Min-ho's British flatmate casually invited him to "Christmas dinner" at her family's home. Excited for his first proper British Christmas, he carefully planned his day and arrived perfectly on time - or so he thought. This episode follows Min-ho through a confusing cultural misunderstanding about British Christmas timing while teaching you phrasal verbs for arriving, eating enthusiastically, and eating without appetite.

🎯 Target Phrasal Verbs

• turn up / show up - arrive ("Turn up at someone's house" / "Show up on time")
• work up - build or develop something ("Work up an appetite")
• pick at - eat small amounts without appetite ("Picking at leftovers")
• tuck into - start eating enthusiastically, very British! ("Tuck into Christmas dinner")
• snack on - eat small amounts between meals ("Snacking on chocolates")
• bring out - produce or present something ("Bring out the dessert")
• heat up - warm food again ("Heat up leftovers")
• dish out - serve food ("Dish out the potatoes")

🎄 Christmas Special

This episode features festive music and explores the cultural confusion around British Christmas dinner timing. Perfect for anyone navigating British holiday traditions!

🎙️ This podcast features professional narration for clear pronunciation. All content created by Libby, English teacher with 20 years UK experience.

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