Simplified Speech #072 – Houseplants
Posted by Andrew Bates
10 Dec, 2019
Houseplants add colour and life to any room. Andrew and Suzanne talk about their love for houseplants, the...
Cathedrals, the Mediterranean Sea, beautiful architecture, spectacular food! Hear about Andrew’s amazing trip to Spain as he talks about it with Morag in this Simplified Speech episode.
Fun facts
Sagrada Familia is one of the most famous churches in the world. However, not everyone knows this, but it’s still unfinished! It’s set to be completed by 2026 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudi.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To chuckle
- Smooth sailing
- People watching
- To be zonked
- Props
- To bring it
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free
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