Episode Details

In this episode, Andrew talks about exciting adventures from the final leg of his summer vacation in Banff, Alberta. He recounts the challenges of planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains, his awesome visits to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and a super-cool jazz concert. Plus, he shares a cute story about an impromptu photo session at Lake Louise!

This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways:

• Listening practice: You’ll hear a native English speaker tell a detailed story about travel planning, natural wonders, and cultural experiences. This will improve your understanding of spoken English in a real-life context.
• New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to travel, natural landscapes, and musical performances.
• Useful expressions: Understand common English idioms such as “smooth sailing,” “go with the flow,” “up another notch,” and “compare notes” in real-life contexts.
• Canadian culture: Learn about famous Canadian natural attractions, the Banff Center for the Arts and Creativity, and the concept of garage sales in North America.
• Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of place names, geographical features, and music-related terminology, which you can practice yourself.
• 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)