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Chatterbox #29 – Urban Legends, Old Wives’ Tales, and Superstitions
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Chatterbox

Chatterbox #29 – Urban Legends, Old Wives’ Tales, and Superstitions

Release Date: 29 Aug, 2010

In this episode we are talking about interesting, funny, and strange beliefs in North American culture. Robin and Maura share a couple scary stories that they have known since they were kids. They also review popular old wives’ tales like, An apple a day keeps the doctor away. They also talk about some superstitions that some people still believe in today, including Robin! This is a great episode is you are interested in learning more about North American culture.

Expressions included in the Study Guide

  • urban legend
  • urban myth
  • old wives’ tales
  • superstitions
  • around the campfire
  • do the talking
  • all by herself
  • widespread
  • classic
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away
  • cure
  • Swallowed gum will stay in your stomach for 7 years
  • Don’t cross your eyes or they’ll stay like that
  • The 5- or 10-second rule
  • If you hear ringing in your ears that means that someone is talking about you
  • That’s just an old wives’ tale
  • superstitions
  • If a black cat crosses your path it means bad luck
  • Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck
  • the number 13
  • to creep out
  • knock on wood
  • jinx

Copyright: Audio/Study Guide: Culips

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Chatterbox #29 – Urban Legends, Old Wives’ Tales, and Superstitions
English Teachers
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #29 – Urban Legends, Old Wives’ Tales, and Superstitions

Release Date: 29 Aug, 2010
~19 minutes

In this episode we are talking about interesting, funny, and strange beliefs in North American culture. Robin and Maura share a couple scary stories that they have known since they were kids. They also review popular old wives’ tales like, An apple a day keeps the doctor away. They also talk about some superstitions that some people still believe in today, including Robin! This is a great episode is you are interested in learning more about North American culture.

Expressions included in the Study Guide

  • urban legend
  • urban myth
  • old wives’ tales
  • superstitions
  • around the campfire
  • do the talking
  • all by herself
  • widespread
  • classic
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away
  • cure
  • Swallowed gum will stay in your stomach for 7 years
  • Don’t cross your eyes or they’ll stay like that
  • The 5- or 10-second rule
  • If you hear ringing in your ears that means that someone is talking about you
  • That’s just an old wives’ tale
  • superstitions
  • If a black cat crosses your path it means bad luck
  • Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck
  • the number 13
  • to creep out
  • knock on wood
  • jinx
Copyright: Audio/Study Guide: Culips

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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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