Crosby’s 9

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses the use of the terms “former” and “latter.” Also, learn the expressions, “it’s a long story,” “to make a long story short,” and “cut to the chase.” And, there’s a quick review of supply and demand. Practice your pronunciation through imitation: former, farmer and firmer. Give it a shot! Remember: carrot and carat are pronounced exactly the s...

English from all angles! Now that the holidays are over, I’m sure that you’re back in the saddle and ready to learn more English. All you have to do is tune in. Also, there’s a quick review of question tags. Are you ready? Are you having trouble speaking in English? Do you feel that your pronunciation could be better? Simply imitate Drew in these podcasts and watch what happens.

English from all angles! In this episode, we look at the word “frost.” Do your car windows typically frost up in the winter? What do you use to remove frost? (Drew has a trick). Do you like chocolate frosting? Are relations between the US and China frosty? We also look at the verb “to face.” Which direction does your residence face? North? East? Which direction are you facing as you read this?

English from all angles! Background = experience, education, living conditions, knowledge… In this episode, Drew talks about the word “background” and its common uses in English. Do you come from a modest background or a privileged one? BTW, do you want to quickly improve your speaking and pronunciation skills? Imitate Drew – you’ll see that it really works.

English from all angles! It’s the holiday season so go out and spread some holiday cheer! In this episode, Drew discusses the meaning of “cheer.” What’s its opposite? To boo. By the way, is it spelled “holiday” or “holidays”? Both, you’ll “see”... Did she say “chair,” “chore,” “chow,” “chew,” “choir,” or “chorus?” Also: holly vs. mistletoe. How important is the “s” in English? Tons! Tune in for a...

English from all angles! What’s your outlook in life? What are the results of having a good outlook in life? In this episode, Drew goes over the concept of “outlook.” And speaking of outlook, are you guilty of sandbagging? If you’re not sure, you’d better tune in to find out! Also in this episode: the difference between “look out” vs. “watch out;” “take out” vs. “take away” and “dine in” vs. “dine...

English from all angles! Instead of thinking outside of the box, why not think inside of the box? Boxes, i.e. office cubicles, have come a long way from the corporate cells of the 80’s and 90’s. Nowadays, they’re inspiring and motiving spaces for doing super-creative work. Also in this episode, learn the phrasal verbs “box in” and “box up.” A box office smash is a movie that grosses a lot of money...

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew looks at the dotcom bubble and the real estate bubble and discusses why certain markets crash…or in this case, burst. Also, review the uses of “dot,” “period,” and “point,” along with the conditionals. You’ll learn the expressions “to go through the roof,” and “don’t burst my bubble,” – put these into practice and prove you master English! Also, chewi...

English from all angles! Improve your listening comprehension while you learn new words and expressions. In this episode, Drew looks at everything from pitchforks and sales pitches to black sheep and black coffee. Don’t miss this one. What’s the word for a large group of fish? And birds? And wolves? And elephants? Also, repeat this and speak English better: What happens if a black cat crosses your...

English from all angles! In this episode, you’ll learn various meanings of the word “tight” – as in, “ a tight race.” The recent presidential race in the US was very tight, meaning very close. And discover the difference between “landslide” and “blowout,” terms also used in competitive scenarios like elections and sporting events. Are you spending more than you’re earning? Then it’s probably time...

English from all angles! Flags at half-mast, a red flag, to flag somebody down…Drew discusses how these terms are used in everyday English. Be sure to repeat what he says in order to consolidate these new expressions into your vocabulary. Has anyone ever strung you along? When you found out, did you tell them to go fly a kite? In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize and use these expression...

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew uses the ampersand (&) to teach you some very useful words and expressions, including those related to “sand”. Tune in and check it out – you’ll see how quickly your English will improve! M&M’s, H&M, A&W, Dolce & Gabbana, Ben & Jerry’s…all of these brands use the ampersand (&) symbol. Find out more about the ampersand while you have fun practicing you...

