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Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA
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Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA

Release Date: 22 Mar, 2024

In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue exploring trend predictions. This time, they’re looking into five trend predictions coming out of America. They talk about all the details and share their own opinions and attitudes towards these trends. By studying with this audio lesson, you can improve your listening skills and learn vocabulary related to trends, personal well-being, technology advancements, chatbots, consumerism and second-hand shopping.

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What you will learn:

  • Vocabulary related to consumer trends, personal well-being, technology, shopping habits, and more. Words like “neo-hedonism”, “augmented reality”, “secondhand”, etc.
  • Useful expressions and idioms like “the writing is on the wall”, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”, etc.
  • Perspectives on societal shifts and changing consumer behaviors in the Western world.
  • The hosts’ personal experiences with things like smart watches, online shopping, and prioritizing sleep/health.

How it will improve your English:

  • Listening practice with two native speakers having a natural conversation using casual language.
  • Exposure to different accents – one Canadian and one British.
  • Comprehending reasons/opinions from contextual clues when new vocabulary is used.
  • Learning common phrasal verbs like “chime in”, “harp on”, “deep dive into”, etc. used in discussions.
  • Noting differences in vocabulary between American/British English like “thrift store” vs “charity shop”.

Overall, by listening attentively, you will improve your vocabulary, idiom knowledge, listening comprehension of casual speech, and understanding of Western societal/consumer trends – all while being immersed in a natural conversation between two native speakers.

For Culips members, an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio are available to improve your learning experience.

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Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA
Advanced
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA

Release Date: 22 Mar, 2024
~45 minutes

In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue exploring trend predictions. This time, they’re looking into five trend predictions coming out of America. They talk about all the details and share their own opinions and attitudes towards these trends. By studying with this audio lesson, you can improve your listening skills and learn vocabulary related to trends, personal well-being, technology advancements, chatbots, consumerism and second-hand shopping. For Culips members, an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio are available to improve your learning experience. Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Sign up for a Culips membership: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

What you will learn:
  • Vocabulary related to consumer trends, personal well-being, technology, shopping habits, and more. Words like "neo-hedonism", "augmented reality", "secondhand", etc.
  • Useful expressions and idioms like "the writing is on the wall", "one man's junk is another man's treasure", etc.
  • Perspectives on societal shifts and changing consumer behaviors in the Western world.
  • The hosts' personal experiences with things like smart watches, online shopping, and prioritizing sleep/health.
How it will improve your English:
  • Listening practice with two native speakers having a natural conversation using casual language.
  • Exposure to different accents - one Canadian and one British.
  • Comprehending reasons/opinions from contextual clues when new vocabulary is used.
  • Learning common phrasal verbs like "chime in", "harp on", "deep dive into", etc. used in discussions.
  • Noting differences in vocabulary between American/British English like "thrift store" vs "charity shop".
Overall, by listening attentively, you will improve your vocabulary, idiom knowledge, listening comprehension of casual speech, and understanding of Western societal/consumer trends - all while being immersed in a natural conversation between two native speakers. For Culips members, an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio are available to improve your learning experience.

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Hosts: Andrew Bates and Anna Connelly
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: Andrew Bates
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Oleksandr P (Pexels.com)

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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).
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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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