Episode description: In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy share their experiences attending live sporting events in various countries, including Canada, the USA, Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan. They discuss the exciting atmosphere, food options, ticket prices, and cultural differences between watching sports in different parts of the world. By listening to this episode, you will gain a better understanding of how to talk about sports and live events in English. You'll also pick up new vocabulary words and learn about cultural differences in an engaging and easy-to-follow discussion. Join Andrew and Kassy as they share their passion for sports and help you improve your English skills along the way! What you will learn Vocabulary related to sports and live events, such as "seeded," "concession," and "jumbotron" Insights into the sports culture and fan experiences in different countries Comparisons between the cost and availability of food and drinks at stadiums around the world Opinions on watching sports on TV versus attending live events How you will improve your English with this episode Expand your vocabulary with sports-related terms and expressions Learn to discuss and compare cultural experiences using clear language Improve your listening skills by following a natural conversation between two native English speakers Improve your communication skills by discussing this episode with other Culips listeners on our Discord server The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

In this episode, Andrew talks about running a trail race in Jangsu, a small village in South Korea. He describes the challenges of running on mountain paths, the beautiful scenery he saw, and the great feeling of finishing the race. As you listen to Andrew's story, you'll learn new vocabulary about running, nature, and facing difficulties. You'll also improve your listening skills and ability to understand a story in English.  Study with the interactive transcript: Join the Culips Discord server: Get the comprehension quiz:

Episode description: In this episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the concept of digital modesty – the idea of being mindful about how much personal information you share online. They explore the benefits and drawbacks of sharing on social media and the importance of setting boundaries to protect your privacy. What you'll learn in this episode: The meaning of digital modesty and why it's an important topic Different perspectives on sharing personal information online The potential risks of oversharing on social media The importance of setting personal boundaries and limits for online sharing How cultural differences can influence what is considered modest or acceptable to share How this episode will improve your English: Expand your vocabulary with words and phrases related to online behavior and social media, such as: digital modesty, non-negotiables,off-putting, oversharing, and boundaries. Improve your listening comprehension by following a natural, unscripted conversation between native English speakers. Learn idiomatic expressions like strike a chord and play devil's advocate. Gain insight into cultural differences and how they can impact online behavior Improve your speaking and communication skills by using the study guide and connecting with the member community to practice speaking about digital modesty in English. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Episode references: Mary Harrington interviewed on the Modern Wisdom podcast: Click here. The geography game Andrew mentioned, GeoGuesser: Click here. The story of the missing van lifer: Click here. Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Kaique Rocha (pexels.com)

In this episode, Andrew shares a simple yet powerful change he made to his daily routine that has left him feeling more rested, productive, and less stressed. He explains how keeping his phone away from his bed at night and reading a book first thing in the morning has made a big difference to his well-being. Andrew also talks about the Korean book he's currently reading and the inspiring journey of its translator. This episode will help improve your English communication skills in several ways: You'll get great practice listening to and understanding natural, conversational English as Andrew shares a personal story. You'll learn useful vocabulary related to daily routines, reading habits, sleep, productivity, and language learning. By listening to Andrew’s story, you'll build your ability to understand spoken English and grasp main ideas. The topic of making positive changes might inspire you to think about your own habits and discuss them with others in English. Study with the interactive transcript: Join the Culips Discord server: Try the comprehension quiz:

Episode description: Join Andrew and Kassy as they talk about their upcoming milestone birthdays. Kassy is turning 30, and Andrew is turning 40! They'll chat about their favorite ways to celebrate birthdays, common birthday traditions in the United States and Canada, and the customary foods enjoyed on birthdays in South Korea. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening skills and expand their cultural knowledge. What you will learn: Birthday celebrations: Discover how people in North America typically celebrate their birthdays. Cultural traditions: Learn about birthday customs and traditions in the United States, Canada, and South Korea. Personal experiences: Hear Andrew and Kassy share their own birthday memories and preferences. Milestone birthdays: Understand the significance of turning 30 and 40 in Western culture. How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary building: Learn essential words and phrases related to birthdays and celebrations. Listening skills: Improve your ability to understand native English speakers in a natural, conversational setting. Cultural awareness: Gain insights into birthday celebrations and traditions in different countries. Relatable content: Connect with the hosts' personal stories and experiences, which can help you retain the language more effectively. Speaking practice: Use the study guide and connect with the member community to practice discussing birthday-related topics in English. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Thirdman (pexels.com)

In this episode, Andrew shares about his experience binge-watching the new Netflix sci-fi series "The Three-Body Problem." He discusses the show's interesting premise, engaging storyline, and characters. By listening to this episode, you'll learn vocabulary related to TV shows, books, and the phenomenon of binge-watching. This episode will help improve your English communication skills in several ways: You'll hear natural, casual English spoken at a conversational pace as Andrew discusses the show's premise, characters, and his overall impressions. You'll expand your vocabulary with words and phrases related to TV/movie plots, acting, adaptations from books, and giving opinions. By listening to Andrew's story, you'll get practice understanding spoken English and comprehending someone's thoughts and viewpoints. The topic of a popular sci-fi series provides cultural insight into this entertainment genre loved by many English speakers. Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: Become a Culips member:

