Simplified Speech #104 – Are you afraid of the dentist?
Everyone has to visit the dentist sometime. And everyone can agree that it’s a bit scary! In this episode, Andrew and Kassy share their dental stories and why they’re afraid of the dentist.
Fun facts
In the United States alone, more than 3 million miles of dental floss are purchased each year. Yet only 30% of Americans report actually flossing each day!
Expressions included in the study guide
- Every man for themselves
- In the back of [one’s] mind
- Religiously
- Torture
- Go for it
- In good hands
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Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Simplified Speech #104 – Are you afraid of the dentist?
Everyone has to visit the dentist sometime. And everyone can agree that it’s a bit scary! In this episode, Andrew and Kassy share their dental stories and why they’re afraid of the dentist.
Fun facts
In the United States alone, more than 3 million miles of dental floss are purchased each year. Yet only 30% of Americans report actually flossing each day!Expressions included in the study guide
- Every man for themselves
- In the back of [one’s] mind
- Religiously
- Torture
- Go for it
- In good hands
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
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
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