Culips Everyday English Podcast

Have you ever lost your wallet in public? It’s a terrible feeling, and it could be even worse if you’re in a country where you don’t speak the local language. In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Suzanne discuss ways you can use English to help find your lost items. Listen up! They might come in handy some day. Fun facts In this episode, Andrew talks about a trip to Busan, Korea’s second largest city. It is home to the popular Haeundae Beach, considered by many to be Korea’s premier beach. You should go and visit! Expressions included in the study guide * Trusty * To be peeved * An upgrade * Nonspecific * An acquaintance * To ad-lib Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Image: Andrea Natali on Unsplash

Do you like visiting places you used to live? It can be such a fun experience! In this Simplified Speech episode, Jeremy talks to Andrew about his adventures and feelings coming back to Korea and visiting family. Fun facts In this episode, Jeremy talks about eating king crab. Do you know how big a king crab can get? The largest one ever caught weighed 15 kilograms and was 2 metres long from tip to tip! Expressions included in the study guide * A first * It’s very nice to be back * It wasn’t as [adjective] as I thought * Jet lag * Time difference * Unspoken rule Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Image: Timothy Ries (Unsplash.com)

Compound nouns can be tricky! In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you a trick that will help you pronounce them perfectly! Fun facts Nouns that consist of more than one word are called compound nouns. The most common compound nouns are made from two nouns (for example, basketball). However, there are also adjective-noun and verb-noun compound nouns (for example, blueberry and washing machine)! Material included in the study guide * Transcript * Practice exercises * Bonus audio download Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Speaking with a salesperson in your second language can be difficult at times. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Suzanne discuss the ways you can respond properly in shopping situations. Fun facts The world’s largest shopping mall is called the New South China Mall and is located in Dongguan, China. It has more than 2,300 stores! Expressions included in the study guide * Can I help you? * Direct * To navigate * Window-shopping * I’m OK * Frantically Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Image: Seth Doyle on Unsplash

Do you take a lot of time to make a decision before buying a product, or are you an impulse shopper? In this intriguing episode, Andrew and Morag discuss the power of advertising and how it affects what we think about and, inevitably, what we buy. Enjoy! Fun facts Google AdSense has changed the face of advertising. Using Google AdSense, publishers in the Google Network are able to target advertisements to those who browse their sites. In 2015 alone, AdSense earned $15 billion, about 23% of Google’s total revenue. Expressions included in the study guide * Susceptible * Impulse shopper * Influencer * To deal with [something] * Wacky * Information overload * To snoop Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Image: Saketh Garuda (Unsplash.com)

In this interesting episode, Andrew interviews his neighbour, Brian, an English teacher in South Korea and an aspiring artist. Tune in to this episode to hear Brian’s story and learn how to check out some of his amazing artwork. Fun facts Historically, the five main fine arts were painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and poetry. Performing arts consist of theatre and dance. Although art is not considered an essential subject in schools, it has been shown that students who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. Expressions included in the study guide * Buzz cut * Hall of fame * In short supply * Starving artist * Rolling in dough * To bounce around Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Image: Brian DePauli

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

Have you ever been in a situation where you were offered some food that you really hate, but you didn’t know how to politely decline it without offending the person? Well, then, look no further! In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Suzanne provide you with some useful phrases for refusing that food you hate in the politest way possible. Bon appétit! Fun facts Why do so many children hate vegetables? Studies have concluded that children hate vegetables due to three common reasons: biology, bitterness, and food association. Children need a lot of energy in their daily life; therefore, they are much more inclined to eat fatty, sugary foods rather than high-fibre, low-calorie vegetables. Children also hate the slightly bitter taste of most vegetables. Finally, children associate fatty, sugary foods with fun, parties, and celebrations, but they associate vegetables with boring family dinners and chores. All of these facts combine to give children a very bad impression towards leafy greens! Expressions included in the study guide * Picky eater * I don’t care for [something] * Tiptoe around [something] * I’m not a fan of [something] * I wanna save room for [something] * A hawk * To have [something] in your back pocket Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo by Charles PH(Unsplash.com)

