250 episodes

Learning English is tough stuff, but we're here to help every step of the way. This podcast is for English language learners who want to improve their lives by becoming fluent in English. Our high-quality lessons are free, fun and taught by our expert hosts.



Listening to Culips is like sitting in on an interesting chat between good friends. Your fluency, listening skills, vocabulary, and pronunciation will improve naturally as you get to know our hosts and learn about interesting topics and trends in Canada and around the world.



Get awesome at English, with Culips!

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    • Education
    • 4.8 • 32 Ratings

Learning English is tough stuff, but we're here to help every step of the way. This podcast is for English language learners who want to improve their lives by becoming fluent in English. Our high-quality lessons are free, fun and taught by our expert hosts.



Listening to Culips is like sitting in on an interesting chat between good friends. Your fluency, listening skills, vocabulary, and pronunciation will improve naturally as you get to know our hosts and learn about interesting topics and trends in Canada and around the world.



Get awesome at English, with Culips!

    Bonus episode #095 – I did it!

    Bonus episode #095 – I did it!

    Bonus episode #095 - I did it!

    Episode description

    In this episode, Andrew shares about his experience running the Seoul Marathon. He talks about his preparation, the race day, and achieving his goal of finishing under 3 hours. Andrew describes the atmosphere, his emotions before and during the race, and celebrating afterwards with his friend Jimmy.



    You will learn useful running and exercise vocabulary as well as common English expressions and phrasal verbs related to challenges, determination, and perseverance. By studying with this episode, you can improve your listening comprehension, English fluency, and understanding of casual, authentic English speech.



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    • 37 min
    Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA

    Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA

    In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue exploring trend predictions. This time, they’re looking into five trend predictions coming out of America. They talk about all the details and share their own opinions and attitudes towards these trends. By studying with this audio lesson, you can improve your listening skills and learn vocabulary related to trends, personal well-being, technology advancements, chatbots, consumerism and second-hand shopping.



    For Culips members, an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio are available to improve your learning experience.



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    What you will learn:



    * Vocabulary related to consumer trends, personal well-being, technology, shopping habits, and more. Words like "neo-hedonism", "augmented reality", "secondhand", etc.

    * Useful expressions and idioms like "the writing is on the wall", "one man's junk is another man's treasure", etc.

    * Perspectives on societal shifts and changing consumer behaviors in the Western world.

    * The hosts' personal experiences with things like smart watches, online shopping, and prioritizing sleep/health.



    How it will improve your English:



    * Listening practice with two native speakers having a natural conversation using casual language.

    * Exposure to different accents - one Canadian and one British.

    * Comprehending reasons/opinions from contextual clues when new vocabulary is used.

    * Learning common phrasal verbs like "chime in", "harp on", "deep dive into", etc. used in discussions.

    * Noting differences in vocabulary between American/British English like "thrift store" vs "charity shop".



    Overall, by listening attentively, you will improve your vocabulary, idiom knowledge, listening comprehension of casual speech, and understanding of Western societal/consumer trends - all while being immersed in a natural conversation between two native speakers.



    For Culips members, an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio are available to improve your learning experience.

    • 45 min
    Bonus episode #094 – What I’ve been dreaming of

    Bonus episode #094 – What I’ve been dreaming of

    Bonus episode #094 - What I’ve been dreaming of

    Episode description

    Join Andrew as he gets ready for the Seoul Marathon. He shares his feelings of excitement and nervousness as he prepares for this big race. You'll hear all about Andrew's training - the hard workouts he has been doing to get ready. He talks about meeting up with his running buddy, Jimmy, and about his goals for the marathon, like trying to run it in under 3 hours.



    Andrew also tells some funny stories, like his struggle over whether to buy expensive new "super shoes" that are supposed to help runners go faster.



    Listening to his stories will keep you entertained while exposing you to real English conversation. You'll learn useful vocabulary related to running, racing, and other athletic activities. This episode provides an immersive English listening comprehension



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    • 29 min
    Simplified Speech #192 – Visiting the spa or sauna

    Simplified Speech #192 – Visiting the spa or sauna

    Join Andrew and Kassy for a fun and fascinating conversation about spas, saunas, and bathhouses. In this episode for intermediate-level English learners, our hosts will discuss their experiences visiting these relaxing places around the world.



    You'll learn useful vocabulary and expressions for describing spa treatments, facilities, and the overall experience. The natural conversation style will help improve your English listening comprehension, conversational fluency, and vocabulary building.



    Immerse yourself in real English as Andrew and Kassy share stories, compare cultural traditions, and chat about the benefits of a good sauna session. Learn tips on how to talk about visiting spas, saunas, and bathhouses in your daily English conversations.



    For Culips members, an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio are available to improve your learning experience.



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    Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

















    Fun facts

    Tampere, Finland is the sauna capital of the world. It is a city of 250,000 people with over 60 public saunas. The whole country of Finland is estimated to have more than 3 million saunas!







    Expressions included in the study guide







    * All-inclusive

    * To sweat [something] out

    * To be pampered

    * To be catered towards

    * Fancy-schmancy

    * A shock to one’s system







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    Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free

    Image: The Anam (unsplash.com)

    • 24 min
    Bonus episode #093 – Singapore Stories

    Bonus episode #093 – Singapore Stories

    Bonus episode #093 - Singapore Stories

    Episode description

    In this episode, join Andrew as he takes you on a journey through Singapore, sharing his adventures and misadventures in one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant and diverse destinations. Learn useful English vocabulary and expressions related to travel, sightseeing, food, and cultural experiences while improving your listening comprehension with his interesting stories from Singapore.



    Andrew's stories are interesting, easy to understand, and packed with everyday English vocabulary and expressions. Listening is like hanging out with a native English speaking friend. With the bonus episodes, you’ll be able to:



    * Improve your ability to hear and understand authentic English conversations.

    * Build your vocabulary with useful everyday words and expressions.

    * Learning interesting facts about English-speaking cultures.



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    • 40 min
    Chatterbox #316 – Interview with Matthew Skidmore

    Chatterbox #316 – Interview with Matthew Skidmore

    Improve your English listening comprehension and communication skills with Culips.



    In this special episode, Andrew interviews Matthew Skidmore. Matthew shares his experiences growing up in Dudley, England, and his opinions about British food and music. He discusses his background in acting and drama school and his decision to move to Korea. He also reflects on his time in Korea and the memories he made there. He then talks about his unique hobbies that include dancing, tabletop gaming, and exercising, and the benefits they bring to his life.



    By listening to this episode, you’ll learn English vocabulary related to accents, music, food, hobbies, education, life abroad and cultural differences. If you’re looking to improve you English speaking skills and learn more about different cultures, this episode is for you!

















    Fun facts

    In this episode, Andrew and Matthew discuss various accents throughout the UK. Did you know that there are about 40 distinct regional accents across the country? Black Country dialect is spoken in the area where Matthew is from.







    Expressions included in the study guide







    * That’s a tough one

    * To crunch the numbers

    * Rose-colored glasses

    * To take a leap of faith

    * To have it all figured out

    * To blow [one’s] own trumpet







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    For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.

    Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free

    Image: Culips

    • 38 min

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