In today’s episode, we’re diving into moments of reflection and the strange way the past can collide with the present.
I’ll share a story about reconnecting with students I taught five years ago and how that encounter made me stop and think about how much has changed—and how much has stayed the same.
We’ll explore themes of growth, nostalgia, and the idea of meeting your past self.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about the person you used to be and how they’d see the life you’re living now, this episode is for you.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
Vocabulary: Phrasal verbs, Feelings, Senses, & Perceptions, Memory & Time, Personality & Behaviour
Grammar: Fronting (moving key info to the start), Cleft sentences for emphasis, Narrative tenses: past perfect (describing what happened before another past event)
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