We hit the jackpot! | Learn English with real-life stories | Bonus 147

What happens when you visit a dog shelter and find the perfect pet? In this episode, Andrew tells the story of adopting his new dog, O'Wall. Listen as he explains how he and his wife chose their new pet, went through the adoption process, and helped their dog settle into her new home. You'll hear about visiting shelters, picking the perfect name, and why O'Wall is the luckiest dog around!

How this episode will improve your English:

👍 Listening: Build fluency by hearing natural storytelling with real pauses, word corrections, and the flow of everyday conversation.

👍 New vocabulary: Learn practical words like "agnostic," "shed," "puppy mill," and "hand-me-down" through Andrew's personal story.

👍 Idioms and expressions: Pick up natural phrases like "hit the jackpot," "rock paper scissors," and "tuckered out" that English speakers use daily.

👍 Pronunciation: Hear how English sounds when spoken naturally, including how words connect together in fast speech.

👍 Speaking: Share your own pet stories and discuss this episode with other Culips listeners in our Discord community!

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0:00 – Introduction
1:09 – A Birthday, Anniversary, and a New Dog
3:41 – What Kind of Dog Did We Want?
9:47 – Meeting O’Wall at the Shelter
14:01 – The Adoption Process and Choosing Her Name
19:17 – O’Wall’s First Week in Our Home
24:51 – Conclusion