Culips English Podcast

In this episode, Andrew and Alina share updates about the Culips community. They talk about the fun activities happening recently including small-group speaking classes and monthly challenges. They read a nice review from a listener named Coco, who joined the classes and loved them. They also spin a prize wheel to pick a winner fromRead More The post Culips Community Update – February 2025 first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the impact of sound on our daily lives. From the noises that wake us up in the morning to the background sounds that shape our work, relaxation, and social interactions, they discuss how these sounds affect our mood, focus, and overall well-being. Tune in to learn how soundRead More The post Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode, Andrew shares a funny but stressful story about how a hiking trip almost went wrong before it even started. He talks about losing his wallet, missing a subway, and rushing to catch a bus just in time. This real-life story is easy to understand and will help you improve your English whileRead More The post Bonus episode #137 – The adventure before the adventure first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy share stories about their latest travels. Kassy talks about her trip to Thailand with her four-month-old son. She explains what it was like to ride a speedboat and go through airport security with a baby. Andrew describes his plan to visit Taebaek, the small Korean cityRead More The post Simplified Speech #214 – Catching rays and climbing days first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

Episode description: In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They share their own winter experiences from places like Korea and the United States. Andrew and Indiana explain why winter can be hard and give simple tips to feel better, suchRead More The post Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode, Andrew talks about going to his nephew’s elementary school graduation and realizing the power of celebrating small wins. He shares how a simple ceremony can bring families closer, boost confidence, and lead to bigger successes. He also explains why supporting each other’s achievements, even when they seem small, can make a bigRead More The post Bonus episode #136 – Onwards and upwards first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two useful English idioms: “can’t stomach something” and “makes my skin crawl.” These expressions are perfect for describing strong negative reactions, like disgust or fear. Together, Andrew and Indiana break down the meanings of these idioms, share real-life examples, and discuss how to use theseRead More The post Catch Word #282 – Makes my skin crawl first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode, Andrew and Alina share exciting news about February’s free grammar challenge on countable and uncountable nouns. Learn how to join the challenge by signing up for the Culips Discord server, participating in fun, easy tasks every second day, and earning a completion certificate. Plus, discover other ways to connect with the CulipsRead More The post Culips Community Update – January first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with Mikael about Norway, a country with beautiful fjords, long winters, and tasty seafood. Mikael shares fun facts about life in Norway, like their famous brown cheese, exciting holidays, and how they stay cozy during dark winters. They also talk about Norwegian traditions, popular foods, and theRead More The post Simplified Speech #212 – Learning about Norway first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode, Andrew tells the story of how he surprised his parents at Christmas. He shares the big reveal, their shocked reactions, and how they spent the holiday. He also talks about what he did during the rest of his visit and how he felt about surprising them. This real-life story will help youRead More The post Bonus episode #135 – They never saw it coming first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

Join Andrew as he talks with Mikael, a special guest from Norway. Mikael shares how he learned English and got interested in programming and making video games. He also tells the story of how he met Culips team member Alina through a pen pal app years ago. If you want to know Mikael’s tips forRead More The post Simplified Speech #211 – Interview with Mikael first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about his quick trip to Vancouver before heading to his hometown for Christmas. He talks about flying in from Seoul, meeting his best friend Luke, and enjoying Canadian treats like poutine. Andrew also faced some challenges, like rainy weather and lost luggage, but still found timeRead More The post Bonus episode #134 – 48 hours in VanCity first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

Andrew and Anna talk about modern identity labels that people use in their daily lives. They look at labels for work, relationships, finances, and more. Some examples include WFH (work from home), solopreneur (running a business alone), and dink (double income, no kids). They also discuss terms for different generations, like millennial and zoomer, andRead More The post Chatterbox #331 – Modern identity labels first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about how his New Year’s plans took an unexpected turn. After a fun trip to Canada, he returned to South Korea feeling under the weather. Despite his plans to start the year with a bang, he spent the first few days battling jet lag and comingRead More The post Bonus episode #133 – Not so fast first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana discuss her recent move to a new house. They talk about the exciting but exhausting process of buying and moving into a home, the challenges of unpacking, and the traditions surrounding moving day. Indiana shares her experience of house hunting for months and finally settling intoRead More The post Simplified Speech #210 – Indiana’s move first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

Happy 2025! In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew gets the new year off to an exciting start by sharing some big plans for the months ahead. As you listen, you’ll pick up practical English expressions, discover useful fluency tips, and hear about a special membership sale you won’t want to miss. Let’s make this aRead More The post Bonus episode #132 – 2025 Goals: Language, Fitness, Fun first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy reflect on their most memorable moments from 2024, sharing stories about their personal highlights of the year. From family visits and exciting travel experiences to special moments of growth and achievement, they discuss what made this year truly unforgettable. How this episode will improve your English:Read More The post Simplified Speech #209 – The best of ’24 first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to celebrate his mother-in-law’s birthday. At first, they planned a hike, but heavy snow forced them to change their plans over and over again. In the end, he and his family enjoyed a cozy, indoor party instead. You’ll also hear about a funny surpriseRead More The post Bonus episode #131 – Talking ‘bout last week first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with new-mom, Kassy! She recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and she tells us all about her pregnancy, childbirth, and the early days of caring for a newborn. Listen to hear about her daily routine, the unexpected challenges she faced, and the cultural differences thatRead More The post Simplified Speech #208 – Kassy’s a mom! first appeared on Culips English Podcast.

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the Oxford Dictionary’s top English words for 2024. Follow along as he breaks down each word, explains how to use it naturally, and shares why these words capture our changing culture. As a special treat, he even introduces a brand-new word he created himself! How this episodeRead More The post Bonus episode #130 – Words of the year first appeared on Culips English Podcast.