Culips Everyday English Podcast
Episodes
[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 – The ballet
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like ballet? In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about this unique style of dancing. They discuss its origins and characteristics, and exp...
Simplified Speech #186 – Christmas 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is coming! In this festive episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss Christmas preparations and traditions. Join our hosts as they share their child...
Bonus episode #081 – Gabby Girl
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew tells a story about receiving a sudden and mysterious DM on Instagram, which led to him and his wife agreeing to watch a dog n...
Real Talk #61 – Asking for a recommendation letter
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had to ask for a recommendation letter? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you many useful expressions that are helpful not only in...
Bonus episode #080 – Christmas market chaos
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andrew as he talks about unseasonably warm weather, the challenge of running down stairs, overheating, a chaotic Christmas market, Glühwein, and...
Chatterbox #312 – Gaslighting
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard the term “gaslighting”? The verb “to gaslight” has become a very popular word over the past several years. Gaslighting is ...
Bonus episode #079 – Life is weird
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Andrew tells two stories about coincidences. He talks about buying a Nintendo, meeting one of his favorite podcast hosts, cold ...
Fluency Files #67: Mood boosters
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing a special episode from our Fluency Files series, which is usually for Culips members only. In this one, Andrew talks about the 5 ...
Bonus episode #078 – Home alone
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares his experience of spending a week alone at home while his wife was away in Japan. He also discusses their reunion...
Simplified Speech #185 – Nintendo power
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun episode, Kassy and Andrew share their love of video games with each other. They mostly talk about games from the Nintendo franchise, which...
Bonus episode #077 – The spontaneous chef
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a story about finding the perfect sofa for his living room. He talks about the challenges of finding In this bonus e...
Chatterbox #311 – The Taylor Swift effect
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the 'Taylor Swift effect,' which refers to Taylor Swift’s influence on her fans and society in general. The...
Bonus episode #076 – Daisy’s big day
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares his experience of attending a unique wedding at a beer brewery. Tune in for a fun story that will help boost your Engli...
Simplified Speech #184 – Andrew and Kassy catch up (again)
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of weeks apart, hosts Andrew and Kassy reunite in this episode to catch up! They talk about Kassy's recent trip to South Korea and a he...
Bonus episode #075 – A sofa story
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a story about finding the perfect sofa for his living room. He talks about the challenges of finding the right size, fa...
Real Talk #60 – How to ask for a recommendation at a bookstore
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a bookworm? Do you enjoy reading books? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss how to ask for a book recommendation at a library or a books...
Bonus episode #074 – Memories of a marathon
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bonus episode, Andrew recounts the story of running in the Gyeongju Marathon. Listen along to hear about the highs and lows of the expe...
Simplified Speech #183 – Regions of the USA
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you can imagine, a country as large as the United States has many regions with their own distinct personalities. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy ...
Bonus episode #073 – History lesson
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about the history of Culips from its early days as one of the first English-language education podcasts, to where it’s...
Simplified Speech #182 – Time versus money
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andrew and Kassy as they discuss the timeless debate of Time vs. Money. They share their perspectives, talk about how age changes our views on th...
Bonus episode #072 – Cherry on top
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew discusses a moment of truth and recounts a comical visit to a local clinic in his neighborhood. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson...
Simplified Speech #181 – Doin’ the chores
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes to do chores, but we all have to do them. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss how they split chores in their households, and chat a...
Bonus episode #071 – Train to Busan
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about a trip he took over the weekend with his wife to Busan. Plus in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you about the ex...
Simplified Speech #180 – Fast fashion
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Kassy tackle a big topic in this episode – the problem with fast fashion. Fast fashion is when clothes are made quickly and cheaply, so p...
Bonus episode #070 – A real nice surprise
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a story about a surprise visit from an old friend. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you about the idiom not y...
Real Talk #059 – How to deal with noisy neighbours
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Kassy discuss how to handle noisy neighbours in this Real Talk episode. Dealing with noisy neighbours can be challenging, but with the righ...
Bonus episode #069 – Goodbye King Pinky
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Simplified Speech #179 – How Kassy spent her summer in Europe
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, s...
Bonus episode #068 – The sixth spot
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tackl...
Chatterbox #310 – The troubling world of deep fakes
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Catch Word #272 – Bear with me
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed someone to wait patiently while you handled something? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew...
Bonus episode #067 – Early in the morning
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew talks about a new app that he’s become addicted to and how he used that app to make an early morning purchase. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson...
Simplified Speech #178 – Interview with Indiana
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew interviews one of Culips’ study guide writers, Indiana! He asks her about how she got interested in languages, how she becam...
