Bonus episode #117 – Kelownafornia

In this episode, Andrew talks about his summer vacation to Kelowna, British Columbia, his hometown. He describes his adventurous flight on a small plane through stormy weather, his experiences staying at his brother’s place near the beach, and family activities like mini-golfing. Plus he shares a story about a fun linguistic surprise at a sushi restaurant!

This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways:

• Listening practice: You’ll hear a native English speaker tell a detailed story about his travel experiences and family reunions. This improves your understanding of spoken English.
• New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to air travel, weather conditions, recreational activities, and family gatherings.
• Useful expressions: Understand common English idioms such as “par for the course,” “white knuckling it,” “show someone a thing or two,” and “hit the spot” in a real-life context.
• Canadian culture: Learn about popular summer activities in a Canadian town, family recreation spots, and the issue of forest fires in Western Canada.
• Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of everyday English words, place names, and activity-related vocabulary, which you can practice yourself.
• Travel English: Learn vocabulary and expressions useful for describing travel experiences, weather conditions, and leisure activities.
• English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links:

• Become a Culips member
• Study with the interactive transcript
• Join the Culips Discord server
• Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)