Culips Everyday English Podcast

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February 02 Bonus episode #167 – Airplane tales
How do you usually react when your plans suddenly fall apart? In this bonus episode, Andrew tells a story about his recent trip to Canada where a few small errors led to some big inconveniences. He describes how he coped with a lack of entertainment and how he navigated a socially awkward moment with a group of strangers. Tune into the story to boost your fluency and pick up some useful expressions for describing everyday challenges and how to overcome them.
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31 min
January 28 Simplified Speech #239 – Kassy goes coast to coast
In this episode, you get to hang out with Andrew and Kassy as they look back on Kassy’s huge cross-country trip in the United States. You’ll follow Kassy’s trip from Oregon to Arizona, then on to Pennsylvania, and finally down to the beach in North Carolina. Along the way, you’ll hear what it’s like to travel with a baby, catch up with family and old friends, and deal with a little culture shock in cities where you need to use a car in order to go anywhere. This light and adventurous story takes a shocking turn when a lightning strike causes a total disaster at Kassy’s parents’ house. Give this episode a listen and find out what happened!
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30 min
January 26 Bonus episode #166 – Home sweet home
What are the things you miss most when you are away from home? In this episode, Andrew shares his excitement about his upcoming solo trip back to Canada. He talks about the challenges of traveling in the winter and a specific outdoor adventure he hopes the weather will allow him to do.
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Andrew also shares his "must-visit" list, including the nostalgic shops and delicious local treats he can't find in Korea. Join Andrew for this everyday English chat to hear about his travel plans and learn useful vocabulary for describing hometowns and hobbies.
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22 min
January 23 Simplified Speech #238 – Would you get a tattoo?
In this episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about tattoos. They share personal stories, why some people choose tattoos, why others do not, and how tattoo culture looks in Korea, Japan, Canada, and the USA. You will hear clear examples of common tattoo words like sleeve, stick and poke, hand poked, lettering, script, blackout, and tribal. Andrew and Indiana also chat about cost, pain, trends, and rules about tattoos at workplaces and onsen in Japan. If you have opinions about tattoos and are interested in hearing more, this episode is perfect for listening practice and vocabulary-building!
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What you’ll learn with this episode:
Useful tattoo vocabulary you can use in real life
How to give opinions and reasons politely: how to agree, disagree, and soften your viewpoint
Words for trends and style changes over time
How to compare cultures and places
How to share personal stories in a simple, clear way
This episode is perfect for you if:
You want listening practice with clear, natural speech and real life topics
You want to learn English vocabulary you can use with friends, classmates, or coworkers
You like culture, travel, music, and body art, and want words to talk about them in English
You are an intermediate ESL learner who wants to sound more natural and confident
26 min
January 18 Bonus episode #165 – Nickel and dime
Do you find travel planning stressful? In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about his upcoming trip to Canada. He shares the ups and downs of booking flights, including a mistake that forced him to change his plans. He also shares exciting news about a Culips meetup in Tokyo. As you listen, you will hear clear, natural English and learn useful vocabulary for talking about travel, money, and solving problems.
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21 min
January 14 Catch Word #290 – Make short work of it
In this episode of Catch Word, you will learn two common English idioms used to talk about speed and fast results. Andrew and Indiana explain what it means “to make short work of something” and to do something “in short order”, showing you how native speakers use these expressions in workplace and service industry situations. Your hosts will share clear examples from jobs, chores, food, hotels, and office settings so you can understand how these phrases are used naturally.
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What you’ll learn with this episode:
How to use the expression “make short work of something” to talk about finishing tasks very quickly
How to use “in short order” to sound polite and professional when talking about quick results
How these expressions sound in real conversations at work and in service situations
This episode is perfect for you if:
You’re trying to build practical vocabulary for everyday and professional English
You want to learn alternative options to common expressions like “quickly” or “right away”
You’re looking for realistic example dialogues that will help you remember and use new vocabulary
25 min
January 11 Bonus episode #164 – Stopped by a stranger
When was the last time something unexpected happened to you? In this episode, Andrew shares a story about a normal bike ride that turned into a surprise encounter with a YouTuber. He also talks about a tough week at home after his wife caught the flu and he had to take care of the house. As you listen, you will hear clear, natural English and pick up useful vocabulary for telling stories about daily life and health.
Don't forget to check out the free interactive transcript and glossary to learn the idioms, phrasal verbs, and vocabulary Andrew uses in this episode that will help you sound more natural and confident when speaking English.
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19 min
January 05 Simplified Speech #237 – Hello 2026
Happy New Year! For our first Simplified Speech episode of 2026, Andrew and Indiana answer some rapid-fire questions about their plans for this year. From home renovations to fashion predictions, you’ll hear them discuss exactly what they hope to achieve in the new year.
By listening to this conversation, you will learn natural vocabulary and idioms for talking about your own future goals, changing your daily habits, and making predictions.
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40 min
January 01 Bonus episode #163 – High-stakes holiday
Have you ever made a funny bet with your family? In this episode, Andrew talks about his Christmas in Seoul. He explores a beautiful neighborhood, eats delicious food, and challenges his wife to an exciting arcade game. As you listen, you will hear clear, natural English and pick up useful expressions and storytelling language that can help you understand English more easily and speak it more smoothly.
Don't forget to check out the free interactive transcript and glossary to learn the idioms, phrasal verbs, and vocabulary Andrew uses in this episode that will help you sound more natural and confident when speaking English.
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24 min
December 27, 2025 Chatterbox #343 – Goodbye 2025
In the last Chatterbox episode of 2025, you’ll listen to Andrew and Anna look back on the year with 15 fun reflection questions. You will hear them talk about surprising news, happy moments, new habits, travel stories, things they bought, and upcoming goals for 2026. Their conversation is relaxed and full of real, everyday English, so you can learn how native speakers look back on the past year and share personal experiences.
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What you will learn in this episode:
How to talk about your year in English, including highs, lows, and things you did not expect
Useful phrases for giving opinions, agreeing, and reacting with surprise or humor
Natural ways to talk about habits, goals, and plans for the new year
This episode is perfect for you if:
You want to learn natural ways to talk about goals and habits, including routines that fell apart and new habits you want to keep
You want to practice English for small talk topics that come up a lot, like travel, food, buying things, trends, and social media
You want ideas and language you can use as inspiration to talk about your own 2025 and your plans for 2026 with friends or coworkers
51 min

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