Canada and the USA have a lot of things in common: a long border, the English language, and similar cultures. So what makes them unique? This episode is dedicated to exploring the differences between the two countries. Join Harp and Andrew for a discussion about their observations about what makes Canada and the USA different.

Expressions from this episode included in the Learning Materials:

* The USA’s different names

* The metric and imperial systems

* To buy (accept the truth of something)

* To wake up (realize an error)

* To wisen up

* Twist of fate

* To rub something in someone’s face

* Crazy (adverb of degree)

* To level the playing field

* A grain of truth

* Black and white

* To catch someone later / next time

Sample transcript:

Andrew: So, Harp. What’s new with you? How was your day?

Harp: Ah it was pretty good. Life’s good, it’s pretty boring. What about you?

Andrew: Yeah, you know what? I had a pretty busy day today. My parents and my sister, they’re all coming to visit me in a couple days actually. So I’ve just been cleaning my apartment and getting it ready for their visit.

Harp: That’s exciting is it the first time they’re coming to visit?

Andrew: Um, nope. This is actually- this will be my sister’s second time and my parents-my dad’s third time and my mom’s second time. So they’ve been here before.

Harp: Ok, so are you going to do some of the tourist stuff? Or what are you gonna do with them?

Andrew: Yeah, you know, we’ll probably hit up all the tourist sites. Maybe grab some dinner and just hang out and spend some time together.

Harp: That’s nice.

Andrew: Yeah, it’ll be fun. I’m looking forward to it.

Harp: Cool. Alright, so let’s get down to business. Today we’re going to do a Chatterbox episode and that’s where we chat about different topics, current events, sometimes we interview people. We just talk.

Andrew: Mhmm and I think we have an interesting topic today.

Audio/Learning Materials: Culips English Learning Podcast