let's have a look at some of them. Okay. Right. Now, the first one was right at the beginning. Angela said, what happened was and this is a really good way to introduce a story because it grabs the listeners' attention and it tells them to get ready to hear a story. Have a listen. What happened was I was swimming off the coast when all of a sudden I saw a huge black shape coming towards me. Okay. Good start. Now, another way to tell your story clearly is to use words that show the order of events. Catherine and I did this at the beginning of this program when we said words like first, next and finally. When we said, first, we'll look at examples. Next, there'll be a short quiz. And finally, we'll leave you with a top tip. Exactly. Now, let's listen to how Angela used words and phrases like these. What happened was I was swimming off the coast when all of a sudden I saw a huge black shape coming towards me. To begin with, I thought it was a dolphin. But it wasn't. So what happened next? Well, I then quickly realized it was a shark. Luckily, I'm a very fast swimmer but in the end it was a boat that saved me. So, when you get to the end of your story, use a phrase like 'in the end' or 'finally' to show that your story is about to finish. But in the end it was a boat that saved me. Okay. Now let's hear Angela tell us about how the boat saved her. Fortunately, the boat had already seen the shark and fired a rocket which scared the creature off. That was lucky. Wow. So, Angela uses the adverb fortunately as a linking word to comment on this. Yes. And in the first clip, Angela said, luckily, I'm a fast swimmer. And other comment adverbs you may hear include unfortunately, sadly and so on. And we can also use adverbs and adverbial phrases like suddenly or all of a sudden, which we heard in the first clip, to say how things happen. You're listening. To BBC Learning English. We're talking about words and phrases that link different sentences and parts of a story. Yep. And it's time for a quick recap. So, to start a story we had? Well, what happened was? For ordering events? First of all, to begin with, then, next, after that. To finish a story. Finally, in the end. To make a comment. Luckily, unfortunately, sadly. And lastly, we had suddenly, all of a sudden. Great...
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John: Hey, Sarah! How's it going?
Sarah:Hi, John! I'm doing well, how about you?
John: I'm good too. I've been working on this tough project and needed a break. You know, sometimes you just have to "take a breather."
Sarah: Absolutely! By the way, how was your meeting with the boss?
John: It went well, but we had to "bite the bullet" and make some tough decisions.
Sarah: I see. Sometimes you just have to face difficult situations bravely, right?
John: Exactly. Thankfully, there were no bad surprises. We always try to stay "ahead of the curve."
Sarah: That's smart. Being ahead of trends and problems is always a good strategy. I'm trying to stay "on the ball" at work too.
John: That's really important. Are you going out after work today?
Sarah: Yes, I'm meeting some friends. It's "a piece of cake" for me because I love socializing.
John: That sounds fun! I think I'll head home and catch "forty winks."
Sarah: A short nap will do you good. Thanks for the chat, John. See you later!
John: Sure, Sarah. Enjoy your time! ...
Idioms and Their Meanings:
1. Take a breather - To take a short break.
2. Bite the bullet - To face a difficult situation bravely.
3. Ahead of the curve - To be ahead in terms of trends or problems.
4. On the ball - To be alert and attentive.
5. Piece of cake - Something very easy.
6. Forty winks - A short nap.
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Sensible- means that you have good judgment or are very practical. Sometimes, the most sensible thing is to ignore what people say and look at the facts.
Sensitive- is related to feelings. If you are sensitive, it can mean that you think about how other people feel.
Be sensitive to people's feelings and they might agree with you. It can also mean that your feelings are very easily upset. Don't be too sensitive about your idea being rejected. So being sensitive is all about feelings and kindness. Being sensible is about being practical and wise. Do you think it's sensible to be sensitive to other people? Are some people too sensitive to make sensible decisions? Tell us what you think.
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Now it's quiz time. Choose a correct linking word or phrase to fill the gaps. Ready? Number 1. I tried for weeks to get a ticket to the final. I gave up. Is it a, in the end or b next? It's a in the end. Mhmm. Well done. Now, number 2. It started to rain. I had an umbrella with me. Is it a, suddenly, or b, luckily? It's b, luckily. Yep. And finally, number 3. Which is the correct phrase to introduce your story? Is it a, what happened was or b, what happened it? And it's a, what happened was. It is indeed. And well done to you if you got those right. Now, before we finish, here's Rob with a quick tip for learning vocabulary. Yes. Why not make a note of new linking devices when you hear other people speak English on the bus, waiting in a queue, or watching TV. Note them on your phone or just write them down somewhere and then try to use them yourself. Top tip, Rob. Thank you. And there's more about this bbclearningenglish . Join us again for more 6 minute vocabulary. Bye...
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