Listen "My Folding Bike"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I buy a bike - not a shiny new one, but a strange little folding thing I found online.I talk about why I stopped using rental bikes, what happened when I met the seller, and how I learned to ride something that felt… awkward at first.There are bumpy roads, tight train doors, and moments where the chain falls off, but somehow, it still works.This episode is about second-hand things, slow bikes, and learning to enjoy what isn’t perfect.Linguistically, you’ll hear natural expressions for city life, bike parts, everyday actions, and how we talk about fixing and figuring things out.If you’ve ever used something a bit broken and made it work anyway, this one’s for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Bike Parts & Mechanics, Money & Buying, Condition & QualityGrammar: Past simple vs present perfect (to show if something is finished or still relevant now), Too / not enough (to express limits and problems), Modal verbs (advice, deduction, obligation, possibility, etc.) (to show opinion, rules, and uncertainty).✨ 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:“Everyday English with James” (advanced)🐣 Too difficult? Search:“Beginner English with James” (beginner)
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