Simplified Speech #044 – Summer memories
What do ice cream, air conditioners, and sunscreen all have in common? You can find them all in summertime! In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Morag take a walk down memory lane by reminiscing about their childhood summer adventures. Join them in their trip to discover how they spent their summer vacations.
Fun facts
Here are two fun summer facts you’re sure to enjoy. Number 1: Do you like ice cream? If so, July must be your favourite month, because it’s National Ice Cream Month. Number 2: What do you think is the most annoying thing about summer? Besides the unbearable heat, mosquitos come to mind. These pesky bugs have been annoying Earth’s inhabitants for more than 30 million years. Just imagine how many mosquito bites have been suffered during that time!
Expressions included in the study guide
- To take a walk down memory lane
- Strongest memories
- Circumnavigate
- RV
- Roughing it
- Stay tuned
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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Simplified Speech #044 – Summer memories
What do ice cream, air conditioners, and sunscreen all have in common? You can find them all in summertime! In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Morag take a walk down memory lane by reminiscing about their childhood summer adventures. Join them in their trip to discover how they spent their summer vacations.
Fun facts
Here are two fun summer facts you’re sure to enjoy. Number 1: Do you like ice cream? If so, July must be your favourite month, because it’s National Ice Cream Month. Number 2: What do you think is the most annoying thing about summer? Besides the unbearable heat, mosquitos come to mind. These pesky bugs have been annoying Earth’s inhabitants for more than 30 million years. Just imagine how many mosquito bites have been suffered during that time!Expressions included in the study guide
- To take a walk down memory lane
- Strongest memories
- Circumnavigate
- RV
- Roughing it
- Stay tuned
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Morag St. Clair
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Patrick Hendry (Unsplash.com)
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