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Summary: Learning English is tough stuff, but we're here to help every step of the way. This podcast is for English language learners who want to improve their lives by becoming fluent in English. Our high-quality lessons are free, fun and taught by our expert hosts. Listening to Culips is like sitting in on an interesting chat between good friends. Your fluency, listening skills, vocabulary, and pronunciation will improve naturally as you get to know our hosts and learn about interesting topics and trends in Canada and around the world. Get awesome at English, with Culips!

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 Catch Word #112 – To get dolled up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:15

Here’s an episode about getting fancy! From time to time we all have to dress up for a special occasion, and so we may need to use these expressions. There are a few expressions we can use to talk about someone who is dressing more formally than they normally do. How do you feel aboutRead More

 To get dolled up–Culips English Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:15

Here’s an episode about getting fancy! From time to time we all have to dress up for a special occasion, and so we may need to use these expressions. There are a few expressions we can use to talk about someone who is dressing more formally than they normally do. How do you feel about getting all gussied up? Or would you rather dress down? What is a Member? Harp: You don't have to be wearing a ball gown to use this expression. Maura: Right. Especially for women, they do their hair and they do their makeup, but for guys too, they might get a haircut or do their hair a special way. They might also pay extra attention to shave their face. Harp: Yes, definitely. Maura: When I think of this expression, to get dolled up, I always think of dolls. Harp: Yes, exactly. Because for a doll, you can dress them up and put new, fancy clothes on them. Maura: Right. And dolls normally look pretty and cute, so I make that connection when I think of this expression. Expressions from this episode included in the Learning Materials: To dress/to dress up/to dress down To get dolled up Fancier/more fancy The final touch(es) To get all gussied up A girls’ night out To head out It’s a plan You going for work? To take someone up on something To get decked out Back in the day Podcast/ Learning Materials: Culips English Podcast, Photo: Hot Beauty Spot

 Catch Word #111 – Fat Chance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:05

Sometimes there are things that are not likely to happen, and we’ve got a few expressions to talk about them! Have you ever dreamed of flying to the moon? Or maybe you hope that your boss will give you the day off tomorrow. Fat chance. Listen to this episode to learn a bunch of newRead More

 Fat Chance—Culips English Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:05

Sometimes there are things that are not likely to happen, and we’ve got a few expressions to talk about them! Have you ever dreamed of flying to the moon? Or maybe you hope that your boss will give you the day off tomorrow. Fat chance. Listen to this episode to learn a bunch of new expressions, including slim chance. What is a Member? Maura: So, there is an example where we use the expression fat chance. And this means that there is not a good chance of that happening. Harp: Exactly. There's very little chance that I'm ever gonna marry Brad Pitt. Maura: Sorry to break it to you, Harp, but it's true. There's probably a very small chance and it's almost impossible that you'll marry Brad Pitt. Harp: I would say it's impossible. Maura: So, that is how we can use fat chance. And like we said, we didn't use fat chance in a sentence, we just responded to the idea of marrying Brad Pitt by saying fat chance. Harp: Yeah, ’cause this is the student that always answers the question, always puts his hand up, or her hand. Expressions from this episode included in the Learning Materials: Fat chance To break something to someone Nah A slim chance Wish me luck A long shot What’s going on? To cross your fingers Podcast/ Learning Materials: Culips English Podcast, Photo: Culips

 Chatterbox #70 – School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:25

Here’s an episode idea we got from Daniel on Facebook. Thanks again for the suggestion! In this episode, Harp and Maura talk about elementary and high school in Canada, including sharing their own experiences. They also tell you about different names for types of students and use some natural expressions, as always. What’s school likeRead More

