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Nov 13, 2022 • 26min

Bonus Episode #027 – A dumpster fire

In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about the drama that’s unfolding at Twitter. Plus, he gives you some behind the scenes updates about some new things happening at Culips and teaches you a funny idiomatic expression: a dumpster fire. 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.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 25min

Chatterbox #296 – Anna’s trip to Scotland

Have you ever travelled abroad during summer vacation? Depending on where you travel, summer can be one of the best times to take a trip. In this episode, Andrew and Anna talk about Anna’s trip to Scotland during the summer. Listen to this Chatterbox episode to hear about the food, sites, weather, and more that Anna experienced on her trip. Chatterbox is a series of natural conversations between two native English speakers about diverse and interesting topics. This series is designed to help intermediate and advanced English learners improve their listening and speaking ability in a fun and engaging way. Fun facts In this episode, Anna and Andrew talk about haggis, one of Scotland’s most iconic foods. There is a myth about haggis that some travellers may hear, which is that haggis is a small four-legged creature with a mane that is hunted in the Highlands of Scotland. Most people know this is not true, but if you ever have the opportunity to eat haggis you may also end up hearing this legend! Expressions included in the study guide To recharge (one’s) batteries To take it away Picky and choosy Quite the hike Bucket list Achilles’ heel Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Image:Andrew Ridley (Unsplash.com)
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Nov 6, 2022 • 25min

Bonus Episode #026 – My strong suit

In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about why his dog Pinky is a conversation starter and shares some stories about what he did over the weekend. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you the idiomatic expression to be someone’s strong suit. 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.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 23min

Simplified Speech #158 – Have you ever been in an emergency?

Hosts Andrew and Kassy share humorous childhood stories of emergency situations, from bee stings to getting stuck in theatre chairs. They discuss the importance of being prepared and share fun facts about emergency service numbers. The episode also touches on preventing injuries and encouraging listener engagement.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 20min

Bonus Episode #025 – A fixer-upper

In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about some exciting news! Plus in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you a useful English expression: a fixer-upper. 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.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 28min

Chatterbox #295 – Life as a digital nomad

Andrew and Anna discuss the pros and cons of being a digital nomad, explore its appeal and realities, and share experiences of living and working in different locations. They also discuss the financial considerations and challenges of this lifestyle, and suggest that it may appeal mostly to young people in their 20s.
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Oct 23, 2022 • 21min

Bonus Episode #024 – Pick up where you left off

In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about getting a 24-hour bug, visiting an industrial office tower, and failing the exercise portion of the Sober October Challenge. Plus in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you an idiomatic English expression: To lose it. 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.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 28min

Real Talk #056 – Calling 911 in an emergency

No one ever expects to be in an emergency, but sometimes we may be in a situation where we need to call for help. In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you common expressions you can use when talking to a 911 dispatcher. Real Talk is a series that helps you learn practical English expressions that you can use in every day natural conversations. Be sure to listen carefully to this episode for all the useful expressions! Fun facts 911 is an emergency phone number used globally in many North, Central & South America countries. It first began being used by the fire department in the United States in 1957 because it had never been used as an area code. Other regions of the world use different universal emergency phone numbers such as 112 in Europe and 119 in many Asian countries. Expressions included in the study guide Hit and run Blow through Stay on the line What's (someone's) condition Yada yada Clog up the line Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Image: JOSHUA COLEMAN and Charanjeet Dhiman (Unsplash.com)
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Oct 17, 2022 • 21min

Bonus Episode #023 – A glimmer of hope

In this bonus episode, Andrew shares a few stories about what he got up to last week. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson he teaches you about the expression a grind. 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.
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Oct 13, 2022 • 29min

Chatterbox #294 – The highs and lows of living abroad

Have you ever thought about living abroad? That’s the discussion topic for this Chatterbox episode. Join Andrew and Anna as they share their experiences of living in a foreign country and talk about the ups and downs of living abroad. Chatterbox is a series for intermediate and advanced English learners in which native English speakers have natural conversations on interesting topics. This series is designed to help you improve your English listening and speaking fluency in a fun way. Fun facts Did you know that the United Arab Emirates’ population mostly consists of foreigners? Expats constitute over 88% of this country’s population. That means only 12% are native-born residents. Expressions included in the study guide Red tape To bend over backwards A loophole To keep [someone] on [their] toes To be on the fence YOLO Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Image: Images: GeoJango Maps and Clay Banks (Unsplash.com)

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