In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew is joined by his longtime friend Luke, who recently took up scuba diving! Listen in as Luke shares stories about learning to scuba dive in Bali and the Philippines, including the different kinds of dives he experienced and all the training he went through. Andrew and Luke discuss Luke’s diving adventures and the different sights he saw in the ocean – such as a World War II shipwreck! If you’re interested in scuba diving or just want to enjoy a natural conversation between two native speakers, then this episode is an excellent way to improve your English skills!

​​What you will learn:

• Vocabulary related to scuba diving, like “buoyancy,” “wetsuit,” and “oxygen tank”


• Information about scuba diving training and essential safety tips


• How to talk about personal experiences and new hobbies in English

How this episode will improve your English:

• Expand your vocabulary with common words used to talk about sports and adventure activities


• Improve your listening skills by following a friendly conversation between native speakers


• Learn how native speakers discuss experiences and hobbies, making it easier to talk about your own interests in the future

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