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Release Date:
31 May, 1000
Simplified Speech #196 – Heat waves and cold snaps (Ad free)
Episode description
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about dealing with extreme weather, such as heat waves and cold snaps. They discuss their favorite methods for staying cool during heat waves. Then, they share experiences about staying warm during cold snaps, including the use of heating gadgets.
Fun fact
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was a scorching 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, USA, on July 10, 1913. That’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk! The coldest inhabited place on Earth is Oymyakon, Russia, where temperatures can plummet to a bone-chilling -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius). It’s so cold there that sometimes people’s eyelashes freeze solid!
Expressions included in the study guide
- Hang in there
- For the most part
- Sun’s out, guns out
- Once in a blue moon
- Key into
- I’m with you
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~33 minutes
Intermediate
Mobile Learning Materials
Release Date:
31 May, 1000
~33 minutes
Simplified Speech #196 – Heat waves and cold snaps (Ad free)
Episode description
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about dealing with extreme weather, such as heat waves and cold snaps. They discuss their favorite methods for staying cool during heat waves. Then, they share experiences about staying warm during cold snaps, including the use of heating gadgets.Fun fact
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was a scorching 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, USA, on July 10, 1913. That’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk! The coldest inhabited place on Earth is Oymyakon, Russia, where temperatures can plummet to a bone-chilling -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius). It’s so cold there that sometimes people’s eyelashes freeze solid!Expressions included in the study guide
- Hang in there
- For the most part
- Sun's out, guns out
- Once in a blue moon
- Key into
- I'm with you
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Sign in- How do you typically cope and deal with with extreme heat waves or cold snaps in your area? Do you have any strategies to hang in there during challenging weather?
- Are you a supporter of the “sun’s out, guns out” approach on sunny days, or do you prefer to stay covered up to avoid the sun?
- Can you think of something that happens once in a blue moon in your life?
- Has there been a moment when you suddenly keyed into something new about yourself or your surroundings?
- Are you with Andrew and Kassy in term of preference for cold snaps over heat waves? Why or why not?
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Culips is podcast for English language learners who want to get awesome at English. We think it is important to learn English how it is really spoken and that’s why our lessons are always focused on real, current English. Learn to speak like a native and understand everything with Culips!
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- They are Canadian and American
- Have master’s degrees and work in professions related to English education (Andrew is a university English professor, Suzanne is a pronunciation coach and voice actor, and Morag is a writer).
- Actively study second languages as adults. Our team understands the ups and downs of studying foreign languages as adults who live busy lives.
At Culips, we make English understandable through our five different series:
Chatterbox
Listen to real English conversations between native speakers as we talk about current events, share funny stories, or interview fascinating guests. Become a fluent listener, get exposure to Western culture, and learn the ins and outs of natural English conversations all at the same time.
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Learn natural English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs. We teach you everyday English vocabulary that native speakers actually use. Sound like a native speaker with Catch Word.
Simplified Speech
Do you get stressed out by English? Do native speakers talk too fast? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In Simplified Speech, we use 100% natural English, but we speak more slowly than we do in our everyday lives.
This series is great for all levels of learners but is specifically designed with high beginner-intermediate students in mind.
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In our In our Real Talk series we teach you the practical English you need know when visiting or living in an English speaking country. Each episode examines a specific situation such as ordering at a restaurant, renting an apartment, or getting a refund.
Speak Easy
Speak Easy is the show that teaches you how to pronounce English the way native speakers do. Learn tips and tricks that will make your English pronunciation clear and understandable with Speak Easy.
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