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#334 | The Magical Life of Roald Dahl
#334 | The Magical Life of Roald Dahl
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23 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Exclusive offer on ELSA Speak Pronunciation App (ends midnight 29th Jan):⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save 85% on ELSA PRO Membership: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/elsa---He was best known for being the author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Mathilda", but he was also a critically acclaimed poet and adult fiction writer. In this episode, we explore how this former airforce pilot went on to become one of the best-loved children's authors of all time.
Extract from "Boy"
The early life of Roald Dahl
The mischievous childhood of Roald Dahl
The Second World War
Moving to the United States
Roald Dahl as a spy?
His first work "The Gremlins" & Walt Disney
Switching to writing children's fiction
The impact of Roald Dahl's lived experience on his writing
The storytelling of Roald Dahl
The working life of Roald Dahl
His legacy
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/roald-dahl---Exclusive offer on ELSA Speak Pronunciation App (ends midnight 29th Jan):⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save 85% on ELSA PRO Membership: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/elsa ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, transcripts & vocabulary?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English?? FREE 30-minute private English lesson? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Extract from "Boy"
The early life of Roald Dahl
The mischievous childhood of Roald Dahl
The Second World War
Moving to the United States
Roald Dahl as a spy?
His first work "The Gremlins" & Walt Disney
Switching to writing children's fiction
The impact of Roald Dahl's lived experience on his writing
The storytelling of Roald Dahl
The working life of Roald Dahl
His legacy
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/roald-dahl---Exclusive offer on ELSA Speak Pronunciation App (ends midnight 29th Jan):⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save 85% on ELSA PRO Membership: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/elsa ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, transcripts & vocabulary?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English?? FREE 30-minute private English lesson? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Jan 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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