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Struggling to remember English words & phrases? Discover how repetition (Adept English Rule Two!) makes English 'stick' so you can speak fluently & automatically. Stop translating, start speaking!Want to solidify your understanding and practice on the go?

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In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about how friendship changes as we grow older, especially when life gets busy with work, relationships, and family. They discuss how marriage and parenthood can shift friendship dynamics, how the media creates unrealistic ideas about friendship, and what real connection looks like today. Listen to this episode to hear a natural conversation about adult relationships while building your fluency and learning new vocabulary about friendship, connection, and modern life. How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like “on the fence” (not sure about something) and “long-lost friend” (a friend you haven't seen in a long time). Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about everyday life topics like making and maintaining friendships. Speaking: Build your fluency by joining Culips' small-group speaking classes to talk about your own friendships and experiences. Culture: Discover how adult friendships work in different countries and what influences them. Fluency: Listening to real conversations helps train your brain to think in English and use English more naturally. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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. 

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Привет! Сегодня я расскажу, как моя подруга провела 36 часов аэропорту. Главный фокус - лексика, связанная с задержкой рейса. После заданий, которые вы найдёте в этом транскрипте (здесь), вы легко сможете рассказывать о задержках и отменах рейсов. Но надеюсь, что вам не нужно будет это делать

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 7 Listening Q3我们调查发现，差不多有五分之四的女人考虑过减肥，实际上，她们中的很多人并不胖。★ 女人都想过减肥。×

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Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 7 Listening Q2春天天气时冷时热，很多人感冒，医生提醒人们要注意室内空气质量，早上起床后应该打开窗户换换空气。如果感冒了，要及时去医院。 ★ 春天容易感冒。√

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 7 Listening Q1尽管很辛苦，但他还是每天锻炼一个小时，几个月下来，减肥的效果很不错。★ 他最近又胖了。×

Struggling to understand Spanish when natives speak fast? In this advanced Spanish listening practice, you'll train your ear with a real conversation — first at native speed, then slowed down for clarity. Learn how to improve your listening comprehension, recognize conversational Spanish, and follow fast-spoken Spanish step by step. Discover practical tips to understand Spanish like a native and take your skills to the next level.

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Привет! In this episode, I share my love for walking and how it benefits both body and mind. I describe my favorite routes.The transcript is ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 6 Listening Q21 - Q22我昨天和同事去逛街，看到一个我一直想要的包。我笑着对同事说：“就是它，终于被我找到了！”我拿起包就问售货员：“这个包怎么卖？”这时，旁边一个帅哥很客气地对我说：“你喜欢这个包？”我说是。他笑着说：“可是这是我的包。”21．看到那个包，说话人怎么样？AA 很高兴   B 很难过   C 不感兴趣   D 很有礼貌22．那个包是谁的？DA 商店的   B 同事的    C 售货员的   D 一位顾客的

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 6 Listening Q19 - Q20王先生，您放心，只要是在我们店购买的洗衣机，一年内出现任何质量问题，我们都会免费给您修理。这是保修卡，使用中遇到什么问题，您可以通过上面的电话联系我们。19．王先生在买什么？D A 冰箱   B 电视   C 空调   D 洗衣机20．保修期是多长时间？C A 一个月   B 半年   C 一年   D 两年

Slow Chinese Listening Practice HSK4 Standard Course Lesson 6 Listening Q18男：现在我们店内的衣服都打八折，您看看有没有喜欢的？女：这条裙子不错，还有别的颜色吗？男：还有红色和黑色，您皮肤好，这几个颜色都适合您。 女：给我拿条红色中号的，我试试。问：根据对话，下列哪个正确？A A 衣服在打折   B 男的是律师   C 顾客不满意   D 裙子卖完了 

Привет! Today, I will describe a short walk in nature. In this episode, you will hear the names of key places, such as "forest", "field", "lake" etc., as well as the most common words to describe these places. But most importantly, this episode provides you with a clear structure for describing any walk, even if you are a beginner. And if you're a patron on Patreon, you can use the transcript to create your own mind map of key vocabulary. Join in: here

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Do you struggle to understand Spanish when natives speak fast?

