Simplified Speech #055 – Andrew goes to Spain
Episode description
Cathedrals, the Mediterranean Sea, beautiful architecture, spectacular food! Hear about Andrew’s amazing trip to Spain as he talks about it with Morag in this Simplified Speech episode.
Fun fact
Sagrada Familia is one of the most famous churches in the world. However, not everyone knows this, but it’s still unfinished! It’s set to be completed by 2026 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudi.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To chuckle
- Smooth sailing
- People watching
- To be zonked
- Props
- To bring it
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Simplified Speech #055 – Andrew goes to Spain
Episode description
Cathedrals, the Mediterranean Sea, beautiful architecture, spectacular food! Hear about Andrew’s amazing trip to Spain as he talks about it with Morag in this Simplified Speech episode.Fun fact
Sagrada Familia is one of the most famous churches in the world. However, not everyone knows this, but it’s still unfinished! It’s set to be completed by 2026 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudi.Expressions included in the study guide
- To chuckle
- Smooth sailing
- People watching
- To be zonked
- Props
- To bring it
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Morag St. Clair
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Matty Warnock
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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