Lesson 53: Pep Talks

Key Expressions

Stand tall

Don’t let it get to you.

Overwhelming

 Situation

A: Man! I’m so nervous! Imagine having to speak in front of 800 people!

B: Hey, you’ve got to stand tall! These people are expecting their president to be strong. Come on, they look up to you for inspiration.

A: I know, but I really get nervous talking in front of so many people.

B: Don’t let the pressure get to you. These people are like your family, right? I know its overwhelming talking to so many people at once. Hey, remember the old trick?

A: Oh yeah! I’ll just imagine that they’re all naked.

Pronunciation drills

Nervous

Imagine

Look up to

Overwhelming

Substitution drills

Hey, you’ve got to _______________! These people are expecting their president to be strong. Come on, they look up to you for inspiration.

I know, but I really get nervous talking in front of so many people.

Don’t __________ the pressure _________. These people are like your family, right? I know its ____________ talking to so many people at once. Hey, remember the old trick?

Today’s Homework:

Construct sentences using the Key Expressions, Stand tall, Don’t let it get to you, Overwhelming.

Example: Don’t let his arrogance get to you.