In this episode, Andrew tells the story of his recent trip to Japan, where he experienced both the best and worst parts of travel. From enjoying delicious local food and relaxing in traditional hot springs to unexpectedly getting sick in Tokyo, Andrew shares the real ups and downs of his adventure. Listening to natural English through personal stories like this is a great way to improve your fluency and build confidence. Tune in to hear about culture, food, travel tips, and an unforgettable ending to the trip. How this episode will improve your English: Listening: Build your listening comprehension by hearing a native speaker tell a real story using clear and natural English. New vocabulary: Learn practical and useful expressions related to travel, food, feeling sick, and daily experiences. Idioms and expressions: Pick up common idioms and casual phrases that English speakers use in everyday conversations. Pronunciation: Improve your speaking and rhythm by shadowing or repeating after Andrew. Speaking: Join our Culips Discord community and practice using new words and expressions in your own sentences! Important links: Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group speaking class schedule

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