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图片1 In this episode we look at verbs and nouns with the word turn; Turn on, turn off, turn up, and turn down! When we add a different preposition on the end the meaning changes and here we talk about all their meanings. So turn on this episode an
图片1 In this episode we talk about being grumpy and other words with the same meaning. We are not usually grumpy people, so we act out some examples for you. Here is one below:
We are sorry for the delay in posting this episode. This episode is for you if you love cars, plan on driving around Canada, or are curious about more vocabulary related to these topics. In Canada the seasons change quite a bit, which makes for a var
Have you ever wondered about who we are at Culips? Do you know anything about how we started making English podcasts? Listen to the answers in this episode! Some of our listeners wrote saying they were curious to know more about us, so know you can l
图片1 Have you ever spent a lot of money on something and then felt that it was too much money? Then you may have felt ripped off! In this episode, we look at the differences between a rip off and to be ripped off. We also examine the expression hi
图片1 In this episode we look at expressions that describe someone who is intelligent, prepared, capable of doing some work! Do you know someone like this? Do you know someone who always seems on the ball? If you know someone who is alert and knows
Before we had e-mail, the popular way to exchange written messages was by sending letters through snail mail. Canadas postal service recently went through a period when they werent delivering mail, which inspired us to create this episode. We talk ab
Happy New Year! Today were bringing you an episode where we look back at the past year at Culips and also forward into 2012. (The year 2012 can be said as two thousand and twelve or twenty-twelve.) In this episode, Harp and Maura talk about changes i
This episode is all about gaining experience. We look at three different kinds of expressions relating to everything from having no experience to mastering a new skill. As always, we give you lots of explanations and examples, and tell you about the
图片1 The expression when pigs fly is used when people talk about something they would never do, or some event that would never happen. It is a very old expression, and no one knows why we talk about pigs! We can also use the similar expression, wh
图片1 People often like to talk about others. The stories that you tell about other people may be true or may not be true. This is when stories become gossip! There are many expressions related to gossip and we talk about some in this episode. So i
One thing I dread more than anything else is going clothes shopping with my wife. Its not that I dont like helping her buy new clothes. Its just that I have no fashion sense. My wife always asks me, What do you think of this one? and I always answer
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
图片1 Of course we all need to push some buttons to turn on a computer or our MP3 players. But to push someones buttons has a very different meaning from that literal meaning. In fact, its usually not a good idea to push someones buttons! In this e
图片1 You dont need to look up these definitions in the dictionary. Just listen to this episode where we look at some of the possibilities with the verb look! To look like, look down, look up and look forward to are the expressions that we examine
Tom: I wonder how much longer well have to put up with Dennis. He is the most incompetent boss Ive ever worked for. Katie: Hes not that bad, is he? I dont have much contact with him. Tom: Are you kidding? Hes always sleeping on the job. The other day