This is an all ears English podcast, episode 2626. Are you sitting down plus Lindsay's big news?

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Find out what's happening in Lindsay's life, plus learn new ways to share a big moment in your life in English.

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Hey there, Michelle. How's it going today? I'm good, Lindsay. How are you? I'm feeling good. I'm feeling good, a little tired these days, but what are we getting into today?

Well, so, Lindsay, how do you feel when you are about to make a big announcement, like a good one?

Yeah, I feel excited. I feel like I have a secret to share. And I know people are going to be

excited. I feel excited and a little nervous at the same time.

Yeah.

It is funny how even though it's like good news, you can still feel nervous.

I don't know why that is, but I definitely get that feeling too.

Yeah.

It's so funny.

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