Episode Details

In this episode, Andrew shares a story about crossing an item off his bucket list. He talks about his long-standing goal to cook a dish that would genuinely impress his wife. Andrew describes his experience preparing miyeokguk, a traditional Korean seaweed soup, for his wife’s birthday. He talks about searching for a great recipe, cooking the dish, and his wife’s reaction to the meal.

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

• Listening comprehension: Practice understanding a native English speaker as he shares a personal story and explains cultural customs.
• Vocabulary building: Learn new words and expressions related to cooking, cultural practices, and personal goals, such as “bucket list,” “reconstituting,” and “customary food.”
• Idioms: Understand and learn useful English idioms like “kick the bucket,” “whip up,” and “blow you out of the water” used in a natural 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.

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• Become a Culips member
• Study with the interactive transcript
• Join the Culips Discord server
• Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)