Bonus episode #113 Off the bucket list

Published: Aug. 4, 2024, 11:10 p.m.

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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis episode will help you improve your English in the following ways:\n\n \tListening comprehension: Practice understanding a native English speaker as he shares a personal story and explains cultural customs.\n \tVocabulary building: Learn new words and expressions related to cooking, cultural practices, and personal goals, such as "bucket list," "reconstituting," and "customary food."\n \tIdioms: Understand and learn useful English idioms like "kick the bucket," "whip up," and "blow you out of the water" used in a natural context.\n \tPronunciation: Hear the correct pronunciation of everyday English, which you can then practice on your own.\n \tEnglish speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.\n\nImportant links:\n\n \tBecome a Culips member\n \tStudy with the interactive transcript\n \tJoin the Culips Discord server\n \tSmall-group discussion class schedule (member only)