In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to celebrate his mother-in-law’s birthday. At first, they planned a hike, but heavy snow forced them to change their plans over and over again. In the end, he and his family enjoyed a cozy, indoor party instead. You’ll also hear about a funny surprise about his father-in-law’s new look! As you listen, you will learn useful English expressions and build your fluency.

How this episode will improve your English:

• Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew tells a personal story in a clear, understandable way.


• New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to family gatherings, food, and cultural traditions.


• Idioms and expressions: Learn common English expressions used in real-life situations and understand how to include them in your own conversations.


• Pronunciation: Listen carefully to Andrew’s rhythm and intonation, then practice speaking along to sound more confident and fluent.


• Speaking: 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)