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B1 Intermediate English 1:34 530 words Sports

American Nathan Martin wins Los Angeles Marathon by fraction of a second

NBC News · 44,847 views · Added 4 months ago

AI Summary

In this video, you will explore the story of Nathan Martin, a substitute teacher and track coach who recently achieved a historic, photo-finish victory at the Los Angeles Marathon. Beyond the excitement of the race, this video serves as an excellent resource for language learners. By listening to the reporting of this viral event, you will improve your comprehension of descriptive storytelling, sports terminology, and narrative sequences. Additionally, Martin’s inspiring message about perseverance and seizing opportunities provides a motivating context for practicing English, helping you connect personal ambition with clear, engaging real-world communication.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

530

Total Words

162

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 31%

Subtitles (58 segments)

00:01

TEACHER WITH ONE OF THE MOST THRILLING MARATHON WINS EVER.

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THE MOST THRILLING MARATHON WINS EVER. STUNNING THE CROWD

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MARATHON WINS EVER. STUNNING THE CROWD AND D NOW GOING VIRAL.

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STUNNING THE CROWD AND NOW GOING VIRAL. >> OH, WOW.

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AND NOW GOING VIRAL. >> OH, WOW. >> IT ALL CAME DOWN

00:08

>> OH, WOW. >> IT ALL CAME DOWN TO A SINGLE E STEP IN A

00:10

>> IT ALL CAME DOWN TO A SINGLE STEP IN A RACE MORE THAN 26

00:14

TO A SINGLE STEP IN A RACE MORE THAN 26 MILES LONG.

00:15

RACE MORE THAN 26 MILES LONG. AMERICAN NATHAHAN

00:16

MILES LONG. AMERICAN NATATHAN MARTIN WINNING THE

00:17

AMERICAN NATHAN MARTIN WINNING THE L.A. M MARATHON BY A

00:20

MARTIN WINNING THE L.A. MARATHON BY A HUNDREDTHS OF A

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Key Vocabulary (49)

briefly B2 adjective

To do something for a short period of time or using only a few words. It describes the duration of an event or the conciseness of a communication.

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

marathon B1 Noun

A long-distance running race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles). Figuratively, it refers to any activity or task that lasts a long time and requires a great deal of physical or mental endurance.

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