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Feb 2025
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Bonus episode #137 – The adventure befor...

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this episode, Andrew shares a funny but stressful story about how a hiking trip almost went wrong before it even started. He talks about losing his wallet, missing a subway, and rushing to catch a bus just in time. This real-life story is easy to understand and will help you improve your English while enjoying an exciting adventure.

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Listening: Hear natural English as Andrew describes a real-life story with excitement and detail. Pay attention to how he tells the story and expresses emotions.
  • New vocabulary: Learn useful words and phrases related to travel, problem-solving, and making quick decisions, like get the wheels in motion and rifling through.
  • Idioms and expressions: Discover expressions like go with the flow and in the midst of and see how they make storytelling more engaging.
  • Pronunciation: Listen to how Andrew changes his speed and tone to create suspense and keep the story interesting.
  • Speaking: Join our Culips Discord community and share a time when you had to deal with an unexpected situation. Practice using the new words and expressions in your own sentences!

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