Real Talk #048 – How to open a bank account
Posted by Andrew Bates
11 May, 2021
Going to the bank can be a stressful experience. Going to a bank using a second language can...
Have you ever watched a really bad movie and been at a loss for words on how to describe just how terrible it was? If so, look no further! In today’s Real Talk episode, Andrew and Jeremy give some useful words and phrases to talk about movies that just aren’t your thing.
Fun facts
The original title of the classic American film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was The Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy. The names were reversed when Paul Newman, who was one of the biggest movie stars in the world at the time, took the role of Butch.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Letdown
- Bummer
- Snoozefest
- To drag on
- Off-putting
- To pass on [something]
Note: Download the study guide for this episode on culips.com
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
You may also like these
Real Talk #047 – What to say if you are stopped by the police
Posted by Andrew Bates
12 Mar, 2021
You’re driving down the street and notice the police car behind you has just turned on its siren...
Real Talk #046 – How to start a conversation with a stranger
Posted by Andrew Bates
24 Feb, 2021
Meeting new people can be intimidating. It can also be the starting point for the best friendships you’ll...
Real Talk #045 – How to respond to bad news
Posted by Andrew Bates
18 Jan, 2021
This is a Real Talk episode. Real Talk is the series where we teach you the English that...
Real Talk #044 – How to react to surprising news
Posted by Andrew Bates
4 Nov, 2020
Some people enjoy surprises. Some people absolutely hate them! It is sometimes difficult to know how to react...
Real Talk #043 – Talking about video call problems
Posted by Andrew Bates
26 Oct, 2020
Isn’t it frustrating when you are on a video call and all of a sudden you experience technical...
Real Talk #042 – How to respond to good news
Posted by Andrew Bates
5 Sep, 2020
Good news, everybody! In this Real Talk episode, our hosts Andrew and Kassy discuss the many ways you...
Real Talk #041 – How to meet new people at a party
Posted by Andrew Bates
29 Jul, 2020
Do you dread social gatherings because you’re never quite sure exactly what to say? Then tune in to...
Real Talk #040 – How to order coffee
Posted by Andrew Bates
22 Jun, 2020
People around the world often start their days with a nice cup of coffee. In this Real Talk...
Real Talk #039 – How to pick up medicine at the pharmacy
Posted by Andrew Bates
22 May, 2020
Do you often visit the pharmacy during flu season? In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy introduce...
Real Talk #038 – How to choose a cell phone plan
Posted by Andrew Bates
24 Feb, 2020
Living in a foreign country and need to buy a new phone or sign up for a phone...
Real Talk #037 – How to check in for a flight
Posted by Andrew Bates
3 Feb, 2020
Whether you’re on vacation or travelling for business, chances are, you’re going to have to get on a...
Real Talk #036 – Terms of endearment
Posted by Andrew Bates
29 Dec, 2019
In your country, do you have cute names that you use for family members? Have you ever wondered...
Real Talk #035 – How to agree like a native speaker
Posted by Andrew Bates
8 Sep, 2019
Neither? Either? Me too? Agreeing with someone in English can be complicated, especially when you add negatives, positives,...
Real Talk #033 – How to talk about movies you like in English
Posted by Andrew Bates
16 May, 2019
The cinema is such a powerful medium. Movies are a good way to pass the time, but they...
