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Apr 2025
28m 14s

Simplified Speech #217 – Veggie Tales

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
About this episode

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy talk all about vegetables \. They compare shopping at local markets with going to big grocery stores. Kassy shares her experience getting fresh produce from a local market near her house and tells us about a fun new vegetable subscription box she signed up for. Andrew talks about the kinds of vegetables he misses from back home and why he sometimes grows his own herbs and veggies. You’ll also hear about the benefits of shopping local, supporting small businesses, and trying farm-to-table food.

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Vocabulary: Learn useful words and expressions about food, markets, and money, like “produce,” “haul,” and “stretch your dollar.”
  • Listening: Practice understanding real, natural English as Andrew and Kassy have a fun and friendly conversation.
  • Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes by practicing how to talk about shopping and growing vegetables.
  • Culture: Discover cultural differences in food shopping habits and learn about the farm-to-table movement.
  • Fluency: Listening to real conversations will help you think in English and express yourself more easily.

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  • Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here.
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