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 ...
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Real Talk #059 – How to deal with noisy neighbours
Andrew and Kassy discuss how to handle noisy neighbours in this Real Talk episode. Dealing with noisy neighbours can be challenging, but with the right approach you might be able to solve the problem without losing your cool. This episode features several useful expressions for bringing up topics that aren’t easy to discuss and for addressing conflict.
Fun facts
There are often local laws called noise ordinances. These limit how much noise you are allowed to make at certain times of day, such as between 10 PM and 7 AM. You should always try to communicate with your neighbours and solve noise problems among yourselves first. However, in extreme cases, you may be able to file a complaint that your neighbour is violating your area’s noise ordinance.
Expressions included in the study guide
To bother [someone]
I wanted to talk to you about something
What’s on your mind?
To wind down
To appreciate [something]
Don’t hesitate to [verb]
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29-9-2023
30:32
Bonus episode #069 – Goodbye King Pinky
Bonus episode #069 - Goodbye King Pinky
Episode description
In this episode, Andrew talks about saying goodbye to his pet dog, Pinky. Plus in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you the expression to set off your alarm bells.
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24-9-2023
27:13
Simplified Speech #179 – How Kassy spent her summer in Europe
In this episode, Kassy and Andrew talk about Kassy’s trip to Europe. Kassy shares her adventures in Sweden, Italy, and Scotland. During this trip, she visited her family, went hiking, stayed in a 15th-century castle, and volunteered at an Eco Lodge. Listen to this Simplified Speech episode to hear all the exciting details!
Fun facts
Did you know that around 80% of Scandinavians speak English fluently? English is prioritized in their education, starting from a young age. But there’s something else: instead of dubbing movies and TV shows, as is common in many other countries, Scandinavians use subtitles. This means that even as children, they get to hear the original English dialogue. This practice improves their listening skills and helps them develop authentic English pronunciation and intonation from an early age.
Expressions included in the study guide
To buckle up
A red-eye (flight)
An acquired taste
To fill [someone] in on [something]
Hit-or-miss
To hit [someone] up
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
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21-9-2023
29:07
Bonus episode #068 – The sixth spot
Bonus episode #068 - The sixth spot
Episode description
The bonus series is back! Join Andrew as he shares a story about his recent adventure down south in Gwangju, where he caught up with friends and tackled a challenging half marathon along a scenic forest road. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, Andrew will teach you a useful English idiom: "To snore your head off."
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18-9-2023
40:20
Chatterbox #310 – The troubling world of deep fakes
In our modern world, technology is changing our lives all the time, and mostly, it’s making things better. But there are some tech innovations that can be a little worrying, even scary. In this episode, Andrew and Anna dive into the world of deepfakes. They explore their pros and cons and discuss how they might affect our future. If you’re interested in the world of modern technology and its hidden dangers, this episode is for you!
References in this episode:
Savages by Alltta: click here
Miles Fisher: click here
Pentagon attack deep fake: click here
South Korean documentary, Meeting You: click here
Fun facts
In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore both the dangers and the positive aspects of deepfakes. An interesting example of deepfake entertainment takes place at the Dalí Museum in Florida, where visitors can virtually meet the famous surrealist painter, interact and take selfies with him.
Expressions included in the study guide
To have got [something] down
In the limelight
To reap the benefits
To an extent
A hard sell
To take [something] with a pinch of salt
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
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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!