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Catch Word #285 – Cinephile, gearhead, history buff
Do you ever hear native speakers use expressions like “movie buff,” “gearhead,” or “shopaholic” and feel confused? In this episode, Andrew and Indiana break it all down for you. You’ll learn how to sound more natural and expressive when talking about your own passions or anyone else’s.
This episode is great for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use useful, advanced vocabulary like cinephile, metalhead, and audiophile
✅ The difference between -phile, -head, buff, -holic, and fiend
✅ How to avoid sounding unnatural or overdoing it when using slang
✅ Why these expressions show up in pop culture, podcasts, and movies
The Best Way to Learn with This Episode:
🔥 Culips members get everything: interactive transcript, study guide, ad free audio, and bonus content with two extra expressions, holic and fiend. Click here to join and get the most out of this episode!
🧠Members can access the ad-free version: Click here.
🚀Want to level up your speaking? Join the Culips Discord to connect with other learners, share your interests, and practice using today’s expressions in real conversations. Click here to join the community!
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Do you ever hear native speakers use expressions like “movie buff,” “gearhead,” or “shopaholic” and feel confused? In this episode, Andrew and Indiana break it all down for you. You’ll learn how to sound more natural and expressive when talking about your own passions or anyone else’s.
This episode is great for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use useful, advanced vocabulary like cinephile, metalhead, and audiophile
✅ The difference between -phile, -head, buff, -holic, and fiend
✅ How to avoid sounding unnatural or overdoing it when using slang
✅ Why these expressions show up in pop culture, podcasts, and movies
The Best Way to Learn with This Episode:
🔥 Culips members get everything: interactive transcript, study guide, ad free audio, and bonus content with two extra expressions, holic and fiend. Click here to join and get the most out of this episode!
🧠Members can access the ad-free version: Click here.
🚀Want to level up your speaking? Join the Culips Discord to connect with other learners, share your interests, and practice using today’s expressions in real conversations. Click here to join the community!
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