In this interesting episode, Andrew takes a trip around the globe to Finland. Grab a notepad and jot down some notes for your next trip to Helsinki! Listen carefully, you might come across a great idea for your next trip abroad. Fun facts Finland is the least densely populated country in the European Union; the average population density is only 16 people per km2! Finland also has a very dark winter; every year, several winter weeks pass without the sun ever rising. Nonetheless, despite the dark, cold winter, Finland was voted one of the happiest countries in the world. Expressions included in the study guide * To bear with * In transit * Venture out * To come across * Down [someone’s] alley * To cram [something] in Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo by Andrew Bates

Suzanne and Andrew teach you how to properly stress words that end with the suffix “-ion” in this Speak Easy episode. Fun facts Confused about how to spell words that end with “-ion”? Check out this helpful article from Oxford Dictionaries: Material included in the study guide * Transcript * Practice exercises * Bonus audio download Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Have you ever experienced culture shock while travelling abroad? How about reverse culture shock? In this episode, Andrew talks about some instances of reverses culture shock that he felt in Canada after living abroad in South Korea for a long time. Fun facts Reverse culture shock occurs when you return home after immersing yourself in a different culture for a long period of time. Symptoms include boredom, isolation, frustration, and loss of self-identity. Adjusting back to your routine at home can be extremely difficult. Reaching out to your friends and family before you return home can help lessen the effects of reverse culture shock. Expressions included in the study guide * To ramble on * To strike someone as [odd, strange, bizarre] * A bust * Out of luck * To stand out * To jive with [something] Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo by Ian Tormo on Unsplash

Internet slang can be very difficult to understand. In this Catch Word episode, Andrew quizzes his sister Heather on new internet slang. Do you know these terms? Fun facts The World Wide Web was invented by one person. His name is Tim Berners-Lee. One of the most important decisions he ever made was to make the World Wide Web free for everyone. Imagine that! Expressions included in the study guide * Living my best life * To glow up * Adulting * Woke * Millennial * Goals Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo by Joshua Ness on Unsplash

Everyone has a home country, but how proud are you of that country? In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Morag talk about patriotism and how people think about their home countries. Fun facts The New England Patriots is the most successful American football team in recent history. Is it possible that their name, the Patriots, has made them great? Expressions included in the study guide * Patriotism * Memorabilia * Universal health care * To brag * Wishy-washy * Full of yourself Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo: Jason Leung (Unsplash.com)

Winter is in full swing in Canada, and many people like to stay indoors where it is warm and cozy. What better way to spend time inside than by baking some delicious treats? In this episode, Andrew and Morag talk about their baking skills and even some baking disasters. Enjoy! Fun facts Bread baking began in Ancient Greece around 600 B.C. This was also the time that enclosed ovens were invented to bake the bread. Expressions included in the study guide * A craving * To cave in * The moral of the story * Vegan * To broil * A blessing in disguise * To crumble Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo: rawpixel (Unsplash.com)

Senior year of high school is a stressful time. It is a time when many students have to make a lot of big decisions and choose a path for their life, whether it be going to college, getting a job, or taking a gap year. Either way, one of the final challenges of high school is taking the high school exams, whose results will ultimately determine whether and where you can go to college. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss what it is like to take the exams in their, and other, countries. Fun facts The first modern intelligence test, the IQ test, was invented in 1904 by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon. They were tasked with making an exam that would help educators distinguish children with mental deficiencies from children with normal or average intelligence. These tests later led to more sophisticated tests and to the variety of standardized tests that we use today. Expressions included in the study guide * To click * To write a test * To specialize in [something] * To choose a path * To come to light * Likely Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free Photo: Ben Mullins (Unsplash.com)