Simplified Speech #187 – Happy new year!




Culips Everyday English Podcast show

Summary: In this special episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy reflect on the highlights of 2023 and share their exciting plans for 2024. Plus, they talk about some of the exciting new things happening at Culips in the new year. Join them for a heartfelt and forward-looking conversation as they say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to a promising 2024. Happy new year, everyone!<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/Lipservice-prtd/SS187_HappyNewYear_AF.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/1000/12/16426/"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Fun facts<br> Did you know that New Year's resolutions date back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon? The Babylonians would make promises to the gods at the start of each year, hoping to earn favor for the year ahead. So, if you're making resolutions for the New Year, you're continuing a tradition that's been going strong for millennia!<br> <br> <br> <br> Expressions included in the study guide<br> <br> <br> <br> * To put out feelers<br> * To get a competitive edge<br> * To throw a number out there<br> * To be stuck in the groove<br> * Cup of tea<br> * To brave [something]<br> <br> <br> <br> Copyright: <a href="http://www.culips.com">Culips.com</a><br> For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.<br> Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free<br> Photo: Mikael Blomkvist (Pixabay.com)