English from all angles! Remember, agility in conjugating the verb “to be” is key. Without knowing how to easily, quickly and correctly use the verb “to be”… you’re pretty lost. Born to run, born to be wild, born to win, born to dare, born to be brave, born to be…a doctor, a lawyer…What were you born to be? In this episode you’ll learn the verb “to honk” and the expression “thorn in your side”. Pe...

English from all angles! Do you remember your first crush? How did you feel? Giddy? Nervous? Did you have butterflies in your stomach? Was your heart racing? Drew discusses all types of crushes (including his first) in this episode. Question: Are you saying “o’clock” when you really mean “on the dot” or “sharp”? Remember, the term “o'clock” doesn’t have anything to do with being punctual. Also in...

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses the recent uptick in cases of COVID-19 and the importance of perseverance. He also explains the expression “ticking time bomb” and the phrasal verb “to go off”. When buying a new car, do you order a lot of options? Which boxes do you typically tick? Do watches tick? Is your watch wound? Have you ever been wounded? Not sure what all this mean...

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew reviews question tags. Do you remember how to use them? He also mentions who he ran into at the coffee shop and he reveals the secret to making perfect pancakes. Special vocabulary in this episode includes the verbs to flip-flop and to pander…and see if you can guess the riddle!

“Go for it” is one of the most frequently used expressions in the English language, but what does it really mean? You’ll find out in this episode. Also, Drew reminds you of one of the keys to improving your listening comprehension. Check it out. Why not give it a shot? C’mon…go for it! Stranger things have happened. Are you having problems pronouncing words that begin with “s”? Not anymore! Listen...

The Earth isn’t flat, but I’m sure you’re Internet service rate is. In this episode, not only will you learn words and expressions associated with “flat,” you’ll also improve your listening comprehension and speaking skills. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between “edge” and “rim”? You’ll get the definitive answer here. And remember...Don’t cry over spilled milk! Learn the expression...

English from all angles! How can you improve your speaking with Crosby’s 9 podcasts? By imitating Drew. Try it…it really works! In this podcast you’ll learn expressions that include the word “work”. Also, dull vs. bland: people can be dull (so liven up!), knives can be dull (so sharpen them!) and food can be bland (so season it!). Familiarize yourself with these terms (and a whole lot more), in th...

English from all angles! Everything that goes up must eventually come down, right? Discover more about this and learn tons of new vocabulary in this episode, such as “to skyrocket” and “to plummet,” along with the expression “blood, sweat and tears”. Quick! What’s the difference between “shareholder” and “stakeholder”? Not sure? In episode 74, Drew explains it once and for all. Tune in and also le...

English from all angles! Are you a simpleton? Is being a simpleton a bad thing or a good thing? In episode 73, Drew discusses the concept of simplicity and whether or not it’s an easy concept to practice in our lives. Learn the expressions “to put on an act” and “small potatoes” and, as always, imitate Drew in order to improve your pronunciation and fluency in English. Are you running around like...

English from all angles! Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl…and the Rose Bowl – the stadium that gave the name to a championship football game. In 1981, soccer fans in the US were shocked and disappointed to discover that the NASL Soccer Bowl wasn’t going to be televised live. Believe it or not, the program that took precedence over the match was…well, tune in and find out! In this...

English from all angles! As a kid, Drew would listen to music in mono. Would you put up with listening to music in mono today? Drew discusses the “old days” of radio and the FM and AM dial. Improve your listening comprehension as you build vocabulary and gain fluency in English. Simply tune in!

English from all angles! Drew looks at quotes on the concepts of difference of opinion and innovation by the 19th century American writer, poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson; concepts that still ring true today. (One of many expressions you’ll learn from the podcast). Like Drew says, listen to the podcast a few times and then do your best to put into practice what you learn. And…don’t be afr...

English from all angles! 9 minutes to improve your English...Go for it! In this episode, Drew looks at a few company names that are commonly used as verbs in English, namely Google. Most likely you’re googling something right now. (By the way, tilted pink hats are catching on). To google means to look something up online. You can google words, people, dates and much more – without using Google. Li...