Chatterbox #270 – The pros and cons of studying with videos
Posted by Andrew Bates
20 Jun, 2021
These days, there are so many different sources to use when studying language. That’s both good and bad....
In this special Chatterbox episode, Andrew talks to Suzanne about his trip to the island of Naoshima. Join them as they chat about public art installations, electric bikes, beaches, and galleries!
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Fun facts
Naoshima, an island located in the Seto Inland Sea, is known for its modern art and architecture. In fact, one of its most famous pieces is Yayoi Kusama’s yellow, black-dotted pumpkin!
Expressions you’ll learn in this episode
- Oh my goodness
- A [something] lover
- To pepper
- To get cracking
- What happens in [somewhere]
- stays in [somewhere]
Credit:Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free; Step On by Jahzzar; Lobby Time by Kevin (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 License
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