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In this special episode, Andrew interviews Matthew Skidmore. Matthew shares his experiences growing up in Dudley, England, and his opinions about British food and music. He discusses his background in acting and drama school and his decision to move to Korea. He also reflects on his time in Korea and the memories he made there. He then talks about his unique hobbies that include dancing, tabletop gaming, and exercising, and the benefits they bring to his life.
By listening to this episode, you’ll learn English vocabulary related to accents, music, food, hobbies, education, life abroad and cultural differences. If you’re looking to improve you English speaking skills and learn more about different cultures, this episode is for you!
Fun facts
In this episode, Andrew and Matthew discuss various accents throughout the UK. Did you know that there are about 40 distinct regional accents across the country? Black Country dialect is spoken in the area where Matthew is from.
Expressions included in the study guide
That’s a tough one
To crunch the numbers
Rose-colored glasses
To take a leap of faith
To have it all figured out
To blow [one’s] own trumpet
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Chatterbox #316 – Interview with Matthew Skidmore | Culips Everyday English Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