Привет! Сегодня наша тема - отношения на расстоянии. Отличная возможность повторить лексику, связанную с этой темой. Транскрипт с комментариями и небольшой практикой ЗДЕСЬ.

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about how they watch movies, both at the theater and at home. They discuss their personal movie habits, like sneaking snacks into the cinema, watching movies alone, and breaking long movies into smaller parts. You'll also hear about movie traditions in different countries, how theater experiences are changing, and the pros and cons of enjoying films with friends, family, or just by yourself. How this episode will help you improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn common expressions and everyday words like matinee, concession, installments, and immersive. These are useful for talking about entertainment, culture, and daily habits. Listening: Practice understanding natural English with clear speech, casual conversation, and real opinions from native speaker movie fans. Speaking: Get better at sharing your own thoughts by hearing how Andrew and Indiana express likes, dislikes, and personal routines with enjoying films and series. Culture: Discover movie-watching habits and movie theater experiences from around the world, including Canada, the U.S., and Korea. Learn how movie culture is different depending on where you live. Fluency: Improve your overall English skills by listening to a friendly conversation full of opinions, everyday grammar, and common slang. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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. 

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Привет! Today's episode is a great opportunity to review popular phrases related to hobbies and goals. However, you'll also find a couple of interesting expressions in the episode. Additional comments and explanations, as well as a bit of practice, await you in the transcript HERE.

Have you ever seen someone who looks exactly like someone else? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach two fun English expressions: “A dead ringer” and “A spitting image.” You'll hear clear examples, learn the difference between the two, and understand when and how to use each one. This episode is great for learning real English expressions used by native speakers. Andrew and Kassy break everything down in a way that's easy to follow, and they include example conversations that make the meaning of each expression clear. They also share personal stories, cultural tips, and bonus expressions like “two peas in a pod,” “the apple doesn't fall far from the tree,” and “doppelganger.” How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn natural English phrases to talk about people and things that look very similar. Listening: Practice understanding clear and natural English through real conversation. Speaking: Use the expressions you learn to describe lookalikes and practice talking about your own family in Culips small-group English classes. Culture: Discover how these expressions are used in everyday life and where they come from. Fluency: Get more confident by hearing repeated examples and practicing with our study guide. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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. 

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Привет! Today's topic is "Birthday." I have tried to gather the essential vocabulary related to birthday celebrations. As usual, in the transcript, you will find not only explanations of key vocabulary but also exercises. Plus, we will listen to a song on this topic. You can find the transcript here. Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠read⁠

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Why did Britain fall out of love with Meghan Markle? In this episode of English and Beyond, I take a deep dive into the intense reaction to the Duchess of Sussex, unpacking her rise and fall in British public opinion.From media double standards to cultural differences, race, class, and the emotional shift of Prince Harry, this monologue and conversation with César explore what the backlash really reveals about the UK, the monarchy, and modern identity politics.Is it just about Meghan - or is she a symbol of something bigger?

Learn Spanish while discovering how to live a longer, happier life in this episode of the Let's Talk Spanish podcast! Did you know there's an area in Costa Rica where people regularly live into their 90s and past 100 - at much higher rates than average? That area is Nicoya, one of just five ‘Blue Zones' in the world. In this intermediate Spanish listening practice, you'll learn: What Blue Zones areWhere the other Blue Zones are locatedThree key reasons people live longer lives in NicoyaPractice Spanish in a fun, engaging way and finally speak Spanish with confidence with Let's Talk Spanish! -----------------------Improve your understanding and learn Spanish faster with word-for-word transcripts for all episodes! https://tinyurl.com/lts-podcast-transcripts ----------------------- Take your next step to becoming a confident Spanish speaker by booking your Free 30-Minute Meeting to learn more about my Speak Spanish with Confidence Programme! https://calendly.com/letstalkspanishnow/speak-spanish ----------------------- Let's Talk Spanish Immersion Trips to Spanish-speaking countries - register your interest! https://forms.gle/Z7FjLSw2PBaVDsrz5 -----------------------Follow Let's Talk Spanish on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letstalkspanishnow

