Have you ever experienced a week so busy and memorable it felt like a whole month? In this episode, Andrew shares two stories from one incredibly eventful week in his life. Listen in as Andrew talks about special celebrations, cultural traditions in Korea, and thoughtful surprises from loved ones. There’s even a mystery gift involved… but you'll have to tune in to find out exactly what it was!
How this episode will improve your English:
Listening: Build your listening comprehension through Andrew’s natural and engaging storytelling about everyday life.
Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary with practical terms related to birthdays, celebrations, and thoughtful gift ideas.
Expressions: Learn authentic English expressions like "the cherry on top," "in hot water," and "make a long story short."
Pronunciation: Familiarize yourself with the intonation and rhythm of casual spoken English through clear, conversational speech.
Speaking: Practice new vocabulary and expressions by joining conversations with learners from around the world in the Culips Discord community!
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Chatterbox #335 – Let’s talk taste
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about taste. They discuss how our preferences for food and drinks develop from childhood to adulthood, sharing personal stories about acquired tastes and interesting foods from their home countries. The conversation then shifts to personal preferences in music, fashion, films, and coffee, with both hosts talking about how their tastes have evolved over time. They end by questioning if having similar tastes is important for friendships and what our preferences reveal about who we are.
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn useful adjectives to describe taste preferences like "refined," "sophisticated," "impeccable," "gaudy," "questionable," and "tacky."
Listening: Build your listening skills by following a natural, friendly conversation about physical taste and personal preferences.
Speaking: Discuss your own taste in food, music, movies, and fashion on our Discord server and in our weekly speaking classes.
Culture: Discover how taste differs across cultures and how it connects to identity and personality.
Fluency: Level up your English through acquisition, with support from our helpful study guide with an interactive transcript, quiz, and practice exercises.
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Bonus episode #145 – My favorite YouTubers
In this episode, Andrew talks about how he spends his free time and shares his top three YouTube channels. You'll hear about a Dutch YouTuber exploring Seoul, a British marathon runner living in Tokyo, and a Canadian couple building a quiet life in the Japanese countryside. Andrew explains why he enjoys each channel and how they fit into his daily routine.
How this episode will improve your English:
Listening: Improve your listening skills by spending time with Andrew and following clear, real-life English.
Vocabulary: Learn useful words and phrases about daily life, hobbies, travel, and online content.
Expressions: Learn everyday English expressions like “recharge your batteries,” “walk the walk,” and “on the edge of your seat.”
Pronunciation: Get used to the sound and rhythm of natural spoken English to build better speaking habits.
Speaking: Join our Culips Discord community and practice using new words and expressions in your own sentences!
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YouTube channels mentioned by Andrew:
iGoBart
Ran to Japan
Maigomika
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Simplified Speech #220 – Semi-destination wedding
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana catch up and talk all about weddings. Indiana shares her recent experience traveling to Florida for her husband’s cousin’s wedding, which was held in Miami. She explains what a Jewish wedding is like and describes some unique traditions, such as the chuppah, the ketubah, the breaking of a glass, and the fun dance called the hora. Andrew and Indiana also compare weddings in Canada, the United States, and Korea, talking about receptions, wedding cakes, group photos, and gift-giving traditions.
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn useful words and expressions related to weddings, travel, and cultural traditions.
Listening: Develop your listening skills by following a natural, friendly, and unscripted conversation between native English speakers.
Speaking: Talk about wedding customs in your country on our Discord server or in a Culips small-group speaking class.
Culture: Learn about real-life wedding experiences in different countries and cultures.
Fluency: Level up your fluency by spending time with real, everyday English that native speakers use in daily life, with support from the study guide to help you practice.
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[Classic] Bonus episode #64 – The mushroom mystery
Andrew talks about a fascinating and sad news story involving three deaths from eating poisonous mushrooms. Accident or crime? Listen to and decide for yourself! In the vocabulary lesson, you’ll learn about the phrasal verb to feel for (someone).
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