As I work for a publisher, I'm always using reference books such as dictionaries. But I read a lot for pleasure too, and I particularly like poetry. At home all my books are arranged in alphabetical order (I know that's a bit strange!). I've also got lots of novels from different categories - crime stories, ghost stories, historical novels, murder mysteries, science fiction, etc. - but there is non-fiction as well. I read quite a lot of biographies. My husband says I'm book-crazy.

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Types of books

➡️ Avete mai provato il senso di fallimento nella vostra vita? In che situazione? Come avete reagito? Che sensazioni avete provato? 

➡️ Che cos’è per voi la vera libertà? Vi sentite liberi nella società in cui vivete?

➡️ Vi siete mai sentiti ansiosi o stressati? O conoscete persone che soffrono di ansia? E secondo voi, da che cosa è dipeso?

In questo episodio potrete ascoltare riflessioni e citazioni al libro "Le coordinate della felicità", di Gianluca Gotto.  Ideale per chi vuole uscire dalla propria zona di confort e per chi vuole riflettere insieme a me sui concetti come il fallimento, la libertà e l'ansia, oltre che scoprire le coordinate della felicità! 
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8. Le coordinate della felicità

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SHANNON: What a fantastic performance! Thank you for inviting 
me to the musical.
ELENA: You are welcome. I’m happy you enjoyed the show. 
The choreography of the dancers was incredible. It 
reminds me of when I used to dance.
SHANNON: I know! You were such a talented ballerina. Do you 
miss dancing?
ELENA: Oh, that’s very kind of you, Shannon. I do miss it 
sometimes. But I will always be a fan of the arts. That’s 
why I love going to musicals because it’s the perfect 
combination of song, dance and theater.
SHANNON: Absolutely! I’m glad you are still an art fan too. Thank 
you for the invitation. It’s always a pleasure to attend 
an arts event with you and learn something new


LANGUAGE NOTES
• You are welcome. Elena replies “You are welcome” in this dialogue. She could also say, 
“Don’t mention it,” which is an example of downgrading. Downgrading a compliment 
varies with culture. When in doubt, just say “You are welcome.”
• When getting a compliment to someone (for example: “You were such a talented
ballerina”), you can either accept the compliment (“That’s very kind of you”) or 
downplay the compliment (“Oh, I wasn’t that good”).
• Giving compliments in English often includes using superlatives (“the most …,” “the 
best …”). This is the best musical playing on Broadway! / What’s the most entertaining 
movie you’ve seen? However, compliments can also be given by using the construction 
“I’m a fan of …”: I’m a fan of the arts. / I’m a big fan of theater. / I’m a huge fan of this 
band. Notice the use of adjectives

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 24: At the theater

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Episode originally published May 14, 2021

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English Conversation Phrases You’ll Use Over and Over

Les numéros de 20 à 30 en Français avec Aymaro

20	vingt	
21	vingt et un	
22	vingt-deux	
23	vingt-trois	
24	vingt-quatre	
25	vingt-cinq	
26	vingt-six	
27	vingt-sept	
28	vingt-huit	
29	vingt-neuf	
30	trente