Culips Everyday English Podcast

Andrew tells Morag all about his crazy, busy week in this Chatterbox episode. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * To get renovicted * To jump through hoops * To get screwed over * A support system * To get moving * To be in mint condition * A whirlwind [something] * In store for [somebody] Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

In this episode, Andrew and Morag talk about Netflix—the extremely popular TV and movie streaming service. Find out which shows the Culips hosts think you should watch! Fun facts Although Netflix is famous for its online streaming services, it started off as a DVD sales and rental company. In fact, you can still order DVDs by mail through the company. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * To bounce off the walls * The funny thing is * Hands down * A pitch * A guilty pleasure * Hot and fresh * To rep * A redneck Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Join Andrew and Jeremy (our newest Culips host) for a lesson about how to use two everyday English expressions about decision-making. Fun facts In this episode, you’ll be introduced to our newest Culips host, Jeremy. To learn more about him, check out his YouTube channel and podcast, Sponge Mind. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * To be a [something] veteran * To be on the fence * To be all about [something] * To be in limbo * To be torn between [two options] * To be split down the middle * Gruesome * At play Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Morag talk about the wide world of online shopping. Join them! It might change the way you shop! Fun facts In this episode, Morag says that Amazon is one of the best ways to shop online. Apparently, a lot of people agree. Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, is currently the richest person in the world! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * Perfect storm * Name brand * Knockoff * To roll the dice * More and more * To meal plan * To get sidetracked * To get taken in Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Andrew and Suzanne teach you how to say no in this Real Talk episode! Fun facts Even native English speakers sometimes feel anxious when having to say no to a request or an invitation. In fact, there are tons of self-help articles giving tips about how to refine this interpersonal skill! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * To turn [someone] down * To fall through * It’s just not gonna happen * To get shut down by [someone] * To not be into [something or someone] * I wish I could help, but I can’t * To do [someone] a solid * A double shift * From the get-go * I’m not able to do that, sorry Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Are you addicted to social media? So many people are these days! Hear Andrew and Suzanne talk about their experiences with Instagram in this episode of Chatterbox. Fun facts The Instagram account with the most followers in the world is … The Instagram account! The rest of the top five is made up of Selena Gomez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * Old man status * To baby [someone/something] * In certain circles * To peep * To keep one’s ear to the ground * Legit * Time suck * To fire [something] up * Addict * Yay or nay Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Andrew and Morag continue their lesson about the expression at all in part 2 of this Catch Word episode. Fun facts The Collins Dictionary ranks at all as one of the 1000 most commonly occurring expressions in their dictionary! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * At all * Frivolous * A badass * “Us” as a subject * To kill two birds with one stone * An out * To bow out * Why, thank you * To hint at * A placeholder Credit:Something Elated by Broke For Free

At all looks like a simple expression but, in this Catch Word episode, Morag and Andrew find out just how versatile it really is. Fun facts At one example in this episode, two friends talk about visas used to travel abroad. Did you know that Singapore issues the most powerful passport in the world? Singaporeans can visit 159 countries either visa-free or by purchasing a simple visa upon arrival. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * At all * Pretty darn sure * Peckish * Shoot * To be stoked * Minuscule * Conversation opener * To be screwed * To be spaced * To cross one’s mind Credit:Something Elated by Broke For Free

Plastic bags are a major source of pollution. In this episode, Andrew and Morag talk about how people use bags in Kenya, Korea, and Canada. Take a listen and learn some great English expressions! Fun facts A centipede is an arthropod with many, many legs—so many that its name comes from the Latin words for hundred and foot. That said, they don’t actually have one hundred feet! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * To creep [someone] out * Chain [store] * Shoot * To peep * As I understand it * In retrospect Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew teach you a pronunciation trick that will make your English sound smooth and natural. You’ll learn how to link words together by inserting a [y] or [w] sound. Additional audio related to this episode: Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

What a year 2017 was! Some people loved every moment of 2017, and some people wished it never happened. Find out what Andrew and Morag have to say about this year as we say goodbye to 2017 in this special Simplified Speech episode! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * A good tip * A turning point * To be critical * On everybody’s mind * First of all/second of all Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free

In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you three tips that will help you master how to pronounce regular past tense verbs in English.  Fun facts The overwhelming majority of verbs in English are regular. There are only about 200 irregular verbs that are commonly used. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * To break a fall * To take the brunt * To listen in * To smoke your [body part] on [something] * To be ahead of your time * A rite of passage * To be on edge * To break down * To face your fear * To get over [something] Credit:Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar, Charlie Brown Christmas theme

English expressions can be tricky, especially if they sound the same but have different meanings. Don’t worry, because Andrew and Morag are here to help! Join them for this Catch Word episode as they explain three uses of the expression to get a hold of. Fun facts Depending on the dictionary or grammar website thatRead More

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the holiday season! And, in this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about Christmas traditions when they were growing up. Come and join the fun! Fun facts The idea of Santa Claus has been around for many centuries, but the modern jolly old man dressed in red is a distinct look created by the Coca-Cola Company. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * A goodie bag * To slip [someone’s] mind * -ish * To be spoiled * To die to [do something] Credit:Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free; Step On by Jahzzar; Lobby Time by Kevin (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 License

In this special Chatterbox episode, Andrew talks to Suzanne about his trip to the island of Naoshima. Join them as they chat about public art installations, electric bikes, beaches, and galleries! Fun facts Naoshima, an island located in the Seto Inland Sea, is known for its modern art and architecture. In fact, one of its most famous pieces is Yayoi Kusama’s yellow, black-dotted pumpkin! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * Oh my goodness * A [something] lover * To pepper * To get cracking * What happens in [somewhere] * stays in [somewhere] Credit:Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free; Step On by Jahzzar; Lobby Time by Kevin (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 License