Simplified Speech #170 – The little joys in life
Daily life can often feel hectic and stressful. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and focus on your responsibilities and the future. However, it’s also important to slow down once in a while and reflect on the little joys in life. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne do just that—they chat about the small but lovely things they enjoy during daily life, such as the smell of coffee in the morning and gazing at a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers.
Fun facts
My Favorite Things is a song about the little joys in life from the classic 1965 musical drama The Sound of Music. Look it up on YouTube and practice your listening comprehension with the help of Julie Andrews’ soothing voice!
Expressions included in the study guide
- To get [something] going
- To venture into/out into
- To poke around
- To slam back
- In the dark
- To crack [someone] up
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
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Simplified Speech #170 – The little joys in life
Daily life can often feel hectic and stressful. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and focus on your responsibilities and the future. However, it’s also important to slow down once in a while and reflect on the little joys in life. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne do just that—they chat about the small but lovely things they enjoy during daily life, such as the smell of coffee in the morning and gazing at a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers.
Fun facts
My Favorite Things is a song about the little joys in life from the classic 1965 musical drama The Sound of Music. Look it up on YouTube and practice your listening comprehension with the help of Julie Andrews’ soothing voice!Expressions included in the study guide
- To get [something] going
- To venture into/out into
- To poke around
- To slam back
- In the dark
- To crack [someone] up
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Everton Vila (Unsplash.com)
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Indiana Brown
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Everton Vila (Unsplash.com)
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