Catch Word #231 – So cute, it hurts
Super! Really! Very! Extremely! There are many ways to add emphasis to your conversation and show the intensity of a feeling or situation. In today’s episode, Andrew and Jeremy share two catch words that native English speakers use every day.
Fun facts
Intensifiers are adverbs used to give force or emphasis. These parts of speech have a variety of rules and guidelines that native English speakers know instinctively but that require some research to fully understand.
Expressions included in the study guide
- So [adjective], it hurts
- Hella
- [Something] nerd
- Secondhand embarrassment
- Breeding ground
- Getting into [something] territory
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Catch Word #231 – So cute, it hurts
Super! Really! Very! Extremely! There are many ways to add emphasis to your conversation and show the intensity of a feeling or situation. In today’s episode, Andrew and Jeremy share two catch words that native English speakers use every day.
Fun facts
Intensifiers are adverbs used to give force or emphasis. These parts of speech have a variety of rules and guidelines that native English speakers know instinctively but that require some research to fully understand.Expressions included in the study guide
- So [adjective], it hurts
- Hella
- [Something] nerd
- Secondhand embarrassment
- Breeding ground
- Getting into [something] territory
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
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Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Lisa Hoekstra
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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