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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

09:26

In the Zone. EP 131

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/05/12

English from all angles! When you’re “in the zone,” does time fly or does it stand still? Have you ever worked, performed or played while being “in the zone?” What’s it really like to be “in the zone”? Listen in and find out! How do you pronounce the “z” in English? Here’s a refresher. In fact, you’re really going to practice your letters in this podcast. You’ll also learn the (slightly rude) expression, “zip

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09:42

True to Form. EP 130

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/04/26

English from all angles! Are you ready to improve your speaking and pronunciation in English? Imitate, imitate, imitate…you know the drill! In this episode, Drew teaches you the expressions, “true to form” and “all the rage.” Quick! Which one is the synonym for “accustomed to?” “Use to” or “used to?” You’ll get the lowdown here. (Lowdown? You’ll have to look that one up!) Also, test your knowledge of the conditionals and

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09:21

The Plot Thickens. EP 129

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/04/01

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses the expression “the plot thickens”, which includes everything from the TV series “Dallas” to chicken broth. Quite a hodgepodge of content, indeed! (Hodgepodge? You’ll have to look that one up :) Drew will also have you on the edge of your seat -yes; you’ll learn this expression- as he offers you his regular dose of tips for pronunciation and speaking, along with useful vocabulary and expressions for your

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09:56

Raising the Bar. EP 128

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/03/18

English from all angles! Uh-oh! We’re in trouble. Our main competitor has just released a new breakthrough technology. They’ve raised the bar! Now we have to…try harder, improve our performance, achieve better results…In this episode, Drew explains what it means to “raise the bar.” How do you pronounce “hire?” Is it a noun? Tune in and you’ll be surprised. Also, we review the phrasal verb “to dress up.” Of course we dress up for

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09:50

Are You Thick-Skinned? EP 127

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/02/23

English from all angles! Are you mentally tough? Are you impervious to criticism? If so, you’re probably thick-skinned. Tune in and learn more about this useful expression, along with other words and expressions related to the word “skin.” Quick! How many syllables does the word “criticism” have? Four. Did you get it right? Remember, the suffix “ism” has two syllables. Listen to this episode for some good practice. Drew also discusses the meaning of

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09:35

Money. EP 126

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/02/15

English from all angles! Money makes the world go round, doesn’t it? What do you think? Does money have an impact on our happiness? Drew discusses a few expressions related to money. Are you still struggling with recognizing certain letters in English? Tune in for a trick that’ll help you out. Question: Is it C-y-n-d-i or C-i-n-d-y? You’ll “see…”

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09:17

Hats Off to Nadal! EP 125

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/02/08

English from all angles! This episode looks at some vocabulary and expressions related to the words “hat” and “cap.” How does a hat differ from a cap? C – a – p – p – e – d…how do you pronounce this word? What does it mean? DO YOU WRITE IN ALL CAPS? Nobody likes drinking flat Coca-Cola, right? So cap the bottle!

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09:01

The Underdog. EP 124

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/01/23

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses the concept of the underdog. Do you typically root for the underdog? Also, you’ll learn the expression “pardon the pun.” Question: how to you pronounce the word “upset” in the following sentences? (Hint: the verb is pronounced differently from the noun). The 49ers upset the Packers and the Bengals upset the Titans. Two incredible upsets took place in the NFL yesterday. Tune in and find out!

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09:32

English, Naturally. EP 123

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/01/17

English from all angles! Would you like to practice and learn English in a natural way? Naturally, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll practice (and improve) your listening comprehension and speaking as you gain fluency and build your vocabulary with new words, expressions and phrasal verbs.

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09:39

New Year's Resolutions. EP 122

Crosby’s 9 ·

2022/01/10

English from all angles! Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Have you resolved to get in shape? Have you resolved to quit smoking? In this episode you’ll learn about resolutions: making them, keeping them -sticking to them- and, hopefully, not giving up on them! How familiar are you with the conditionals in English? How about a quick review? Tune in and test your knowledge. Also, repeat what Drew says and watch your speaking skills skyrocket.

