Culips Everyday English Podcast Culips Community Update – May 2025
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Apr 27, 2025 Andrew and Alina share exciting updates about the community's latest achievements. They celebrate the 34 participants who completed the March challenge and read a heartfelt listener review. A new challenge kicks off this month, focusing on mastering the confusing present perfect and past simple tenses. Everyone is invited to join the fun via Discord, with a video lesson and practice activities included. Plus, there’s a chance to win a cool Culips swag bag for participants!
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Tetsu's Lifelong Friend Story
- Tetsu shared how Culips became his lifelong friend while preparing for the IELTS exam.
- He praised the diverse topics, clear audio, and helpful resources that kept him engaged for over a year.
Why These Tenses Matter
- Present perfect versus past simple tenses cause confusion as many languages lack this distinction.
- Using these tenses correctly changes meaning, making their mastery essential for clear communication.
Native Speakers and Irregular Verbs
- Even native English speakers sometimes confuse irregular verbs in past tenses.
- Conversations usually remain clear despite minor mistakes, but accuracy improves communication quality.