Real Talk #036 – Terms of endearment




Culips Everyday English Podcast show

Summary: In your country, do you have cute names that you use for family members? Have you ever wondered what kind of names we use in English-speaking countries? Well, pal, then this is the episode for you! Listen to Andrew and Suzanne talk about a variety of different pet names we use to address the people we love.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/Lipservice-prtd/RT036_Terms_of_endearment.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br> </a><br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/1000/12/12807/"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Fun facts<br> Pet names are used all over the world to address loved ones. Although not everyone uses them, using terms of endearment is often a sign of a healthy relationship. Pet names are used with such frequency among family members or couples that a person might actually become alarmed or wary if he is addressed by his given name rather than the pet name he usually goes by.<br> <br> <br> Expressions included in the study guide<br> <br> <br> <br> * Pet name<br> * Squirt/pal/buddy/scout<br> * Sweetheart/sweetie pie<br> * Same old, same old<br> * You’re going down<br> * Grown-up<br> <br> <br> <br> Copyright: <a href="http://www.culips.com">Culips.com</a><br> For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.<br> Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar<br>