Episode description:
In this episode, Andrew recaps his recent 48-hour trip to Osaka, Japan. He shares his experiences from the first-ever Culips meetup, his shopping adventures for running shoes and vinyl records, and his nighttime run around Osaka Castle. Andrew also describes his encounters with local cuisine, an exceptional coffee shop, and the challenges of exercising in Japan's summer heat.
This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways:
Listening comprehension: Practice understanding a native English speaker as he gives a detailed account of his travel experiences.
Vocabulary building: Learn new words and expressions related to travel, shopping, and running, such as "layover," "hustle and bustle," "tax-free plan," and "running crews."
Idioms: Understand and learn useful English idioms like "put some faces to the community," "all set for," and "it is what it is" used in context.
Pronunciation: Hear the correct pronunciation of everyday English, which you can then practice on your own.
English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.
Important links:
Become a Culips member
Study with the interactive transcript
Join the Culips Discord server
Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)
Bonus episode #114 – Osaka was awesome | Culips Everyday English Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
