390 How to Tell a Story in English
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390 How to Tell a Story in English

B1IntermediateSeptember 17, 202610 min
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Today, I want to help you tell simple stories in English without getting stuck. In this episode, there are many new expressions. So, make sure you get the transcript at: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast Maybe you know this feeling. You start telling someone what happened yesterday, and your brain suddenly asks, "What tense do I need?" And then... silence. Usually, you are trying to make every sentence perfect. But when you tell a story, your first job is simply to help the listener follow what happened. Get the full transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/390-how-to-tell-a-story-in-english/

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Let's start. Today, I want to help you tell simple stories in English without getting stuck. In this episode, there are many new expressions, so make sure you get the transcript at speak English Podcast dot com slash podcast.

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