In today’s episode, talks about the English expression “out of left field“.

He also answers a listener’s question on how to politely await a response in an email. He suggests using phrases like “looking forward to your reply” or “can’t wait to hear from you.” Pete also delves into a joke about a magic tractor, which introduces the expression “out of left field,” meaning something unexpected or surprising.

Pete explains the expression “Out of left field” as something that is completely unexpected or surprising and provides three examples of how it can be used in different contexts. The examples range from a PhD presentation to a politician’s sudden swing in views.

The listen and repeat exercise focuses on Australian pronunciation, highlighting features of connected speech such as T-flap and schwa sound reduction. Stress placement and rhythm are also emphasized for natural-sounding speech.

And lastly, Pete plays a clip from the TV show “Total Control” and challenges listeners to transcribe what they hear.

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