Culips ESL Podcast   /     Bonus episode #130 – Words of the year

Description

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the Oxford Dictionary’s top English words for 2024. Follow along as he breaks down each word, explains how to use it naturally, and shares why these words capture our changing culture. As a special treat, he even introduces a brand-new word he created himself! How this episode will improve your English: Listening: Get better at understanding spoken English as Andrew clearly explains each word’s meaning and usage. New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases tied to modern life and culture. Idioms and expressions: Pick up new expressions and learn how to use them into your own sentences. Cultural knowledge: Discover how language reflects what people care about today. Pronunciation: Listen closely to Andrew’s natural speech and copy him to practice sounding more fluent and confident. Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice. Important links: Become a Culips member Study with the interactive transcript Join the Culips Discord server Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)

Summary

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the Oxford Dictionary’s top English words for 2024. Follow along as he breaks down each word, explains how to use it naturally, and shares why these words capture our changing culture. As a special treat, he even introduces a brand-new word he created himself!








How this episode will improve your English:

* Listening: Get better at understanding spoken English as Andrew clearly explains each word’s meaning and usage.
* New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases tied to modern life and culture.
* Idioms and expressions: Pick up new expressions and learn how to use them into your own sentences.
* Cultural knowledge: Discover how language reflects what people care about today.
* Pronunciation: Listen closely to Andrew’s natural speech and copy him to practice sounding more fluent and confident.
* Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links:

* Become a Culips member
* Study with the interactive transcript
* Join the Culips Discord server
* Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)

Subtitle
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the Oxford Dictionary’s top English words for 2024. Follow along as he breaks down each word, explains how to use it naturally, and shares why these words capture our changing culture.
Duration
28:12
Publishing date
2024-12-16 02:36
Link
https://esl.culips.com/2024/12/bonus-episode-130-words-of-the-year/
Contributors
  Culips English Podcast
author  
Enclosures
https://media.blubrry.com/culips/content.blubrry.com/culips/B130_Regular.mp3
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Shownotes

In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the Oxford Dictionary’s top English words for 2024. Follow along as he breaks down each word, explains how to use it naturally, and shares why these words capture our changing culture. As a special treat, he even introduces a brand-new word he created himself!

How this episode will improve your English:

  • Listening: Get better at understanding spoken English as Andrew clearly explains each word’s meaning and usage.
  • New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases tied to modern life and culture.
  • Idioms and expressions: Pick up new expressions and learn how to use them into your own sentences.
  • Cultural knowledge: Discover how language reflects what people care about today.
  • Pronunciation: Listen closely to Andrew’s natural speech and copy him to practice sounding more fluent and confident.
  • Speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links: