Simplified Speech #101 – Shaving
Episode description
Many people in the world shave. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about shaving their beards, how they do it, what tools they use, and what their loved ones think about their daily rituals.
Fun fact
In his lifetime, a man will shave more than 8 metres of hair!
Expressions included in the study guide
- Clean-shaven
- Stubble
- Five o’clock shadow
- Out of control
- Nick yourself
- Bloodbath
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Simplified Speech #101 – Shaving
Episode description
Many people in the world shave. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about shaving their beards, how they do it, what tools they use, and what their loved ones think about their daily rituals.Fun fact
In his lifetime, a man will shave more than 8 metres of hair!Expressions included in the study guide
- Clean-shaven
- Stubble
- Five o’clock shadow
- Out of control
- Nick yourself
- Bloodbath
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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
Image: Максим Рыжкин (Unsplash.com)
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