Crosby’s 9

Vocabulary, expressions, pronunciation, grammar, spelling, listening comprehension, speaking…It’s all here. Welcome to your one-stop shop for learning and practicing your English: Crosby’s 9. Power plays in sports and business, flower power, power to the people…Drew provides you with a solid set of expressions and new vocabulary to complement your English. Check it out!

English from all angles! Are you picky? Choosy? Fussy? Not sure…? Listen in and find out. In this episode you’ll learn the expressions, “beggars can’t be choosers,” “I beg your pardon” and “pick up where you left off” – and as always, a lot more!

English from all angles! With fewer COVID-19 lockdowns and more vaccinations, don’t you feel like we’re sort of starting over? Tune in and discover what it’s like to start over. Also...Knock, knock…Who’s there? Opportunity. In this episode, you’ll learn the expression “opportunity knocks.” And, as usual, a whole lot more!

English from all angles! Are we on the verge of experiencing a period of prosperity and optimism like the one that took place in the 1920’s? Tune in to learn a bit about the Roaring 20’s while you practice your English. In the Roaring 20’s, people flocked to the bars and restaurants (and to the stock market too). And of course everybody was out kicking up their heels. Tune in to learn this express...

English from all angles! Some of the best soccer teams in Europe want to break away and form their own league. Will it work? Why aren’t there any Bundesliga teams? Learn more while you practice your English. Join our league! What’s the lure? Money. The payout would be huge. The Super League proposal is not unprecedented. In the USA, the merger between the AFL and the NFL created a “super league” a...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! A look at Tenille Townes' song Somebody's Daughter. With Crosby’s 9 Country you learn American culture, expressions and vocabulary - and of course discover great music! Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Premium content of Crosby's 9 EP 104. With Crosby's 9 Extended you get 9 more minutes of content after each regular episode. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en l...

English from all angles! Do you do things by the book? Would you’ve read the book if you’d bought it? Will you read the book if you buy it? Why wouldn’t you read the book if you bought it? Use this podcast to test -and refresh- your knowledge of the conditional. Tape, glue, paste…Sticky subjects and tacky people. This podcast takes a closer took. Drew also discusses the verb “to teethe”. Don’t mis...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! A look at Miranda Lambert's song It All Comes Out in the Wash. With Crosby’s 9 Country you learn American culture, expressions and vocabulary - and of course discover great music! Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Premium content of Crosby's 9 EP 103. With Crosby's 9 Extended you get 9 more minutes of content after each regular episode. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en l...

English from all angles! You’ve just beaten your competitor: game, set, match. Do your clothes match? Do you care if they match? (What if they clash?) What happens when you strike a match? This episode looks at a few uses of the word “match.” Remember to imitate what Drew says: it helps to properly shape your lips and mouth for improved pronunciation – and better speaking skills too!

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! A look at Drake White's song Livin' the Dream. With Crosby’s 9 Country you learn American culture, expressions and vocabulary - and of course discover great music! Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que nadie...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Premium content of Crosby's 9 EP 102. With Crosby's 9 Extended you get 9 more minutes of content after each regular episode. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en l...

English from all angles! Speaking slowly is the key to making yourself understood. Drew encourages you to make mistakes when you speak English because it takes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to improve. Therefore, making mistakes when speaking English is normal. What’s not normal, however, is making the same mistake over and over. So, what does it take to learn English? Does it take t...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! We’ll take a look content we’ve seen in Episodes 101, 100, 99 and 98. A monthly Review of what we’ve learned in the last 4 episodes of Crosby’s 9. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episo...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Introduction to country music and a look at the father of country music, Jimmie Rogers. With Crosby’s 9 Country you learn American culture, expressions and vocabulary - and of course discover great music! Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de C...

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Premium content of Crosby's 9 EP 101. With Crosby's 9 Extended you get 9 more minutes of content after each regular episode. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Crosby’s 9. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en l...

English from all angles! Do you have a favorite year? Which one is it? Drew looks back on a few interesting events that took place in 1973. One day you might look back on this episode and laugh. Why? Listen in and you’ll find out. Also, the secret to pronouncing “we’ll.”

English from all angles! Time. In this episode Drew looks at the concept of time: present, future, past…Do you live in the present, future or past? Do you dwell on the past? Dwell. Not sure what it means? Tune in! With this, the 100th episode of Crosby’s 9, there’s a special announcement. And remember, take action now with your English – “there’s no time like the present.” Learn this expression an...

English from all angles! Are there certain rules that apply to the world of art, or is it “anything goes?” Are there certain rules that apply to the world of fashion, or is it becoming “anything goes?” Are there certain rules that apply to the world of work, or will it become “anything goes?” In this episode, Drew looks at the expression “anything goes,” which means that there aren’t any rules for...

English from all angles! Quick fixes, silver bullets and…crash courses. Are you familiar with these terms? Tune in and find out how these three terms can help you with your English! Have your ever taken a crash course? Do crash courses work for learning English? (What do you think, really?) In this episode, Drew discusses the secret to learning English once and for all.

English from all angles! Some people may go on a retreat to find themselves, get inspiration, bond with workmates or simply take a break from the hustle and bustle. In this episode you’ll learn that there are many types of retreats. Is there a particular retreat that you’re ready for? Tune in and discover more!

English from all angles! Don’t you think there’s too much hype in the world? Take the Super Bowl, for example. Check out this episode and learn how to properly use the noun (and the verb) “hype.” To live up to = to be as good as what was promised or expected. What do you think? Did this year’s Super Bowl live up to the hype? Does it ever live up to it? Listen in and find out!

English from all angles! Why are you labeled as a pessimist when you’re actually an optimist? In this episode, Drew looks at the word “label” and how it’s used to categorize somebody into a particular stereotype. You’ll also learn about private labels and knock offs. Stay on top of your conditionals in English! Drew offers you a quick review and reminds you how to use “to tell the difference.” Can...

English from all angles! Is it a school? A movement? A group? It’s all of that and none of it. It’s simply…the new wave. How many new waves have there been? Can you think of a new wave that’s taking place today? Was there a new wave in 1961? What is a new wave, anyway? So many questions…tune in for answers. Also, get some great tips on how to pronounce numbers.