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Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives
Intermediate
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives

Release Date: 21 Feb, 2025

In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the impact of sound on our daily lives. From the noises that wake us up in the morning to the background sounds that shape our work, relaxation, and social interactions, they discuss how these sounds affect our mood, focus, and overall well-being. Tune in to learn how sound impacts daily life and boost your English skills at the same time!

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like “placebo effect,” “to gab away,” and “to make one’s blood boil” to describe reactions, conversations, and strong emotions.
  • Listening: Improve your listening skills with a natural conversation about how sounds affect our daily lives, sleep, and focus.
  • Speaking: Gain confidence by discussing your own experiences with sound and how it influences your mood and routines.
  • Culture: Discover how different cultures react to noise, from quiet train cars in Korea to lively restaurant terraces in Spain.
  • Fluency: Improve your overall English skills by listening to real conversations that help train your ears and mind to think in English.

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Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives
Intermediate
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives

Release Date: 21 Feb, 2025
~38 minutes

In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the impact of sound on our daily lives. From the noises that wake us up in the morning to the background sounds that shape our work, relaxation, and social interactions, they discuss how these sounds affect our mood, focus, and overall well-being. Tune in to learn how sound impacts daily life and boost your English skills at the same time!

How this episode will improve your English:
  • Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "placebo effect," "to gab away," and "to make one's blood boil" to describe reactions, conversations, and strong emotions.
  • Listening: Improve your listening skills with a natural conversation about how sounds affect our daily lives, sleep, and focus.
  • Speaking: Gain confidence by discussing your own experiences with sound and how it influences your mood and routines.
  • Culture: Discover how different cultures react to noise, from quiet train cars in Korea to lively restaurant terraces in Spain.
  • Fluency: Improve your overall English skills by listening to real conversations that help train your ears and mind to think in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson:

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Hosts: Andrew Bates and Anna Connelly
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Anastasiya Badun (Pexels.com)

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Culips is podcast for English language learners who want to get awesome at English. We think it is important to learn English how it is really spoken and that’s why our lessons are always focused on real, current English. Learn to speak like a native and understand everything with Culips!  Test
Culips is really different than other English courses and podcasts. Our hosts are kind, funny, and professional. Our podcasts and lessons are designed to help you become fluent in conversational, North American English.  Here are some things you might not know about our hosts:
  • They are Canadian and American
  • Have master’s degrees and work in professions related to English education (Andrew is a university English professor, Suzanne is a pronunciation coach and voice actor, and Morag is a writer).
  • Actively study second languages as adults. Our team understands the ups and downs of studying foreign languages as adults who live busy lives.
At Culips, we make English understandable through our five different series: Chatterbox Listen to real English conversations between native speakers as we talk about current events, share funny stories, or interview fascinating guests. Become a fluent listener, get exposure to Western culture, and learn the ins and outs of natural English conversations all at the same time. Catch Word Learn natural English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs. We teach you everyday English vocabulary that native speakers actually use. Sound like a native speaker with Catch Word. Simplified Speech Do you get stressed out by English? Do native speakers talk too fast? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In Simplified Speech, we use 100% natural English, but we speak more slowly than we do in our everyday lives. This series is great for all levels of learners but is specifically designed with high beginner-intermediate students in mind. Real Talk In our In our Real Talk series we teach you the practical English you need know when visiting or living in an English speaking country. Each episode examines a specific situation such as ordering at a restaurant, renting an apartment, or getting a refund. Speak Easy Speak Easy is the show that teaches you how to pronounce English the way native speakers do. Learn tips and tricks that will make your English pronunciation clear and understandable with Speak Easy.
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