Simplified Speech #159 Kassys new hobbies
It is always a great time picking up a\xa0new hobby! In this episode, Kassy talks with Andrew about some new hobbies of hers. Listen in to find out what they are!\n\nSimplified Speech is a Culips series where native speakers have natural conversations about everyday topics using clear and easy to understand language. These episodes are designed to help beginner and intermediate English language learners improve their listening skills.\n\nStudy with the interactive transcript here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFun facts\nIn this episode, Andrew mentions Alex Honnold, a famous free solo climber. In 2017, he climbed El Capitan\xa0in\xa0Yosemite National Park, a 3000 feet tall rock formation, without ropes or any other protective equipment. The climb took him 3 hours and 56 minutes.\n\n\n\nExpressions included in the study guide\n\n\n\n \tIf I recall correctly\n \tTo get where [someone] is coming from\n \tTo have a hard time [doing something]\n \tTo blow [one\u2019s] socks off\n \tNotorious\n \tTo be on the verge of [something]\n\n\n\nCopyright: Culips.com\nFor more information about this episode, visit culips.com.\nMusic Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar\nImage: Karolina Grabowska (Pexels.com)