Dreaming of being a chef
2/19/20267 min
What did you have for dinner last night? And did you cook it yourself? Many people cook at home regularly, for themselves and for others, but have you ever thought about cooking professionally? Working in a restaurant can be tough, but for some people, becoming a top chef is a dream job. Neil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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First 90 secondsNeil· Host0:00
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John Daly0:07
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Neil· Host0:24
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Speaker 20:30
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Speaker 30:35
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Becca· Host1:01
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Speaker 51:04
[gentle music] Thanks for listening to this episode. Have you heard our new podcast, Beating Speaking Anxiety? It's all about how to fight your fears of speaking English. Maybe you're scared of making mistakes, worried you won't understand people, or worried you can't be yourself when speaking English. Each episode tackles a different fear with experts to help you improve your speaking