In today’s podcast, you’ll learn expressions connected to regrets so that you can reflect on what you did in the past and look back with a critical eye.
We’ve all made mistakes, sometimes we might consider them stupid. But don’t feel bad, we’ll also share 10 REALLY stupid things that people do so that you can put your mistakes in context.
Expressions
Looking back on it now…
In hindsight (which is always 20/20..
In retrospect…
It seemed like a good idea at the time.
I should have known better
What a stupid thing to do/to have done.
I wasn’t thinking (straight).
How stupid was that!
What an idiot I was!
When you put it like that…
Come to think of it…/Now that I think of it…
If only I had known…./Had I known…
Little did I know (that)…
I wish I hadn’t…
Mixed conditionals, If only, I wish: https://inglespodcast.com/31
Regrets: https://inglespodcast.com/442
10 Stupid things people do
1. Using a metal fork in a toaster
2. Posting crimes on social media
3. Using a candle to find a gas leak
4. Trying to dry clothes in the microwave (or a cat!)
5. Pouring water on a grease/oil fire
6. Using a chainsaw while on a ladder
7. Using a phone charger in the bathtub
8. Breaking into a house and leaving your phone behind
9. Using “password” as a password
10. Believing everything on social media without fact-checking
Discussion
What are your biggest regrets?
Is there anything you regret not doing in the past?
What do you think of people who say they have no regrets about anything?
Why do we sometimes let other people make bad/stupid decisions on our behalf?
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English. What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done?
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The music in this podcast is by Pitx. The track is called ‘See You Later’