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03 Feb 2025
17m

AEE 2350: It's a Mixed Bag! How to Talk About Variety in English

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This co-hosted podcast episode focuses on teaching English speakers how to discuss variety and nuance in their responses. The hosts, Michelle and Lindsay, begin by illustrating the common idiom "a mixed bag" through personal anecdotes about their friends and experiences. They then provide several examples of how to use the phrase in different contexts, including describing jobs, dogs, and house hunting. Finally, they offer alternative phrases like "it varies" and "it's a mix," demonstrating how to add subtlety and avoid overly simplistic answers. Listeners learn practical ways to express complex feelings and experiences more accurately in English conversations.
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