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Bonus episode #175 – Time on My Mind May 31, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Andrew shares some thoughts that have been on his mind lately about time and the way we experience it. He looks back a little, sits with the present moment, and wonders about what's coming. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and to improve your listening fluency. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. Links mentioned in this episode: Spem in Alium by Thomas Tallis: Click here The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: Click here Introducing the Sackbut: Click here Introducing the Anton Walter Fortepiano: Click here Study resources: The interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary for this episode are free for everyone. Get them here: Take the comprehension quiz for this episode: Join our Discord community to participate in the June monthly challenge: Glossary expressions Crummy To go to a dark place Crafty Shrewd To clue in To give someone goosebumps To morph Crude A cool cat In the blink of an eye

Simplified Speech #248 – Life lately May 28, 2026

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What have you been up to lately? In this Simplified Speech catch-up episode, Andrew and Kassy share stories from the past month. Kassy talks about a family visit to Jeju Island, where rainy weather didn't stop them from hiking Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea, and seeing some of the island's stranger attractions. Andrew shares what happened during his birthday and fifth wedding anniversary, which fell in the same week and involved more cake than one person should eat in seven days. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. Links mentioned in this episode: Jeju Island Hallasan Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: to put words in (someone's) mouth niche to call for (rain) (one's) legs are like jelly to get away with (something) to go ham

Chatterbox #347 – Things I wish I knew earlier May 21, 2026

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What's one thing you wish you had known sooner? In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew sits down with Michael Lavers from the Level Up English Podcast for an honest conversation about regrets, missed chances, and the things we wish we had figured out earlier. They share stories about money mistakes, bad clothing buys, language learning, and the surprising lessons that come with getting older. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. Check Out Michael's Work: Level Up English website: The Level Up English Podcast: Level Up English on YouTube: 🔑 Key expressions Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: Tongue-in-cheek No shade Lackadaisical To take the words right out of someone's mouth Building a house on sand A losing battle

Simplified Speech #247 – Why do we dream May 15, 2026

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Why do we dream? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana share their own theories about what dreams are for, the strangest recurring nightmares they've had, and a uniquely Korean kind of dream that's said to predict pregnancy. They also get into sleepwalking, snoring, and the small habits that can quietly ruin your sleep. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. References: Wikipedia, Conception dreams — Read here: Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: Fresh off the dome To ring true Every now and then To build up to The OG Story of my life

Bonus episode #174 – Out-of-town Trip May 11, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about a weekend trip he took to visit two old friends in another city. They met up to hang out, do a challenging activity, and then enjoy some good times together. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and to improve your listening fluency. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. GLOSSARY EXPRESSIONS Get your act together In for a world of pain Talk your ear off Crash out Kaput Rip-off Putter around Lightheaded Toughen up Bounce back

Chatterbox #346 – The psychology of spending money May 07, 2026

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Why does paying with cash feel different from tapping your phone? In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about the psychology of spending money. They share what they happily pay extra for, what they refuse to spend on, and the small tricks companies use to get more money out of our wallets. Along the way, they look at why we sometimes feel like we got a great deal even when we just spent five times what we intended. Listening to many natural responses is one of the best ways to build your everyday listening skills in English. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. References: Dan Ariely TED Talk, Are we in control of our own decisions? — Watch here: Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: To recoil Hit or miss To break a bill Couldn't give a toss To be averse to To game

Real Talk #67 – How to answer the question ‘how are you?’ May 01, 2026

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How do you answer the question, "How are you?" It sounds simple, but native English speakers actually use a wide variety of answers. In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy share more than 30 common replies, including standard answers, sarcastic ones, and phrases people use on a busy or tough day. They explain what each phrase really means and the situations where you'll hear it. Listening to many natural responses is one of the best ways to build your everyday listening skills in English. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: To put someone through the wringer A scholar and a gentleman Murky Not one's cup of tea To be foiled To chuck something

Bonus episode #173 – A Tale of FOMO Apr 26, 2026

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Have you ever felt the fear of missing out on something exciting? In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about FOMO, finding yourself in a funk, exercising your green thumb, and growing your own food. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make your English more natural and to improve your listening fluency. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. English Expressions featured in this episode FOMO On the ball To full send (it) To throw your hat into the ring To keep your eyes peeled To mull (something) over To hit (someone) like a ton of bricks To snap (yourself) out of (something) In a funk Green thumb

Chatterbox #345 – Interview with Michael Lavers Apr 22, 2026

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From Cornwall to Bangkok: Cycling, Podcasting, and Pop Culture with Michael Lavers Would you leave England to start a new life in Bangkok? Would you plan a cycling trip across an entire country? In this episode, Andrew interviews Michael Lavers from the Level Up English Podcast, a British podcaster who is doing exactly that. They chat about growing up in Cornwall, moving to Thailand, cycling adventures, and the challenges of learning Thai. Andrew ends the conversation with some quick questions about British pop culture that surprise even Michael! Listening to long conversations like this one is a fantastic way to improve your listening skills and pick up natural English expressions in context. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app. 🔑 Key Expressions Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: To put someone through the wringer A scholar and a gentleman Murky Not one's cup of tea To be foiled To chuck something

Simplified Speech #246 – Never have I ever Apr 17, 2026

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Have you ever returned food at a restaurant? Fired a real gun? Used a fake ID to buy alcohol? Andrew and Indiana play Never Have I Ever in this episode, a popular North American game where players share the surprising things they have or have not done in their lives. Who has done more? Listen to find out, and learn some useful English expressions along the way. Listening to natural English conversations like this one is a great way to improve your fluency. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app.

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