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Chatterbox #318 – Digital modesty
Intermediate
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #318 – Digital modesty

Release Date: 19 Apr, 2024

Episode description:

In this episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the concept of digital modesty – the idea of being mindful about how much personal information you share online. They explore the benefits and drawbacks of sharing on social media and the importance of setting boundaries to protect your privacy.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The meaning of digital modesty and why it’s an important topic
  • Different perspectives on sharing personal information online
  • The potential risks of oversharing on social media
  • The importance of setting personal boundaries and limits for online sharing
  • How cultural differences can influence what is considered modest or acceptable to share

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Expand your vocabulary with words and phrases related to online behavior and social media, such as: digital modesty, non-negotiables,off-putting, oversharing, and boundaries.
  • Improve your listening comprehension by following a natural, unscripted conversation between native English speakers.
  • Learn idiomatic expressions like strike a chord and play devil’s advocate.
  • Gain insight into cultural differences and how they can impact online behavior
  • Improve your speaking and communication skills by using the study guide and connecting with the member community to practice speaking about digital modesty in English.

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Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.

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Episode references:

  1. Mary Harrington interviewed on the Modern Wisdom podcast: Click here.
  2. The geography game Andrew mentioned, GeoGuesser: Click here.
  3. The story of the missing van lifer: Click here.

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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Image: Kaique Rocha (pexels.com)

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Chatterbox #318 – Digital modesty
Intermediate
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #318 – Digital modesty

Release Date: 19 Apr, 2024
~33 minutes

Episode description: In this episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the concept of digital modesty – the idea of being mindful about how much personal information you share online. They explore the benefits and drawbacks of sharing on social media and the importance of setting boundaries to protect your privacy. What you'll learn in this episode:

  • The meaning of digital modesty and why it's an important topic
  • Different perspectives on sharing personal information online
  • The potential risks of oversharing on social media
  • The importance of setting personal boundaries and limits for online sharing
  • How cultural differences can influence what is considered modest or acceptable to share
How this episode will improve your English:
  • Expand your vocabulary with words and phrases related to online behavior and social media, such as: digital modesty, non-negotiables,off-putting, oversharing, and boundaries.
  • Improve your listening comprehension by following a natural, unscripted conversation between native English speakers.
  • Learn idiomatic expressions like strike a chord and play devil's advocate.
  • Gain insight into cultural differences and how they can impact online behavior
  • Improve your speaking and communication skills by using the study guide and connecting with the member community to practice speaking about digital modesty in English.
The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Episode references:
  1. Mary Harrington interviewed on the Modern Wisdom podcast: Click here.
  2. The geography game Andrew mentioned, GeoGuesser: Click here.
  3. The story of the missing van lifer: Click here.

Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke for Free Image: Kaique Rocha (pexels.com)

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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: Kaique Rocha (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:
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  • 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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