Simplified Speech #194 – Double birthday bash

Apr 12, 2024

Join Andrew and Kassy as they discuss milestone birthdays, including turning 30 and 40. Discover birthday traditions in the US, Canada, and South Korea. Hear their personal experiences and explore cultural differences in celebrations. Learn vocabulary, improve listening skills, and gain insights into birthday customs.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Cultural Milestone Birthdays and Celebrations

01:30 • 2min

Discussion on QLips membership benefits and listener review, followed by a birthday bash conversation

03:32 • 4min

Reflections on Turning 40

07:51 • 11min

Celebrating Birthdays with Korean Seaweed Soup and Surprise Parties

19:10 • 4min

Reflections on Surprises and Farewell Message

23:36 • 2min

Episode description: Join Andrew and Kassy as they talk about their upcoming milestone birthdays. Kassy is turning 30, and Andrew is turning 40! They'll chat about their favorite ways to celebrate birthdays, common birthday traditions in the United States and Canada, and the customary foods enjoyed on birthdays in South Korea. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening skills and expand their cultural knowledge. What you will learn: Birthday celebrations: Discover how people in North America typically celebrate their birthdays. Cultural traditions: Learn about birthday customs and traditions in the United States, Canada, and South Korea. Personal experiences: Hear Andrew and Kassy share their own birthday memories and preferences. Milestone birthdays: Understand the significance of turning 30 and 40 in Western culture. How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary building: Learn essential words and phrases related to birthdays and celebrations. Listening skills: Improve your ability to understand native English speakers in a natural, conversational setting. Cultural awareness: Gain insights into birthday celebrations and traditions in different countries. Relatable content: Connect with the hosts' personal stories and experiences, which can help you retain the language more effectively. Speaking practice: Use the study guide and connect with the member community to practice discussing birthday-related topics in English. 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: Thirdman (pexels.com)