Born For More

Episode Summary: I tell the inspiring story of a young girl who overcomes many obstacles in order to get an education.

English Level: B1 🇨🇦

Show Notes:

Vocabulary Words:

abusive (adj.): engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty.
restless (adj.): unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.
accumulate (verb): gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.
debt (noun): a sum of money that is owed or due.
rant (verb): speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.
admire (verb): regard with respect or warm approval.
inferior (adj.): lower in rank, status, or quality.
impressive (adj.): evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
overcome (verb): succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
faith (noun): complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

Phrases to Remember:

run away: leave or escape from a place, person, or situation.
to profess one’s love: admitting your love out in the open no matter how socially awkward it may be.
to not care: without interest or concern.
to face one’s fears: It involves gradually exposing someone to their fears.
to be worth it: used to say that you gain something from an action.
make one’s dreams come true: something you have wanted very much for a long time that has now happened
patriarchal society: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property.
stand up to someone: make a spirited defence against someone or something.

Mistake to Avoid:

(infinitive after the verb ‘work hard’) work hard to build this business NOT work hard building this business.

Comprehension Questions:

Question to Consider:

What are the beliefs that most influence your decisions and behavior?

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