Culips Everyday English Podcast

• Chatterbox #339 – Street smarts

  In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna talk about street smarts: the practical skills and awareness people should have in order to stay safe and confident in cities. They share personal stories about living in places like Madrid, London, Seoul, and Canada, and explain how experiences such as pickpocketing or mugging can change the way people think about safety. The hosts also compare life in big cities to life in smaller towns or the countryside, showing how different environments require different kinds of common sense. This episode is great for upper-intermediate English learners who want to understand everyday English conversations about real-life situations, build up vocabulary related to safety and street crime, and practice listening to natural storytelling from native speakers. What you’ll learn in this episode: Vocabulary: Useful English words and expressions about safety, danger, and daily life in cities, such as dodgy, pickpocket, mugging, and shady character. Listening: Improve your listening skills by following an easy-to-understand conversation between two native speakers sharing real experiences. Speaking: Learn how to tell your own stories about travel, street smarts, and staying safe using natural English phrases. Culture: Discover how people from different countries think about safety in cities and compare experiences from Canada, Spain, Korea, and the UK. Fluency: Listening to real conversations will help you understand natural speech and respond more quickly in English. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. These tools will help you review new words, check your understanding, and build confidence in speaking and listening. 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.

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• Simplified Speech #228 – Overrated or Underrated? Fun English Expressions Explained

  In this episode, Andrew and Indiana continue their fun conversation about things that are overrated or underrated. They share their opinions on topics like walking 10,000 steps a day, biohacking, pineapple on pizza, vinyl records, and even the idea of being famous. They compare their different views, tell stories, and explain why some things deserve more love while others are praised too much. 👉 Try iTalki to improve your English speaking skills! Use promo code **CULIPS** to get $15 in lessons for only $10. Click here to book a lesson via the website Click here to book a lesson via the app What you’ll learn with this episode: How to use the words “overrated” and “underrated” to share your opinion Real-life examples of these expressions in conversations about health, music, food, and culture Helpful phrases to agree or disagree politely and naturally Extra vocabulary you can use when discussing popular trends and everyday topics This episode is perfect for: Intermediate English learners who want to improve their speaking and listening skills Anyone interested in learning how to sound more natural when sharing opinions Students looking for fun vocabulary and examples to use in conversations about everyday topics The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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.

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• Bonus episode #156 – Bad things come in threes

  Do bad things really come in threes? In this episode, Andrew tells you four mini stories from his week that will make you wonder about this old superstition. From unexpected moments during his evening run to tech troubles that tested his patience, you'll hear authentic English storytelling that takes you from frustrating lows to feel-good highs. You'll improve your listening skills by hearing how Andrew tells stories in natural, everyday English. You'll learn common expressions that native speakers use, like "holding back," "buying into something," "fiddle around with," and "clear sailing." You'll discover interesting things about English-speaking culture, including superstitions and childhood experiences. You can practice your English on our Discord server by telling other learners about your own week and what happened to you. Make sure to check out the free interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary to get the most out of this episode. 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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• Simplified Speech #227 – Indiana’s trip to Colorado

  In this episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about Indiana’s recent trip to Colorado. She shares stories about all of the activities she enjoyed during her time there, such as attending a wedding, spotting mountain goats on a hike, and adjusting to the thin air of “the Mile High City.” Indiana also tells Andrew about trying local craft beers and visiting the surreal art installation called Meow Wolf. If you’re an intermediate English learner who wants to improve your listening skills while hearing a natural conversation about travel, culture, and the different landscapes of the United States, then this episode is for you! What you’ll learn with this episode: Vocabulary: Learn everyday words and expressions for travel, landscapes, wildlife, art, and cultural experiences. Listening: Build your listening skills by following a natural conversation between two native speakers about fun topics like traveling and hiking. Speaking: Practice talking about your own trips, weddings, cultural outings, and travel highlights in our Discord community and speaking classes. Culture: Learn more about how North Americans describe places, family friends, and special events like weddings. Fluency: Listening to real conversations will help you feel more confident and natural when sharing your own stories. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: 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.

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• Culips Community Update – September 2025

  In this episode, Alina recaps the Culips meetup that happened in July, introduces the next Culips meetup, and tells you all about the September challenge! September Challenge: Let’s talk about work Theme: Work-related English (interviews, dress codes, workplace situations) How it works: New tasks every other day throughout September Answer work-related questions and scenarios Great chance to review skills from previous challenges Finish all the tasks to earn a completion certificate It's completely free and perfect for practicing professional English skills while connecting with other learners! How to Join the Culips Discord Server and Participate in the Challenge Create a Discord Account: Sign up for free at Discord. Download the App: Install Discord on your phone or computer for easy access. Join the Culips Server: Click this link to join the Culips English Podcast Discord server: Join Here. Enable the Monthly Challenge Channel: From the menu, select Channels and Roles. Go to the Browse Channels Under the English Learning category, select Monthly Challenge to add it to your menu. Access the September Challenge: Click the pin icon at the top of the Monthly Challenge channel to view the September Challenge (available from September 2nd). Complete all the tasks to earn a certificate. Join in and start improving your English with the community! The 2025 Culips Meetup in Prague.

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