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Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues
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Simplified Speech

Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues

Release Date: 6 Feb, 2025

Episode description:
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They share their own winter experiences from places like Korea and the United States. Andrew and Indiana explain why winter can be hard and give simple tips to feel better, such as getting enough sunlight, exercising, and staying warm. They also talk about fun winter activities and ways to stay happy during the cold months. Listen to improve your English and learn how to beat the winter blues and enjoy the season!

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like “down in the dumps,” “no pain, no gain,” and “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.”
  • Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about dealing with the winter blues and staying motivated during cold months.
  • Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode.
  • Culture: Discover how different countries, like Canada and the United States, experience winter and the traditions they have during the season.
  • Fluency: Listening to real English conversations will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.

The best way to learn with this lesson:

~24 minutes
Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues
Beginner
Simplified Speech

Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues

Release Date: 6 Feb, 2025
~24 minutes

Episode description: In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They share their own winter experiences from places like Korea and the United States. Andrew and Indiana explain why winter can be hard and give simple tips to feel better, such as getting enough sunlight, exercising, and staying warm. They also talk about fun winter activities and ways to stay happy during the cold months. Listen to improve your English and learn how to beat the winter blues and enjoy the season!

How this episode will improve your English:
  • Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "down in the dumps," "no pain, no gain," and "there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."
  • Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about dealing with the winter blues and staying motivated during cold months.
  • Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode.
  • Culture: Discover how different countries, like Canada and the United States, experience winter and the traditions they have during the season.
  • Fluency: Listening to real English conversations will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson:


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Hosts: Andrew Bates and Indiana Brown
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Justin Kauffman (Unsplash.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
Culips is really different than other English courses and podcasts. Our hosts are kind, funny, and professional. Our podcasts and lessons are designed to help you become fluent in conversational, North American English.  Here are some things you might not know about our hosts:
  • 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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