Culips Everyday English Podcast

Ordering drinks in a foreign country can sometimes be tricky. Don’t worry, because Andrew and Morag are here to help! Join them for this Real Talk episode as they explain some useful questions and phrases related to ordering drinks. Fun facts Frederick the Great, King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, enjoyed alcohol so muchRead More

As many wonderful things as there are in the world, there are also many dangers. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne have a conversation about an interesting topic: safety. But don’t worry: It’s safe to jump the gun and start listening right away! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode: A close call To jump theRead More

As many wonderful things as there are in the world, there are also many dangers. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne have a conversation about an interesting topic: safety. But don’t worry: It’s safe to jump the gun and start listening right away! Fun facts In Canada, an area is considered rural if it isRead More

Apartment hunting can be an extremely stressful activity. Never fear, Andrew and Suzanne are here to help! In this Real Talk episode, they explain the words and expressions that you need to successfully find an apartment in an English-speaking country. Fun facts Did you know that Vancouver, a city in British Columbia, is the mostRead More

Apartment hunting can be an extremely stressful activity. Never fear, Andrew and Suzanne are here to help! In this Real Talk episode, they explain the words and expressions that you need to successfully find an apartment in an English-speaking country. Fun facts Did you know that Vancouver, a city in British Columbia, is the mostRead More

In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne trade stories about a chore that everyone can relate to: doing the laundry. Since no one likes doing the laundry, today’s episode is full of colourful vocabulary and expressions that our hosts use when swapping laundry horror stories! Fun facts Doing your laundry is important! Did you know thatRead More

We’re all in a hurry sometimes! In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Morag explain three terms that you can use when you are in a rush: pronto, stat, and ASAP. Don’t delay and listen today! Fun facts ASAP, which stands for as soon as possible, was coined by the United States Army. Its firstRead More

In this episode, Andrew and Morag tackle a difficult but interesting topic: leadership. What makes a good leader? How can you describe a good leader using idiomatic English? Join us in this Chatterbox episode to learn some of the answers to these questions! Fun facts When talking about leadership, you’re likely to hear someone say,Read More

Many Canadians tend to get sick in winter. In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Morag explain germs and how to avoid getting sick. Join them and laugh along as they talk about hand sanitizer and germophobes! Fun facts Germs are impossible to avoid. Did you know that there are more bacteria on most smartphonesRead More

Many Canadians tend to get sick in winter. In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Morag explain germs and how to avoid getting sick. Join them and laugh along as they talk about hand sanitizer and germophobes!    Fun fact Germs are impossible to avoid. Did you know that there are more bacteria on mostRead More

In this special two-part episode, Andrew interviews another ESL podcaster: Jeremy from SpongeMind! Join them in Part 2 to learn useful ideas, activities, and advice for creating successful language exchanges. Fun facts In addition to SpongeMind, Jeremy runs a YouTube channel and a website, both called Motivate Korean. If you’re interested in tips for languageRead More

In this special two-part episode, Andrew interviews another ESL podcaster: Jeremy from SpongeMind! Join them in Part 1 to learn about their experiences learning a second language, doing language exchanges, and teaching English. Fun facts Did you know that SpongeMind is a podcast about language learning that is published in both English and Korean? ToRead More

In English, bridges are a common image used to represent relationships between people. In this episode, Andrew and Morag explain two expression that are useful for talking about relationships: it’s water under the bridge and to burn your bridges. Fun facts The world is full of interesting little coincidences. For example, the first recorded useRead More

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to play music in front of a crowd for the first time? In this Chatterbox episode, Suzanne talks about her band’s first live performance. So jump in and join Suzanne and Andrew to learn what it’s like to play music in Montreal! Fun facts To learnRead More

Getting sick is a real pain, especially if you have to get help in English! In this episode, Andrew and Morag teach you everything you need to know to get help from a pharmacist. Unfortunately, getting sick when travelling is very common. So if you’re thinking of travelling to an English-speaking country, don’t miss thisRead More