Culips Everyday English Podcast

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Learn English the way it’s really used by native speakers in everyday conversations. That’s why our episodes are always focused on real, current English. If you want to learn English for everyday use, you’ve come to the right place.

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06.04.2020

Many of our listeners have become better English speakers, but what does it take to become a better English writer? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy give their advice on how to write like a native English speaker. ...

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06.04.2020 Simplified Speech #088 – How to write English like a native speaker Many of our listeners have become better English speakers, but what does it take to become a better English writer? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy give their advice on how to write like a native English speaker. ...
06.03.2020 Catch Word #225 – Four ways to use -ish You may have heard many English speakers put ish at the end of certain words. It is quite common. In this Catch Word episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy explore four different ways to use ish in everyday speech. Fun facts ...
05.27.2020 Simplified Speech #087 – Working out at the gym Gyms aren’t just places for body builders. They are also popular with anyone who wants to get healthy and maintain a good body weight. In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy explore some expressions you can use when you ...
05.22.2020 Real Talk #039 – How to pick up medicine at the pharmacy Do you often visit the pharmacy during flu season? In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy introduce useful phrases and vocabulary that are heard at the pharmacy. Fun facts The popular fizzy beverages Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, and ginger ale ...
05.19.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips Episode #16: How to Choose Good Repetitive Listening Material Episode description In this episode of Jeremy’s English Tips, I would like to talk about repetitive listening. More specifically, how to choose good repetitive listening material. In a previous episode of Jeremy’s English tips, I talked about repetitive listening. So ...
05.15.2020 Suzanne’s Quick Tips Episode #4: What’s up? Episode description Today our quick tip is going to be covering the use of the common greetings, What’s up? and How’s it going? These are two very common native speaker greetings that are used among friends and family. We say ...
05.11.2020 Catch Word #224 – Take the wind out of your sails When you’re feeling down, it is still important to express yourself. In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Jeremy define two phrases that are used during those low moments in life. Fun facts Most sailboats have two sails: a ...
05.07.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #15: How to make English learning fun Episode description In this episode, I would like to talk about how to make learning English more fun. I will explain three tips to help you make your English study more fun. Key Points * English is a global language ...
05.04.2020 Simplified Speech #086 – Forgiveness Forgiving someone might be a difficult thing to do, but it is also a very healthy act. In this Simplified Speech episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy discuss the value of forgiveness and their personal thoughts on the subject. Fun facts ...
04.30.2020 Simplified Speech #085 – Nature is all around us Nature is all around us. Some of us enjoy it and others prefer staying in the city. Andrew and Suzanne discuss nature in this episode of Simplified Speech. Fun facts Canada’s biggest mountain is Mount Logan, which is a staggering ...
04.28.2020 Catch Word #223 – Blow-by-blow Are you a sports fan? What is your favourite sport to watch? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy introduce some useful phrases and idioms that are often heard at sporting events and that can also be used in ...
04.25.2020 Speak Easy #012 – Introduction to intonation In this episode, Suzanne and Andrew introduce intonation, describe what it is, and explain how it’s essential for mastering English pronunciation. Note English speakers use intonation for a variety of different reasons. Some of these include expressing emotion, conveying a ...
04.21.2020 Catch Word #222 – Weekend warrior Do you know what a weekend warrior is? Maybe you are one and you don’t even know it! In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy explore two expressions that go well with sports and hobbies: a weekend warrior and ...
04.17.2020 Suzanne’s Quick Tips Episode #3: Stressin’ Out Episode description Today we’re talking about stress, word stress. So in a sentence when you’re trying to put emphasis on a word, it can be a little confusing, it can be a little jarring. A little confusing right in the ...
04.14.2020 Simplified Speech #084 – Animals If you had to pick the cutest animal, which would you choose? Andrew and Suzanne talk about the animals they think are the cutest and the ones they find scary in this episode of Simplified Speech. Fun facts There are ...
04.09.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #14: What to do if you don’t understand Episode description What have you usually done when you didn’t understand something that was said to you? Today, I will share my opinion about what to do if you didn’t understand what someone said to you. So, I’m sure all ...
04.07.2020 Simplified Speech #083 – Raising a bilingual child, revisited In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy continue their discussion about raising a bilingual child. Tune in to learn some useful tips on how to raise a bilingual child in your own household. Fun facts Even monolingual parents can ...
04.03.2020 Catch Word #221 – I’d take a bullet for you There are many ways to tell someone you love them. Jeremy and Andrew look at two curious expressions that mean “I love you” or “I care about you.” Fun facts Andrew and Jeremy reference the song Grenade by Bruno Mars. ...
04.03.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #13: How to sound like a native with filler words Episode description This episode will be helpful for people who are having conversations in English but want to sound more natural. That means that this episode will be helpful for people who want to sound more like a native English ...
03.30.2020 Chatterbox #250 – Sue’s engagement story: Part 2 Here’s Part 2 of Suzanne’s amazing engagement story! Find out about the funny and touching experience in this Chatterbox episode with hosts Andrew and Suzanne. Fun facts Pop star Mariah Carey was once given an engagement ring reportedly worth $10 ...
03.27.2020 Chatterbox #249 – Social distancing: Part 2 Episode description Andrew and Suzanne talk about COVID-19, the situation in North America, and English expressions that are used to talk about the pandemic in part 2 of this special Chatterbox episode. Andrew: Hey everyone, Andrew here. In this Chatterbox ...
03.24.2020 Chatterbox #248 – Social distancing: Part 1 Hey everyone, Andrew here. In this Chatterbox episode and in the next one too, Suzanne and I talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and the current situation in North America. Now, because we wanted to release these episodes to you as ...
03.21.2020 Chatterbox #247 – Sue’s engagement story: Part 1 Exciting news for the Culips team! In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Suzanne discuss Suzanne’s recent engagement. Tune in to hear all about Suzanne’s amazing news and how she first met her future husband. This is Part 1 of ...
03.19.2020 Chatterbox #246 – What university is like in North America Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study in another country? Andrew and Suzanne answer a listener’s question about what universities are like in North America. Fun facts The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States are the ...
03.16.2020 Suzanne’s Quick Tips Episode #2: Articulate to make your English great Episode description Today we’re going to cover a Quick Tip and we’re going to be talking about adding articulation in your speech. Something really simple, but something that many people forget to do. Quick tip takeaways * Adding articulation relates ...
03.13.2020 Simplified Speech #082 – Volunteering Some people like to donate their free time to help clean the streets. Some people want to go to other countries to build affordable housing. Some people like to care for the elderly. All of these are worthy forms of ...
03.11.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #12: Repetitive reading Episode description Today’s episode of Jeremy’s English Tips by Culips is about repetitive reading. When we do something for the first time, a new connection forms in our brain. This connection is called a synapse. A synapse is a connection ...
03.10.2020 Simplified Speech #081 – Kassy moves Anyone who has moved from one home to another knows that it can be stressful. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about her big move out of the city. They even have a few tips for anyone who is ...
03.06.2020 Catch Word #220 – Save it for a rainy day Are you a spender or a saver? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy introduce some useful phrases to talk about saving money for the future. Fun facts People in North America are finding it harder and harder to ...
03.04.2020 Suzanne’s Quick Tips Episode #1: Slow down Episode description Hey guys, this is Suzanne. And you’re listening to Culips. Welcome to our new series called Quick Tips for all of your quick and easy English tips. Sometimes we might cover speech, sometimes grammar, sometimes how to give ...
03.02.2020 Simplified Speech #080 – The most interesting woman in the world A few months ago, the Culips team did an episode on the world’s most interesting man. Now is the time for the world’s most interesting woman! Hosts Andrew and Jeremy speak in-depth about the one and only Greta Thunberg. Fun ...
02.28.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #11: How to talk about pets Episode description In this episode of Jeremy’s English Tips by Culips, I’ll be talking about pets, but more specifically dogs. However, all of what you will learn in this episode can be applied to almost any pet. Key Points * ...
02.26.2020 Chatterbox #245 – Shake up your life Have you ever felt like your life is a bit boring, like you’re stuck doing the same old routine every day? Then listen to this Chatterbox episode with Andrew and Kassy, where they introduce some useful tips on how to ...
02.24.2020 Real Talk #038 – How to choose a cell phone plan Living in a foreign country and need to buy a new phone or sign up for a phone plan? Then click on this episode straight away! In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Suzanne introduce useful cell phone and cell ...
02.22.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #10: The last straw Episode description I will be sharing an idiomatic expression with you today. I hope you’re excited. Our expression for today is the last straw, the last straw. Now, this expression comes from a longer expression, and the longer version is ...
02.21.2020 Simplified Speech #079 – Escape rooms Escape rooms are a fun, entertaining, and sometimes challenging way to spend an hour or two with friends. Andrew and Kassy talk about the escape rooms they’ve tried and how this fun experience can be different depending on where you ...
02.19.2020 Chatterbox #244 – Meeting celebrities It seems everybody has a story about meeting a celebrity. Sometimes it is an uncomfortable situation, and sometimes it ends up being a great story. In this Chatterbox episode, hosts Andrew and Suzanne have some interesting stories to share with ...
02.15.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #9: Making new habits Episode description In this episode, we are going to be talking about habits, and more specifically, we will be talking about making new habits. In order to learn language more efficiently, we need to make some new study habits and ...
02.12.2020 Simplified Speech #078 – Raising a bilingual child How many languages are spoken in your household? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about raising a child to be bilingual and some useful tips to use when going about it. Whether you already have a child ...
02.11.2020 Chatterbox #243 – Coronavirus The outbreak of viral diseases is something to be taken seriously. The new coronavirus affecting China, and soon after many other countries, is a cause for concern for everyone. In this Chatterbox episode, hosts Andrew and Jeremy talk about the ...
02.06.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #8: English names Episode description Thank you for checking out this episode of Jeremy’s English Tips. In this episode, we are going to talk about English names. All right, so I should start by saying that most of this is my personal opinion. ...
02.03.2020 Real Talk #037 – How to check in for a flight Whether you’re on vacation or travelling for business, chances are, you’re going to have to get on a plane in the coming years. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Jeremy go over the phrases and terms used at ...
01.31.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #7: Spaced repetition Episode description Spaced repetition is a way of studying vocabulary words, usually in a foreign language, and it is scientifically proven to help you learn more efficiently. So, in this episode we are going to talk about why spaced repetition ...
01.29.2020 Simplified Speech #077 – Books, reading, and reading habits Soft cover or hard cover? Fiction or nonfiction? Bookworms Andrew and Morag answer a listener question by talking about the books they enjoy reading, what types of books they like, and their reading habits. Fun facts Though not an official ...
01.23.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #6: Walking on eggshells Episode description In this edition of Jeremy’s English Tips, you’ll learn an idiomatic English expression that you can use to talk about sensitive situations. Take a listen and learn how to speak English like a native speaker! Take home messages ...
01.22.2020 Catch Word #219 – Cut corners In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you some useful English expressions to use to talk about doing the bare minimum amount of work. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to gossip about your lazy coworkers ...
01.17.2020 Simplified Speech #076 – Rice Rice! Some people eat it every day. Some people only eat it once in a while. Some people only eat white rice despite there being dozens of different kinds! Join hosts Andrew and Morag as they discuss the fascinating world ...
01.13.2020 Jeremy’s English Tips #5: Becoming an actor Hello everyone. This is Jeremy and you’re listening to Jeremy’s English Tips. The series where I teach you interesting expressions or share language learning tips. Episode description My English tip for you today is, become an actor. Have you seen ...
01.11.2020 Simplified Speech #075 – Dungeons & Dragons Have you ever wished you could join a quest to find hidden treasure, battle bloodthirsty monsters, and cast magic spells alongside a group of your closest friends? Then look no further than this episode, where Andrew and Morag introduce you ...
01.07.2020 Simplified Speech #074 – Jeremy’s trip to Mexico Want to know what it’s like to visit a place where the people speak your second (or third) language? Jeremy tells Andrew about his trip to Mexico, where he spoke Spanish with the locals and took his son on adventures. ...

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