Culips Everyday English Podcast

Hometowns: everyone has one! In today’s Simplified Speech episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy talk about where they grew up. One of them grew up in Canada, and the other grew up in the United States. You will hear about the interesting similarities and differences the two have to share with you. Come and join them! Simplified Speech is a Culips series with easy to understand conversations designed to help beginner and intermediate English learners improve their listening skills. We have quality study guides and transcripts available for all Culips members. Fun facts In this episode, Kassy says her hometown of Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, was founded by a group from the Chautauqua movement. This movement toured hundreds of communities throughout the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, especially in rural areas. Expressions included in the study guide * Teeny-tiny * Nowhere near * Ghost town * To flock * Can’t believe [one’s] ears * To add up * To have a ring to it * Remiss Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Victor Clime (Unsplash.com)

Have you ever wished there were an expression that perfectly fit how you feel about just how expensive something is? You’re in luck because, in English, there is! Today, Andrew and Kassy share two idiomatic expressions used when talking about buying something that is overpriced or, in your opinion, too expensive. The Culips Catch Word series explains idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions used in everyday life. Listening to our Catch Word audio lessons helps improve your English listening and speaking skills while also giving you new ways to talk about pricey or expensive things. Fun facts When it comes to price tags, nine is a magic number. Studies show that when an item’s price ends with the number nine—such as $39 or $10.99—it sells better than an identical item with any other number at the end of its price—such as $35 or $10.50. Expressions included in the study guide * To cost an arm and a leg * Bougie * It’s a wash * To put a dent in [something] * To pay through the nose * Ritzy Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Victor Clime (Unsplash.com)

Have you ever wished there were an expression that perfectly fit how you feel about just how expensive something is? You’re in luck because, in English, there is! Today, Andrew and Kassy share two idiomatic expressions used when talking about buying something that is overpriced or, in your opinion, too expensive. The Culips Catch Word series explains idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions used in everyday life. Listening to our Catch Word audio lessons helps improve your English listening and speaking skills while also giving you new ways to talk about pricey or expensive things. Fun facts When it comes to price tags, nine is a magic number. Studies show that when an item’s price ends with the number nine—such as $39 or $10.99—it sells better than an identical item with any other number at the end of its price—such as $35 or $10.50. Expressions included in the study guide * To cost an arm and a leg * Bougie * It’s a wash * To put a dent in [something] * To pay through the nose * Ritzy Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Victor Clime (Unsplash.com)

Pubs are very common in the United Kingdom and Canada. However, there are differences between the two countries and their respective cultures. In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss how important pubs are in their cultures and compare their traditions and customs. Chatterbox is a series where native English speakers have a natural conversation on an interesting topic. In this episode, our hosts talk about pub culture in the UK and Canada. Be sure to check our website, Culips.com, to discover the hundreds of other interesting conversations Culips hosts have had. Fun facts A pub is a place meant to be welcoming to the public. However, sometimes the place is just too small to accommodate a large crowd. Take The Nutshell, for instance. It holds the record for being the smallest pub in the UK. At 4.57 metres by 2.13 metres, they can only serve about 10 to 15 customers at a time! Expressions included in the study guide * To do [something] justice * A regular * Run-of-the-mill * To get away with [something] * Upmarket * To clean up Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Victor Clime (Unsplash.com)

Pubs are very common in the United Kingdom and Canada. However, there are differences between the two countries and their respective cultures. In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss how important pubs are in their cultures and compare their traditions and customs. Chatterbox is a series where native English speakers have a natural conversation on an interesting topic. In this episode, our hosts talk about pub culture in the UK and Canada. Be sure to check our website, Culips.com, to discover the hundreds of other interesting conversations Culips hosts have had. Fun facts A pub is a place meant to be welcoming to the public. However, sometimes the place is just too small to accommodate a large crowd. Take The Nutshell, for instance. It holds the record for being the smallest pub in the UK. At 4.57 metres by 2.13 metres, they can only serve about 10 to 15 customers at a time! Expressions included in the study guide * To do [something] justice * A regular * Run-of-the-mill * To get away with [something] * Upmarket * To clean up Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Victor Clime (Unsplash.com)

In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you two idiomatic expressions you can use when talking about something returning to normal: back in the saddle and back in business. Study with this vocabulary lesson and improve your English listening and speaking. Catch Word is the Culips vocabulary series where you can learn idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs that native speakers use all the time. Improve your English fluency with Catch Word! Fun facts The Sarmatians are credited with designing the first saddle for horseback riding over 2000 years ago! Expressions included in the study guide * Back in business * AAA * In no time * Back in the saddle * To be onto something * The wheels are in motion Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Philippe Oursel and Filip Eliasson (Unsplash.com)

In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you two idiomatic expressions you can use when talking about something returning to normal: back in the saddle and back in business. Study with this vocabulary lesson and improve your English listening and speaking. Catch Word is the Culips vocabulary series where you can learn idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs that native speakers use all the time. Improve your English fluency with Catch Word! Fun facts The Sarmatians are credited with designing the first saddle for horseback riding over 2000 years ago! Expressions included in the study guide * Back in business * AAA * In no time * Back in the saddle * To be onto something * The wheels are in motion Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Philippe Oursel and Filip Eliasson (Unsplash.com)

Curious about what’s new in the lives of Culips’ podcast hosts? Listen in as Andrew and Kassy have another one of their famous catch-up calls. Simplified Speech episodes feature two native English speakers having clear, natural, and easy to understand English conversations about interesting topics. By listening to Andrew and Kassy chat about their hobbies, you’ll improve your English listening skills and increase your vocabulary. Fun facts The very first 12-inch long-play (LP) vinyl record produced was a recording of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, as played by the Philadelphia Orchestra. It was released in September 1931 by RCA Victor, now called RCA Records. Expressions included in the study guide * Why don’t we remedy that * What are the odds * Dying trade * The itch to [do something] * Pay the price * Just around the corner Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Oleg Ivanov  (Unsplash.com)

