Culips Everyday English Podcast

Episode description Thank you for checking out this episode of Jeremy’s English Tips. In this episode, we are going to talk about English names. All right, so I should start by saying that most of this is my personal opinion. So, I know that some people might think differently, but all I can do is share my personal opinion with you, so that’s what I’m going to do. Now, my opinion is that English names are helpful when your real name is too difficult for English speakers to pronounce correctly. Take home messages * Jeremy’s opinion is that English names are helpful when your real name is too difficult for English speakers to pronounce correctly. * If you make an English name, you should choose something that sounds similar to your real name. * Middle names are common in English speaking countries, but are not necessary. *  In diverse parts of North America, many people will prefer to call you by your real name out of respect. * Nicknames are names that are usually made for fun, and can be a shortened form of your real name or something completely made up.  Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.

Whether you’re on vacation or travelling for business, chances are, you’re going to have to get on a plane in the coming years. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Jeremy go over the phrases and terms used at the airport before you can get on a flight. Fun facts Chicago’s O’Hare airport is the busiest airport in the world. Since 2014, it accepts the most travellers every year, as well as boasting the most takeoffs and landings. Before 2014, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport was the busiest. Expressions included in the study guide * Travel light * To check in * Check a bag * Layover * To offset Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Episode description Spaced repetition is a way of studying vocabulary words, usually in a foreign language, and it is scientifically proven to help you learn more efficiently. So, in this episode we are going to talk about why spaced repetition is so effective and how it works. Take home messages * Spaced repetition is a scientifically proven way to learn words more efficiently. “Space” means that there is a gap in time between “repetitions” of exposures to a word. Click here. * Forgetting is necessary for remembering. Our brain likes “novelty”. In order to make each exposure to a word novel, we need to forget about it for a little while then be reminded again. “Oh yeah! I remember this word”. Same is true with people. * Studying too many words too quickly can be bad. Often called “cramming.” This causes “indigestion.” The brain needs time to digest the new words and phrases it is exposed to * Exposing yourself to a word less frequently over time helps push that word into your long term memory. * Apps like “Anki” can help you do this, but there are many others. Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.

Soft cover or hard cover? Fiction or nonfiction? Bookworms Andrew and Morag answer a listener question by talking about the books they enjoy reading, what types of books they like, and their reading habits. Fun facts Though not an official dictionary term, bibliosmia is used by booklovers to refer to that great book smell they all love. Expressions included in the study guide * Beat [someone] to it * Pays the bills * To wind down * To take a leaf out of [someone’s] book * To offset * To hold out (hope) Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Episode description In this edition of Jeremy’s English Tips, you’ll learn an idiomatic English expression that you can use to talk about sensitive situations. Take a listen and learn how to speak English like a native speaker! Take home messages * When Tom was a kid, he felt like he was always walking on eggshells when he was around his step dad. * You don’t have to go around like you’re walking on eggshells. I’m not mad at you. * After her divorce, Jessie finally felt like she didn’t have to walk around on eggshells anymore. * My manager has such a short temper. I feel like I’m always walking around on eggshells when he’s around. Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.

In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you some useful English expressions to use to talk about doing the bare minimum amount of work. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to gossip about your lazy coworkers using completely natural English! Fun facts According to a study done by Peter Jonason, a professor at Western Sydney University, men are more likely to cut corners at work than women. The study found that people with certain personality traits, such as low levels of honesty and high levels of manipulation, self-interest, and pride, were more likely to cut corners at work. Lastly, the study suggested that those diagnosed as psychopaths were likely to make more money than their peers who do not cut corners. Expressions included in the study guide * To cut corners * Bare minimum * Surefire * To smell [something] * To half-ass [something] * To blow it Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Rice! Some people eat it every day. Some people only eat it once in a while. Some people only eat white rice despite there being dozens of different kinds! Join hosts Andrew and Morag as they discuss the fascinating world of rice. Fun facts Did you know that approximately 87% of the world’s rice production comes from Asia? Expressions included in the study guide * Nutty * Hippy * Nutritious * Texture * To offset * All of this talk about Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Hello everyone. This is Jeremy and you’re listening to Jeremy’s English Tips. The series where I teach you interesting expressions or share language learning tips. Episode description My English tip for you today is, become an actor. Have you seen a movie lately? Did you watch a movie in your native language or was it in a language you were studying? If you’ve seen a movie recently then I’m sure you have also seen an actor. So I want you to imagine your favorite actor. Actors are good at acting because they study people, and as language learners we also are in a way, studying people. We study language, but indirectly we are studying the native speakers of that language. What I mean by this is we are learning about their culture, their way of thinking, their way of life and in doing so we are learning to talk and act like they do. Take home messages * Learning English is more than just memorizing grammar and vocabulary. It is also about learning the culture, habits, and thinking patterns of English native speakers. * Norms, mores, taboos, and laws differ across cultures. It is important to learn what are acceptable and what are unacceptable topics of conversation when speaking English. * It is normal to feel awkward and strange when speaking English. It’s a foreign language, after all! Copying native speakers will make your English sound natural. * Imagining you are an actor is a useful exercise than can help you develop an identity as an English spea Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Have you ever wished you could join a quest to find hidden treasure, battle bloodthirsty monsters, and cast magic spells alongside a group of your closest friends? Then look no further than this episode, where Andrew and Morag introduce you to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. But beware: it’s not for the weak of heart! Fun facts Dungeons & Dragons first began in a basement in Wisconsin. Two guys, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, created a game with role-play characters and storylines in which players work together to journey through the story and complete missions. The genius of this game is that it can be added to or modified in such a way that groups can play the same game with the same characters for as short or long a period of time as they want, whether that be a few days, a few months, or even 50 years! Expressions included in the study guide * Role-playing game * To stay away from [something] * Avatar * Nerd * Semi- * Kick oneself Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Want to know what it’s like to visit a place where the people speak your second (or third) language? Jeremy tells Andrew about his trip to Mexico, where he spoke Spanish with the locals and took his son on adventures. Fun facts Did you know there is a species of cheetah that lives in Asia? The Asian cheetah, or Iranian cheetah, can only be found in Iran. However, it is unfortunately a critically endangered species. Expressions included in the study guide * Thanks in advance (TIA) * Catch the bug * Blend in * Off topic * To rub elbows * Kick oneself Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

