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Culips Everyday English Podcast

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Nov 5, 2023 • 29min

Bonus episode #075 – A sofa story

The podcast discusses the challenges of finding the perfect sofa for a living room, including size, fabric, and color. It explores the difficulties of furnishing a small Korean house and the process of elimination to find the ideal sofa. The hosts also ask for listener feedback and propose a glossary in the transcript.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 30min

Real Talk #60 – How to ask for a recommendation at a bookstore

In this podcast, Andrew and Kassy discuss how to ask for book recommendations at a library or bookstore. They provide useful expressions and vocabulary for this situation and share interesting facts about reading habits throughout history. They also explore the importance of finished trilogies, world building in fantasy novels, and polite responses to recommendations. Additionally, they discuss reading preferences and ways to express interest in books.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 42min

Bonus episode #074 – Memories of a marathon

The host recounts their experience running in the Gyeongju Marathon, including getting stuck in a traffic jam, being caught on live TV in an embarrassing moment, smashing a personal record, and feeling too old to celebrate. They also discuss the preparation leading up to the marathon and the challenges faced during the race. The chapter concludes with the importance of discipline and consistency in language learning.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 37min

Simplified Speech #183 – Regions of the USA

Learn about the diverse regions of the USA, from the Northeast to the Midwest. Discover unique characteristics, stereotypes, cuisine, and natural beauty. Debate over deep-dish pizza, discuss cultural differences, and explore various regions through personal perspectives.
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Oct 22, 2023 • 33min

Bonus episode #073 – History lesson

The podcast discusses the history of Culips from its early days as a pioneering English-language education podcast. The host shares their excitement about co-hosting an English as a Second Language podcast. They also reflect on the past decade and express gratitude to the team and listeners. The episode encourages engaging with the Culips community on Discord for improving English fluency and teases future vocabulary lessons and interesting everyday life stories.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 20min

Simplified Speech #182 – Time versus money

Join Andrew and Kassy as they discuss the timeless debate of Time vs. Money, how age changes our views on that matter, and their preferences on spending money. They also talk about the interesting topic of what they would do if there were more than 24 hours in a day.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 33min

Bonus episode #072 – Cherry on top

In this episode, the host shares a comical visit to a local clinic in his neighborhood, and discusses the difference between 'hospital' in Korean and English. He also talks about preparing for a marathon and the importance of tapering down. Plus, he teaches you about the expression 'the cherry on top'.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 23min

Simplified Speech #181 – Doin’ the chores

Andrew and Kassy discuss their approach to splitting chores, share cleaning tips and life hacks, and explore the benefits of doing chores. They also talk about hiring cleaning help, preferred cleaning products, and the impact of a busy social life on cleanliness.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 25min

Bonus episode #071 – Train to Busan

The podcast discusses a trip to Busan, South Korea, exploring its cool vibes, beautiful beaches, and transformed industrial area with cafes and stores. The speaker also shares their failed attempt to visit Busan during a festival, and introduces a vocabulary lesson on the expression 'on dinner duty'.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 22min

Simplified Speech #180 – Fast fashion

Andrew and Kassy discuss the problem with fast fashion, including its impact on workers and the environment. They explore the concept of slow fashion as an alternative, which promotes sustainable and thoughtful consumption. The hosts also delve into the influence of fashion trends and advertisements on teenagers and young adults, highlighting the role of social media platforms like Instagram. They address the issue of clothing waste and the negative impacts of fast fashion, such as financial constraints and the lack of affordable, sustainable options in the market.

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