Simplified Speech #122 – Andrew’s wedding
Here comes the bride! Andrew’s bride, that is! In this episode, Andrew shares the story of his wedding day with Kassy and our listeners.
In our Simplified Speech series, native English speakers have clear and natural conversations on common topics. These episodes are designed to boost your English listening skills and increase your vocabulary. On occasion, our hosts share their personal stories, making it easy to listen to these English audio lessons.
Fun facts
In the Hindu tradition, rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck. The rain predicts a long, happy marriage because a wet knot is difficult to untie.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To be floored
- Don’t take it personally
- Little did you know
- Disaster struck
- MC and DJ
- To kill it
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Photo Credit: Andrew Bates
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Simplified Speech #122 – Andrew’s wedding
Here comes the bride! Andrew’s bride, that is! In this episode, Andrew shares the story of his wedding day with Kassy and our listeners. In our Simplified Speech series, native English speakers have clear and natural conversations on common topics. These episodes are designed to boost your English listening skills and increase your vocabulary. On occasion, our hosts share their personal stories, making it easy to listen to these English audio lessons.
Fun facts
In the Hindu tradition, rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck. The rain predicts a long, happy marriage because a wet knot is difficult to untie.Expressions included in the study guide
- To be floored
- Don’t take it personally
- Little did you know
- Disaster struck
- MC and DJ
- To kill it
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Andrew Bates
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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: Kevin Moorehouse
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Lisa Hoekstra
English editor: Matty Warnock
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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