Bonus Episode #066 – Let’s clear the air
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew shares a story about a miscommunication, meeting up for lunch with his brother-in-law, a funny thing that happened at the Apple store, and more...
Simplified Speech #177 – Museums and galleries
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you go to museums and art galleries? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy chat about the different kinds of art exhibits they enjoy visiting...
Bonus Episode #65 – Sandwich day
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew talks about forest fires raging in his hometown, marathon training, gifts from his mother-in-law, and more. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, you...
Simplified Speech #176 – Quality or quantity?
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you prefer quality over quantity, or the other way around? Your answer will probably vary depending on the situation. In this Simplifies Speech epi...
Bonus Episode #064 – The mushroom mystery
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew talks about a fascinating and sad news story involving three deaths from eating poisonous mushrooms. Accident or crime? Listen to and decide fo...
Simplified Speech #175 – Game changers
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tried something new that completely changed the way you live your daily life? These new technologies and experiences are often called ga...
Bonus Episode #063 – Heat wave
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the bonus episode, Andrew talks about his weekend of cancelled plans. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you about the word...
Chatterbox #309 – Quiet quitting
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss quiet quitting. This term gained popularity during the COVID pandemic, and it refers to a situatio...
Bonus Episode #62 -Tourist in your town
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the bonus episode, Andrew talks about the trip he took without even leaving the city! Intrigued? Listen to find out the details. Pl...
Chatterbox #308 – The life and legacy of Alan Turing
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna explore the fascinating life of Alan Turing, a visionary mathematician and codebreaker whose genius has sh...
Bonus Episode #061 – Cake quest and marathon test
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the bonus episode, Andrew shares two stories about what he did last week. The first is about his wife’s birthday party and the se...
Simplified Speech #174 – What do you think about remakes?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like remakes, or do you believe that nothing can beat the original? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss remakes of movi...
Bonus episode #60 – Round 2
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of the bonus episode, Andrew talks about teaching Korean for the first time, catching COVID for the second time, and how he s...
Catch Word #271 – Seen better days
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different ways to talk about things that are old and worn out in English. In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you two idiomatic e...
Chatterbox #307 – Setting boundaries
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about the concept of setting boundaries. Setting boundaries means creating limits between ourselves a...
Bonus Episode #059 – Books and buddies
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of the bonus episode, Andrew talks about having some guests over to his house, professional development, and a new book by on...
Simplified Speech #173 – Kassy’s European summer
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss Kassy’s plans for the summer. Kassy and her husband are going to Europe to volunteer at an Eco Lodge in Sc...
Bonus Episode #058 – One step forward, two steps back
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of the bonus episode, Andrew talks about some trials and errors he went through when trying to upgrade the storage drive in h...
Catch Word #270 – Bottom of the barrel
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been in situations where our options were limited, and we had to accept something less than what we wanted. In this episode, Andrew and Ka...
Bonus Episode #057 – The good, the bad, and the ugly cry
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of the bonus episode, Andrew talks about what he’s been up to over the last couple of weeks, including moving to his new ho...
Simplified Speech #172 – What kind of web surfer are you?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use tabs a lot? Do you prefer to use keyboard shortcuts or mouse clicks? In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about the different ways to b...
Bonus Episode #056.5 – Status update
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew quickly checks in to give you a status update about what’s new at Culips this week. Support Culips and take your English to the next level...
Chatterbox #306 – Stepping outside your comfort zone
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping outside of your comfort zone can be scary, but it helps you grow as a person. In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the science of steppin...
Bonus Episode #056 – False alarm
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew makes a big announcement about the new Culips Discord server. Plus, he tells you a story about a false alarm an...
Real Talk #058 – How to compliment someone’s appearance
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels great to give compliments, but do you know how to do it in English? When done correctly, it can help you create warm connections with others....
Bonus Episode #055 – Rain, shine, and moving time
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, talks about celebrating his anniversary and getting ready for his upcoming move. Plus, he teaches you a useful English...
Catch Word#269 – Move mountains
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had to move mountains to achieve something? In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you two useful idiomatic expressions that mean to ...
Bonus Episode #054 – Pioneers of the Continuum
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bonus episode, Andrew chats with Alastair Budge. Alastair is the creator of the English for Curious Minds podcast. They discuss an exci...
Simplified Speech #171 – What’s your house like?
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s unique about your home? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Suzanne take Culips listeners on an audio tour of their homes. They dis...
Bonus Episode #053 – Dark horse
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about a dead mic, a failed recording session, and a new technology. Plus, he and Kassy teach you two inte...