Culips Everyday English Podcast
Culips English Podcast
Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll pick up practical language skills and gain cultural understanding, enhancing your English fluency in an enjoyable way. Your Path to Fluency: As your ideal learning partner, Culips provides easy-to-understand lessons on daily English usage. Learn from native speakers and immerse in different cultures, making your English learning journey rewarding and effective.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 42min
Chatterbox #314 – Interview with Alina
Meet Alina, the Culips Discord moderator and study guide writer. She shares her journey to becoming fluent in English, her move to Ireland, and offers tips for learning English. They also discuss her hobbies, favorite TV series for learning English, and the role of a moderator in the Culips Discord server.
Jan 22, 2024 • 17min
Bonus episode #086 – Worlds collide
The podcast discusses stories of various worlds colliding, including collaborations and hierarchies in the workplace, meeting podcast listeners in person, and how language affects identity and relationships. The speaker shares a humorous lunch meeting where different worlds collide through language.
Jan 19, 2024 • 21min
Simplified Speech #188 – Class clown or teacher’s pet?
Andrew and Kassy discuss school discipline and punishment, sharing personal stories as students and teachers. They explore the changing attitudes towards discipline over time and highlight challenges faced by educators.
Jan 14, 2024 • 34min
Bonus episode #085 – Bonked and zonked
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about running a marathon with his friend Jimmy. They discuss the challenges of long-distance running, the convenience of running paths along the Han River in Seoul, and the importance of consuming calories during high-effort activities. Andrew recounts the unexpected challenges they faced during the 50k run and their feelings of fatigue and soreness. He ends the episode by sharing his excitement and satisfaction after surpassing his personal running distance record.
Jan 12, 2024 • 40min
Chatterbox #313 – K-trend 2024: What’s Next from Korea?
Andrew and Anna discuss trend predictions for 2024 in South Korea and its impact on other parts of the world. They talk about fads vs. trends and introduce expressions like 'each to their own'. They explore the rise of variable pricing and the changing roles and gender equality in South Korea. They also discuss the challenge of supporting young families and organizing childcare in Spain.
Jan 7, 2024 • 36min
Bonus episode #084 – Random rules
The podcast discusses a surprise change in plans that led to a wonderful discovery. The benefits of becoming a QLIPs member are explained. The importance of English fluency and the expression 'to beat a dead horse' are discussed. The benefits of running without technology are explored. The speaker shares their love for ice hockey and the Vancouver Canucks. The hockey strategy of creating chaos in front of the net is explained.
Jan 5, 2024 • 20min
Catch Word #273 – The expressions “To cave” and “To fold”
"To cave" and "to fold" are idioms that mean giving in to pressure and giving up when feeling defeated. The hosts explain the differences between these two similar verbs and provide examples. They also discuss other expressions originating from the card game poker. Overall, this episode helps improve English vocabulary and language skills."
Jan 3, 2024 • 28min
Bonus episode #083 – New year, new you
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares his New Year's experiences, including stories about the holidays, a big snowfall, and fun moments with his wife. He describes their New Year's Eve celebration at home with music and dancing. They also discuss different types of snow, shoveling snow, and their excitement for outdoor activities. The episode ends with a conversation about New Year's Day activities and the traditional Korean soup Dokgu.
Dec 28, 2023 • 28min
Simplified Speech #187 – Happy new year!
Reflecting on the highlights of 2023 and looking forward to 2024, the hosts discuss their favorite episodes and the benefits of catch-up episodes. They also talk about their reading habits, exploring different genres, and the importance of trying new things. From a successful European trip to future goals, such as pursuing a master's degree and trying free diving, they share their exciting plans for the new year.
Dec 25, 2023 • 25min
[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 – The ballet
The hosts discuss the origins and characteristics of ballet, including the intense training and grand performances. They explore the process of breaking in ballet shoes and the short lifespan of these shoes. The podcast also touches on body standards in ballet and the need for inclusivity. Finally, they compare the pros and cons of being a ballerina versus a hip hop dancer.
