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Jul 2023
21m 38s

# 45 | Horse Trip Adventure

Bree Aesie
About this episode

Sam goes on a seven-day horseback trip through the Rocky Mountains in Canada, and unexpected challenges arise.

Level: Intermediate

Accent:  Canadian

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5 words and expressions in today's story: 

- TO BE IN AWE OF: To feel amazed and impressed by something very special. Example: The kids were in awe of the beautiful fireworks on New Year's Eve.

- EERIE: Something that feels a bit scary or strange. Example: Walking through the foggy forest at night felt eerie because of the spooky sounds.

- TO BE UNEASY/ ANTSY/ANXIOUS: To feel a little nervous or worried, not feeling calm. Example: Sarah was uneasy about her first day at a new school. Tom felt antsy before the big test because he wasn't sure if he had studied enough.

- TO FEED OFF OF (ENERGY) "horses feed off of your energy": To get energy or feelings from someone or something else. Example: The happy crowd's cheers fed off of the performer's energy during the concert.

- MEADOW: A beautiful field with grass and flowers. Example: The picnic was set up in a lovely meadow with butterflies flying around.

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