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You've studied for years, but you still feel stuck. Fast conversations are hard to follow, and you miss the jokes and the slang. When it's your turn to speak, the right words come slowly. You're not alone, and you don't have to stay stuck. This is exactly where Culips helps.

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Andrew: So did you have a good weekend?

Indiana: Yeah, it was great. I went hiking by the lake.

Andrew: Nice! How was the weather up there?

Indiana: Really sunny. The view from the top was amazing.

Andrew: That sounds perfect. I just stayed home and rested.

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learned a new idiom!

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which one?

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“hit the books”

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it means to study hard!

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ahh nice, thanks!

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Nice one!

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Simplified Speech

Andrew: So did you have a good weekend?

Indiana: Yeah, it was great. I went hiking by the lake.

Andrew: Nice! How was the weather up there?

Indiana: Really sunny. The view from the top was amazing.

Andrew: That sounds perfect. I just stayed home and rested.

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Simplified Speech 233

Learning a new language can feel overwhelming at first, but small daily habits make a big difference over time. Start with just ten minutes a day. Listen to one short lesson, then say a few lines out loud.

overwhelmingadjective
/ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
So great in amount that it is hard to deal with or take in.
"There was an overwhelming amount of new words to learn."
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Andrew: So, Kassy, would you say you're more of an open book or a closed book?

Kassy: I give the appearance of being an open book, but I'm a bit reserved.

Andrew: Interesting. I'm pretty good at keeping secrets.

Kassy: Oh, I'm terrible at it. I always tell everyone!

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Someone who shares their thoughts and feelings easily. They have nothing to hide.
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Culips is for intermediate learners who want to hit the next level. If you understand a lot but still miss the fast parts and jokes, or your mind goes blank when it's time to speak, we're here to help!

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