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On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from, what it meant to write it, and what it still holds. Then they play it. Just the song, and the truth behind it." Find Open Folk on Instagram: @openfolkla Find Gaby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K9pSmFx0kWESA9jqx8aCW?si=Wz4RUP88Qlm_RKs7QTLvWQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gaby-moreno/472697737 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_moreno/ Find Lily on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p0ksmwMDQlAM24TWKu4Ua?si=Bmdg-uIUTHu-zRUc_dqL3g On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lily-kershaw/526884610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykershaw/ Find James on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u50TPoLvMBXNT1KrLa3iT?si=OoLoq7ZTRZyUiytQcz0FsQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-spaite/905076868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesspaite/ Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.beforethechorus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforethechoruspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundslikesofia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus , where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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提高英语听力水平，掌握纯正英式表达，了解英国社会和文化的方方面面。BBC英语教学播客频道播出丰富、专业、实用的英语学习节目。

Improve your English listening skills, learn useful phrases and find out about life in the UK. This weekly podcast contains some of the best audio from BBC Learning English.

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提高英语听力水平，掌握纯正英式表达，了解英国社会和文化的方方面面。BBC英语教学播客频道播出丰富、专业、实用的英语学习节目。

Improve your English listening skills, learn useful phrases and find out about life in the UK. This weekly podcast contains some of the best audio from BBC Learning English.

275 episodes

#English Usage #Language Learning #Learning English #BBC #BBC Radio #Podcasting Education

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“地道英语”：The CEO of…（某事物或某领域的）达人 2:56

1 day ago2:56

2:56

虽然职场中的 “chief executive officer（首席执行官）” 少之又少，但在朋友之间只要熟悉彼此擅长或有所投入的兴趣爱好，就可以打趣地称呼彼此是某项爱好的 “CEO”。俗语 “the CEO of...” 用 “某事的首席执行官” 来描述 “一个十分了解某事或对某事有很深的造诣的人”。听节目，跟主持人 Beth 和菲菲一起学习这个短语的用法。

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“你问我答”：辨析表示 “资格” 的单词：qualification、eligibility、certification、accreditation 5:02

7 days ago5:02

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求职或向他人介绍自己时，常常需要介绍自己的学习和工作经历。单词 “qualification” 和 “certification” 都可以表示 “学历，资质”，但它们之间有什么不同？为什么具有类似含义的单词 “accreditation” 则不能用于描述 “个人的学历、资格证书”？听节目，跟主持人 Beth 和步理一起辨析四个可以表示 “资格，资质” 的单词。

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“地道英语”：Up to my eyes in 忙得不可开交 3:00

8 days ago3:00

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工作多到连头都埋进文件堆里了，那得有多忙？英语表达 “up to my eyes in” 正是借用了 “连眼睛都被工作挡住了” 来表达 “忙得不可开交” 这个意思。我们可以在这个表达后面衔接名词来具体说出 “忙于哪件事情”。比如 “I'm up to my eyes in moving house.（搬家让我忙得不可开交。）” 听节目，跟主持人 Beth 和菲菲学习这个表达的用法。

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“你问我答”：辨析三个包含单词 “hand” 的介词短语：with hand、by hand、in hand 5:28

14 days ago5:28

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“Prepositional phrase（介词短语）” 是一类由介词引导的短语，它们往往能通过简短的结构表达出丰富而具体的含义。比如，三个包含 “hand” 的介词短语 “with hand”、“by hand” 和 “in hand” 虽然都与 “手” 有关，但却表达出了 “用手”、“亲手” 或 “掌控” 等等不同的含义。听节目，跟主持人 Phil 和步理一起学习这三个介词短语的用法。

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“地道英语”：Dabble in 略有涉足 2:47

15 days ago2:47

2:47

在生活中，总有些爱好或技能会让我们不厌其烦地投入时间去学习掌握，但也有些事只会令我们浅尝辄止。短语 “dabble in something” 表达的就是 “对一件事略有涉足、有简单的了解”。不过，我们也可以用这个短语来谦虚地表达 “对某事只是略懂，并不熟悉或精通”。听节目，跟主持人 Phil 和菲菲学习短语 “dabble in” 的用法。

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“你问我答”：用 “should have” 和 “could have” 表达 “原本应该做某事” 时的区别 4:38

21 days ago4:38

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虽然都可以被用来表达 “原本应该做某事” 这个含义，“should have” 和 “could have” 在语气上并不相同。其中，“should have” 强调 “应该完成的事情没有完成”，带有强烈的指责意味；而 “could have” 表示 “原本能做到的事情却没有做”，暗示了错失机会的遗憾。听节目，跟主持人 Georgie 和步理学习如何使用表达 “should have” 和 “could have”。

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“地道英语”：Rope someone in 劝说某人参与某事 2:55

22 days ago2:55

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单词 “rope” 不可仅以作名词，意思是 “绳子”，还可以作动词，意思是 “用绳子捆、绑”。英语表达 “rope someone in” 正是以 “用绳子套住某人” 这个意象来比喻 “用花言巧语说服某人做一件原本不想做的事”。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Georgie 学习表达 “rope someone in” 的用法。

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“你问我答”：辨析表示 “停车” 的短语动词：draw up、pull in、pull up 4:22

28 days ago4:22

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乘坐出租车或和朋友一起开车出行时，我们经常需要用简短的方式告诉他人 “把车停在某个具体位置” 或者 “临时停一下车”。短语动词 “pull up” 和 “pull in” 都有 “停车” 的意思，但它们的区别是什么？它们后是否都可以跟“停车的具体位置”？听节目，跟主持人 Beth 和步理学习三个描述 “停车” 的短语动词。

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“地道英语”：Scratch the surface 只触及事物表面，不够深入 2:57

29 days ago2:57