Culips Everyday English Podcast
Culips English Podcast
Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll pick up practical language skills and gain cultural understanding, enhancing your English fluency in an enjoyable way. Your Path to Fluency: As your ideal learning partner, Culips provides easy-to-understand lessons on daily English usage. Learn from native speakers and immerse in different cultures, making your English learning journey rewarding and effective.
Episodes
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Dec 2, 2023 • 8min
Fluency Files #67: Mood boosters
In this special episode, Andrew shares his top 5 strategies for boosting his mood when tired or stressed. Topics include outdoor activities, exercise, power naps, snacks, sunshine, and funny videos.
Nov 26, 2023 • 17min
Bonus episode #078 – Home alone
Andrew shares his experience of being home alone while his wife travels to Japan, discussing their reunion and the amazing gifts she brought back for him. They reflect on travel desires, the value of freedom, and the joy of receiving surprises.
Nov 24, 2023 • 22min
Simplified Speech #185 – Nintendo power
Kassy and Andrew discuss their love of video games, particularly Nintendo, sharing their experiences playing co-op games and their desire to buy a Nintendo Switch. They talk about the history of Nintendo as a playing card company, and express their nostalgia for classic Nintendo games. They also discuss the competitive nature of games like Dance Dance Revolution and Mario Kart, and how playing these games has become a language exercise for them. They compare their preferences between books and the Nintendo Switch, and mention a cute puzzle story game called Professor Layton.
Nov 20, 2023 • 23min
Bonus episode #077 – The spontaneous chef
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about an unplanned cooking adventure, making homemade pizza. He discusses selecting ingredients, searching for recipes, and the excitement of culinary surprises. Perfect for improving English fluency and learning new vocabulary, this lighthearted story is about kitchen experiments and delicious outcomes.
Nov 18, 2023 • 28min
Chatterbox #311 – The Taylor Swift effect
Andrew and Anna discuss the 'Taylor Swift effect' and its impact on fans and society. They explore her ability to create a strong community, study her attendance at a football game resulting in increased jersey sales, and highlight her positive influence in sports, fashion, and music. They also compare Taylor Swift's style with Rihanna's and mention the availability of a transcript and study guide for podcast members.
Nov 12, 2023 • 35min
Bonus episode #076 – Daisy’s big day
The host shares a story about finding the perfect sofa for his living room. They talk about the challenges of finding the right size, fabric, and color. Also, they discuss attending a unique wedding at a craft brewery and their experience spending time in the venue's courtyard. Additionally, they discuss observations about shyness, meeting new people, and an LP bar owner. Finally, they recount their journey back to Seoul, including a delicious dinner and a breathtaking fireworks display.
Nov 11, 2023 • 22min
Simplified Speech #184 – Andrew and Kassy catch up (again)
Hosts Andrew and Kassy catch up after some time apart, discussing Kassy's trip to South Korea and Andrew's health issue. They share their love for Korean food and talk about the dishes they crave when abroad. The hosts also explore topics like hiking in South Korea's national parks and language challenges while speaking a foreign language. They end with excitement for a newly released book and a reminder to support the podcast as a member.
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.
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.
