Actor Bill Nighy Wins Podcast Award
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Vocabulary
podcast /ˈpɑːdkæst/ noun
a series of audio episodes that people can download and listen to on their phones or computers
Bill Nighy has a podcast called Ill-Advised that people listen to on their phones.
award /əˈwɔːrd/ noun
a prize given to someone for doing something very well
Bill Nighy won an award for best host at the British Podcast Awards.
beat /biːt/ verb
to defeat or do better than someone or something in a competition
He beat other famous people like Louis Theroux and Katherine Ryan.
advice /ədˈvaɪs/ noun
suggestions about what someone should do
On Ill-Advised, Bill Nighy gives advice to people about life and books.
stay home /steɪ hoʊm/ verb phrase
to remain in your house rather than going outside or traveling
The show is for people who stay home a lot and like to listen to interesting conversations.
funny /ˈfʌni/ adjective
causing laughter or amusement
The podcast is funny and helps people think about different things in life.
Article
Bill Nighy is a famous actor. He was in movies like Love Actually. Now he has a podcast called Ill-Advised. A podcast is like a radio show on the internet. People listen to it on their phones or computers.
He Wins an Award
Bill Nighy won an award for best host at the British Podcast Awards. This is a big award for podcasts in Britain. He beat other famous people like Louis Theroux and Katherine Ryan. The award people said his show is very nice and fun to listen to.
What His Show Does
On Ill-Advised, Bill Nighy gives advice to people. He talks about life, music, and books. The show is for people who stay home a lot. It is funny and helps people think about things. Many people like to listen to it.
Discussion Questions
- Do you listen to podcasts? Why or why not?
- What topics do you like to hear about?
- Would you call in to ask Bill Nighy for advice?
- What do you like to do at home?
- Have you heard of Bill Nighy before? What movies did you see?
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