Culips ESL Podcast   /     Bonus episode #133 – Not so fast

Description

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about how his New Year’s plans took an unexpected turn. After a fun trip to Canada, he returned to South Korea feeling under the weather. Despite his plans to start the year with a bang, he spent the first few days battling jet lag and coming down with something. Andrew also talks about celebrating New Year’s Eve with his wife and gives us a glimpse of his gift exchange. As you listen, you’ll learn useful English expressions like “coming down with something” and “start with a bang,” while improving your vocabulary, fluency, and listening skills. Save 25% off a yearly Culips membership until January 15th:  click here. How this episode will improve your English: Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew shares a personal story about his New Year’s experience in a clear, easy-to-understand way. New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about winter, feeling sick, and celebrating holidays. Idioms and expressions: Understand common expressions like "rest up," "work up an appetite," and "sometimes life throws you a curveball.” Pronunciation: Listen to Andrew’s rhythm and intonation, then practice speaking along to improve your fluency and confidence. Speaking: 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)

Summary

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about how his New Year’s plans took an unexpected turn. After a fun trip to Canada, he returned to South Korea feeling under the weather. Despite his plans to start the year with a bang, he spent the first few days battling jet lag and coming down with something. Andrew also talks about celebrating New Year’s Eve with his wife and gives us a glimpse of his gift exchange. As you listen, you’ll learn useful English expressions like “coming down with something” and “start with a bang,” while improving your vocabulary, fluency, and listening skills.








Save 25% off a yearly Culips membership until January 15th:  click here.

How this episode will improve your English:

* Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew shares a personal story about his New Year’s experience in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
* New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about winter, feeling sick, and celebrating holidays.
* Idioms and expressions: Understand common expressions like "rest up," "work up an appetite," and "sometimes life throws you a curveball.”
* Pronunciation: Listen to Andrew’s rhythm and intonation, then practice speaking along to improve your fluency and confidence.
* Speaking: 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)

Subtitle
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about how his New Year’s plans took an unexpected turn. After a fun trip to Canada, he returned to South Korea feeling under the weather. Despite his plans to start the year with a bang,
Duration
20:57
Publishing date
2025-01-06 00:46
Link
https://esl.culips.com/2025/01/bonus-episode-133-not-so-fast/
Contributors
  Culips English Podcast
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Enclosures
https://media.blubrry.com/culips/content.blubrry.com/culips/B133_Regular.mp3
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Shownotes

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about how his New Year’s plans took an unexpected turn. After a fun trip to Canada, he returned to South Korea feeling under the weather. Despite his plans to start the year with a bang, he spent the first few days battling jet lag and coming down with something. Andrew also talks about celebrating New Year’s Eve with his wife and gives us a glimpse of his gift exchange. As you listen, you’ll learn useful English expressions like “coming down with something” and “start with a bang,” while improving your vocabulary, fluency, and listening skills.

Save 25% off a yearly Culips membership until January 15th:  click here.

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew shares a personal story about his New Year’s experience in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
  • New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about winter, feeling sick, and celebrating holidays.
  • Idioms and expressions: Understand common expressions like “rest up,” “work up an appetite,” and “sometimes life throws you a curveball.”
  • Pronunciation: Listen to Andrew’s rhythm and intonation, then practice speaking along to improve your fluency and confidence.
  • Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links: