In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the impact of sound on our daily lives. From the noises that wake us up in the morning to the background sounds that shape our work, relaxation, and social interactions, they discuss how these sounds affect our mood, focus, and overall well-being. Tune in to learn how sound impacts daily life and boost your English skills at the same time! How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "placebo effect," "to gab away," and "to make one's blood boil" to describe reactions, conversations, and strong emotions. Listening: Improve your listening skills with a natural conversation about how sounds affect our daily lives, sleep, and focus. Speaking: Gain confidence by discussing your own experiences with sound and how it influences your mood and routines. Culture: Discover how different cultures react to noise, from quiet train cars in Korea to lively restaurant terraces in Spain. 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.