Culips Everyday English Podcast

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew is joined by Alina to discuss her recent spontaneous trip to Norway. Alina shares how she made a last-minute decision to visit the country, motivated by her love for Scandinavian coffee and her desire to experience the famous Norwegian sauna. Throughout the episode, Alina also talks about her first impressions of Norway, the challenges of traveling spontaneously, and some cultural surprises she encountered. Join the conversation to hear about Alina’s quick getaway and how sometimes the best travel experiences are the ones you don’t plan! How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary building: Learn expressions related to spontaneous decisions, travel, and cultural experiences. New expressions: Understand and use useful expressions like "to sleep on it," "a far cry," and "to follow suit" in everyday conversations. Listening skills: Improve your ability to follow a natural, real-life conversation between two fluent speakers. Cultural context: Gain a better understanding of how travel experiences and cultural norms can differ between countries, helping you in international discussions. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Sign up and become a Culips member now! Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew takes you on a fun Sunday trip through Jegidong, a neighborhood in Seoul. Follow along as he and his wife find a small, hidden Chinese restaurant and visit a lively local market, buying fresh fruit and enjoying the busy, bustling atmosphere. To top it all off, they relax at a café with a fascinating history as an old movie theater. How this episode will improve your English: Listening Practice: Get better at understanding English by following Andrew’s interesting and easy-to-follow stories. Hear how native speakers talk in everyday conversations. New Vocabulary: Learn words about food, markets, and exploring cities. Discover phrases like “hole-in-the-wall,” “bustling,” and “medicinal ingredients.” Idioms and Expressions: Pick up fun sayings like “chow down,” “go to town,” and “pat yourself on the back.” See how they’re used and try them in your own sentences. Cultural Knowledge: Learn about life in Korea, the food people love, and what makes local neighborhoods special. Pronunciation Practice: Listen to Andrew’s clear and natural speech. Copy his way of speaking to sound more fluent and confident in English. Speaking skills: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Important links: Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)

In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna discuss the important topic of office etiquette. They share tips and opinions on workplace culture, including dress codes, handling awkward situations, and maintaining a harmonious office environment. You'll also hear about how cultural differences influence workplace behavior and why certain habits, like strong perfumes or noisy eating, might cause friction in shared spaces. How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary building: Learn key expressions related to workplaces, office culture, and clothing styles. Listening skills: Improve your ability to follow natural conversations between native speakers. Cultural context: Learn about workplace expectations and cultural differences, making it easier to connect in international professional settings. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Sign up and become a Culips member now! Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

In this week's bonus episode, Andrew shares his experience receiving a surprise care package from San Francisco. While unpacking delicious American treats with his wife, he reflects on his own journey with homesickness in South Korea and how care packages helped him adjust to life abroad. Listen as Andrew humorously describes his weakness for peanut butter cups and why his wife had to become the official "snack manager" in their house. How this episode will improve your English: Listening practice: Get better at understanding English by following Andrew's story. Practice understanding natural, conversational English as he shares personal experiences and memories. Vocabulary building: Learn useful vocabulary related to living abroad like "care package," "homesickness," "non-perishable," "expat," and "self-control." Expand your word bank with terms commonly used when discussing cultural differences and international living. Idioms and expressions: Pick up natural English expressions like "the odds are," "work up an appetite," "pig out," and "leave someone in the lurch." Understand how these idioms are used in context and add them to your own speech. Cultural understanding: Learn about care packages, a common practice in Western cultures for showing care to loved ones living far away. Pronunciation practice: Listen to the correct pronunciation of new words and phrases. Practice copying Andrew's natural speech patterns to improve your own pronunciation and fluency. Speaking skills: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Important links: Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)