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Catch Word #281 – Just the ticket
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you two useful expressions that describe when something is exactly what you need. These expressions are perfect for situations when you get something that suits you perfectly or brings you comfort. You will learn how to use “exactly what the doctor ordered” and “just the ticket” in real-life conversations, as well as understand how these expressions can help you sound more natural in English.
What you will learn:
- New expressions: Learn how to say when something is the perfect solution or exactly what you need in a situation.
- Usage and context: Understand how to use “exactly what the doctor ordered” and “just the ticket” in different situations through detailed explanations.
- Practical examples: Listen to real-world examples of conversations that use these expressions, teaching you how to apply them in your own conversations.
- Do’s and don’ts: Learn when and where these expressions are most appropriate to use.
How this episode will improve your English:
- Bigger vocabulary: Add expressions to your vocabulary that will help you express when something is just right for you.
- Better communication: Use these expressions to sound more fluent and natural when talking about solutions or things that make you feel better.
- Real-world application: Understand how to use these expressions in everyday conversations, making your English sound more native-like.
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- Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
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Catch Word #281 – Just the ticket
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you two useful expressions that describe when something is exactly what you need. These expressions are perfect for situations when you get something that suits you perfectly or brings you comfort. You will learn how to use “exactly what the doctor ordered” and “just the ticket” in real-life conversations, as well as understand how these expressions can help you sound more natural in English.
- New expressions: Learn how to say when something is the perfect solution or exactly what you need in a situation.
- Usage and context: Understand how to use “exactly what the doctor ordered” and “just the ticket” in different situations through detailed explanations.
- Practical examples: Listen to real-world examples of conversations that use these expressions, teaching you how to apply them in your own conversations.
- Do's and don’ts: Learn when and where these expressions are most appropriate to use.
- Bigger vocabulary: Add expressions to your vocabulary that will help you express when something is just right for you.
- Better communication: Use these expressions to sound more fluent and natural when talking about solutions or things that make you feel better.
- Real-world application: Understand how to use these expressions in everyday conversations, making your English sound more native-like.
- Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
- Sign up and become a Culips member now!
- Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here.
- Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Brandon Griggs (Unsplash.com)
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