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Dec 2021
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#33 | Busking (with Alastair Budge)

Bree Aesie
About this episode

Alistair, from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast, tells us a story about busking—street performing for money—and the adventures during the period in his life.

Level: upper intermediate

Accent: United Kingdom

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6 words and expressions in today's story: 

- BUSKING: When people play music or perform in public places, like streets, to entertain and collect money from the audience.

- (TO) GET INTO: To become interested or involved in something. For example, getting into a hobby or activity.

- TO BE ONE STEP AHEAD: To be better prepared or more advanced than others in a particular situation.

- (TO) SUPPORT ONESELF: To provide financial means for oneself or one's family, typically through work or other means.

- DUBIOUS: Having doubts, uncertainty, or suspicion. It can also suggest something is questionable or not entirely trustworthy.

- OUT OF THE CORNER OF ONE'S EYE: Seeing something to the side while not looking directly at it, often implying a subtle or indirect observation.

Episode Links:

👉 Find out more about Alistair Budge at leonardoenglish.com

👉 Listen to Alistair's podcast English Learning for Curious Minds

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