Curious about what’s new in the lives of Culips’ podcast hosts? Listen in as Andrew and Kassy have another one of their famous catch-up calls. Simplified Speech episodes feature two native English speakers having clear, natural, and easy to understand English conversations about interesting topics. By listening to Andrew and Kassy chat about their hobbies, you’ll improve your English listening skills and increase your vocabulary. Fun facts The very first 12-inch long-play (LP) vinyl record produced was a recording of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, as played by the Philadelphia Orchestra. It was released in September 1931 by RCA Victor, now called RCA Records. Expressions included in the study guide * Why don’t we remedy that * What are the odds * Dying trade * The itch to [do something] * Pay the price * Just around the corner Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Oleg Ivanov  (Unsplash.com)

Kassy shares her big news: she’s moving to Thailand so she can pursue her dream job teaching in a new country! Moving can be stressful. Moving to a new country is even more stressful. Andrew and Kassy discuss the process and everything that Kassy needs to do to prepare for her big move. In this episode, two native English speakers talk about moving to a new country. This English audio lesson is designed to help you improve your English listening and speaking fluency. And along the way, you might just learn a few things about international moves! Fun facts As of 2019, there are an estimated 272 million people who now live in a country different from the one in which they were born. Expressions included in the study guide * Welcome [someone] with open arms * Send [something] into the void * Lo and behold * Hoppin’ * Start from square one * Globetrotting Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Braden Jarvis (Unsplash.com)

Kassy shares her big news: she’s moving to Thailand so she can pursue her dream job teaching in a new country! Moving can be stressful. Moving to a new country is even more stressful. Andrew and Kassy discuss the process and everything that Kassy needs to do to prepare for her big move. In this episode, two native English speakers talk about moving to a new country. This English audio lesson is designed to help you improve your English listening and speaking fluency. And along the way, you might just learn a few things about international moves! Fun facts As of 2019, there are an estimated 272 million people who now live in a country different from the one in which they were born. Expressions included in the study guide * Welcome [someone] with open arms * Send [something] into the void * Lo and behold * Hoppin’ * Start from square one * Globetrotting Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Braden Jarvis (Unsplash.com)

Have you ever won a contest? That’s the discussion question that Andrew and Kassy talk about in this episode. Join them as they teach you the differences between draws, contests, sweepstakes, and lotteries. Then listen in as they share some stories about the different contests they’ve won in the past. Simplified Speech episodes are designed to help you improve your English listening and speaking skills. During these episodes, two native English speakers discuss interesting topics, like winning contests, using clear and easy to understand language. When you follow along, you will improve your English and learn something new. Fun facts Lotteries, contests, draws, and sweepstakes have been around since 205 BC or earlier. They were used during the Chinese Han dynasty to fund major government projects and, during the Roman Empire, the elite would hold lotteries for entertainment at dinner parties. Expressions included in the study guide * Types of contests * Pool * Swaggy * Collab * Game the system * Uber Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Nataliya Vaitkevich and Anna Shvets (Pexels.com)

Have you ever won a contest? That’s the discussion question that Andrew and Kassy talk about in this episode. Join them as they teach you the differences between draws, contests, sweepstakes, and lotteries. Then listen in as they share some stories about the different contests they’ve won in the past. Simplified Speech episodes are designed to help you improve your English listening and speaking skills. During these episodes, two native English speakers discuss interesting topics, like winning contests, using clear and easy to understand language. When you follow along, you will improve your English and learn something new. Fun facts Lotteries, contests, draws, and sweepstakes have been around since 205 BC or earlier. They were used during the Chinese Han dynasty to fund major government projects and, during the Roman Empire, the elite would hold lotteries for entertainment at dinner parties. Expressions included in the study guide * Types of contests * Pool * Swaggy * Collab * Game the system * Uber Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: Nataliya Vaitkevich and Anna Shvets (Pexels.com)

Have you ever bought or sold something used online? That’s the question that Andrew and Suzanne discuss in this Simplified Speech episode. Andrew talks about some sales he’s made recently, and Suzanne shares some crazy stories about different experiences she’s had as both a buyer and a seller. Simplified Speech episodes feature two native English speakers having clear, natural, and easy-to-understand conversations about interesting topics, like buying and selling used things. This helps improve your English listening skills and, through listening, helps you speak English naturally. Fun facts Launched in 1995, Craigslist was the first online buying and selling website in the world. Twenty-six years later, it is the largest online marketplace for people to buy and sell used things. In fact, it’s the 33rd most viewed website in the world! Expressions included in the study guide * Jump on [something] * Out of place * X Millennial * At the cusp * This puppy * Room for [negotiation] Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: SHVETS production and Karolina Grabowska (Pexels.com)

Have you ever bought or sold something used online? That’s the question that Andrew and Suzanne discuss in this Simplified Speech episode. Andrew talks about some sales he’s made recently, and Suzanne shares some crazy stories about different experiences she’s had as both a buyer and a seller. Simplified Speech episodes feature two native English speakers having clear, natural, and easy-to-understand conversations about interesting topics, like buying and selling used things. This helps improve your English listening skills and, through listening, helps you speak English naturally. Fun facts Launched in 1995, Craigslist was the first online buying and selling website in the world. Twenty-six years later, it is the largest online marketplace for people to buy and sell used things. In fact, it’s the 33rd most viewed website in the world! Expressions included in the study guide * Jump on [something] * Out of place * X Millennial * At the cusp * This puppy * Room for [negotiation] Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Photo Credit: SHVETS production and Karolina Grabowska (Pexels.com)