[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 – The ballet

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Bonus episode #168 – Sick as a dog

Traveling abroad is usually a fun adventure, but what happens when you get sick in a different country? In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about his recent trip to Tokyo. He traveled there to see a concert and meet Culips listeners. However, a sudden illness almo ...  Show more

Simplified Speech #241 – Keeping secrets

Can you keep a secret? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about the difference between being an “open book” and a “closed book.” They discuss their own habits for keeping things private, share funny stories about childhood crushes, and debate whether it is harder to keep good ...  Show more

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