EP235 Making A Sandwich | The Weekend
Summary
Hosts Marco and Catherine guide listeners through a chef’s monologue on crafting the perfect sandwich, covering bread selection, fresh vegetables, and condiments. The episode breaks down key vocabulary like "crumb," "palate," and "aubergines," while explaining phrases such as "last but not least." It concludes with practical tips on assembly and pronunciation notes for English learners.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the perfect sandwich lesson
Monologue: Bread, vegetables, and condiments
Language Takeaway: Understanding 'crumb'
Closed vs. open sandwiches and palate
Pronunciation and definition of herbs
Vegetables: Aubergines and asparagus
Condiments and caviar explained
Fluency Builder: The phrase 'the basics'
Fluency Builder: 'Strongly recommend'
Fluency Builder: 'Last but not least'
Fluency Builder: 'A touch of'
Full dialogue replay
Hosts discuss favorite sandwiches
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