Simplified Speech #072 – Houseplants
Episode description
Houseplants add colour and life to any room. Andrew and Suzanne talk about their love for houseplants, the plants in their collections, and their best care tips. Find out how to talk about adding a bit of nature to your home in this Simplified Speech episode.
Fun fact
Houseplants are becoming more and more popular with people who rent apartments and are not allowed to have pets. Having plants can improve mental health and air quality, and they make a space more beautiful.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To be frank
- Hard to gauge
- To stoke the fire
- Totally nerd out
- Back from the brink
- Emotional rollercoaster
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Simplified Speech #072 – Houseplants
Episode description
Houseplants add colour and life to any room. Andrew and Suzanne talk about their love for houseplants, the plants in their collections, and their best care tips. Find out how to talk about adding a bit of nature to your home in this Simplified Speech episode.Fun fact
Houseplants are becoming more and more popular with people who rent apartments and are not allowed to have pets. Having plants can improve mental health and air quality, and they make a space more beautiful.Expressions included in the study guide
- To be frank
- Hard to gauge
- To stoke the fire
- Totally nerd out
- Back from the brink
- Emotional rollercoaster
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Lisa Hoekstra
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
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