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Oct 2023
24m 47s

#49 | Chef Clive Travels the World

Bree Aesie
About this episode

Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection.

Level:  Upper-intermediate

Accent: Canada

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5 words and expressions in today's story:

- TO TALK YOURSELF / YOUR WAY INTO SOMETHING: convincing yourself to do something or getting someone to give you a chance or access to something.

- PINNACLE: the highest point or peak of something, often used to describe achieving success or excellence.

- TO RIP APART: This means to completely dismantle and reconstruct something, often referring to buildings or structures.

- RELENTLESS: Relentless describes something that is continuous, persistent, or unyielding in its effort or pursuit.

- TO BELONG / TO LAY ROOTS SOMEWHERE:  To belong means feeling like you are a part of a particular group, place, or community where you fit in and are accepted. To lay roots somewhere means making a place your home and investing time and effort in it to build connections and a sense of belonging.

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