 School—Culips ESL Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:25

Here’s an episode idea we got from Daniel on Facebook. Thanks again for the suggestion! In this episode, Harp and Maura talk about elementary and high school in Canada, including sharing their own experiences. They also tell you about different names for types of students and use some natural expressions, as always. What’s school like where you’re from? Maura: So the first one is teacher’s pet. Harp: Yes, a teacher’s pet. Maura: And this is the kind of student who’s always interested in learning and always wants to get really, really good marks at school, which is a good thing. Right, Harp? Harp: Definitely. Maura: But other students can find it kind of annoying. Harp: Yeah, ’cause this is the student that always answers the question, always puts his hand up, or her hand. Maura: Right. And this kind of student is always trying to be really nice to the teacher because this student wants good marks. Harp: Yes, definitely. This is the kind of student that brings in an apple for his teacher. Expressions from this episode included in the Learning Materials: A teacher’s pet To bring in an apple for the teacher A class clown To get kicked out A slacker To hand something in To doodle To stare off into space To come out of your shell The dog ate my homework To skip school/to play hooky Wannu A slumber party Let me tell you Podcast/ Learning Materials: Culips English Podcast, Photo: cliff1066™

 Chatterbox #69 – Viral Videos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:07

With the Internet and social media, people are on computers and cell phones more than ever! This means that there are all kinds of new terms that have been created to describe all the new trends and innovations online, one of which you already know: podcast! Listen to this episode to learn some of English’sRead More

 Viral Videos—Culips English Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:07

With the Internet and social media, people are on computers and cell phones more than ever! This means that there are all kinds of new terms that have been created to describe all the new trends and innovations online, one of which you already know: podcast! Listen to this episode to learn some of English’s cutting-edge vocabulary. Maura: Those are some viral videos, and check out our Facebook page because we'll post some of these videos this week so you can check them out. Now, another expression that has become popular recently is to say that something is trending. Harp: Yes. If something is trending. Maura: Yeah. So if something is trending, it means that it's very popular online at the moment. Harp: Yes. Something that is popular online, you could say something is trending. Maura: And you know something is trending when a lot of people are talking about it on Twitter or people are making comments or posting about it on Facebook. Another way that we know something is trending is when a lot of people do searches for it. So it's become a really, really popular topic to be searched. Expressions from this episode included in the Learning Materials: To swear To go viral A viral video In a matter of… To catch on A flash mob To trend Twitter A podcast This American Life A blog/a blogger Brand recognition Julie and Julia Religiously Cyberspace Podcast/ Learning Materials: Culips English Podcast

 Chatterbox #68 – Sports in Canada | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:54

Here’s another episode requested by some of our listeners. The athletes out there were curious about sports in Canada. What sports do people play? Which sports are popular to watch? Is hockey really as popular as people think? In this episode, Harp and Maura answer these questions and tell you about their own experiences playingRead More

 Catch Word #110 – To go out on a limb | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:01

Here’s an episode about taking risks. Sooner or later, we all take a risk at work or in our personal lives. To go out on a limb and to stick your neck out can be used to talk about taking a risk. You can also put yourself in jeopardy when you take a risk. TakeRead More

 Chatterbox #67 – Multiculturalism in Canada | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:35

Here’s another episode suggested by a Culips listener. Compared to other countries, Canada is pretty new and very multicultural. Harp and Maura talk about how multiculturalism works in Canada and share their own family backgrounds. Where is Maura’s family from? Where did Harp’s family live when they first moved to Canada? Learn more about Canada’sRead More

 Catch Word #109 – The proof is in the pudding | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:41

Has your English improved lately? The proof is in the pudding! In this episode, we’re talking about having (or not having) evidence to believe something is true. We look at expressions that can be used to talk about having proof to judge all kinds of things. Is Maura really an alien? You’ll have to seeRead More

 Chatterbox #66 – Learning languages | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:58

We’ve had two different listeners suggest that we do an episode about learning languages. Maura and Harp could talk forever about this topic! So here’s the episode where we talk about learning French, and a little bit of Japanese and Korean too! Harp also tells us what she remembers about learning English. (Did you knowRead More

 Catch Word #108 – Teamwork | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:17

At Culips we work in a team, so here’s an episode with expressions used to talk about working in a group. We have a couple idioms that express how positive it can be to work in a group, and one that says sometimes working in a group can cause problems. Do too many cooks reallyRead More

 Catch Word #107 – Back to the drawing board | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:57

This episode is about expressions used when starting something again. Sometimes when problems arise, we have to go back to the beginning to start again and do better. You might have to go back to the drawing board because a project had some mistakes. Or maybe you have to wipe the slate clean because youRead More

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