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Stationery
Haul!
Hello everyone!

In this episode of Walk ‘n’ Talk Level Up you learned new vocabulary and
new expressions! Now you can continue studying, by checking out the
dialogue, the expressions with written explanations, and by repeating all
the sentences!

DialogUE
Olive: I’m so freaking excited!
James: Do tell!
Olive: I just ordered my planner for next year!
James: Already? We’re barely into November.
Olive: Yeah, but you’ve got to plan for these things.
James: If you say so.
Olive. I do! You’ve got to pick the model, the color, the design, the
thickness of the paper...
James: Uh huh.
Olive: And then there are the writing materials! Pens, pencils,
markers… Roller ball or felt tip, permanent or erasable… The
possibilities are endless! I’m glad I got a head start.

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nEw EXpREssions!
Freaking

It’s an informal word that can be used both as an adverb and an

adjective. It can be used to express annoyance or emphasize something.

I’m going out of my freaking mind.

That book is my favorite. It’s so freaking good.

Do tell
An informal phrase used to express surprise about something. This
expression does not necessarily ask the speaker to provide more details
but merely expresses one’s astonishment. It expresses surprise or
interest. A synonym of “you don’t say”.

James got engaged? Do tell.

Someone is getting a promotion? Do tell.

If you say so
A phrase used when you’re not convinced a statement is true or
correct. It means you’ll take the speaker’s word for it but would prefer
verification. It can also mean you don’t believe the person, but won’t
push further.

Are you ok?

Yes.
If you say so...

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Head start
It means an advantage given or acquired in any competition, endeavor,
etc., as allowing one or more competitors in a race to start before the
others.

I have experience in the field, so I have a head start on the job offering.
A good education gives your child a head start in life.

Listen to this episode as many times as you want, and follow it up with
this file. This way, you’ll be able to memorize all the expressions and
vocabulary you’ve learned! You’ll also be able to use it in conversations
in the future. And remember, the more contact you have with English,
the better. So make sure to tune in for our next episode!

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