🗣️ Do you want to talk about culture in English without sounding rude or stereotypical? This episode will help you speak clearly, respectfully, and confidently — with real B2-level conversation. Welcome to Lingemi English — the podcast where you learn real English through natural discussions and useful topics. In this episode, Yasi shares a university conversation with her classmates from different backgrounds. They talk about New Year traditions, cultural differences, and how to discuss culture without generalizing. You will learn how to: ✅ Speak about culture with respectful language ✅ Avoid stereotypes and strong general statements ✅ Use B2 phrases for discussion (e.g., from my perspective, it’s not universal, it depends) ✅ Build fluency through real conversation, not textbook English ✅ Improve both listening and speaking for academic and real-life situations 🎧 In this episode (4 parts): • Part 1: What New Year means to us (personal experiences) • Part 2: What surprised us (culture shock moments) • Part 3: How to speak carefully (no stereotypes) • Part 4: Finding common ground (shared values) This is perfect for: ✔️ Intermediate and upper-intermediate learners (B1–B2) aiming for B2 fluency ✔️ Learners preparing for IELTS speaking and discussion topics ✔️ Students who want to talk about culture in a smart, respectful way ✔️ Anyone who wants to improve English through meaningful conversation 🗣️ Listen actively. 📚 Notice the phrases. 🎧 Repeat and practise. 📌 Use this episode for listening practice, speaking practice, classroom discussion, and self-study. #LingemiEnglish #LearnEnglishWithPodcast #EnglishPodcast #EnglishLearningPodcast #B2English #UpperIntermediateEnglish #IntermediateEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishSpeakingPractice #FluencyPractice #SpeakEnglishFluently #RealLifeEnglish #AcademicEnglish #IELTSSpeaking #IELTSPreparation #CulturalEnglish #TalkAboutCulture #CultureContrast #NewYearTraditions #AvoidStereotypes #NoStereotypes #RespectfulCommunication #CriticalThinking #DiscussionEnglish #VocabularyBuilder #ListeningSkills #SpeakingSkills #LanguageLearning #ESL