Simplified Speech #187 – Happy new year!
In this special episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy reflect on the highlights of 2023 and share their exciting plans for 2024. Plus, they talk about some of the exciting new things happening at Culips in the new year. Join them for a heartfelt and forward-looking conversation as they say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to a promising 2024. Happy new year, everyone!
Fun facts
Did you know that New Year’s resolutions date back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon? The Babylonians would make promises to the gods at the start of each year, hoping to earn favor for the year ahead. So, if you’re making resolutions for the New Year, you’re continuing a tradition that’s been going strong for millennia!
Expressions included in the study guide
- To put out feelers
- To get a competitive edge
- To throw a number out there
- To be stuck in the groove
- Cup of tea
- To brave [something]
Copyright: Culips.com
For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.
Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Photo: Mikael Blomkvist (Pixabay.com)
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Simplified Speech #187 – Happy new year!
In this special episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy reflect on the highlights of 2023 and share their exciting plans for 2024. Plus, they talk about some of the exciting new things happening at Culips in the new year. Join them for a heartfelt and forward-looking conversation as they say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to a promising 2024. Happy new year, everyone!
Fun facts
Did you know that New Year's resolutions date back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon? The Babylonians would make promises to the gods at the start of each year, hoping to earn favor for the year ahead. So, if you're making resolutions for the New Year, you're continuing a tradition that's been going strong for millennia!Expressions included in the study guide
- To put out feelers
- To get a competitive edge
- To throw a number out there
- To be stuck in the groove
- Cup of tea
- To brave [something]
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Photo: Mikael Blomkvist (Pixabay.com)
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Andrew Bates
English editor: Andrew Bates
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Kohji Asakawa (Pixabay.com)
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