英语博客-北美风情 46、How do you end emails?

图片1 Are most of you out there writing emails in English? Are you getting bored with ending your emails the same way all the time? Well, then this episode is for you! Here we discuss which email endings are appropriate and when to use them. We als

英语博客-北美风情 43、Idiom: Out of it

图片1 How are you feeling today? Are you a bit out of it? Here we look at a common expression for not quite feeling awake or present. Maybe Canadians are always sleepy because we use this expression often! Learn about it and similar expressions in

英语博客-北美风情 42、Culture: Kisses In Canada

图片1 Everywhere around the world there are different customs for greeting. Here in Montreal you can often see people kissing each other on the cheeks. So what is normal here? And what is normal for Canada? In this episode, Robin and Harp kiss and

英语博客-北美风情 39、Culture: Halloween

图片1 Halloween is a super fun day to wear costumes, visit haunted houses and eat candy. This day is especially for children but adults celebrate too. Harp and Maura talk about lots of Halloween traditions and explain new vocabulary, like trick or

英语博客-北美风情 41、Interview: Marcus is on the sp

图片1 We want to introduce you to more of our friends in Montreal! In this episode, Harp chats with Marcus about his travels, learning languages and coming to Montreal. He speaks 4 languages and has a tour company for international students. Check

英语博客-北美风情 38、He had better go to work soon.

图片1 You had better listen to this episode! Did you understand this first sentence? If you didnt, check out this episode and hear us explain had better for you. We will also give you lots of examples of how to use it.

英语博客-北美风情 37、Culture: Birthday Parties

图片1 In honour of Harp and Mauras birthdays we decided to do a podcast about birthdays! In this episode, we talk about birthday parties (mostly for kids and teenagers) and what activities are a usually part of them. We also talk about the special

英语博客-北美风情 36、Idiom: Have Something Down Col

图片1 Do you have all English idioms down cold? If you dont know every English idiom, listen to this podcast to learn a couple more. The question this week is about the expression to have something down cold.

英语博客-北美风情 35、Slang: “Crazy” means excit

图片1 At Culips we always try to be a little crazy! This word has a literal meaning but also tons of slang ways to use it. In North America it is a very popular word. Other similar words include, insane, bananas, nuts. Check out this podcast to hea

英语博客-北美风情 34、Movie Review: The Dark Knight

图片1 The Dark Knight was the summer blockbuster! Is it playing in theatres where you are now? Maura gives her review in this episode and we talk about tons of movie vocabulary. Check out this episode and the film!

英语博客-北美风情 33、Idiom: Get Under Someone's Ski

图片1 This episode our idiom is to get under someones skin. This means to bother or annoy someone. We give tons of examples of how you can use it and look at similar expressions, like to rub someone the wrong way and to drive someone crazy. To find

英语博客-北美风情 18、Linda starts her new job

图片1 Linda has started her new job and meets one of her new colleagues. What can you say when you meet someone new? It is the best time to make a first impression, so lets listen to what Alice and Linda talk about here.

英语博客-北美风情 19、Vocabulary: Wave

图片1 Hey! Over here! Were over here! We are waving at you so you look over here! This weeks word is wave and all of its different meanings. Listen in and see if you are on the same wavelength as us.

英语博客-北美风情 20、Slang: We’re going to dinner

图片1 Sweet! Have you all heard of this new slang term? What does it mean? When can you use it? Find out in this podcast. We will give you a couple examples.

英语博客-北美风情 21、Many expressions with “Stone”

图片1 Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you know this expression? Its a good one for kids to know. Check it out and other definitions like the one below in this episode!

英语博客-北美风情 28、Vocabulary: Whistleblower

图片1 You can blow a whistle and be a whistleblower, but we also used the expression whistleblower for a person who tells the authorities when a company is doing something illegal. This episode also includes explanations of a tattletale and telling

英语博客-北美风情 92、Slang: Party pooper

图片1 Do you like to go to parties? Are there usually any party poopers? A party pooper is someone who is not having fun and does not create more fun. Another expression that we talk about is a wet blanket. That doesnt sound like very much fun does

英语博客-北美风情 88、Expression: Shrug it off

图片1 In this episode, Robin and Jessie discuss the expression to shrug something off. Check out the picture here to see an example of someone shrugging. In certain situations a person may want to shrug it off, or have to roll with the punches, and

英语博客-北美风情 22、“Let’s…” and “Why do

图片1 Lets listen to this Culips episode! This time we talk about the expressions beginning with Lets and Why dont we, give your examples and explain the differences between them. Why dont you stop reading and listen to it now!

英语博客-北美风情 27、Idiom: Are we on for tonight?

图片1 Are we on for tonight? Here we have a question about a casual expression for confirming plans. To find out exactly what it means, youll have to listen to this episode!