In this episode, Andrew shares his excitement about an upcoming trip to his home country, Canada. He discusses three main things he's looking forward to: reuniting with old friends in Victoria, enjoying lake swimming in his hometown of Kelowna, and visiting Banff in the Rocky Mountains. He also shares personal stories about Canadian summer activities and the beauty of the country. This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways: Listening comprehension: Practice understanding a native English speaker discussing personal experiences and future plans in detail. Vocabulary expansion: Learn new words and expressions related to travel, outdoor activities, and Canadian geography, such as "swimmable," "high dive," and "scenic spot." Idioms and expressions: Learn helpful English expressions like "crack my list," "don't get me wrong," and "I'm all over that" used in context. Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of spoken English, including place names and casual speech patterns, which you can then practice on your own. Cultural insights: Improve your understanding of Canadian geography, summer activities, and cultural events, providing context for future conversations about travel and leisure. English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Important links: Become a Culips member Participate in the Osaka meetup on July 30th! Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group discussion class schedule (member only) Special Offer: Save 20% on Culips Memberships! For one week only, until July 22nd, we're offering a 20% discount on yearly Culips memberships! Get access to helpful study guides, interactive transcripts, ad-free episodes, member-only series, weekly speaking classes, and more. Sign up now and reach your English goals with Culips! If you’re a current member, you can take advantage of the sale by renewing your membership at the discounted price. Sign up now and save 20% until July 22nd.