Summary: In this episode, Andrew and Kassy have a catch-up and share what’s been happening in their lives lately. They talk about reading challenges, useful reading and productivity apps, and Kassy’s recent sports adventures.<br> <br> The <a href="https://esl.culips.com/category/simplified-speech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simplified Speech series</a> features native speakers having clear, natural, and easy-to-understand conversations. By studying with this Simplified Speech episode, you’ll improve your English listening skills, increase your vocabulary, and learn how to talk about recent events happening in your life.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/Lipservice-prtd/SS169_Andrew_and_Kassy_catch_up_AF.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/1000/05/15571/"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Fun facts<br> In this episode, Andrew talks about reading in Korean, the language he’s learning. Although reading in a foreign language is often undervalued by many learners, it’s actually a very effective way to improve your language skills. It can help you learn new vocabulary, improve grammar and sentence structure, and understand the cultural nuances better.<br> <br> <br> <br> Expressions included in the study guide<br> <br> <br> <br> * And all that jazz<br> * To fangirl out<br> * Smack dab in the middle<br> * To bow out<br> * To crave<br> * Hooked<br> <br> <br> <br> Copyright: <a href="http://www.culips.com">Culips.com</a><br> For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.<br> Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free<br> Image: Katerina Holmes (Pexels.com)
