Bonus episode #131 – Talking ‘bout last week

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to celebrate his mother-in-law’s birthday. At first, they planned a hike, but heavy snow forced them to change their plans over and over again. In the end, he and his family enjoyed a cozy, indoor party instead. You’ll also hear about a funny surprise about his father-in-law’s new look! As you listen, you will learn useful English expressions and build your fluency. How this episode will improve your English: * Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew tells a personal story in a clear, understandable way. * New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to family gatherings, food, and cultural traditions. * Idioms and expressions: Learn common English expressions used in real-life situations and understand how to include them in your own conversations. * Pronunciation: Listen carefully to Andrew’s rhythm and intonation, then practice speaking along to sound more confident and fluent. * 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)