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Sep 2024
27m 28s

Simplified Speech #201 – Audiobooks

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this Culips episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about audiobooks. They discuss how audiobooks have become more popular in recent years. Andrew shares his experience of listening to audiobooks while running, and Kassy talks about why she has limited experience with them. They also talk about the good and bad points of audiobooks compared to reading regular books.

This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways:

  • Listening practice: You’ll hear two native English speakers have a natural conversation about audiobooks. This will help you get better at understanding spoken English.
  • New vocabulary: Learn words and expressions related to books and technology.
  • Everyday expressions: Hear common English idioms and expressions used in context, such as “Cringeworthy” and “Make it or break it.”
  • Cultural knowledge: Learn about how people in English-speaking countries enjoy books in different ways.
  • Pronunciation: Listen to clear English pronunciation, which you can practice repeating.
  • Conversation skills: Talk about this episode with other Culips listeners on our Discord server and speaking classes.

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