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Simplified Speech #193 – Only children
Intermediate
Simplified Speech

Simplified Speech #193 – Only children

Release Date: 5 Apr, 2024

Learn about what it’s like to be an only child in this interesting episode of the Culips Everyday English Podcast. Andrew and Kassy will share their personal experiences growing up with siblings. They will also talk about their thoughts on not having any brothers or sisters. This is a great episode for listeners who want to understand more about family life in the United States and Canada.

What You Will Learn

  • Family Experiences: Hear different stories about growing up with siblings versus being an only child.
  • Cultural Views: Understand how people in North America view families without brothers or sisters.
  • Personal Stories: Listen to personal stories from Andrew and Kassy about their childhoods and family lives.
  • Family Relationships: Learn about the special challenges, benefits, and relationships in families with only one child.

How This Episode Will Improve Your English

  • New Vocabulary: Learn common words and expressions related to family in a conversational way.
  • Listening Skills: Practice understanding how people really speak in casual conversations.
  • Cultural Understanding: Learn the cultural views on family structures in North America.
  • Relatable Content: Become motivated by hearing real personal stories and experiences you can relate to.
  • Speaking Practice: Use the study guide and join the member community to practice speaking about family topics.

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For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.
Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Image: Vitaly Gariev (pexels.com)

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Simplified Speech #193 – Only children
Intermediate
Simplified Speech

Simplified Speech #193 – Only children

Release Date: 5 Apr, 2024
~24 minutes

Learn about what it's like to be an only child in this interesting episode of the Culips Everyday English Podcast. Andrew and Kassy will share their personal experiences growing up with siblings. They will also talk about their thoughts on not having any brothers or sisters. This is a great episode for listeners who want to understand more about family life in the United States and Canada. What You Will Learn

  • Family Experiences: Hear different stories about growing up with siblings versus being an only child.
  • Cultural Views: Understand how people in North America view families without brothers or sisters.
  • Personal Stories: Listen to personal stories from Andrew and Kassy about their childhoods and family lives.
  • Family Relationships: Learn about the special challenges, benefits, and relationships in families with only one child.
How This Episode Will Improve Your English
  • New Vocabulary: Learn common words and expressions related to family in a conversational way.
  • Listening Skills: Practice understanding how people really speak in casual conversations.
  • Cultural Understanding: Learn the cultural views on family structures in North America.
  • Relatable Content: Become motivated by hearing real personal stories and experiences you can relate to.
  • Speaking Practice: Use the study guide and join the member community to practice speaking about family topics.
The best way to learn with this lesson Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Vitaly Gariev (pexels.com)

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Hosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Indiana Brown
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Vitaly Gariev (pexels.com)

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Culips is podcast for English language learners who want to get awesome at English. We think it is important to learn English how it is really spoken and that’s why our lessons are always focused on real, current English. Learn to speak like a native and understand everything with Culips!  Test
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  • They are Canadian and American
  • Have master’s degrees and work in professions related to English education (Andrew is a university English professor, Suzanne is a pronunciation coach and voice actor, and Morag is a writer).
  • Actively study second languages as adults. Our team understands the ups and downs of studying foreign languages as adults who live busy lives.
At Culips, we make English understandable through our five different series: Chatterbox Listen to real English conversations between native speakers as we talk about current events, share funny stories, or interview fascinating guests. Become a fluent listener, get exposure to Western culture, and learn the ins and outs of natural English conversations all at the same time. Catch Word Learn natural English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs. We teach you everyday English vocabulary that native speakers actually use. Sound like a native speaker with Catch Word. Simplified Speech Do you get stressed out by English? Do native speakers talk too fast? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In Simplified Speech, we use 100% natural English, but we speak more slowly than we do in our everyday lives. This series is great for all levels of learners but is specifically designed with high beginner-intermediate students in mind. Real Talk In our In our Real Talk series we teach you the practical English you need know when visiting or living in an English speaking country. Each episode examines a specific situation such as ordering at a restaurant, renting an apartment, or getting a refund. Speak Easy Speak Easy is the show that teaches you how to pronounce English the way native speakers do. Learn tips and tricks that will make your English pronunciation clear and understandable with Speak Easy.
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