Culips Everyday English Podcast

Bonus episode #116 – Whale of a time

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In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent trip to Canada, focusing on his visit to Victoria, British Columbia. He describes his journey from Vancouver to Victoria by ferry, a whale-watching adventure with his wife and an old friend, and a barbecue party with his former bandmates. Andrew shares details about seeing orca and humpback whales, visiting Race Rocks to observe sea lions and seals, and an unexpected change of plans due to COVID-19.

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

  • Listening practice: You’ll get to hear a native English speaker tell a detailed story about his travel experiences and reunions with friends. This helps improve your understanding of spoken English, especially in story form.
  • New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to travel, marine life, and social gatherings.
  • Useful expressions: Understand common English idioms and colloquialisms such as “hightail it,” “spitting fire,” “give someone their flowers,” and “call it a night” in context.
  • Canadian culture: Learn about popular tourist activities in British Columbia, Canadian wildlife, and social customs like summer barbecues.
  • Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of everyday English words, place names, and wildlife-related vocabulary, which you can practice yourself.
  • English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

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