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[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 – The ballet

Category: Education
Duration: 00:24:41
Publish Date: 2023-12-25 22:23:47
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[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 – The ballet

Episode description

Do you like ballet? In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about this unique style of dancing. They discuss its origins and characteristics, and explain some specific vocabulary along the way. Suzanne, a former professional dancer, shares her own story and what ballet means to her.

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Fun facts

In this episode, Suzanne mentions breaking new ballet shoes. The process can include soaking them in water, pounding them with a hammer, and shaving the sole with a razor. However, despite all the effort, ballet shoes don’t last long before they need to be replaced: they lose their shape and wear out within a few weeks or sometimes even days!

Expressions included in the study guide

  • Intricate
  • To eat, breathe, and sleep [something]
  • To get sucked into [something]
  • I’ll tell you what
  • To break in [something]
  • To dig deep
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