True Crime in Slow English | The Chris Watts Case

Описание: In this video, we explore Chris Watts and one of the most well-known true crime cases in the United States — using slow, clear English for English learners!

This video is part of my True Crime in Slow English series. I speak slowly, explain key ideas clearly, and focus on understanding the story, not sensationalism.

This video is ideal for:
Intermediate English learners (B1–B2)
Learners who enjoy true crime documentaries

VOCABULARY BANK:

Blows my mind
→ something that is very surprising or shocking
Example: The story is so crazy it really blows my mind.

Seemingly

→ appearing to be true, but not certain
Example: He was seemingly calm before the event.

Background info

→ basic information about a person or situation
Example: The police asked for background information so they could understand more.

Awkward
→ uncomfortable in social situations; not confident with people
Example: He was awkward and very quiet.

Easy-going

→ relaxed, calm, and not easily upset
Example: She was easy-going and friendly. Very easy to talk to.

Go-getter

→ a very active and ambitious person
Example: He was a go-getter at work, always working hard to achieve his goals.

Holding on (to hope)
→ continuing to believe something good will happen
Example: Despite the situation, she was holding on to hope.

Sick to her stomach
→ feeling very upset or nervous, not physically ill
Example: She felt sick to her stomach after hearing the news.

Behaviour
→ the way a person acts
Example: His behaviour changed suddenly.

Suddenly
→ quickly and unexpectedly
Example: Suddenly, everything went wrong.

Grieve
→ to feel deep sadness after someone dies
Example: The family began to grieve after their loss.

Footage
→ video recordings of real events
Example: The police watched the security footage.

Tearing me apart
→ causing extreme emotional pain
Example: The situation was tearing her apart.

To have an affair
→ to have a secret romantic relationship
Example: He was having an affair with a colleague.

A fit of rage
→ a sudden loss of control because of extreme anger
Example: The crime happened during a fit of rage.

Distraught
→ extremely upset and emotionally broken
Example: She was distraught after the trial.

Commotion
→ a lot of noise, movement, or confusion
Example: There was a commotion outside the house.

Senseless
→ having no reason or meaning
Example: It was a senseless act of violence.

Viciousness
→ extreme cruelty or violence
Example: The viciousness of the crime shocked everyone.