They never saw it coming | Learn English with real-life stories | Bonus 135

In this episode, Andrew tells the story of how he surprised his parents at Christmas. He shares the big reveal, their shocked reactions, and how they spent the holiday. He also talks about what he did during the rest of his visit and how he felt about surprising them. This real-life story will help you improve your English skills and become a better communicator.

0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Chapter 1: Arriving in Kelowna and planning the surprise
3:02 - Chapter 2: The big reveal to my parents
7:30 - Chapter 3: Christmas Day with family
11:00 - Chapter 4: Meeting new and old faces at Christmas dinner
15:36 - Chapter 5: Relaxing low-key days in Kelowna
19:56 - Conclusion

How this episode will improve your English:

👍 Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew shares a real-life story about surprising his parents at Christmas.

👍 New Vocabulary: Learn words and phrases about family gatherings, holiday traditions, and making last-minute arrangements during the festive season.

👍 Idioms and Expressions: Learn useful English expressions like “to be taken aback,” “the more the merrier,” and “to break the ice,” and see how they’re used in real conversations.

👍 Pronunciation: Listen to Andrew’s intonation and rhythm, then practice repeating short clips of the episode to build your fluency and sound more natural.

👍 Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server, share your own surprise stories, and practice using new vocabulary in casual conversations.


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