Simplified Speech #199 Bike lanes

Published: July 17, 2024, 9:53 p.m.

Have you ever wondered about the pros and cons of bike lanes in cities? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Suzanne discuss the topic of bike lanes, sharing their personal experiences and opinions on cycling infrastructure. They talk about the pros and cons of bike lanes, how different cities approach cycling, and the impact on pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you will learn in this episode:\n\n \tBike lane basics: Understand what bike lanes are and their purpose in city infrastructure.\n \tDifferent perspectives: Hear from both a casual cyclist and a more experienced cycling hobbyist about their views on bike lanes.\n \tCity comparisons: Discover how bike infrastructure varies between cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Seoul.\n \tCycling culture: Learn about cycling culture and how it influences city planning and transportation.\n\nHow you will improve your English with this episode:\n\n \tGrow your vocabulary: Learn new words and expressions related to cycling and city infrastructure.\n \tListening practice: Improve your listening skills with natural, engaging conversations.\n \tFluent conversation skills: Practice understanding and using English in discussions about everyday topics like transportation and safety\n \tEnglish speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.\n\nImportant links:\n\n \tStudy with the interactive transcript\n \tJoin the Culips Discord server\n \tSmall-group discussion class schedule (member only)\n\nExpressions included in the study guide\n\n \tYou gotta do what you gotta do\n \tDon\u2019t get me started\n \tTo push one\u2019s luck\n \tNot all [noun] are created equal\n \tTo hog\n \tA me thing