#59 | Going Beyond NASA (with Tiffani Claiborne)
Episode description
Tiffani leaves her job at NASA to explore a new path, leading her to the most difficult thing she's ever done.
Level: Upper intermediate
Accent: United States (Maryland)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BE GLUED TO YOUR SEAT / SCREEN: To be unable to move from your seat or stop watching something.
Examples: "I was glued to my seat during the movie." or "He's glued to his screen, playing video games all day."
- TO BE DIALED IN (FOCUSED): To concentrate or pay close attention.
Examples: "She's dialed in during class, always listening to the teacher." or "Being dialed in means you're focused and not distracted."
- TO PUSH THROUGH: To keep going even when it's difficult.
Examples: "Even though he was tired, he pushed through and finished the race." or "Pushing through means not giving up, even when things are hard."
- TO HAVE YOUR CONFIDENCE STRUCK: To feel less sure of yourself.
Examples: "After failing the test, his confidence was struck." or "Having your confidence struck means feeling unsure or not believing in yourself."
- TO CLICK (UNDERSTANDING): To understand something suddenly.
Examples: "After studying for a while, it clicked, and I understood the math problem." or "It clicked in my mind how to solve the puzzle."
Episode Links:
- Speak English With Tiffani Academy
- Speak English With Tiffani YouTube
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