Culips ESL Podcast   /     Bonus episode #129 – Too much info

Description

In this bonus episode, Andrew shares the rollercoaster of events he experienced this week, from staying glued to the news during a major political moment in South Korea to tackling an important health check-up. With humor and honesty, he reflects on how these moments shaped his week. How this episode will improve your English: Listening practice: Practice following real-life stories told in clear, natural English. New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about health, news, and everyday life, such as “in flux,” “flush my system,” and “the nitty gritty.” Idioms and expressions: Learn common expressions like “stick your head in the sand,” “doom and gloom,” and “hold up.” Try using them in your own sentences. Cultural knowledge: Get a look at South Korean culture, healthcare, and how major events impact daily life. Pronunciation practice: Hear Andrew’s natural intonation and pacing to improve your own English fluency. Speaking skills: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Important links: Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group discussion class schedule (member only) Listen to bonus episode 33

Summary

In this bonus episode, Andrew shares the rollercoaster of events he experienced this week, from staying glued to the news during a major political moment in South Korea to tackling an important health check-up. With humor and honesty, he reflects on how these moments shaped his week.








How this episode will improve your English:

* Listening practice: Practice following real-life stories told in clear, natural English.
* New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about health, news, and everyday life, such as “in flux,” “flush my system,” and “the nitty gritty.”
* Idioms and expressions: Learn common expressions like “stick your head in the sand,” “doom and gloom,” and “hold up.” Try using them in your own sentences.
* Cultural knowledge: Get a look at South Korean culture, healthcare, and how major events impact daily life.
* Pronunciation practice: Hear Andrew’s natural intonation and pacing to improve your own English fluency.
* Speaking skills: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links:

* Become a Culips member
* Study with the interactive transcript
* Join the Culips Discord server
* Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)
* Listen to bonus episode 33

Subtitle
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares the rollercoaster of events he experienced this week, from staying glued to the news during a major political moment in South Korea to tackling an important health check-up. With humor and honesty,
Duration
36:40
Publishing date
2024-12-08 22:40
Link
https://esl.culips.com/2024/12/bonus-episode-129-too-much-info/
Contributors
  Culips English Podcast
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Enclosures
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Shownotes

In this bonus episode, Andrew shares the rollercoaster of events he experienced this week, from staying glued to the news during a major political moment in South Korea to tackling an important health check-up. With humor and honesty, he reflects on how these moments shaped his week.

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Listening practice: Practice following real-life stories told in clear, natural English.
  • New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about health, news, and everyday life, such as “in flux,” “flush my system,” and “the nitty gritty.”
  • Idioms and expressions: Learn common expressions like “stick your head in the sand,” “doom and gloom,” and “hold up.” Try using them in your own sentences.
  • Cultural knowledge: Get a look at South Korean culture, healthcare, and how major events impact daily life.
  • Pronunciation practice: Hear Andrew’s natural intonation and pacing to improve your own English fluency.
  • Speaking skills: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links: