Crosby's 9

English from all angles! Why not give it a shot? C’mon…go for it! Stranger things have happened. Are you having problems pronouncing words that begin with “s”? Not anymore! Listen to this episode and fix it now.

English from all angles! Have you ever wondered what the difference is between “edge” and “rim”? You’ll get the definitive answer here. And remember...Don’t cry over spilled milk! Learn the expression in this episode.

English from all angles! People can be dull (so liven up!), knives can be dull (so sharpen them!) and food can be bland (so season it!). Familiarize yourself with these terms (and a whole lot more), in this – the 75th episode.

English from all angles! Quick! What’s the difference between “shareholder” and “stakeholder”? Not sure? In Episode 74, Drew explains it once and for all. Tune in and also learn the difference between “stock” and “share”.

English from all angles! Are you running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Drew explains how the Pareto Principle, aka the 80/20 Rule, has helped him simplify his life. Tune in and discover how.

English from all angles! Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl…and the Rose Bowl – the stadium that gave the name to a championship football game. Remember the UHF and rabbit ear antennas? Drew discusses this as he describes what it was like watching soccer on TV in the US in the early 80’s.

English from all angles! Improve your listening comprehension as you build vocabulary and gain fluency in English. Simply tune in!

English from all angles! Tune in and learn the phrasal verb “to come across” and the expressions “beg to differ” and “off the beaten track”. The more you listen, the more you learn.

English from all angles! To google means to look something up online. You can google words, people, dates and much more – without using Google! Listen in and find out how google became a word while you practice and learn tons of English. All in 9 minutes!

English from all angles! To heat up = to become intense. > There are many riots and protests taking place in the US; things are heating up. To crack down (on) = to take strong measures against bad/illegal behavior. > The police are cracking down on looting. To cool down = to become less intense. > Fewer revolts demonstrate that the situation is starting to cool down.