Astrological Digital Nomad

22-10-24 00 / episode: 409

One of my students was telling me an exciting story. He needed to describe the people to explain the situation. The problem was he didn’t have the right vocabulary to describe people. He felt frustrated by this.

I’m gonna tell you a story about a girl named Dana. Listen to this story to can get new vocabulary to describe people so you don’t feel frustrated.

Welcome to the English Listening World podcast for extensive English listening. I’m Les, and I’ve been teaching English conversation for over twenty years. I want to help you increase your vocabulary.

Here are a few pre-questions before the story starts:

Questions

1.How did Dana’s office job feel?

2.What did Dana tell Mia about?

3.Why did Dana’s eyes get big when she read about Capricorn traits?

4.What did Dana see her Capricorn traits as?

5.Which three Capricorn traits did she use?

In a Cage

Dana stared at her computer screen, feeling stuck. She wanted to travel the world and work from anywhere, but she didn't know how to start. Her boring office job felt like a cage.

"I wish I could just pack up and go," she sighed.

Her friend Mia came over with a big smile. "Hey Dana, why do you look so down?"

Friendly Advice

Dana told Mia about her dream to be a digital nomad. "But I'm scared to take the leap," she admitted.

Mia's eyes lit up. "Have you ever looked into astrology? It might give you some ideas about your personality."

Dana laughed. "Astrology? Really?"

"Just try it," Mia said. "Look up Capricorn traits. That's your sign, right?"

Capricorn Discoveries

Later that night, Dana searched online for Capricorn traits. As she read, her eyes got big.

"Capricorns are hardworking and ambitious," she read. "They're good at setting goals and reaching them."

Dana felt a spark of hope. Maybe she did have what it takes to follow her dreams.

She kept reading. "Capricorns are practical and patient. They can handle tough jobs and stay focused."

Dana nodded. That sounded just like her!

Getting Excited

"Capricorns like stability, but they're also adaptable," she read next. This made her think. Maybe she could find a way to mix stability and adventure in her new life.

The more Dana read, the more excited she got. She started to see her Capricorn traits as superpowers that could help her become a digital nomad.

Using her SuperPowers

She grabbed a notebook and started planning. She would use her hardworking nature to learn new skills. Her patience would help her save money for her trip. Her practical side would make sure she had a good plan.

A few months later, Dana sat on a beach in Bali, working on her laptop. She smiled as she remembered how astrology had given her the push she needed.

Answers

1.How did Dana’s office job feel? It felt like a cage. 2.What did Dana tell Mia about?
Dana told Mia about her dream to become a digital nomad. 3.Why did Dana’s eyes get big when she read about Capricorn traits?
Her eyes got big because she felt a spark of hope. 4.What did Dana see her Capricorn traits as?
She saw her Capricorn traits as superpowers to help her become a digital nomad. 5.Which three Capricorn traits did she use? She used her hardworking nature, her patience and her practical side.