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Jun 6
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#55- 16 Words for Surprise and Shock

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Welcome to episode #55 of TheReal Life English with Gabby- 16 Words for Surprise, Shock and Awe. In this episode, you’ll learn 16 useful expressions to talk about surprise, shock, and amazement in everyday English. You'll learn idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs like flip out, jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, taken aback, like a deer caught in headlights and more! All with real-life examples and simple explanations. You’ll also learn the difference between mind-blowing and to blow someone's mind, and how to use phrases like be blown away. By the end, you’ll have new vocabulary you can start using right away to sound more natural and confident in conversations. Don’t forget to download the study guide and to practice what you learned!

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  • All 16 words and definitions
  • All new words in real life contexts
  • Example sentences 
  • Practice activities
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