Oasis, the 90s band, are back! And their world tour is making headlines across five continents.

Using the news as inspiration, I introduce key expressions you'll be able to use again and again when talking about concerts and live events. Plus, I share a personal Oasis memory!

VOCABULARY

1. kick off (phr v)

2. sold out (phr adj)

3. take to the stage (idiom)

4. stage presence (n phr)

5. backing singer (n phr)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

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This week, take a trip to Venice for the wedding of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. In this episode, you’ll hear what happened, why some people didn’t like it, and learn useful English words/phrases to describe events and behaviour.

I’ll explain their meanings, and give you pronunciation tips.

VOCABULARY

1. staged (adj)

2. go off without a hitch (phr)

3. backlash (n)

4. beam (v)

5. tacky (adj)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

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This week, we’re talking about a new injection to help people lose weight. It’s going to be so popular that the UK has to limit who can get it!

I’ll introduce five useful words from the story, explain their meanings, and help you with pronunciation.

VOCABULARY

1. jab (n)

2. demand will outstrip supply (phr)

3. overburdened (adj)

4. over the counter (adj phr)

5. overweight (adj)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglz4xyk7w9o