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Simplified Speech #212 – Learning about Norway
Intermediate
Simplified Speech

Simplified Speech #212 – Learning about Norway

Release Date: 24 Jan, 2025

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with Mikael about Norway, a country with beautiful fjords, long winters, and tasty seafood. Mikael shares fun facts about life in Norway, like their famous brown cheese, exciting holidays, and how they stay cozy during dark winters. They also talk about Norwegian traditions, popular foods, and the best places to visit. It’s a fun way to learn about Norway and improve your English skills at the same time!

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like “pitch black,” “take it in stride”,” and “rite of passage” to use in everyday English.
  • Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations with this discussion about Norway.
  • Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode.
  • Culture: Discover interesting facts about Norway’s traditions, foods, and daily life.
  • Fluency: Spending time with real English will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.

The best way to learn with this lesson:

Speaking classes with this episode:

We’ll be discussing this episode in the following small-group conversation classes. To join the classes, you must be a Culips member.

  • March 1st, 2025 with Alina at 11:00 AM Ireland time (GMT +0)
  • March 4th, 2025 with Andrew at 8:00 PM Korea time (GMT +9)
  • March 11th, 2025 with Indiana at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard time (GMT-5)

All classes happen on Zoom and last for one hour. To see the schedule in your time zone and learn how to join the classes, click here: https://culips.secl.pw/online-classes-schedule/

Links mentioned in this episode:

  1. More About Mikael – Listen to our previous episode featuring Mikael’s interview.
  2. Alina’s Trip to Norway – Learn about Alina’s experience and her favorite Norwegian foods.
  3. Flåklypa Movie Trailer – Watch the trailer for the stop-motion movie Mikael mentioned.

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Simplified Speech #212 – Learning about Norway
Intermediate
Simplified Speech

Simplified Speech #212 – Learning about Norway

Release Date: 24 Jan, 2025
~23 minutes

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with Mikael about Norway, a country with beautiful fjords, long winters, and tasty seafood. Mikael shares fun facts about life in Norway, like their famous brown cheese, exciting holidays, and how they stay cozy during dark winters. They also talk about Norwegian traditions, popular foods, and the best places to visit. It’s a fun way to learn about Norway and improve your English skills at the same time!

How this episode will improve your English:
  • Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "pitch black," "take it in stride"," and "rite of passage" to use in everyday English.
  • Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations with this discussion about Norway.
  • Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode.
  • Culture: Discover interesting facts about Norway’s traditions, foods, and daily life.
  • Fluency: Spending time with real English will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson: Speaking classes with this episode: We’ll be discussing this episode in the following small-group conversation classes. To join the classes, you must be a Culips member.
  • March 1st, 2025 with Alina at 11:00 AM Ireland time (GMT +0)
  • March 4th, 2025 with Andrew at 8:00 PM Korea time (GMT +9)
  • March 11th, 2025 with Indiana at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard time (GMT-5)
All classes happen on Zoom and last for one hour. To see the schedule in your time zone and learn how to join the classes, click here: https://culips.secl.pw/online-classes-schedule/ Links mentioned in this episode:
  1. More About Mikael - Listen to our previous episode featuring Mikael’s interview.
  2. Alina’s Trip to Norway - Learn about Alina’s experience and her favorite Norwegian foods.
  3. Flåklypa Movie Trailer - Watch the trailer for the stop-motion movie Mikael mentioned.

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Host: Andrew Bates
Guest: Mikael Lindberg
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Johny Goerend (Unsplash.com)

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At Culips, we make English understandable through our five different series: Chatterbox Listen to real English conversations between native speakers as we talk about current events, share funny stories, or interview fascinating guests. Become a fluent listener, get exposure to Western culture, and learn the ins and outs of natural English conversations all at the same time. Catch Word Learn natural English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs. We teach you everyday English vocabulary that native speakers actually use. Sound like a native speaker with Catch Word. Simplified Speech Do you get stressed out by English? Do native speakers talk too fast? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In Simplified Speech, we use 100% natural English, but we speak more slowly than we do in our everyday lives. This series is great for all levels of learners but is specifically designed with high beginner-intermediate students in mind. Real Talk In our In our Real Talk series we teach you the practical English you need know when visiting or living in an English speaking country. Each episode examines a specific situation such as ordering at a restaurant, renting an apartment, or getting a refund. Speak Easy Speak Easy is the show that teaches you how to pronounce English the way native speakers do. Learn tips and tricks that will make your English pronunciation clear and understandable with Speak Easy.
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