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Jan 2025
24m 23s

Simplified Speech #211 – Interview with ...

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

Join Andrew as he talks with Mikael, a special guest from Norway. Mikael shares how he learned English and got interested in programming and making video games. He also tells the story of how he met Culips team member Alina through a pen pal app years ago. If you want to know Mikael’s tips for learning English and learn some cool video game vocabulary, this episode is perfect for you!

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Build your vocabulary: Learn useful gaming and tech words like “roguelike” and everyday phrases like “head bashing against the wall.”
  • Improve your pronunciation: Listen to clear and natural English from native and non-native speakers to sound more fluent.
  • Learn about culture: Discover how Norwegians learn English and how gaming connects people worldwide.
  • Sharpen your listening skills: Understand real-life English by listening to a fun, engaging conversation.
  • Practice speaking: Join the speaking classes about this episode (schedule below) to build confidence and improve your conversation skills.

The best way to learn with this lesson:

Speaking classes with this episode:

We’ll be discussing this episode in the following small-group conversation classes. To join the classes, you must be a Culips member.

  • February 22nd, 2025 with Alina at 11:00 AM Ireland time (GMT +0)
  • February 27th, 2025 with Andrew at 8:00 PM Korea time (GMT +9)
  • March 4th, 2025 with Indiana at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard time (GMT-5)

All classes happen on Zoom and last for one hour. To see the schedule in your time zone and learn how to join the classes, click here:

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