How often do you go to museums and art galleries? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy chat about the different kinds of art exhibits they enjoy visiting. They also talk about some of the reasons they do not always enjoy spending time at art galleries, including anxiety and the behaviour of other gallery-goers. Join the Culips Discord server here: Fun facts Did you know that there is a special word in the United States to refer to museum tour guides? Individuals who lead guided tours through art or science museums are sometimes called docents (pronounced doe-sents). Expressions included in the study guide Poser To be bogged down Can’t help but [verb] To lose [one’s] cool Over the top To touch base with Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Snow White (pexels.com)

Topics in this podcast include forest fires in Kelowna, marathon training challenges, gifts from a mother-in-law, and the phrasal verb 'to ramp up' in vocabulary. The host also discusses their week, struggles with biking, and the importance of increasing study hours.

Andrew and Kassy discuss the idea of quality versus quantity in life, including choices in clothes, food, and friendships. They share personal preferences and explore the importance of factors other than cost when making decisions. They also touch on the trend of quantity over quality in the entertainment industry. Plus, they provide useful expressions to express thoughts on quality and quantity in English.

The podcast discusses a tragic incident involving the consumption of poisonous mushrooms at a dinner party, resulting in three deaths and one person fighting for their life. The chapter explores the dangers of eating wild mushrooms and delves into a police investigation of the incident. The hosts express curiosity about the unknown details and speculate on possible motivations behind the tragedy.

Have you ever tried something new that completely changed the way you live your daily life? These new technologies and experiences are often called game changers. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss game changers, such as having a GPS in your car, AI assistants like ChatGPT, and streaming services like Netflix. Fun facts When you call something a game changer, it usually sounds positive. However, it can also be used neutrally or negatively. In any case, the most important criteria for a game changer is having a significant impact on a situation. Expressions included in the study guide Status quo Could you imagine Fallout To plug into To go on and on about [something] In the blink of an eye Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Brecht Denil (Unsplash.com)

The podcast discusses the speaker's weekend of cancelled plans due to a heatwave in Korea. They also talk about the disappearing culture of sitting on the floor, their admiration for Wes Anderson's movies, and the convenience of booking movie tickets in Korea. They introduce the word 'copycat' and its usage as both a noun and adjective, giving examples of copycat crimes and directors.

In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss quiet quitting. This term gained popularity during the COVID pandemic, and it refers to a situation where workers do the bare minimum of their employment responsibilities and do only the job that they’re being paid to do. Through this, employees refuse to engage in hustle culture. The question is, is quiet quitting a problem or a solution? Tune in to find out what our hosts think about it! Fun facts Quiet quitting is a popular topic these days, but have you heard of quiet firing? Quiet firing is when an employer tries to get rid of an employee without directly firing them. They make the employee's job less important or exclude them from important tasks, hoping that the employee will leave voluntarily. It seems like both employees and employers have found their own indirect ways of dealing with workplace challenges! Expressions included in the study guide Fed up To put [one’s] best foot forward Stiff upper lip To get on board with [something] Laid-back Ripped off Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Gustavo Fring (Pexels.com)

In this bonus episode, the speaker discusses exploring hidden gems in their city, including a British-style pub run by embassy staff. They also visit a Japanese Izakaya with a heavy metal theme and reflect on their busy social weekend. The vocabulary lesson covers the idiom 'rub shoulders'.

In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna explore the fascinating life of Alan Turing, a visionary mathematician and codebreaker whose genius has shaped our modern world of technology. Join our hosts as they discuss the remarkable achievements and personal struggles of this legendary figure. Chatterbox is the Culips series designed for intermediate and advanced English learners, featuring two native English speakers having natural conversations. Learning with Chatterbox will help you improve your listening and speaking skills and expand your cultural awareness. Fun facts Did you know that Alan Turing was the one who came up with the idea of differentiating humans from machines? He played a key role in developing CAPTCHA, those little puzzles we solve online to prove we're human. CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. So, the next time you see a CAPTCHA, remember Turing's innovative idea behind it! Expressions included in the study guide Savvy To wreak havoc Mind-blowing Legend has it Big deal Ahead of the pack Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Christian Lendl (Unsplash.com)

In this edition of the bonus episode, Andrew shares two stories about what he did last week. The first is about his wife’s birthday party and the second is about starting to train for a marathon. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you about a useful English idiom: to put your money where your mouth is. Support Culips and take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. To sign up, visit Culips.com. Study with the interactive transcript here: Join the Culips Discord server here: