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In this lesson, you're going to learn 37 English phrases (see below!). The topic today is cooking a pizza. Warning: this lesson might make you hungry!
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- the woman is wearing an apron
- I don't think I've worn an apron for 10 years
- we also have all the different ingredients out for her
- the chef is taking some flour and pouring this into a bowl
- she's adding flour to a bowl
- she picks up the bowl of yeast and adds that to the mix
- yeast is very important when it comes to pizza bases
- now she mixes all of that together
- you can see here she is pouring milk to this flour base
- she's pouring the liquid into the bowl
- This is when things can get a bit messy
- you obviously want to wash your hands before doing this
- you can see now that she's kneading it together
- now unless you want the dough to stick to the table, it's a good idea to sprinkle some flour on the table
- she breaks off some of the dough
- She puts that dough on the table, pushes it down a couple of times
- she flips it over
- she takes the rolling pin to roll the dough into the shape of a pizza
- Before making the rest of the pizza, she goes out to the garden
- she cuts off some basil
- she brings the basil inside and washes it under the tap
- she then places it on a towel to dry
- the puts the pizza base on a plate
- she puts some sauce on the base and spreads it out
- she grates the cheese over the pizza
- this can be called grated or shredded cheese
- she brings over some vegetables
- the vegetables have already been sliced
- she puts the vegetables on the pizza
- this adds a little bit of spice to the pizza
- she then takes the basil that she picked before
- she adds this as a garnish
- the last thing it needs is a little bit of salt on top
- I would have added some meat
- she then takes the pizza over to the oven
- the oven is already preheated
- she puts the pizza in the oven
- I hope she puts a timer on
- you never want to burn your pizza
- the cheese is going to start burning in a second
- it's starting to look really good
- she opens the oven and takes the pizza out
- she uses oven gloves so she doesn't burn her hands
- I would have cooked that for another two or three minutes
- I like a crispier crust
- I would still eat it
- it's now time to cut the pizza into slices
- I normally burn my fingers doing this because I'm too eager
- everyone jumps in and takes a slice
- hopefully, they're going to wait until it cools down
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In this lesson, you're going to learn 37 English phrases (see below!). The topic today is cooking a pizza. Warning: this lesson might make you hungry!
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- the woman is wearing an apron
- I don't think I've worn an apron for 10 years
- we also have all the different ingredients out for her
- the chef is taking some flour and pouring this into a bowl
- she's adding flour to a bowl
- she picks up the bowl of yeast and adds that to the mix
- yeast is very important when it comes to pizza bases
- now she mixes all of that together
- you can see here she is pouring milk to this flour base
- she's pouring the liquid into the bowl
- This is when things can get a bit messy
- you obviously want to wash your hands before doing this
- you can see now that she's kneading it together
- now unless you want the dough to stick to the table, it's a good idea to sprinkle some flour on the table
- she breaks off some of the dough
- She puts that dough on the table, pushes it down a couple of times
- she flips it over
- she takes the rolling pin to roll the dough into the shape of a pizza
- Before making the rest of the pizza, she goes out to the garden
- she cuts off some basil
- she brings the basil inside and washes it under the tap
- she then places it on a towel to dry
- the puts the pizza base on a plate
- she puts some sauce on the base and spreads it out
- she grates the cheese over the pizza
- this can be called grated or shredded cheese
- she brings over some vegetables
- the vegetables have already been sliced
- she puts the vegetables on the pizza
- this adds a little bit of spice to the pizza
- she then takes the basil that she picked before
- she adds this as a garnish
- the last thing it needs is a little bit of salt on top
- I would have added some meat
- she then takes the pizza over to the oven
- the oven is already preheated
- she puts the pizza in the oven
- I hope she puts a timer on
- you never want to burn your pizza
- the cheese is going to start burning in a second
- it's starting to look really good
- she opens the oven and takes the pizza out
- she uses oven gloves so she doesn't burn her hands
- I would have cooked that for another two or three minutes
- I like a crispier crust
- I would still eat it
- it's now time to cut the pizza into slices
- I normally burn my fingers doing this because I'm too eager
- everyone jumps in and takes a slice
- hopefully, they're going to wait until it cools down
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![Advanced English Listening Practice | Can YOU Understand? | Talking about Hobbies (with Subtitles)
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Want to describe your free time naturally and confidently? Whether it’s hobbies, weekends, or relaxing, this lesson will help you understand native speakers better and talk about your free time fluently! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
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📖 Key Phrases from the Lesson
🗓️ Talking About Free Time During the Work Week
• I try to wind down in the evening by reading a book. (To wind down = To relax after a busy day)
• Some people like to hit the gym straight after work. (To hit the gym = To go to the gym)
• I like to put on a podcast and cook dinner. (To put on = To start playing music, a video, or a podcast)
• I wish I had more time in the evening. (To wish = To express regret or desire)
• Do you wanna head to the pub after work? (To head to = To go to a place)
📆 Weekend Plans – Asking & Answering
• What are you doing this weekend? (Using present continuous for future plans)
• Do you have any plans for the weekend? (Common way to ask about weekend plans)
• I’m looking forward to the weekend. (To look forward to = To be excited about something)
• I often take it easy on Sunday mornings. (To take it easy = To relax and do little activity*)
• Let’s hang out this weekend! (To hang out = To spend time casually with friends*)
💤 Catching Up on Rest
• I like to catch up on sleep at the weekend. (To catch up on sleep = To sleep more to recover lost sleep)
• I like to have a lie-in on Sundays. (To have a lie-in [UK] / To sleep in [US] = To wake up late)
🍽️ Weekend Food Traditions – UK vs. US
• In the UK, Sunday roast dinners are a tradition. (Sunday roast = Traditional British Sunday meal with roast meat and vegetables)
• In the US, people love going out for brunch on Sundays. (Brunch = A meal between breakfast and lunch)
🌞 Talking About Holidays & Vacations
• I’m taking a few days off next month. (To take time off = To not work for a period of time)
• I’ve been working non-stop—I need a break! (To work non-stop = To work without breaks)
• Have you ever been to Japan? (Have you ever been to… = Asking about past travel experiences)
🎨 Talking About Hobbies & Interests
• I love playing the guitar. (Simple way to express hobbies)
• I’m getting into yoga at the moment. (To get into = To start enjoying a new activity)
• I’m thinking about signing up for a pottery class. (To sign up for = To register for an activity or course)
• I’ve always wanted to learn how to paint. (I’ve always wanted to… = Expressing a long-term desire)
• Okay, I’ll give it a go! (To give it a go = To try something new)
🧠 Inspirational Quotes About Free Time
• 💡 “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” – Bertrand Russell
• 💡 “A man should never neglect his leisure.” – Confucius
• 💡 “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott
🎯 What To Do Next:
✅ Listen to the episode again and repeat the phrases.
✅ Practice using these expressions in your own conversations.
✅ Leave a comment with your answers: What do you do in your free time?
💬 Which phrase was your favorite? Share it in the comments! 🚀
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