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Episode 11 :Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)Is there such a thing as a selfless good deed? Can people give to others without making themselves feel good? Is it ok if you gain something at the same time as giving to others?Part 2 - Learn English (13:15)In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;Mind your own business (phrase)- Give me some privacy and stop interferingSo-called (adjective)- when the name or term given to something is inappropriate "Her so-called friends bullied her the whole night"Altruism (noun)- the selfless concern for the well-being of others"The boys acted with altruism and really wanted to help "Taint (something) with (something)- to contaminate something morally"his mind was tainted with evil thoughts"Leg it (slang)- run fast away from something- often shouted as a command"Leg it! He's coming!"To know in your heart of hearts (phrase)- truly believing something at the deepest level"In my heart of hearts, I know I'm the right person for the job"Sole intention (noun)- the only thing you plan to do"My sole intention is to make my mother happy"Drum into (phrasal verb)- to force (something) to be learned by (someone) by repeating it over and over again" As kids, the rules of saying please and thank you were drummed into us."Worthy (adjective)- having/showing the qualities which deserve the specified action"The ideas were worthy of further consideration.Set the world on fire (idiom)- to attract attention / be successful- usually used in the negative"The event was ok but it didn't set the world on fire"CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITES AND USE THEM IN THE PODCHATBook English Conversation Lessons and proofreading services : onebritishman.com or https://preply.com/en/tutor/88021/Voice-OversIf you require a British-English voice-over artist for an audiobook or another project, please contact me through my website at onebritishman.comMy music : You can find me on Soundcloud and SpotifyYoutube channel coming soon!Wherever you're listening, please give this podcast a rating, a review and share it with your friends and family. Share the love!This podcast is available on most platforms including Apple, Spotify and Google.Happy listening!LeeSupport the Show.