In this Simplified Speech episode, we have a very special guest, Mohammad from Iran. Along with our host Andrew, Mohammad discusses how he achieved such a high speaking level in English and shares tips on the best techniques you can use, as well. Fun facts Did you know there is a species of cheetah that lives in Asia? The Asian cheetah, or Iranian cheetah, can only be found in Iran. However, it is unfortunately a critically endangered species. Expressions included in the study guide * To be psyched * A springboard * A hunch * To put in the time * To rub elbows * Deep down Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

The end of the calendar year is often a time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next. So why not do that while practicing your English skills! In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Jeremy will help you with just that. Join them as they chat about the highlights of their year. Fun facts The year 2020 will bring one of the world’s greatest sporting events, the Summer Olympics, which will be held in Tokyo for the second time. Be on the lookout for the addition of 3×3 basketball, as well as the reintroduction of baseball and softball as competitive sports! Expressions included in the study guide * To reminisce * To close a chapter * A toddler * Trying * To come to fruition * To hit the nail on the head Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

In your country, do you have cute names that you use for family members? Have you ever wondered what kind of names we use in English-speaking countries? Well, pal, then this is the episode for you! Listen to Andrew and Suzanne talk about a variety of different pet names we use to address the people we love. Fun facts Pet names are used all over the world to address loved ones. Although not everyone uses them, using terms of endearment is often a sign of a healthy relationship. Pet names are used with such frequency among family members or couples that a person might actually become alarmed or wary if he is addressed by his given name rather than the pet name he usually goes by. Expressions included in the study guide * Pet name * Squirt/pal/buddy/scout * Sweetheart/sweetie pie * Same old, same old * You’re going down * Grown-up Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you some important tips for perfecting two really difficult aspects of English pronunciation, R and L! Study with this episode and make your English sound clearer and more understandable. Note The English Accent Coach is an interactive game that can help you improve your English accent. Check it out at https://englishaccentcoach.com/. Material included in the study guide * Transcript * Practice exercises * Bonus audio Note: Download the study guide for this episode on culips.com Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale

Transcript Hello everyone. This is Jeremy and you’re listening to Jeremy’s English Tips. The series where I teach you interesting expressions or share language learning tips. In this episode, we are going to talk about language exchange and friendship. Now, when I talk to people about language learning most people don’t understand what language exchange is. So, when I tell them that I learned Korean mostly through language exchange and that I didn’t take any language classes, they often say, “What? Language exchange, what is that?” So, I always have to explain. What I usually tell them is this: language exchange is trading your native language skill for help in the language that you are learning. So, if you are learning English and your native language is Arabic then you need to find a native English speaker who is learning Arabic. If you do a language exchange with them, then you can help them with their study and they can help you with your study. So, you are exchanging language. Now many other people in the language learning world these days have had trouble with language exchange. Many people say it doesn’t work or it’s too difficult to find a good language exchange partner and I definitely can understand. When I started learning Korean, I was living in Korea and luckily near my house there was a language exchange cafe. So, I went there and signed up to do language exchange. They paired me up with a partner and I ended up becoming good friends with that person. I know not everyone has this opportunity, maybe you live in your home country and there aren’t many native English speakers near you or maybe you are a shy person and it’s very difficult for you to meet new people. My advice for you is to utilize the power of the internet. So, I’d like to first tell you a few ways you can find language exchange partners and I’ll leave you with a couple tips for making a successful language exchange. The first method is to use a language exchange app. If you have a smart phone, you can download the free apps, Tandem and Hello Talk. Tandem is spelled T-A-N-D-E-M and Hello Talk is H-E-L-L-O T-A-L-K both of these apps are very similar and they have similar features. You can search for partners within the app based on age, native language, gender, location. So, you can even find someone who lives in your town, maybe. Once you find someone, you can send them a message saying hello and you can send them a text message saying hello or you can introduce yourself with a voice message. Within the app, when you search for a language exchange partner you can check out their profile and make sure that they are someone that you would like to talk to. Sometimes there are strange people on the internet, so we have to be careful who we talk to. So, I suggest reading through the person’s profile and using your best judgement before contacting someone. You can also use a website like italki. I-T-A-L-K – I.com to find a language exchange partner or tutor as well. Another website is conversationexchange.com. Whatever method you choose, once you find someone who you get along with, it is important that you lay down some ground rules first. What I mean by this is tell them your preferred method of communication. Do you want to only text message, do you want to have a weekly phone call, do you like to video chat? Things like this and talk to them about how you like to be corrected. If you make a mistake, some people will let it slide, meaning they won’t correct it and other people will correct it for you no matter what. So, I suggest telling your partner this early on. So that they know how to help you and how you would like to stay in contact with them.