Are you reading or watching anything that\u2019s touching?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In today\u2019s episode, Lindsay and Michelle talk about media that make you cry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you are learning English, it’s important to be able to discuss books or movies that make you cry in conversations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This can help you build connection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Listen in and learn vocabulary to describe movies or books that tug on your heartstrings in English.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle brings up the show Ted Lasso.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle\u2019s family is a big fan of the show.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
She finally got to watch Ted Lasso because of her brother-in-law.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
She remembers asking him what the genre of the show is and he says that it\u2019s a mix of everything which makes it very interesting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle describes the show as heartwarming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It does have parts that are a comedy but it is mostly heartwarming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay says that heartwarming is something that makes the heart feel warm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle adds that it’s similar to the feel of a hug.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What are other words you can use to talk about something that makes your heart feel warm?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here are some other terms shared by Lindsay and Michelle that are similar to heartwarming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The term \u201ctouching\u201d means something that touches your heart.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle asks Lindsay if she is reading or watching anything right now that is touching.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay doesn\u2019t remember anything recent, but she shares that anything which involves puppies she finds touching.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
She would watch videos or look at pictures of puppies on social media and it makes her feel good.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
She would also often look at pictures of her own dog and it just makes her feel so much love and warmth for them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Another good word that is similar to heartwarming is the term \u201ctugs at the heartstrings.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay says this sounds interesting because the heart doesn\u2019t have strings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This just means that something is making you feel sentimental.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The character Ted Lasso can be uplifting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are scenes in the show where he brings up the team and uplifts them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The word \u201cuplifting\u201d means that something is inspiring hope, motivation, or happiness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay mentions that songs can also be uplifting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Her example is Mariah\u2019s song \u201cAll I Want for Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Mostly it\u2019s songs that are upbeat that move you to dance or improve your mood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle shares that the term \u201cheart melts\u201d describes the feeling you get when a person does something nice for you or you see something adorable, like a puppy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay gives the example of your child giving you a drawing as a gift.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It would melt your heart because of the thoughtfulness of your child putting in the effort to give you something specifically for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle says she was sharing how she felt about the Ted Lasso show with her husband.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
She told him that it made her feel like she was eating a warm bowl of Chicken soup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In American culture, when you are feeling sick, you are given Chicken soup by your parents to make you feel better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It feels comforting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle used this analogy to describe what heartwarming is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In the \u201990s there was a popular book called \u201cChicken Soup for the Soul.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This book had a compilation of heartwarming stories and people would read them for an injection of hope and positivity in their lives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay would prefer to watch heartwarming and dramatic films rather than action ones where everyone is shooting each other.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Michelle is similar to Lindsay where she does not like the violent scenes in action films where it is 15 minutes of just explosions and shootings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
They both find it boring and would often just tune out when a fight scene comes up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It is nice to have some positivity through watching heartwarming films.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Especially during the winter season, it is fun to cuddle up and watch a feel-good movie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lindsay mentions that we use these words so that people can identify with them and describe how they are feeling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here is a sample roleplay between Lindsay and Michelle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The situation is Lindsay shares details about the book she is reading to Michelle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nLindsay: <\/strong>Oh wow Michelle. You have to read this book.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMichelle:<\/strong> Really? What\u2019s it called?<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nLindsay: <\/strong>It\u2019s called The Nest of Pigeons. It\u2019s so touching.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMichelle:<\/strong> Oh really? Eh, I\u2019m not really into that stuff.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nLindsay: <\/strong>No no, it\u2019s not like a beach read. It\u2019s really actually funny too, but there are sweet moments. Heartwarming moments. Trust me, it\u2019s just what you need. It\u2019s like eating a bowl of chicken soup.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMichelle:<\/strong> I guess I could use something uplifting during these cold months.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nLindsay:<\/strong> Yeah, but be careful. It can tug at the heartstrings. But in a good way.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMichelle:<\/strong> Ok maybe I\u2019ll give it a read.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nLindsay:<\/strong> Yes, and there\u2019s this adorable character in it who melts my heart. And he\u2019s so funny.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nMichelle: <\/strong>Thanks for the recommendation!<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n