#60 | Stuck On A Knot (with Scott Brandon)
When Scott goes exploring in a dark cave and gets stuck hanging on a rope with no light, he has to use his imagination to find a way out. Level: Advanced Accent: United States (Ohio) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - CAVING / SPELUNKING (CAVER/SPELUNKER): Exploring caves as an adventure activity. A caver or spelunker is someone who enjoys this, often with helmets and lights for safety. Examples: "The spelunker explored deep caves, amazed by the rocks." or "Caving is fun for people who like discovering new places." - TO GET DRENCHED: To get completely wet, usually from rain or water. Examples: "We got drenched in the rain, running for cover." or "The kids got drenched playing in the water." - SLACK VS TAUT: Slack means loose, while taut means tight. Examples: "Check the rope is taut before climbing." or "He adjusted the slack in the rope for better climbing." - TO NOT SAY SOMETHING LIGHTLY: To say something seriously, not casually. Examples: "I don't say this lightly, but we need to change." or "She didn't say it lightly when apologizing." - TANGLED VS UNTANGLED: Tangled means twisted, while untangled means straightened out. Examples: "The wires were tangled and hard to fix." or "She untangled the knots in the necklace." Episode Links: - For more thoughts and inspiration from Scott Brandon, follow him on LinkedIn. - Visit Scott’s website. 💛 Get more of Into the Story! Subscribe to our free newsletter for exclusive psychology insights and Bree’s personal reflections.