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Feb 2024
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Simplified Speech #190 – Catchin’ up wit...

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
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In this episode of Simplified Speech, join Andrew as he warmly welcomes back Suzanne, who has been away from the podcast for some time. Andrew talks with Suzanne about her recent wedding in France and becoming a Canadian citizen. She shares the challenges of planning a wedding from abroad and the process of gaining dual citizenship, including a Zoom citizenship ceremony.

By listening to this conversation, you can learn English vocabulary related to weddings, travel, and citizenship. This episode is great for improving your listening skills and learning about different cultures!

Fun facts

As of 2024, the most powerful passports in the world are from Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. People holding these passports can enjoy visa-free travel to 194 places around the world, out of 227 destinations in total.

Expressions included in the study guide

  • To go down
  • There’s something to be said for
  • To put [someone] on the spot
  • To throw in [something]
  • Take-home (message)
  • How’s life treating you?

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