Bonus episode #136 – Onwards and upwards

In this episode, Andrew talks about going to his nephew’s elementary school graduation and realizing the power of celebrating small wins. He shares how a simple ceremony can bring families closer, boost confidence, and lead to bigger successes. He also explains why supporting each other’s achievements, even when they seem small, can make a big difference. This real-life story will help you improve your English skills and become a better communicator.

















How this episode will improve your English:



* Listening: Hear natural, everyday English as Andrew describes his day at the graduation and how it changed his perspective on small victories.

* New Vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to school ceremonies, encouragement, and showing support to loved ones.

* Idioms and Expressions: Discover helpful English expressions like “no easy feat,” “to miss by just a hair,” and “in the whole scheme of things,” and see how they are used in real conversations.

* Pronunciation: Listen for how Andrew clearly pronounces words, stresses important syllables, and connects phrases. Then practice repeating short parts of the episode to develop your pronunciation skills and speak more clearly.

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



Important links:



* Become a Culips member

* Study with the interactive transcript

* Join the Culips Discord server

* Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)