Simplified Speech #219 – Day trips, elections, and more!
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy catch up and share updates about their lives. Kassy talks about taking short trips with her baby to nearby cities in Korea. She describes visiting a busy flower festival and returning to a town just to eat her favorite vegetable bread. She also talks about her upcoming move and her hope to make her new place feel more like home. Andrew talks about how voting by mail works in Canada and the recent Canadian election. He also shares a funny story about planting trees and decorating his front yard with his wife.
How this episode will improve your English:
- Vocabulary: Learn everyday words and expressions that native speakers use when talking about daily life, moving, elections, and hobbies like gardening.
- Listening: Improve your listening skills by following a clear and natural conversation between native speakers.
- Speaking: Share your own life updates on our Discord server or in our Culips small-group speaking classes.
- Culture: Hear about real-life topics like voting in Canada, Korean flower festivals, and home projects.
- Fluency: Get more confident by hearing repeated examples and practicing with our study guide.
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- Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here.
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Andrew, KassySimplified Speech #219 – Day trips, elections, and more!
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy catch up and share updates about their lives. Kassy talks about taking short trips with her baby to nearby cities in Korea. She describes visiting a busy flower festival and returning to a town just to eat her favorite vegetable bread. She also talks about her upcoming move and her hope to make her new place feel more like home. Andrew talks about how voting by mail works in Canada and the recent Canadian election. He also shares a funny story about planting trees and decorating his front yard with his wife. How this episode will improve your English:
- Vocabulary: Learn everyday words and expressions that native speakers use when talking about daily life, moving, elections, and hobbies like gardening.
- Listening: Improve your listening skills by following a clear and natural conversation between native speakers.
- Speaking: Share your own life updates on our Discord server or in our Culips small-group speaking classes.
- Culture: Hear about real-life topics like voting in Canada, Korean flower festivals, and home projects.
- Fluency: Get more confident by hearing repeated examples and practicing with our study guide.
- Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here.
- Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here.
- Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
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