Learn about what it's like to be an only child in this interesting episode of the Culips Everyday English Podcast. Andrew and Kassy will share their personal experiences growing up with siblings. They will also talk about their thoughts on not having any brothers or sisters. This is a great episode for listeners who want to understand more about family life in the United States and Canada. What You Will Learn Family Experiences: Hear different stories about growing up with siblings versus being an only child. Cultural Views: Understand how people in North America view families without brothers or sisters. Personal Stories: Listen to personal stories from Andrew and Kassy about their childhoods and family lives. Family Relationships: Learn about the special challenges, benefits, and relationships in families with only one child. How This Episode Will Improve Your English New Vocabulary: Learn common words and expressions related to family in a conversational way. Listening Skills: Practice understanding how people really speak in casual conversations. Cultural Understanding: Learn the cultural views on family structures in North America. Relatable Content: Become motivated by hearing real personal stories and experiences you can relate to. Speaking Practice: Use the study guide and join the member community to practice speaking about family topics. The best way to learn with this lesson Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Vitaly Gariev (pexels.com)

In this episode, Andrew shares stories designed to help you build your English fluency, increase your cultural knowledge, grow your vocabulary, and become a better communicator. Andrew shares about a perfect day out he had with his wife, exploring a historic neighborhood in Seoul. He talks about uncovering the city's history, observing its architecture, and their lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant where they enjoyed boiled pork with kimchi and rice wine. Andrew also shares a funny incident involving the rice wine and concludes the story with their quest for a café on a busy Sunday. Join the Culips Discord server: Become a Culips member: Submit an audio story for bonus episode #100:

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were feeling excited and enthusiastic, only for someone to say something that made you feel bad? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy introduce several useful expressions that you can use to describe these situations. They provide detailed explanations, different usage scenarios, and offer advice on when to avoid using these phrases. You’ll also hear four example conversations featuring these new expressions, which will help you learn how to use them naturally and sound more like a native speaker. What you will learn New Expressions: Learn expressions that communicate the feeling of someone making you less happy or excited. Usage and Context: Understand how and when to use these expressions through detailed explanations. Practical Examples: Listen to four dialogues that use these new expressions, teaching you to apply them in real-life situations. Do's and Don'ts: Learn important advice on situations where these phrases might not be appropriate. How you will improve your English with this episode Bigger vocabulary: Add expressions and phrases to your English vocabulary. Improved understanding: Learn about subtle emotional nuances in English conversations. Natural conversation skills: Practice these expressions through examples, making your English sound more fluent and native-like. The best way to learn with this lesson Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

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. Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: click here Become a Culips member: click here

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. Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Sign up for a Culips membership: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. 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.

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 Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: click here Become a Culips member: click here

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. Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Sign up for a Culips membership: Click here. 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 Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: The Anam (unsplash.com)

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. Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: click here Become a Culips member: click here

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 Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Culips

In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about one of the highlights of his time in Melbourne: a visit to the State Library Victoria. He then tells a funny story about a disagreement with his wife regarding eSIMs. Finally, he shares his opinion regarding travel-style compatibility and why it’s important to consider when going on a trip with other people. 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 speech. Build your vocabulary with useful everyday words and expressions. Learning interesting facts about English-speaking cultures. Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: click here Become a Culips member: click here

Andrew and Kassy are back with another one of their famous catch-up chats. Kassy talks about how she’s been spending some of her free time doing something she never imagined herself doing. And Andrew shares a story about a new purchase he is very excited about unboxing. Listen to hear all the details and to improve your English communication skills with these real-life stories! Fun facts Catching up with friends or coworkers over coffee dates back to coffee houses in the Middle East in the 15th century. They were called “Schools of the Wise” because people had lively conversations and shared ideas while they were there. These gatherings were the start of today’s coffee culture, where cafés are popular places to hang out and chat. This tradition shows how important it is for people to connect and talk, even in simple ways like catching up over coffee. Expressions included in the study guide To sync up Stigma A slog Standoffish To stick to [oneself] To put [something] behind you Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Culips

In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about his recent trip to Australia. He shares stories from his time in Melbourne and about some wildlife encounters he experienced on Phillip Island. He also talks about returning to a snowstorm back home in Seoul. Andrew’s stories are fun, easy to follow, and full of everyday English words and expressions. Listening to them is like hanging out with an English-speaking friend. It will help you: Hear and understand English as it's really spoken Learn new words used in everyday life Discover fun facts about English-speaking cultures Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: click here Become a Culips member: click here

In this episode of Simplified Speech, join Andrew as he warmly welcomes back Suzanne, who has been away from the podcast for some time. Andrew talks with Suzanne about her recent wedding in France and becoming a Canadian citizen. She shares the challenges of planning a wedding from abroad and the process of gaining dual citizenship, including a Zoom citizenship ceremony. By listening to this conversation, you can learn English vocabulary related to weddings, travel, and citizenship. This episode is great for improving your listening skills and learning about different cultures! Fun facts As of 2024, the most powerful passports in the world are from Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. People holding these passports can enjoy visa-free travel to 194 places around the world, out of 227 destinations in total. Expressions included in the study guide To go down There’s something to be said for To put [someone] on the spot To throw in [something] Take-home (message) How’s life treating you? Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Jaimie Harmsen (Unsplash.com)

In this episode, Andrew takes you on an adventure through Sydney, Australia! Discover the famous Sydney Opera House through Andrew's eyes as he talks about his experience watching a live opera performance. Lace up your running shoes and go with him across Sydney's scenic routes, including the Seven Bridges Run and the popular trails of Centennial Park. Hear about Andrew's visit to the Sydney Fish Market and the funny challenges he faced while eating seafood with curious birds. In addition to these stories, Andrew shares about more exciting activities he did in Sydney, and talks about what's to come from his time in Melbourne next. Listening to this episode is a great way to build your English skills. As you listen to Andrew's stories, you'll pick up new expressions and vocabulary, and improve your English communication in a fun and entertaining way. Study with the interactive transcript: click here Join the Culips Discord server: click here Become a Culips member: click here