Simplified Speech #126 – Do you know your family history?
Have you ever wondered more about your family history? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about their family trees and different ways to learn more about your family history. They also discuss DNA test kits and their effects on society.
This Simplified Speech episode is perfect for intermediate English learners looking to hear natural English conversations at a slightly slower pace. Tune in to hear this interesting conversation about genealogy.
Fun facts
The six degrees of separation theory states that everyone on the planet is connected to one another by six or fewer social connections. This does not mean that you are genetically related to someone by six degrees of separation, but you could be the friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a person who lives halfway across the planet from yourself. Pretty cool to think about, right?
Expressions included in the study guide
- Family tree
- A good chunk of [something]
- Little did I know
- Way back when
- [One’s] roots
- The other side of the coin
Copyright: Culips.com
For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.
Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Photo Credit: niko photos on Unsplash
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Simplified Speech #126 – Do you know your family history?
Have you ever wondered more about your family history? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about their family trees and different ways to learn more about your family history. They also discuss DNA test kits and their effects on society. This Simplified Speech episode is perfect for intermediate English learners looking to hear natural English conversations at a slightly slower pace. Tune in to hear this interesting conversation about genealogy.
Fun facts
The six degrees of separation theory states that everyone on the planet is connected to one another by six or fewer social connections. This does not mean that you are genetically related to someone by six degrees of separation, but you could be the friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a person who lives halfway across the planet from yourself. Pretty cool to think about, right?Expressions included in the study guide
- Family tree
- A good chunk of [something]
- Little did I know
- Way back when
- [One’s] roots
- The other side of the coin
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: niko photos on Unsplash
Sign in to access Transcript
Sign inSign in to access Glossary
Sign inSign in to access Writing & Discussion Questions
Sign inSign in to access Quiz
Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Kevin Moorehouse
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Matty Warnock
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: niko photos (Unsplash.com)
Popular Podcasts
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our English learning platform.
- 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.

