Simplified Speech #207 – Unforgettable concerts (ad free)
Episode description
What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about some of the best live music shows they’ve ever seen. They share what made these concerts special, from the wild energy of mosh pits to the excitement of finding new bands. This episode is perfect for English learners who love music and want to improve their listening skills and learn about the cultural side of English. And who knows, you might even discover a new band you really like!
Fun fact
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, one of the bands mentioned in the episode, is known for their prolific music output and genre-hopping creativity. They released five albums in a single year (2017)—each with a completely different sound!
Expressions included in the study guide
- To pump someone up
- To pin something down
- Bad blood
- To clock someone
- To weigh in on
- To land on
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Simplified Speech #207 – Unforgettable concerts (ad free)
Episode description
What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about some of the best live music shows they’ve ever seen. They share what made these concerts special, from the wild energy of mosh pits to the excitement of finding new bands. This episode is perfect for English learners who love music and want to improve their listening skills and learn about the cultural side of English. And who knows, you might even discover a new band you really like!Fun fact
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, one of the bands mentioned in the episode, is known for their prolific music output and genre-hopping creativity. They released five albums in a single year (2017)—each with a completely different sound!Expressions included in the study guide
- To pump someone up
- To pin something down
- Bad blood
- To clock someone
- To weigh in on
- To land on
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Indiana Brown
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Johannes Havn (pexels.com)
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