Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favorite English podcast? In this episode, Andrew gives you an exclusive peek into the Culips production process while teaching you natural English expressions and vocabulary along the way. You'll learn useful phrases like "behind the scenes," "put the pedal to the metal," and "down to the wire" as Andrew walks you through each step of creating an episode. This is perfect practice for intermediate to advanced learners who want to improve their listening skills while satisfying their curiosity about how quality English content really gets made! What you'll learn: 10+ useful expressions like "behind the scenes," "put the pedal to the metal," and "down to the wire" - phrases you'll hear in movies, at work, and in daily conversations English vocabulary that's actually useful: "brainstorming," "transcribe," "proofreader," and "on the fly" How to sound more natural when you explain processes or tell stories about your work Real pronunciation - hear how native speakers actually talk (with pauses, corrections, and natural flow) Confidence boost - follow along with a real English story and feel proud when you understand it all Speaking: Discuss this episode with other Culips listeners in our Discord community! Perfect for you if: You want to understand English podcasts and videos without subtitles You're preparing for work or study in English You love learning through interesting stories (not boring textbook lessons!) You want to sound more natural when speaking English Important links: Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group speaking class schedule

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