Share Some Interesting Facts

Posted by Tara Benwell on May 2, 2013

Have you noticed the new Interesting Facts podcast on EnglishClub? If you need a break from the news, you can try recording these short readings. This podcast is updated every Thursday. Why not try recording the weekly fact every weekend? 

Interesting Facts (in easy English) Podcast

Another option is to paraphrase what you heard in the podcast. You can try describing the interesting fact in your own words!

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  • Nadira May 3, 2013 3:01

    • Tara Benwell > Nadira May 3, 2013 19:26

      You're the first to respond! Great! I hope members take note of your rising intonation when you ask a question. 

      Check your pronunciation of "comedian". The e is a long ee sound: /i:/

      Listen here

    • Nadira > Nadira May 3, 2013 4:06

       

      Comprehension Questions

      1. Where was Atkinson when the incident took place?
      2. What did Atkinson’s wife do to help prevent the crash?
      3. Why does the media not know much about this incident?
        Answers
        1. Atkinson was flying over Kenya with his family when the incident took place.
        2. Atkinson’s wife tried to get the pilot to regain consciousness. She yelled and splashed water on the pilot.
        3. Not much is known about this incident because Rowan Atkinson rarely does interviews and he has remained quiet about the incident.

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