Bonus episode #117 – Kelownafornia

In this episode, Andrew talks about his summer vacation to Kelowna, British Columbia, his hometown. He describes his adventurous flight on a small plane through stormy weather, his experiences staying at his brother's place near the beach, and family activities like mini-golfing. Plus he shares a story about a fun linguistic surprise at a sushi restaurant! This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways: * Listening practice: You'll hear a native English speaker tell a detailed story about his travel experiences and family reunions. This improves your understanding of spoken English. * New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to air travel, weather conditions, recreational activities, and family gatherings. * Useful expressions: Understand common English idioms such as "par for the course," "white knuckling it," "show someone a thing or two," and "hit the spot" in a real-life context. * Canadian culture: Learn about popular summer activities in a Canadian town, family recreation spots, and the issue of forest fires in Western Canada. * Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of everyday English words, place names, and activity-related vocabulary, which you can practice yourself. * Travel English: Learn vocabulary and expressions useful for describing travel experiences, weather conditions, and leisure activities. * English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Important links: * Become a Culips member * Study with the interactive transcript * Join the Culips Discord server * Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)