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Crosby’s 9

Crosby's 9 - Drew Crosby

English from all angles! An unusual 9-minute podcast to improve your English. Enlarge your vocabulary, practice phrasal verbs and learn expressions as you improve your listening and speaking skills.

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All Episodes

09:27

The Whole 9 Yards. EP 53

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/03/30

English from all angles! What’s the difference between a yard and a garden, in American English? Not sure? Then tune in! Also in this episode: the expression “the whole nine yards”, and the words “weed”, “prune” and “junkyard”. So, is it “yard” or “garden”? It depends. You barbecue in the backyard and you have yard sales in the front (yard); you grow vegetables in the garden. And you can weed both the yard as well as the garden.

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09:06

Whose Cup of Tea is That? EP 52

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/03/23

English from all angles! This episode takes a look at the expression “cup of tea” and the main uses of “whose” and who’s.” Tip: “whose” and “who’s” are pronounced exactly the same. They rhyme with “shoes.” Remember, we use the possessive pronoun “whose” to ask whom something belongs to: Whose car is that? “Whose” is also used to tell whom something belongs to: My friend, whose car broke down, is angry. In regards to “who’s,” remember that it can either be the contraction of “who is” or “who has.”

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09:09

Cooped Up with Cabin Fever. EP 51

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/03/16

English from all angles! In episode 51, you’ll learn what it means to be “cooped up” and why it results in having “cabin fever.” These two concepts result from measures taken to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. To be cooped up means to be confined to a small, restricted space. The classic example involves chickens, which are typically cramped together and raised in small cages called…coops. A cabin is a small house in the wild with very little space. Imagine being cooped up for a long

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09:12

Could've, Would've, Should've. EP 50

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/03/10

English from all angles! Could, should and would. You know these modal verbs, right? Can you use them properly in the past tense? Examples are “could’ve gone,” “would’ve learned,” and “should’ve listened.” If you can’t, don’t worry! Listen to Drew’s podcast and you will learn (very easily) how to accurately use this structure in English. We use modal verbs in the past tense to talk about hypothetical situations in the past. Could have: I could’ve gone if I hadn’t gotten sick. Would have: I would’ve

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09:26

Cover. EP 49

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/03/02

English from all angles! This episode covers the word “cover” (pun intended)! Drew discusses the covers on beds, bottles and books and looks at cover songs, cover groups and cover ups. Drew also reminds you of the trick for pronouncing the letter “v” and tells you how you can use the word “would” to explain repetitive actions in the past.

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09:09

A Hop, Skip and Jump. EP 48

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/02/24

English from all angles! This episode focuses on several expressions related to the words hop, skip and jump. Have you ever skipped school? Or maybe just class? Be honest! Not sure? You’ll be sure after listening to this podcast. Drew picks up where he left off from the previous podcast and explains the expression “to scrape the surface,” along with the word “scrap.” He also discusses various uses of the word “hop” (a high school dance), “bunny hop” (a bicycle manoeuvre), and “hop in,” (what to say

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09:05

The Basics: Concentration and Willpower. EP 47

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/02/17

English from all angles! There are two basic elements that you absolutely need when learning English: concentration and willpower. Period. If you fail to put these two components to use, you won’t get very far. To illustrate this, Drew cites the (common) mistake of “forgetting” to pronounce the “s” for verbs in the present tense for the third person singular. Despite having studied for years, many English language learners still don’t pronounce the “s” for verbs in the present tense for the third

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09:01

Tearing Up. EP 46

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/02/10

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew explains two interesting and very often used phrasal verbs: to tear up and to tear up. Yes, they’re spelled exactly the same, but they’re pronounced differently and one is a regular verb and the other is an irregular verb. When you get tears in your eyes because you’re experiencing strong emotions, you are tearing up. And when you destroy paper or fabric by pulling it into pieces, you are tearing it up. I did both when I received a very cruel letter

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09:20

Live a Balanced Life. EP 45

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/02/03

English from all angles! Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials have different views on living a balanced life. Listen to this episode to find out why and also to check if you’re properly pronouncing the adjective “live,” the noun “life” and the verb “to live.” Can you easily tell them apart? To tell apart = to differentiate, to distinguish. Also in this episode, Drew reminds listeners how they can easily learn new vocabulary and expressions. Additionally, he highlights the importance of mastering

