Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues

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4.8 • 968 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Episode description:
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They share their own winter experiences from places like Korea and the United States. Andrew and Indiana explain why winter can be hard and give simple tips to feel better, such as getting enough sunlight, exercising, and staying warm. They also talk about fun winter activities and ways to stay happy during the cold months. Listen to improve your English and learn how to beat the winter blues and enjoy the season!

How this episode will improve your English:

* Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "down in the dumps," "no pain, no gain," and "there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."
* Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about dealing with the winter blues and staying motivated during cold months.
* Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode.
* Culture: Discover how different countries, like Canada and the United States, experience winter and the traditions they have during the season.
* Fluency: Listening to real English conversations will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hello, everyone. This is Andrew and you are listening to Simplified Speech, the Culep series where
0:06.3	we have clear, natural, and easy to understand conversations about everyday life. It's perfect for
0:13.5	intermediate learners who want to improve their listening skills, build confidence, learn useful
0:19.4	expressions, and so much more.
0:22.4	Today, Indiana is joining me, and we're talking about winter.
0:26.9	We'll share how we deal with the winter blues, what helps us stay motivated during the cold months
0:32.9	and some of the things we like and don't like about this season.
0:38.4	Now, if you want to take your English to the next level, consider becoming a Culeps member.
0:43.9	Members get access to our study guides, transcripts, quizzes, and more. And these resources
0:49.9	make it easier to follow along with the episode, learn key vocabulary, and improve your
0:56.0	communication skills.
0:58.0	Plus, we offer weekly small group conversation classes where you can practice speaking,
1:03.8	discuss interesting topics, and get feedback from our excellent teachers.
1:08.8	Just visit our website, culeps.com, and you can sign up and become a member
1:13.2	today for an affordable price. And if you're not ready to become a member yet, no problem. You can
1:20.2	still join our free Discord community. It's a fun and supportive place where you can connect
1:26.2	with other listeners, practice your English,
1:28.7	and be a part of a global English learning community. It's a wonderful way to stay motivated
1:34.7	and keep improving every day. The link to join our Discord server is in the description for
1:40.6	this episode. Okay, it's time to get started. Here's my conversation with Indiana. Enjoy.
1:51.6	Joining me now is my co-host, Indiana. Hello, Indiana. How are you doing? I'm doing okay. Dealing with
1:59.5	winter is tough, but I'm doing as well as I can. How about you?
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