Episode description:
In this episode, Andrew interviews Jesús Florez, a Culips listener originally from Colombia. Jesús talks about his journey of becoming a highly proficient English speaker with an American-like accent. He discusses his background story of meeting his wife online and moving from Colombia to the United States. He tells Andrew all about the ... Show More
Nov 22
Simplified Speech #233 – Ethical dilemmas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about ethical dilemmas. They share everyday tricky situations, like splitting a restaurant bill, switching airplane seats, and seeing someone cheat on a test. You will hear how they think through hard choices, weigh pros ... Show More
32m 26s
Nov 15
Chatterbox #341 – Talking about frustration
Do you ever feel frustrated after a bad day at work, a test, or a long commute? In this Chatterbox episode, join Andrew and Anna for a conversation about frustration and how to talk about it clearly in English.
In this lesson, you will learn how frustration is different from a ... Show More
38m 43s
Oct 2023
Ep 33 Do You Speak English Too Fast? Here’s How to Fix It
<p>Speaking too fast can make it hard for others to understand you, especially in professional settings. </p>
<p>In this episode, we’ll explore why some non-native speakers tend to rush their speech and how to slow down for clearer, more confident communication. </p>
<p>Learn pra ... Show More
23m 15s
Jul 2024
East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on)
<p><strong>Today's story:</strong> The east coast of the U.S., between Washington, D.C., and Boston, is home to about 50 million people. It has rich history, great cultural treasures, top-notch universities, and four distinct seasons. But the winters are harsh, costs can be high, ... Show More
20m 49s
Mar 2024
#262 Why You Can't Understand Native Speakers (Elision)
<p>Textbook English is different from spoken English, and a big part of this comes down to pronunciation and how things are said in real conversations. <br/><br/>This is Part 2 in my series on pronunciation, where we first looked at Linking in Episode 255, and now we're look ... Show More
35m 43s