Attics vs Basements
Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

Attics vs Basements

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 22, 202636 min
  • Conversation

It’s a building battle from top to bottom. Attics sit high above the world, basements are cool lairs down below. Both can be fun, both can be creepy, but only one can win. Digging deep for basements is musician and one half of the band Koo Koo – Bryan Atchison! And unleashing some antics in support of attics is musician and the other half of the band Koo Koo – Neil Olstad! Which floor will triumph? Listen then cast your vote at smashboom.org. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want...

Play episode

Opens the player: the full transcript, every word clickable, with translation and flashcards.

Try it: tap any word

Real sentences from the start of this episode. Every word is marked with its level.

Sentence 1 of 12 · 0:00

, .

Ernesta creates designer quality rugs custom fit to the exact size of your space, so every

Hear this sentence

Tap a word to see its meaning in your language.

Do you know these words?

8 harder words from this episode. Tap one to see what it means, then mark it.

  • C15:29
  • B26:07
  • B29:18
  • B215:01
  • C219:09
  • C123:33
  • B226:14
  • C130:14

Mark a few words and we'll tell you how this episode fits your level.

Is this episode right for you?

B2

B2 · Upper-intermediate

Comfortable if you already follow TV news

A1 59%A2 29%B1 8%B2 3%C1 1%
  • 96% of the words are B1 or easier.
  • 144 words a minute: a natural pace.
  • 90 harder words (B2 and up) in the whole episode.

Transcript

The opening of the episode. The whole transcript is in the player.

0:00

A rug shouldn't just fit your room, it should make your home feel finished. Ernesta creates designer quality rugs custom fit to the exact size of your space, so every room feels beautifully pulled together. Explore Ernesta's range of options, all ready to be custom cut, finished, and delivered

0:22

to your door in as little as two weeks. Start with five samples for just $10 and get $50 toward your rug when you order. Visit ernesta.com today. That's E-R-N-E-S-T-A dot com.

0:35

Brains on universe. Smash Boom Best is a totally independent production, from the writers to the debaters to the person adding sound effects. Like this one.

That was the opening. The rest of the episode (36 min) is in the player: every word clickable, with translation, saved words and flashcards.

Continue in the player

Automatically generated from the audio. May contain errors. Audio belongs to its publisher and is played from their feed. Rights holders can request removal — copyright & takedown policy