With a heavy heart, Andrew announces that frequent cohost Jeremy is leaving the Culips team. However, it’s a great time to introduce the new Culips host, Anna! She is from the United Kingdom and currently lives in Spain. Anna is a teacher and even has her own podcast. We hope you follow her new Culips journey with us!

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Fun facts

In the Hindu tradition, rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck. The rain predicts a long, happy marriage because a wet knot is difficult to untie.

Expressions included in the study guide

* Bittersweet

* Heavy heart

* To step back

* Residential

* Eyesore

* To stumble into [something]

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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Photo Credit: Andrew Bates