What frustrates many people? Poor WiFi connection? Telemarketing? Forgetting passwords? Can frustration fuel motivation? What’s Top Fuel Racing? So many questions…Tune in for answers as you practice -and learn- tons of English! English from all angles! They’re selling headphones with cables again. Everything old is new again! Listen to this episode and you’ll learn this useful expression along with a lot more. Improve your listening comprehension, build your vocabulary, perfect your pronunciation…> It’s all here, in 9 minutes.

English from all angles! Would you ever get married secretly without telling your friends and family beforehand? In other words, would you ever elope? Over the years, many celebrities - including Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart - have tried to escape the media spotlight by eloping. Also in this episode, test your knowledge of some new vocabulary and expressions. Improve your English tremendously in only 9 minutes!

English from all angles! Quick question: How long does it take for fish (and guests) to stink? Answer: Three days. Do you agree? Tune in for more. Also, local vs. locale. In this episode, Drew discusses the Seattle local Kurt Cobain and the iconic Seattle locale, the Pike Place Market, where he hawked and hucked (and filleted) fish.

English from all angles! Do you excessively think about things? Do you get stuck in a loop? Do you replay the past over and over? In other words, do you overthink? Tune in and learn while your English gets better. As always, Drew takes you on a 9-minute journey that will improve your English. Along with overthinking, Drew discusses Chicago’s Loop (and the origin of the word), instant replay (is it a good idea in sports?) Instant Karma (John Lennon’s song)…and more!

English from all angles! Repeat: It sounds silly, but if you imitate me, you’ll improve your English. So true. Give Drew’s advice a shot. This episode looks at things that are undeniably true. Any ideas? Tune in! Is your English improving this summer? If not, you need to buckle down. Buckle down? Yes, it’s one of the useful phrasal verbs you’ll learn here. By the way, do you have the face you deserve? Find out!

English from all angles! What types of foods put you in a good mood? Tune in and find out while you put your English to the test and – as usual – learn tons! Along with discussing tasty, nutritious, well-made and comfort foods, Drew presents the musician known as the founding father of the New Orleans sound. And don’t miss the wit of George Bernard Shaw, as well as some Awesome Advice: Remember, all news is biased. What do think?

English from all angles! What?! Do you still forget to pronounce the “s” in the third person singular? Well, as of today you’ll no longer make that mistake. When you follow along with Drew, your English improves right away. Try it, you’ll see! What do you own? Why do you own it? Is it worth owning? Drew takes a look at this concept as he teaches you new words and expressions. Also, don’t miss this episode’s Remarkable Recording, you’re going to love it! All in just 9 minutes.

English from all angles! Please ignore this summary. Wait, never mind! Tune in and listen to Drew discuss the LP Nevermind by Nirvana, which led to the rock and rock shake-up of ’91 resulting in Grunge. Also, check out “never mind” the expression as you practice your English and learn even more. Paying compliments. When was the last time you paid somebody a compliment? How did it make your feel? When did you last tell a joke that bombed? Discover more in this episode! And, don’t miss the Cool Quote and Awesome Advice sections.

English from all angles! In this episode you’ll discover tons of new vocabulary and expressions, music by Willie Nelson and how to cook chili. It won’t be a letdown (another new word for you!). Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it time to hit the road? Was the LP released to very little fanfare? Did the preacher hit the road? Tune in and find out!

English from all angles! Remember, Crosby’s 9 is your one-stop English language shop for learning phrasal verbs, expressions and vocabulary as you improve your grammar, speaking and listening comprehension skills. All in 9 minutes! In this episode, Drew bids farewell to 2024 and rings in 2025. You’ll learn these expressions along with many more. And how well do know question tags and the conditionals in English? Test yourself in this episode. Happy New Year everyone!!