'There is an animal that helps to fight crime, is therapeutic(1)to be around, and is a good companion. However, this animal is also used for fighting and guarding illegal drugs. It's a Pitbull. It's a dog with a reputation. Over the past few centurie

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(48) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Heres an episode all about bad and uncomfortable feelings. Have you ever been around a person who you didnt trust? Or maybe you entered a building and for some reason you didnt feel safe. It can be hard to describe what makes something seem sketchy,

发表于:2018-12-06 / 阅读(48) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

I love to discover good places to eat. I know what it is to cook a lot, and clean up afterwards. So, if I stumble across(1) a place that can do all of that for me, and do it well, then I am happy. Sissy's diner(2) is just that kind of place. It is an

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(60) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Clunk, clunk. Clunk, clunk, it was time to have the wheels looked at(1) and the tires changed from winter tires to summer tires. For a few weeks I had felt something bump and rattle(2) under the car; it must be the wheels. So, I took the car down to

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(68) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

It's been a rough couple of weeks(1). My three boys have had the flu, and one of them has had two different kinds. As a mother, I try to do all that I can to make them comfortable: medicine, liquids, blankets, and peace and quiet(2). I try to give th

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(80) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Hello Mrs Fontaine. Oh, hello Liz. Welcome back to Fontaine's Travel Agency, and this time as an employee. Thanks, I'm excited to start. Well, we're glad to have you. What would you like me to do first? I think if you sit at Angie's desk, she'll tell

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(64) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Those of you who have followed my podcast for a few years will know that I'm obsessed with gardening. Trees, bushes, flowers, vegetables, seeds, and even soil get me all excited. After a long, dull winter, it's time to spring into(1) life. People hav

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(47) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Excuse me, am I close to the college? Yes, it's just around the corner. Which department do you need? I need to go to the Science department. Ok, that's on the fourth floor. Go through the main entrance, and on your left you'll find the stairs. Thank

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Mum, can you put in your password? is a question that I hear almost on a daily basis. My kids are into apps in a big way(1). We are slowly getting sucked(2) into the app market. I allow my daughter to play on my iPhone every now and then(3). That's f

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(39) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

Some people like to move slowly and never rush, and weve got special names for these people. This episode focuses on the funny little names that we use to talk about this kind of person. Do you have a slowpoke in your life? Or are you a lollygagger y

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(54) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

Most of us travel to work many times in one week. Some of us have a quick little trip and others spend hours on public transportation. This episode is all about thattravelling to and from work. Harp and Maura talk about what commuting is like in Cana

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

Sometimes we dont want to discuss something right now. We want to discuss it later instead, because it is not immediately important. In this case, we can put something on the shelf and talk about it again in the future. This weeks episode is about pu

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(79) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

If youve been listening to Culips for a little while, youve already started to get to know the Culips hosts, Harp and Maura. And youll also know that in our Chatterbox episodes, sometimes we interview people. So heres an interview with Harp, where sh

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(67) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

Every day we all go to sleep. Some people fall asleep as soon as they hit the bed and it takes others hours to get to sleep. In this episode, were talking all about sleeping habits and just how important sleep is! Throughout the episode, we discuss l

发表于:2019-01-01 / 阅读(62) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

Every year in Wenatchee, there is a home show. It takes place in a large convention center that is called the Town Toyota Center. This place hosts concerts, sporting events, and any kind of large function that involves lots of people. It is a great,

发表于:2019-01-28 / 阅读(49) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

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.

发表于:2019-01-28 / 阅读(82) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

图片1 Have you ever been in trouble? If you have been in trouble, then you have probably wanted to be out of trouble too! In this episode we look at expressions that mean out of trouble, like off the hook and in the clear. Listen and find out how w

发表于:2019-01-28 / 阅读(92) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客-北美风情

It is supposed to be a good thing to reward your kids every now and then for going to school, or doing their chores. Domini, my daughter is no exception. When she changed preschools, she went through a time of adjustment, and had to be encouraged to

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(57) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

If you're looking for a bargain in this town, there is a store that offers some very good deals. It is called the Grocery Outlet. I was in there the other day, searching for the latest 'best buys' when I saw a large shelf of flowers on display. In am

发表于:2019-02-17 / 阅读(109) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English

This past weekend, I took my children to Seattle to have a break from our home town, and to take in a few of the famous sights. A change is as good as a rest, is a saying in England which I agree with. Sometimes if you are worn down a little, instead

发表于:2019-02-17 / 阅读(71) / 评论(0) 分类 英语博客 A cup of English