Doing stressful things
Summary
Hosts Pippa and Phil discuss stressful experiences with guests Neil and Becca to introduce comparative and superlative grammar. Expert Georgie explains that comparatives require "than," while superlatives use "that" or omit it entirely. The episode includes a listening game where listeners identify the correct word to complete sentences. This lesson helps learners distinguish between these structures to improve their English accuracy.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and BBC Learning English promotion
Listener clips on stressful experiences
Host introduction and discussion on stress
Listener stories on travel and roller coasters
Analysis of comparatives and superlatives
Grammar refresher: forming comparatives
Using 'than' with comparative adjectives
Using 'that' with superlative adjectives
Optional 'that' in superlatives vs mandatory 'than'
Quiz game: filling in the blanks
Promotion for speaking anxiety series
Closing remarks and Midas tire ad
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