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In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy talk all about vegetables . They compare shopping at local markets with going to big grocery stores. Kassy shares her experience getting fresh produce from a local market near her house and tells us about a fun new vegetable subscription box she signed up for. Andrew talks about the kinds of vegetables he misses from back home and why he sometimes grows his own herbs and veggies. You'll also hear about the benefits of shopping local, supporting small businesses, and trying farm-to-table food. How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn useful words and expressions about food, markets, and money, like “produce,” “haul,” and “stretch your dollar.” Listening: Practice understanding real, natural English as Andrew and Kassy have a fun and friendly conversation. Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes by practicing how to talk about shopping and growing vegetables. Culture: Discover cultural differences in food shopping habits and learn about the farm-to-table movement. Fluency: Listening to real conversations will help you think in English and express yourself more easily. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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. 

Привет! Сегодня я расскажу несколько небольших историй, произошедших в 1917 году. В этом эпизоде вы также найдёте лексику, которая поможет вам описывать кризисные ситуации. А в транскрипте вас ждут переводы сложной лексики, небольшие задания на практику. Транскрипт ЗДЕСЬ.

An episode featuring a proper pronunciation expert, Emma (from Pronunciation with Emma)!In this episode of English and Beyond, we dive deep into the surprising world of British accents — and why they can cause so much tension, even within the UK.From royal RP to the streets of Newcastle, accents in Britain are more than just a way of speaking — they're loaded with class, culture, and even controversy. We are joined by our first special guest, the eponymous founder of Pronunciation with Emma, a pronunciation expert and linguist, to unpack the history, politics, and social perceptions of accents in the UK and beyond.We discuss:Why one accent dominated British media for decades;How your accent can still affect your job prospects in 2025;The myth of "the" British accent — and how Americans (and Hollywood) often get it wrong;Emma's favourite accent (spoiler: it's not British!);What happens when learners want to sound like the Queen; andWhy pronunciation and accent aren't the same thing.

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Привет! Today, I will tell you about three Russian films that I really like. But the main focus is on describing the films. In the transcript, I have gathered key expressions for you, along with excerpts from real reviews, so you can expand your collection of cool phrases. The transcript is HERE⁠⁠⁠.

Have you ever experienced culture shock - that strange, unsettling feeling when you're suddenly living in a completely different country?

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Have you ever felt like a kid again while doing something fun? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about how we all have a child inside us. They share stories about playful moments in their lives and discuss why keeping a sense of fun and wonder is important, even as adults. Andrew and Kassy also talk about how staying connected to your inner child can reduce stress and improve mental health. They share fun ways to bring more playfulness into your daily life, including hobbies, sports, and creative activities. How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn new words and expressions related to childhood, creativity, and fun activities. Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about memories, hobbies, and fun activities. Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes and practicing how to talk about your own childhood experiences in English. Culture: Discover how different cultures value play, creativity, and reconnecting with childhood joy. Fluency: Spending time with real English conversations will train your brain to think in English and help you speak more naturally. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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. 

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In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy share stories about their latest travels. Kassy talks about her trip to Thailand with her four-month-old son. She explains what it was like to ride a speedboat and go through airport security with a baby. Andrew describes his plan to visit Taebaek, the small Korean city where he first lived. He looks forward to hiking the local mountain and seeing how much the city has changed. Listen to learn useful English words and phrases about travel, family, and exploring new places! How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn new words and expressions about traveling, flying with a baby, and planning a holiday trip. Listening: Practice understanding natural, easy-to-follow English conversations about everyday life and travel. Speaking: Gain confidence by discussing your own travel stories with friends or in Culips small-group English classes. Culture: Hear about what it's like to visit Thailand with a baby and learn about local food and customs in Korea. Fluency: Improve your overall English skills by listening to real conversations that help train your ears and mind to think in English. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Sign up and become a Culips member now! 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.

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: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Sign up and become a Culips member now! 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.