Episode Details

How can a homemade lunch end in tragedy, mystery, and a murder trial that shocks the world? Join Andrew as he revisits the infamous mushroom murder case in Australia and guides you through the dramatic courtroom outcome. In this episode, you’ll read along with a real news article and learn important vocabulary that helps you understand the story. You’ll learn legal words like “jury” and “plead”, and more advanced terms like “deception” and “estranged.” Andrew explains everything clearly so you can follow the story and improve your English at the same time.

What you’ll learn:

• Useful legal vocabulary and how it’s used in real news stories
• Natural expressions for describing crime, trials, and serious events
• How native speakers explain complex topics in simple, conversational ways

Perfect for intermediate learners who:

• Want to build vocabulary for understanding news and serious topics
• Enjoy true stories that are dramatic, mysterious, and real
• Like learning English through current events and real conversations

Important links:

• Become a Culips member
• Study with the interactive transcript
• Watch the YouTube version of this episode
• Join the Culips Discord server
• Small-group speaking class schedule
• Listen to the original mushroom mystery episode
• Read the original article from CBC news