In this episode, Andrew reflects on the busy month of May, and talks about personal celebrations like his birthday and anniversary, and describes how he and his wife celebrated these special occasions. Andrew also talks about buying a new espresso machine and the joys (and challenges) of perfecting his coffee-making skills. As you listen to Andrew's stories, you'll learn practical vocabulary and expressions that you can use in your daily English conversations. This episode will help you improve your English in several ways: Vocabulary building: Learn new words and phrases related to celebrations, coffee making, and daily activities. Listening comprehension: Enhance your ability to understand natural, conversational English. Cultural insight: Gain a deeper understanding of personal celebrations and traditions. Pronunciation and intonation: Improve your pronunciation by listening to Andrew's natural speech patterns. English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript: Join the Culips Discord server Simplified Speech #194 – Double birthday bash