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In Her Shadow

Learn English Slang &
Emotions
Phrases
Identity Theft
Sister Rivalry
Deception
Hidden Past

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Plot overview

Elara has always lived under the shadow of her successful sister, Veronica. After a devastating accident, Elara seizes the chance to steal Veronica's identity, her fiancé, and her high-powered life. However, maintaining the charade becomes perilous when dark secrets from Veronica's past begin to surface. Elara must navigate a web of deception, fearing that her true identity and betrayal will be exposed at any moment.

Level insight

The narrative involves nuanced emotional vocabulary and complex moral dilemmas, requiring the understanding of indirect speech and advanced relational terminology.

Learning goals
  • Master vocabulary related to secrets, lies, and manipulation.

  • Practice expressing feelings of jealousy and inadequacy in formal dialogue.

  • Analyze and use rhetorical questions common in dramatic confrontations.

Lingos you'll learn in this series

from where I'm standing

phrase

An idiomatic way to introduce one's personal opinion or perspective on a situation.

I'm just here to [verb]

phrase

A common spoken structure used to state a simple, limited purpose for being somewhere.

be about to

phrase

An informal way to indicate that an action is going to happen immediately or very soon.

just as much as

phrase

Used to emphasize that two amounts or degrees are exactly equal.

want in

phrase

A common informal phrase meaning to desire to be included or participate in an activity or plan.

Who are you to judge someone?

phrase

A rhetorical phrase used to challenge someone's authority or right to criticize or decide what others should do.

stay away from

phrase

To maintain physical or emotional distance from someone; to avoid them.

us done

phrase

A short, informal expression (often British English) meaning 'we are finished' or 'our relationship is over.'

It would be hard to believe (that)

phrase

A pragmatic phrase used to express strong doubt or skepticism about a stated possibility.

What is that supposed to mean?

phrase

A common phrase used to ask for clarification, often implying that the speaker is confused or offended by an earlier statement.

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