Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- check out
- file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- at least: As a minimum
- go on: To continue doing something
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- lead to: To result in some action
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- original ideas: New and creative thoughts or concepts.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- respond: To answer something or someone
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- transcript: Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- leisure: Time when you have no work to do and can relax
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- important: Having power or authority
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- act: To behave in a certain way
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- photography: Art of taking pictures with a camera
- socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- energize: To give more energy and power to someone
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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English Podcast | How to Talk About Your Hobbies and Interests | Learn English Podcast
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陳彥安 posted on 2026/03/06Ever feel a little stuck when someone asks about your hobbies? This fun podcast episode is packed with useful phrases and vocabulary to help you confidently chat about your interests and passions! You'll pick up great conversation starters and learn simple sentence structures perfect for everyday small talk.
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