Simplified Speech #125 – Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics! They happen every four years… well, almost. The global pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but hopefully cheering on our national athletes with be good entertainment for us all.
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Suzanne share their thoughts on the Olympics. Which events do you think they prefer? Football, swimming, track and field? Give it a listen, find out!
Fun facts
Did you know that athletes in Ancient Greece used to compete in the nude during the Olympic Games?
Expressions included in the study guide
- [Someone] do their thing
- A [something] background
- To give credit
- Backing
- The crème de la crème
- A [something] investment
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Photo Credit: Kyle Dias on Unsplash
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Simplified Speech #125 – Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics! They happen every four years… well, almost. The global pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but hopefully cheering on our national athletes with be good entertainment for us all. In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Suzanne share their thoughts on the Olympics. Which events do you think they prefer? Football, swimming, track and field? Give it a listen, find out!
Fun facts
Did you know that athletes in Ancient Greece used to compete in the nude during the Olympic Games?Expressions included in the study guide
- [Someone] do their thing
- A [something] background
- To give credit
- Backing
- The crème de la crème
- A [something] investment
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: Kyle Dias on Unsplash
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Matty Warnock
English editor: Andrew Bates
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Kyle Dias on Unsplash
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