In this episode, Andrew and Alina share updates about what's new at Culips! You'll learn about the second European meetup happening in Hamburg, Germany on October 18th. They also introduce the October challenge, which is focused on linking words that will help you create better-connected sentences.







European Meetup #2 - Hamburg, Germany

* Date: Saturday, October 18th
* Time: 4:00 PM
* Location: People's Place Cafe, Hamburg
* Cost: Free!
* Who can join: Everyone! No Culips membership required
* RSVP: Fill out the form here:

Join fellow English learners for a relaxed, friendly chat in a welcoming environment. Perfect for all levels!

October Challenge: Connecting Words

Theme: Linking words and connectors to create longer, more natural sentences

How it works:

* New tasks every other day throughout October
* Complete skeleton sentences using connecting words like "therefore," "despite," "besides," and "nevertheless"
* Practice making your speech flow more naturally and confidently
* Finish all the tasks to earn a completion certificate

It's completely free and perfect for learning to express complex ideas while connecting with other learners!

How to Join the Culips Discord Server and Participate in the Challenge



* Create a Discord Account:
Sign up for free at
Discord.
* Download the App:
Install Discord on your phone or computer for easy access.
* Join the Culips Server:
Click this link to join the Culips English Podcast Discord server:
Join Here.
* Enable the Monthly Challenge Channel:

* From the menu, select Channels and Roles.
* Go to the Browse Channels tab.
* Under the English Learning category, select Monthly Challenge to add it to your menu.


* Access the October Challenge:
Click the pin icon at the top of the Monthly Challenge channel to view the October Challenge (available from October 2nd).

Complete all the tasks to earn a certificate. Join in and start improving your English with the community!