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Simplified Speech #214 – Catching rays and climbing days
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy share stories about their latest travels. Kassy talks about her trip to Thailand with her four-month-old son. She explains what it was like to ride a speedboat and go through airport security with a baby. Andrew describes his plan to visit Taebaek, the small Korean city where he first lived. He looks forward to hiking the local mountain and seeing how much the city has changed. Listen to learn useful English words and phrases about travel, family, and exploring new places!
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn new words and expressions about traveling, flying with a baby, and planning a holiday trip.
Listening: Practice understanding natural, easy-to-follow English conversations about everyday life and travel.
Speaking: Gain confidence by discussing your own travel stories with friends or in Culips small-group English classes.
Culture: Hear about what it’s like to visit Thailand with a baby and learn about local food and customs in Korea.
Fluency: Improve your overall English skills by listening to real conversations that help train your ears and mind to think in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson:
Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
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Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues
Episode description:
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They share their own winter experiences from places like Korea and the United States. Andrew and Indiana explain why winter can be hard and give simple tips to feel better, such as getting enough sunlight, exercising, and staying warm. They also talk about fun winter activities and ways to stay happy during the cold months. Listen to improve your English and learn how to beat the winter blues and enjoy the season!
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "down in the dumps," "no pain, no gain," and "there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."
Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about dealing with the winter blues and staying motivated during cold months.
Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode.
Culture: Discover how different countries, like Canada and the United States, experience winter and the traditions they have during the season.
Fluency: Listening to real English conversations will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson:
Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
Sign up and become a Culips member now!
Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here.
Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.
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Bonus episode #136 – Onwards and upwards
In this episode, Andrew talks about going to his nephew’s elementary school graduation and realizing the power of celebrating small wins. He shares how a simple ceremony can bring families closer, boost confidence, and lead to bigger successes. He also explains why supporting each other’s achievements, even when they seem small, can make a big difference. This real-life story will help you improve your English skills and become a better communicator.
How this episode will improve your English:
Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew describes his day at the graduation and how it changed his perspective on small victories.
New Vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to school ceremonies, encouragement, and showing support to loved ones.
Idioms and Expressions: Discover helpful English expressions like “no easy feat,” “to miss by just a hair,” and “in the whole scheme of things,” and see how they are used in real conversations.
Pronunciation: Listen for how Andrew clearly pronounces words, stresses important syllables, and connects phrases. Then practice repeating short parts of the episode to develop your pronunciation skills and speak more clearly.
Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server, share your own surprise stories, and practice using new vocabulary in casual conversations.
Important links:
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Catch Word #282 – Makes my skin crawl
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two useful English idioms: "can't stomach something" and "makes my skin crawl." These expressions are perfect for describing strong negative reactions, like disgust or fear. Together, Andrew and Indiana break down the meanings of these idioms, share real-life examples, and discuss how to use these expressions in a wide variety of situations.
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "gory," "to scurry," and "creeped out" to use in everyday English.
Listening: Understand common English idioms that you will hear in everyday situations.
Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode and practice these idioms.
Culture: Discover which situations these expressions are appropriate for and when they might sound too strong or rude.
Fluency: Spending time with real English will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson:
Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
Sign up and become a Culips member now!
Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here.
Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.
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Culips Community Update – January
In this episode, Andrew and Alina share exciting news about February's free grammar challenge on countable and uncountable nouns. Learn how to join the challenge by signing up for the Culips Discord server, participating in fun, easy tasks every second day, and earning a completion certificate. Plus, discover other ways to connect with the Culips community and improve your English. Don’t miss it!
How to Join the Culips Discord Server and Participate in the Challenge
Create a Discord Account: Sign up for free at Discord.
Download the App: Install Discord on your phone or computer for easy access.
Join the Culips Server: Click this link to join the Culips English Podcast Discord server: Join Here.
Enable the Monthly Challenge Channel:
From the menu, select Channels and Roles.
Go to the Browse Channels
Under the English Learning category, select Monthly Challenge to add it to your menu.
Access the February Challenge: Click the pin icon at the top of the Monthly Challenge channel to view the February Challenge (available from February 1st).
Join in and start improving your English with the community!
Important links:
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Study with the interactive transcript
Join the Culips Discord server
Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)
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