Simplified Speech #051 – The Holiday Season
Happy holidays, everyone! The holiday season is in full swing in Canada; therefore, Andrew and Morag are here to talk to you about the holiday season in this Simplified Speech episode. Sit back, drink a cup a cup of cocoa, and enjoy!
Fun facts
In Canada, the day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. On Boxing Day, stores provide many after-Christmas sales, and families come out to look for great bargains. Many important sports events are also televised on Boxing Day.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To be a fan of [something]
- To be bumped
- Friendsmas
- To be frank
- Retail
- Bargain
- At the stroke of midnight
- Smooch
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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Simplified Speech #051 – The Holiday Season
Happy holidays, everyone! The holiday season is in full swing in Canada; therefore, Andrew and Morag are here to talk to you about the holiday season in this Simplified Speech episode. Sit back, drink a cup a cup of cocoa, and enjoy!
Fun facts
In Canada, the day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. On Boxing Day, stores provide many after-Christmas sales, and families come out to look for great bargains. Many important sports events are also televised on Boxing Day.Expressions included in the study guide
- To be a fan of [something]
- To be bumped
- Friendsmas
- To be frank
- Retail
- Bargain
- At the stroke of midnight
- Smooch
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Morag St. Clair
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale, Auld Lang Syne by Guy Lombardo
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Roberto Nickson (@g) (Unsplash.com)
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