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Feb 2025
12m 12s

Bonus episode #136 – Onwards and upwards

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this episode, Andrew talks about going to his nephew’s elementary school graduation and realizing the power of celebrating small wins. He shares how a simple ceremony can bring families closer, boost confidence, and lead to bigger successes. He also explains why supporting each other’s achievements, even when they seem small, can make a big difference. This real-life story will help you improve your English skills and become a better communicator.

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew describes his day at the graduation and how it changed his perspective on small victories.
  • New Vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to school ceremonies, encouragement, and showing support to loved ones.
  • Idioms and Expressions: Discover helpful English expressions like “no easy feat,” “to miss by just a hair,” and “in the whole scheme of things,” and see how they are used in real conversations.
  • Pronunciation: Listen for how Andrew clearly pronounces words, stresses important syllables, and connects phrases. Then practice repeating short parts of the episode to develop your pronunciation skills and speak more clearly.
  • Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server, share your own surprise stories, and practice using new vocabulary in casual conversations.

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