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British English with Maria

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Welcome back to our captivating adventure! In Chapter 11, our little prince continues his thrilling journey and arrives on the second planet, which is inhabited by a conceited man.

Here is the vocabulary featured in this episode:

admirer (n.) – someone who admires somebody
salute (n.) – a sign or respect
acclaim (n.) – praise and public approval
conceited (adj.) – to proud of yourself and your abilities

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Book Club: The Little Prince

Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 11

This episode is a companion to Chapter 10 of The Little Prince. In this chapter our little prince's epic journey begins and he arrives at the first planet he visits. 🪐

Here are the vocabulary words featured from this chapter:

inhabited (v.) – to live in a place
clad (adj.) – dressed or covered in
majestic (adj.) – beautiful, powerful or causing great admiration
subject (n.) – a person who lives in or what has the right to live in a country with a king 
or queen
etiquette (n.) – a set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour
vexed (adj.) – difficult to deal with an causing a lot of disagreement
authority (n.) – the moral or legal right or ability to control
disobedience (n.) – refusing to do what somebody in authority tells you to do
promptly (adv.) – immediately 
insubordination (n.) – refusing to obey orders from people in authority

I hope you enjoy this episode! Farewell, until we meet again for Chapter 11! 🌟

Please note: This podcast is based on the English translation by Katherine Woods. 📚 

Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 10

Welcome back to our whimsical journey! In Chapter 9, our little prince is getting ready to leave his beloved planet. Join us as he tidies up and says his fond farewells to the unique inhabitants of his tiny world!

Here is the vocabulary featured in this episode:

migration (n.) – the process of animals travelling to a different place,
usually when the season changes
possess (adj.) – to own or have something
convenient (adj.) – suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the
least difficulty
extinct (adj.) – no longer existing / active
dejection (n.) – the feeling of being unhappy or disappointed
bewildered (adj.) – confused or uncertain

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Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 9

In this episode we will take a closer look at Chapter 8 of The Little Price. In this chapter he meets his unique flower for the very first time! 🌹

Here is the vocabulary featured in this episode: 

sprout (v.) – to begin to grow, or to produce new growth
sprout (n.) – a young plant or seedling
miraculous (adj.) – surprisingly wonderful
coquettish (adj.) – flirtatious in a playful way
adornment (n.) – something that decorates – like an ornament
painstakingly (adj.) – with extreme care and in great detail
tenderness (n.) – affection, gentleness and kindness

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Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 8

In this episode we take a closer look at Chapter 7 of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

The following vocabulary is highlighted in this podcast episode: 

abruptly (adv.) – suddenly
naïve (adj.) – innocent; lacking experience
reassure (v.) – to make less worried or fearful; to comfort
unique (adj.) – one of a kind
sobbing (v.) – to be crying

Thank you for listening! Next time, we’ll have a look at Chapter 8. Until then, may you find beauty in the simple wonders around you, just like our Little Prince.

Let's Explore the Little Prince: Chapter 7

Listen to this episode for some reflections on The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This short podcast highlights some of the themes and vocabulary from Chapter 6. We learn about the little prince's love of sunsets and his longing for home.

This short chapter only has one highlighted vocabulary word: 

twilight (n.) – the time of day immediately following sunset

Enjoy! And don't forget to appreciate the small things in life. See you next time! 🌅

Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 6

This episode is the perfect companion for when you are reading chapter 5 of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This short podcast episode highlights some of the themes and vocabulary from this chapter and it also shares a fun quote.

Here is the vocabulary covered in this episode:

catastrophe (n.) – a disaster
timidly (adv.) – in a way that shows fear or shyness
inoffensively (adv.) – in a way that does not offend or bother others
infested (v.) – full of something harmful or unpleasant
tedious (adj.) – long and tiresome
reserve (n.) – shyness

Enjoy this episode and see you next time for Chapter 6! 🌟

Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 5

You can listen to this episode for a quick overview of the themes of Chapter 4 of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This short podcast episode highlights some of the vocabulary from chapter 4, and it also shares a fun quote. 

Here is the vocabulary covered in this episode: 

1.	demonstration (n.) – the act of showing someone how to do something, or
how something works
2.	resemblance (n.) – the fact that two people or things look like each other or are similar in some other way
3.	indifference (n.) – the feeling of not caring about something or having any particular opinions about it

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