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09:20

Brain Drain. EP 44

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/01/27

English from all angles! In this episode, we look at the word “drain” along with two expressions associated with it: “brain drain” and “to go down the drain.” Also, Drew reminds listeners of the benefits of writing down new words. (You already know them, right?) It strengthens your spelling, vocabulary and even your pronunciation. To drain means to empty or remove a liquid. For example, when you empty water from a tank, you are draining the tank. And a “brain drain” is when highly skilled,

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09:02

Look! I Cooked!! EP 43

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/01/20

English from all angles! Crushed garlic. Chopped onions. Sliced tomatoes. Why do certain verbs that end in a “d” sound like they end in a “t?” In this episode, Drew uses verbs associated with cooking to explain this pronunciation trick. The past tenses and participles of verbs such as crush, chop and slice -which are regular verbs and end in a “d”- are pronounced like a “t” because the infinitives of these verbs end in a sound that’s non-vocalized. In other words, when we only use air –and not our

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09:06

Form Follows Function. EP 42

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/01/13

English from all angles! Once again, Drew delivers his practical style of providing pronunciation and spelling tips -along with useful vocabulary and phrasal verbs- in a unique and informational manner. This allows Crosby’s 9 listeners to effectively improve their listening and speaking skills so that they can communicate in English with confidence. In this episode, Drew looks at various uses of the word “form,” both as a verb as well as a noun. As a verb -which is regular- it means to shape, make

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09:09

Mainstream? No! Go against the Grain. EP 41

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/01/06

English from all angles! The word “grain” is a general term to describe a type of dry seed that’s grown for consumption. Corn, rice, wheat and rye are examples of grains. Grains provide many nutrients and form part of a healthy diet. Grain also refers to the small lines -the stratification of wood fibers- found in a piece of wood. And the expression “to go against the grain” means to act in a way that’s contrary to the way you or other people would typically act. It’s doing something that’s

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09:08

Eve. EP 40

Crosby’s 9 ·

2019/12/30

English from all angles! The word “eve” in English can be used figuratively and literally. Its figurative use refers to one event that takes place just before another. For example, “The candidates were still campaigning on the eve of the election.” And the word “eve” is used literally as the day prior to two major holidays: Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. In this case, the word Eve -written with a capital “E”- means the “day before” Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, respectively. Also in this

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09:05

Wish vs. Hope. EP 39

Crosby’s 9 ·

2019/12/24

English from all angles! We use two key words in English to express desire: wish and hope. Choose one or the other depending on the likelihood of that desire coming true. “Wish” is generally used to express desires that are unlikely or practically impossible to occur, whereas “hope” is used when there is confidence that the desire can come to fruition and is doable. We use the expression “wishful thinking” when you really want something to happen, but you know it probably won’t. “I hope I win the

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09:08

Luckily, I've Never Bought a Lemon. EP 38

Crosby’s 9 ·

2019/12/16

English from all angles! 99% of you have bought a lemon at one time or another. That is, the fruit lemon. But when it comes to automobiles, hopefully none of you have ever bought a lemon. That’s because a “lemon” is a new car with a defect, which is a flaw or an imperfection. When it comes to vehicles, the term “lemon” is most commonly associated with a brand new car (and not usually a used car) that has a major safety defect: unsafe brakes, a faulty transmission or a misfiring engine. In this

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09:09

Are You Driven? EP 37

Crosby’s 9 ·

2019/12/02

English from all angles! If you are driven, you are ambitious and hard working. You are motivated to accomplish goals and to get things done. In essence, you are pushed. But what is it that pushes you? In other words, what are you driven by? Money? Success? Fame? Peer pressure? Fear? Failure? “Drive” is energy; it’s determination. If you have a lot drive then you have a strong desire to accomplish goals. The verb “fuel,” which means to provide something with the substance in order make it happen, is

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09:09

S as in Stream. EP 36

Crosby’s 9 ·

2019/11/25

English from all angles! A stream is a body of running water as well as a flow of digital data. “Running” refers to something that flows, as opposed to something that doesn’t; in other words, something that’s “still.” Streams, rivers and creeks are bodies of running water, whereas oceans, seas and lakes are bodies of still water. Drew stresses just how useful these podcasts are for not only improving your listening comprehension, but enlarging your vocabulary, correcting grammar mistakes and

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09:14

Paper. EP 35

Crosby’s 9 ·

2019/11/18

English from all angles! This episode teaches common words and expressions that use the word “paper.” Others include “to be due,” the phrasal verb “to make up” and Drew gives pronunciation tips on the word “tear.” Have you ever papered a wall? Written a paper? Bought a paper? Broken paper? (No! You can’t break paper, but you can tear it). Listen carefully to this episode and incorporate these useful words into your English vocabulary right now.

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