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Jun 2024
30m 38s

Bonus episode #107 – Adventure time

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this episode, Andrew talks about his day exploring Seoul with his wife. He shares their experiences of finding something fun to do on a free Sunday. Andrew describes visiting a crowded restaurant, enjoying Korean rice cakes at a special cafe, and checking out outdoor reading spaces in the city. He talks about spontaneous plans, dealing with the summer heat, and the awesome surprises of big-city life. Enjoy the episode and happy English learning!

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

  • Listening skills: Practice understanding naturally spoken English through Andrew’s storytelling about his day in Seoul.
  • Vocabulary building: Learn new words and phrases related to city exploration and Korean culture. You will learn useful idioms like “jam-packed,” “flash forward,” and “something clicked.”
  • 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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