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Jun 2024
31m 41s

Bonus episode #108 – Odds and ends

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to clean out his junk drawer and exchange some of the coins he’s been saving up for the past few years at the bank. What seemed like a simple task turns out to be surprisingly complicated. Tune in to hear all the details of this everyday adventure and improve your English at the same time!

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

  • Listening Skills: Practice understanding naturally spoken English through Andrew’s engaging story about cleaning his junk drawer and exchanging coins at the bank.
  • Vocabulary Building: Expand your vocabulary with new words and expressions related to household tasks and banking, such as “odds and ends,” “spare change,” “cash out,” and “paid off.”
  • Pronunciation Practice: Improve your pronunciation by shadowing Andrew’s speech throughout the episode, helping you become a clearer and more confident speaker.
  • English Speaking Practice: Enhance your speaking skills by joining discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server.

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