Simplified Speech #165 – What were you like as a teenager?
We all have stories about our teenage years – some funny, some awkward. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy take a look back at their teenage selves and share their personal stories. Tune in to find out more!
Simplified Speech is the Culips series designed for beginner and intermediate English language learners. The series features natural, easy-to-understand conversations between two native speakers. By following along, you’ll increase your vocabulary and improve your listening skills in English.
Fun facts
Did you know that just like humans, animals go through a rebellious phase during their teenage years as well? Elephants and monkeys have been observed showing similar behaviors as human teenagers, such as disobeying their parents, showing aggression, and being more adventurous.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Angsty
- Slob
- To go [your] own way
- To blossom into
- Social butterfly
- Make it up as [you] goes along
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
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Simplified Speech #165 – What were you like as a teenager?
We all have stories about our teenage years – some funny, some awkward. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy take a look back at their teenage selves and share their personal stories. Tune in to find out more! Simplified Speech is the Culips series designed for beginner and intermediate English language learners. The series features natural, easy-to-understand conversations between two native speakers. By following along, you'll increase your vocabulary and improve your listening skills in English.
Fun facts
Did you know that just like humans, animals go through a rebellious phase during their teenage years as well? Elephants and monkeys have been observed showing similar behaviors as human teenagers, such as disobeying their parents, showing aggression, and being more adventurous.Expressions included in the study guide
- Angsty
- Slob
- To go [your] own way
- To blossom into
- Social butterfly
- Make it up as [you] goes along
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Cottonbro Studio (Unsplash.com)
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free, MondayHopes (Pixabay.com)
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Valliancourt
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Andrew Bates
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Cottonbro Studio (Unsplash.com)
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