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Jun 2024
41m 14s

Bonus episode #106 – Crazy train

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent train journey from Boryeong to Seoul. He shares his experiences of traveling on a crowded train, where he came across a mother and her young children who brought unexpected chaos to the trip. Andrew describes how the children’s behavior affected the other passengers and the surprising reactions from everyone on board. He reflects on the importance of being polite in public places and the challenges of handling difficult situations while traveling. Enjoy the episode and happy learning!

This episode will help you improve your English in several ways:

  • Listening skills: Practice understanding spoken English through Andrew’s storytelling about his train ride.
  • Vocabulary building: Learn new words and phrases related to travel and public behavior. You will learn useful idioms like “stuffed/packed to the gills,” “paint someone in a bad light,” and “within earshot.”
  • Pronunciation practice: Use the episode to shadow Andrew’s pronunciation to become a clearer speaker.
  • English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

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