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Okay, let's start. Today I will teach you some English proverbs.

If you don't know what proverbs are, continue listening.

And with the story, you will improve your grammar intuitively, but without memorizing any rules.

Remember, you can get the transcript of the episode at speakenglishpodcast.com.

Okay, let's get started. First of all, what's a proverb? A proverb is a popular saying that

highlights the basic facts of life. Some of them are quite serious, although others are very funny. Just like

idioms, proverbs have a greater meaning. It's not just individual words put together. Great. So,

what's the difference between an expression and a proverb? Many English learners find it hard to learn idioms,

and that's because they don't usually make literal sense. Proverbs, on the other hand,

are easier to guess, although their significance is greater, usually more philosophical.

Let's learn some proverbs. Number one, growing old is mandatory. Growing up,

definitely optional. Oh yeah, this one is quite philosophical, and especially those who are growing

old understand the meaning of this proverb. While our body inevitably

ages, our behavior doesn't need to change. We can be young forever. Number two, wise men don't need

advice. Fools won't take it. Usually foolish people don't take any advice. Otherwise, they wouldn't be

foolish, right? Number three, learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough

to make them all yourself. Another wise proverb, our lives are short, so it's best to observe how others make mistakes and learn from them.

That's why we don't need to try everything ourselves.

For example, we have been told that fire burns, so we don't stick our hands in the oven

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