Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson 1126 | “The Elephant in the Room…” – Superbly Said Podcast
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Advanced English Vocabulary 1126 | “The Elephant in the Room…” – Superbly Said Podcast
📘 Lesson Slides
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jwYp9aO6zHWFko1FPzUz9sdUU2BxN-OI/view?usp=drive_link
📘 Lesson Quiz
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“Do You Talk to Yourself? Here’s How to Harness Your Inner Voice” — Ethan Kross | TED
This episode explores 8 powerful expressions connected to focus, emotion, thinking patterns, and communication.
Each expression includes:
✔️ a clear definition
✔️ natural example sentences
✔️ a guided practice question
harness [a force/power] – control and use a powerful resource effectively
the elephant in the room – the obvious problem everyone avoids discussing
drifting away – gradually losing focus or moving off-topic
simulate and plan – mentally model a scenario to strategize a solution
negative thought loops – repetitive, pessimistic thinking patterns
telltale signs – clear evidence or clues that reveal something
consumes our attention – completely occupies our focus
make sense of [something] – understand or interpret something confusing
American & British pronunciation
Correct word stress and natural intonation
Reduce accent interference
Speak clearly and confidently like a native speaker
Real-life English conversations
Daily speaking patterns
Comprehensible input designed for ESL learners
Grammar from basic → intermediate → advanced
Everyday English phrases
Practical vocabulary for real situations
IELTS & TOEFL speaking preparation
Job interview and presentation confidence
Techniques for thinking in English (not translating!)
English for Spanish speakers
English for Asian learners
Clear guidance for international professionals
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