英语博客：I'll Borrow Your Pitbull.

'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

英语博客-北美风情 254 That’s so sketchy

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,

英语博客：Sissy's diner.

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

英语博客：A Long Look At Wheels.

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

英语博客：Xyla

Xylitol is a wood sugar that I've been using for a few years. It has many benefits. A dentist friend(1) told me that because its molecular structure(2) is different to normal sugar, plaque bacteria cannot absorb it; they try to, but they can't. Becau

英语博客：Basic Pronunciation Practice 13.

In the cellular phone store. Customer service assistant: Hello ma'am, how can I help you today? Would you be interested in one of our 4G phones with voice command? Liz: Oh, no thanks. Actually I came in because my phone isn't working. I dropped it in

英语博客：Which language to choose?

Over the years I have collected books and cassettes to learn different languages. I have them lined up(1) on my desk, all in a row: Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian. Unfortunately I don't speak all of them, only Spanish and French. I lea

英语博客：Lilly.

We have a new addition to our house. It's a furry, playful little thing that, at the moment, is fast asleep(1). Lilly is her name, but I'm not sure if it suits(2) her. Most of the time 'mini monster' would suit her, as she hides around the corners, w

英语博客：An Elizabethan Collar.

Do you ever check your bills? It's a good practice(1), but sometimes seems unnecessary. If you do, however, you might find the occasional odd charge, or you might have a question about something on the bill that you don't recognize. That is exactly w

英语博客:Processed or unprocessed?

As most parents, I am concerned about what my children eat. Do they eat healthy food, and if they do, do they eat it consistently? And what about me? Am I careful about what I put in my body? It will, in time, influence my health and those around me.

英语博客-北美风情 236 Slowpoke

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

英语博客-北美风情 237 Commuting

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

英语博客-北美风情 241 Let’s put it on the shelf for now

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

英语博客-北美风情 170、Who’s got mail?

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

英语博客-北美风情 227 An interview with Harp

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

英语博客-北美风情 224 Time for Bed

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

英语博客:The Home show

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,

英语博客:Tatoo

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

英语博客:A growing obsession

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

英语博客:The Space Needle

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