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!

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!

Knock, knock…Who’s there? Opportunity. In this episode, you’ll learn the expression “opportunity knocks.” And, as usual, a whole lot more!

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 expression (kick up your heels) and a lot more!

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” and brought about the Super Bowl.

Tape, glue, paste…Sticky subjects and tacky people. This podcast takes a closer took. Drew also discusses the verb “to teethe”. Don’t miss it!

Remember to imitate what Drew says: it helps to properly shape your lips and mouth for improved pronunciation – and better speaking skills too!

So, what does it take to learn English? Does it take time? Does it take hard work? Does it take money? Drew explains what it takes in this episode. Don’t miss it!

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.”

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 and many more as you improve your listening comprehension and speaking skills with Crosby’s 9.

In this episode, Drew looks at the expression “anything goes,” which means that there aren’t any rules for the way people act or dress or think…In other words, anything is acceptable. What do you think? Have we reached a time when anything goes?

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.

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.

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!

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 you tell the difference between brand name products and private label products?

Is it a school? A movement? A group? It’s all of that and none of it. It’s simply…the new wave. Can you think of a new wave that’s taking place today?

Practice your pronunciation through imitation: former, farmer and firmer. Give it a shot! And remember: carrot and carat are pronounced exactly the same. The former is a vegetable and the latter is a unit of measurement.

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.

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?

Do you want to quickly improve your speaking and pronunciation skills? Imitate Drew – you’ll see that it really works.

How important is the “s” in English? Tons! Tune in for a reminder. Also, learn the verb “to bring in” –as in “to bring in the New Year.” And don’t’ forget the verb “to toast.” Do you toast when you bring in the New Year? Cheers!

English from all angles! Also in this episode: the difference between “look out” vs. “watch out;” “take out” vs. “take away” and “dine in” vs. “dine out.”

English from all angles! A box office smash is a movie that grosses a lot of money. Not sure what “gross” means? Tune in to find out. Also in this episode: the boxer (athlete), the boxer (engine), The Boxer (song) and the boxer (dog).

English from all angles! 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, chewing gum and bubble gum…pop! Tune in, because it’s not what you’re thinking.

English from all angles! 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 path? Listen in and find out how.