Listen "My Folding Bike"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I buy a bike: not a new one - a small, second-hand bike that folds in half.I talk about the problems with rental bikes, how I met the seller, and what happened when I tried to ride it home.This episode is about city life, broken bikes, and finding something that works, even if it’s not perfect.You’ll hear simple, useful English about transport, fixing things, and everyday problems.If you’ve ever used something old, and made it work, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Bicycle Parts, Buying Items, City Life & TransportGrammar: Can / can’t / could / couldn’t to talk about ability or possibility, Was / were to say how something was in the past, Want to / need to / have to to talk about desires, needs, and rules.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134435865📲 Follow me, Get transcripts, Book a class with me: https://linktr.ee/jamesbradleyenglish😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)
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