Simplified Speech #053 – Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are essential to maintaining a healthy diet. And there are so many to choose from! In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss their favourites.
Fun facts
The durian is a fruit native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Many people call it the “king of fruits” due to its size. It is also famous for its odour. In Singapore, for example, there are many signs banning the eating of durian in public places because of its strong smell. But it’s actually really good!
Expressions included in the study guide
- Significant blow
- To troll
- To bother
- Genetic
- Pickled
- Love affair
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Photo: by Brooke Lark on Unsplash
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Simplified Speech #053 – Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are essential to maintaining a healthy diet. And there are so many to choose from! In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss their favourites.
Fun facts
The durian is a fruit native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Many people call it the “king of fruits” due to its size. It is also famous for its odour. In Singapore, for example, there are many signs banning the eating of durian in public places because of its strong smell. But it’s actually really good!Expressions included in the study guide
- Significant blow
- To troll
- To bother
- Genetic
- Pickled
- Love affair
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo: by Brooke Lark on Unsplash
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Matty Warnock
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash
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