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09:35

'Tis the Season. EP 121

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/12/21

English from all angles! ‘Tis the season, and therefore Drew takes a look at some of his favorite holiday symbols and activities. Tune in, practice and improve your English! Hear about snow, sledding, ornaments, luminarias, caroling, reindeer…(flying reindeer) and learn the phrasal verbs “hand down” and “die out.” What do you think? Is Christmas caroling dying out?

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09:48

You've Been Had! EP 120

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/12/09

English from all angles! Drew explains a super useful expression that uses (arguably) the two most important verbs in the English language: to be and to have. Also, the keys to pronouncing, “blood,” “hood” and “food.” So, tune in to stay on top of your listening skills and learn some new words and expressions. My desk doubles as a table. The chairman currently doubles as the CEO. Are you familiar with the verb “to double as”? Which legendary guitarist

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09:08

Bad Blood. EP 119

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/12/01

English from all angles! Are you ready for more expressions and phrasal verbs? How about improving your speaking in English? Simply tune in. You know the drill. Let’s go! Is there any bad blood between you and someone else? If so, why? What happened? Not sure? Tune in and find out. Also, when is it a good time to take a chill pill?

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09:33

Now That's My Style! EP 118

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/10/13

English from all angles! Tune in to learn all about style. What’s yours? Also, do want to improve your pronunciation Stress the “s”. Style is used in writing, fashion, decoration, music and design -as in mid-century design- which Drew discusses here.

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09:57

From Ink to Pink and Rhyme to Thyme. EP 117

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/09/25

English from all angles! Listening, grammar, spelling, phrasal verbs, expressions and…speaking. Take just 9 minutes to freshen up -and practice- your English. In this episode you’ll learn the word “thyme” along with the differences between “to endorse” and “to sponsor.” Also, check out the expression “to make a stink over something” and find out who has replaced Charlie Watts.

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09:54

Growing Up in Chicagoland. EP 116

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/09/14

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew talks about growing up in Chicagoland and the concept of suburbia. Also, learn the expression, “a rolling stone gathers no moss”. What defines a hometown? Are you from the city or the suburbs? C’mon, tell the truth…Tune in and learn more…English! “She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.” Repeat it and improve your speaking and pronunciation.

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09:57

The Dog Days of Summer. EP 115

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/08/23

English from all angles! It’s time for another Crosby’s 9, so you know the drill. Know the drill? If you don’t know the expression “know the drill” you certainly will know it after listening to this episode. Get ready to learn a ton of new phrasal verbs in this episode. And remember, if you imitate…simply imitate Drew, your speaking will improve. Magic!

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09:33

Shake, Rattle and Roll. EP 114

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/08/16

English from all angles! Do you want to improve your speaking and pronunciation in English? How about adding some new expressions and phrasal verbs to your arsenal, to boot? Yes…”to boot,” which is something you’ll learn here, so simply tune in. The song Shake, Rattle and Roll forms part of the roots of rock and roll; when rock and roll was looked down upon. Learn the idiom “look down upon” -and many more- in this episode.

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09:45

What a Circus! EP 113

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/08/09

English from all angles! Is there a sucker born every minute? Did the advent of movies signal the decline of the circus? Tune in and find out. You’ll learn tons of new vocabulary and gain useful tips on how to improve your speaking. In this episode you’ll learn a lot of English when looking at the history of the circus. Expressions include “glory days,” “to have a blast” and “wheeler dealer.”

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09:42

The Zen Master. EP 112

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/07/11

English from all angles! What’s the secret to leading a team to success? Just ask the Zen Master, aka, Phil Jackson. He was the glue that bound the Chicago Bulls together and led them to 6 NBA championships. Learn more (English!) here and how he did it. Across the board = at every level. Listen to Crosby’s 9 podcasts and you’ll notice a considerable improvement in your English language skills across the board.

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