Andrew interviews Indiana, an English teacher and study guide writer. They discuss Indiana's interest in languages, her teaching experience, and her hobbies. They also announce a free Culips course starting in October. Fun fact: Indiana lives in New York State, not New York City. Check out this exciting English learning opportunity!
A free Culips course will be offered in October, providing an English learning opportunity with a native English-speaking teacher.
Indiana, a study guide writer and qualified teacher, will guide participants through the study guides and facilitate group discussions in the upcoming Culips course.
Deep dives
Introduction to the QLIP's English podcast and special announcement
The podcast episode introduces the QLIP's English podcast and announces a special upcoming course. Andrew, the host, welcomes Indiana, one of the study guide writers, to discuss the course, which will provide an opportunity for QLIP's members to study QLIP's content with a teacher. The course will involve weekly sessions where participants review study guides, learn key vocabulary, engage in group discussions, and complete homework assignments. The course will run for six weeks, starting on October 3rd, and class size is limited to 30 participants.
Indiana's background and role in the course
Indiana, a study guide writer, is introduced to the audience. She shares details about her background as a language learner and an English teacher. Indiana studied Spanish and Japanese, majored in Japanese studies, and has experience teaching English. Her hobbies include playing video games, reading, fitness, and cooking vegetarian and vegan food. Indiana's expertise and teaching experience make her a qualified teacher for the upcoming QLIP's course, where she will guide participants through the study guides and facilitate group discussions.
Course details and audience expectations
The podcast episode provides important details about the QLIP's course. It clarifies that this is a beta course, planned for six weeks, and will be conducted online via Zoom. Indiana will review study guides, teach vocabulary, facilitate discussions, and assign homework. Participants are expected to complete pre-class activities, attend all six sessions, and actively participate in the class. Class size is limited to 30 participants, and registration is free for QLIP's members. The course will follow the simplified speech curriculum, starting with episode number one and progressing weekly. Various time zones are considered when scheduling the class, and participants are encouraged to sign up for the course on the QLIP's website.
In this episode, Andrew interviews one of Culips’ study guide writers, Indiana! He asks her about how she got interested in languages, how she became an English teacher, and what her hobbies are. Plus, Andrew and Indiana share an exciting piece of news – a free Culips course that starts in October! Listen to this episode to find out more about this exciting English learning opportunity.
Join our first live course to study Simplified Speech episodes with a native English-speaking teacher for free! Click here for more details.
Fun facts
Indiana mentions that she lives in New York State, but not New York City. The State of New York has a total area of 54,555 square miles. Meanwhile, NYC only consists of 472 square miles!
Expressions included in the study guide
The floor is yours
Drip
Beta
To drop in
To cap [something] at
To pat oneself on the back
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Image: Indiana
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