Catch Word #214 – Fire up this bad boy!
Are you in the market for a new car, motorcycle, lawnmower, or the like? In today’s Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy introduce you to some words related to machines.
Fun facts
The first gas-powered motorcycle was invented in Germany in 1885. It had a wooden frame and a gas engine attached to it. However, it was extremely uncomfortable to ride, due to its low-tech tires.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Bad boy
- Sucker
- Manly
- A spin
- To ooze [something]
- Wacky
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Note: For more information on this episode and other English lessons, visit culips.com
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Catch Word #214 – Fire up this bad boy!
Are you in the market for a new car, motorcycle, lawnmower, or the like? In today’s Catch Word episode, Andrew and Jeremy introduce you to some words related to machines.
Fun facts
The first gas-powered motorcycle was invented in Germany in 1885. It had a wooden frame and a gas engine attached to it. However, it was extremely uncomfortable to ride, due to its low-tech tires.Expressions included in the study guide
- Bad boy
- Sucker
- Manly
- A spin
- To ooze [something]
- Wacky
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar Note: For more information on this episode and other English lessons, visit culips.com
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Hosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale
Episode preparation/research: Kassy White
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Tai’s Captures (Unsplash.com)
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