Bonus episode #134 – 48 hours in VanCity

Culips Everyday English Podcast

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about his quick trip to Vancouver before heading to his hometown for Christmas. He talks about flying in from Seoul, meeting his best friend Luke, and enjoying Canadian treats like poutine. Andrew also faced some challenges, like rainy weather and lost luggage, but still found time to watch a hockey game and explore the city. As you listen, you’ll learn useful English expressions such as “we go way back” and “caught up with me,” and improve your fluency while having fun with Andrew’s adventure.

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How this episode will improve your English:

• Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew shares a real-life story about traveling to Vancouver, meeting his best friend, and exploring the city.
• New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about traveling, winter activities, and spending time with friends.
• Idioms and expressions: Understand common English expressions like “mission accomplished,” “to fend off,” and “to be wiped.”
• Pronunciation: Listen to Andrew’s rhythm and intonation, then practice speaking along to improve your fluency and confidence.
• Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server to practice conversational English and share your own stories.

Important links:

• Become a Culips member
• Study with the interactive transcript
• Join the Culips Discord server
• Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)
• Listen to Simplified Speech 205 – Learning to Scuba with Luke