Vocabulary practice · Episode 212

Review the useful expressions from the episode

Study the episode’s central expressions with English definitions, nuance and examples, plus reviewed support-language versions where available.

B1–B2Everyday EnglishAbout 6 min + dynamic ads5 PDF versions available
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Expression 1

parasocial relationship

A sense of personal connection to a public figure or character one does not know personally.

Nuance: Often one-sided; enjoying someone’s work alone does not establish such a relationship.

She feels a parasocial connection to the writer.

The article discusses parasocial relationships with creators.

Expression 2

feel connected to someone

Feel a sense of closeness or connection to someone.

Nuance: The phrase alone does not say whether the feeling is mutual.

I feel connected to that creator.

Listeners may feel connected to a presenter.

Expression 3

one-sided relationship

A relationship in which involvement or knowledge is not shared equally.

Nuance: One-sided describes imbalance, not necessarily harm or wrongdoing.

Their relationship feels one-sided.

A parasocial connection is often one-sided.

Expression 4

mutual

Shared by both people or sides.

Nuance: A mutual friendship involves both people; interaction online can be more complex.

Their support is mutual.

A mutual friendship involves both friends.

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