#63 | Having The Courage To Stand Up (with Ariel Goodbody)

Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories

Ariel Goodbody has the courage to try stand-up comedy, but his style of comedy is something that nobody expected.

Level: Advanced

Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)

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5 words & expressions in today's story:

- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. Examples: "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed." or "Her deadpan delivery made the joke even funnier."

- A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. Examples: "His comedy set was hilarious, and the crowd loved it." or "She practiced her set for the open mic."

- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. Examples: "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news." or "Eating too fast made my stomach feel unsettled."

- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. Examples: "She put off studying until the night before the exam." or "They put off the meeting because of the weather."

- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. Examples: "The joke was funny at first, but now it’s overdone." or "The movie’s special effects felt overdone."

Episode Links:

- Learn more about Ariel Goodbody at his website, ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com

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