Chatterbox #315 – Interview with David Flynn
Embark on a deeper exploration of Irish culture with Part 2 of our engaging interview series, tailored for English learners on the Culips English Podcast. After our insightful conversation with Alina in Part 1, we’re thrilled to introduce David, Alina’s husband and our first Irish native speaker guest. This episode is packed with unique insights into Irish history, sports, and music, designed to enrich your English study experience.
As you join Andrew and David, you’ll not only dive into Ireland’s captivating cultural heritage but also enhance your English learning with practical idioms and slang from both Canada and Ireland. This special episode is crafted to improve your understanding of English nuances, boost your vocabulary, and introduce you to authentic expressions, making your learning journey both educational and enjoyable.
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Fun facts
There are many stereotypes about Ireland out there, and a lot of them aren’t true. For example, many people associate the Irish with red hair but, in reality, only 10% of the Irish population has red hair, as it is the rarest natural hair colour in the world.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To give [someone] a heads-up
- To be on the brink of [something]
- To look down on [someone]
- To punch above [one’s] weight
- To do well for [oneself]
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For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.
Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Photo: David Flynn
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Chatterbox #315 – Interview with David Flynn
Embark on a deeper exploration of Irish culture with Part 2 of our engaging interview series, tailored for English learners on the Culips English Podcast. After our insightful conversation with Alina in Part 1, we're thrilled to introduce David, Alina's husband and our first Irish native speaker guest. This episode is packed with unique insights into Irish history, sports, and music, designed to enrich your English study experience. As you join Andrew and David, you'll not only dive into Ireland's captivating cultural heritage but also enhance your English learning with practical idioms and slang from both Canada and Ireland. This special episode is crafted to improve your understanding of English nuances, boost your vocabulary, and introduce you to authentic expressions, making your learning journey both educational and enjoyable. Listen to Chatterbox #314 – Interview with Alina Morozova Join the Culips Discord server: click here
Fun facts
There are many stereotypes about Ireland out there, and a lot of them aren’t true. For example, many people associate the Irish with red hair but, in reality, only 10% of the Irish population has red hair, as it is the rarest natural hair colour in the world.Expressions included in the study guide
- To give [someone] a heads-up
- To be on the brink of [something]
- To look down on [someone]
- To punch above [one’s] weight
- To do well for [oneself]
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Photo: David Flynn
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Sign inToday’s guest: David Flynn
Hosts: Andrew Bates
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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