Culips Everyday English Podcast

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

Are you a good dancer, or do you have two left feet? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Morag talk about dancing and share fun expressions you can use to talk about dancing. Fun facts In the 1920s and 1930s, dance marathons were a popular craze. Couples would try to win prizes by seeing who could dance the longest. Sometimes these dance marathons would go on for weeks! Expressions included in the study guide * To sweep the nation * Popping and locking * Two left feet * A bro * Say Credit:Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free; Step On by Jahzzar; Lobby Time by Kevin

Should you buy new shoes? Will the shoes be easy or heavy on the wallet? We can’t help you with whether you should buy the shoes, but we can help you talk about it! In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew discuss expressions involving wallets and money Fun facts Wallets can be cheap or expensive, and are often given to people as a gift. If you really want to impress someone, you can always buy them a designer wallet, which can sell for over $800! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * Your wallet will thank you * To be easy on the wallet * To be heavy on the wallet * Out of place * To look [something] up 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

Have you ever received cold food at a restaurant? In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Suzanne explain important expressions and phrases to help you deal with this problem. Join them to learn how to politely voice a complaint at a restaurant. Fun facts Many restaurants in Quebec have poutine on their menu. Poutine is a popular Canadian menu item and contains French fries, gravy, and cheese curds. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * The magic word * I’m sorry/excuse me * I hate to do this, but [something] * Would it be possible to [something]? * Your meal will be on the house 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 episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about Andrew’s summer trip to Japan and his hike up Mount Fuji. Join them and improve your conversational English skills! Fun facts Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and has been designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)! Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * At hand * To haul butt * To shave off * To hoof it 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 [fwdmsp preset_id=”skin_minimal_dark” playlist_id=”Hiking up Mount Fuji”]

What kind of lunch did you eat when you went to school? In this episode, Morag and Andrew take a trip down memory lane and discuss the school lunches of their youth. Come learn about the ins and outs of the cafeteria. Fun facts In this episode, Morag says she’s a slight goth. The Gothic novel Frankenstein was first published in 1820, when its author, Mary Shelley, was just 20 years old. Many people refer to the monster in the story as Frankenstein, but that name really refers to the scientist, Dr. Frankenstein. Expressions you’ll learn in this episode * Nail biter * All over the place * Clique * To have it rough * Goth 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