Catch Word #231 – So cute, it hurts




Culips Everyday English Podcast show

Summary: Super! Really! Very! Extremely! There are many ways to add emphasis to your conversation and show the intensity of a feeling or situation. In today’s episode, Andrew and Jeremy share two catch words that native English speakers use every day. <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/Lipservice-prtd/CW231_So_cute_it_hurts.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br> </a><br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/1000/08/13313/"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Fun facts<br> Intensifiers are adverbs used to give force or emphasis. These parts of speech have a variety of rules and guidelines that native English speakers know instinctively but that require some research to fully understand.<br> <br> <br> Expressions included in the study guide<br> <br> <br> <br> * So [adjective], it hurts<br> * Hella<br> * [Something] nerd<br> * Secondhand embarrassment<br> * Breeding ground<br> * Getting into [something] territory<br> <br> <br> <br> Copyright: <a href="http://www.culips.com">Culips.com</a><br> For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.<br> Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar<br>