Crosby's 9

English from all angles! A box office smash is a movie that grosses a lot of money. Not sure what “gross” means? Tune in to find out. Also in this episode: the boxer (athlete), the boxer (engine), The Boxer (song) and the boxer (dog).

English from all angles! You’ll learn the expressions “to go through the roof,” and “don’t burst my bubble,” – put these into practice and prove you master English! Also, chewing gum and bubble gum…pop! Tune in, because it’s not what you’re thinking.

English from all angles! What’s the word for a large group of fish? And birds? And wolves? And elephants? Also, repeat this and speak English better: What happens if a black cat crosses your path? Listen in and find out how.

English from all angles! Are you spending more than you’re earning? Then it’s probably time to tighten your belt. Remember, “titan” and “tighten” are pronounced exactly the same – check out more pronunciation tips in this episode. Also, test whether or not you master the conditional in English. All of this in Episode 84.

English from all angles! Has anyone ever strung you along? When you found out, did you tell them to go fly a kite? In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize and use these expressions, along with the phrasal verb “to buy out.”

English from all angles! M&M’s, H&M, A&W, Dolce & Gabbana, Ben & Jerry’s…all of these brands use the ampersand (&) symbol. Find out more about the ampersand while you have fun practicing your English with Drew.

English from all angles! In this episode you’ll learn the verb “to honk” and the expression “thorn in your side”. People in this city are constantly honking their horns; it’s a real thorn in my side. Also, learn the differences among the words silverware, dinnerware, drinkware, tableware and flatware.

English from all angles! Question: Are you saying “o’clock” when you really mean “on the dot” or “sharp”? Remember, the term “o’clock” doesn’t have anything to do with being punctual. Also in this episode, learn pronunciation subtleties through the use of the words “push” and “tush” and “rush” and “hush,” along with their meanings.

English from all angles! When buying a new car, do you order a lot of options? Which boxes do you typically tick? Do watches tick? Is your watch wound? Have you ever been wounded? Not sure what all this means? Tune in to find out while you also practice and improve your English.

English from all angles. Special vocabulary in this episode includes the verbs to flip-flop and to pander…and see if you can guess the riddle!