Why do we dream? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana share their own theories about what dreams are for, the strangest recurring nightmares they’ve had, and a uniquely Korean kind of dream that’s said to predict pregnancy. They also get into sleepwalking, snoring, and the small habits that can quietly ruin your sleep.

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References:

Wikipedia, Conception dreams — Read here:

Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode:

• Fresh off the dome
• To ring true
• Every now and then
• To build up to
• The OG
• Story of my life

What’s one thing you wish you had known sooner? In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew sits down with Michael Lavers from the Level Up English Podcast for an honest conversation about regrets, missed chances, and the things we wish we had figured out earlier. They share stories about money mistakes, bad clothing buys, language learning, and the surprising lessons that come with getting older.

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Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode:

• Tongue-in-cheek
• No shade
• Lackadaisical
• To take the words right out of someone’s mouth
• Building a house on sand
• A losing battle

In this bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about a weekend trip he took to visit two old friends in another city. They met up to hang out, do a challenging activity, and then enjoy some good times together. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and to improve your listening fluency.

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GLOSSARY EXPRESSIONS

• Get your act together
• In for a world of pain
• Talk your ear off
• Crash out
• Kaput
• Rip-off
• Putter around
• Lightheaded
• Toughen up
• Bounce back