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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

09:24

Be Here Now. EP 100

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/03/08

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 and many more as you improve your listening comprehension and

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09:53

Anything Goes!? EP 99

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/03/02

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 the way people act or dress or think…In

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09:02

Quick Fixes and Silver Bullets. EP 98

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/02/23

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.

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09:11

Ready for a Retreat? EP 97

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/02/14

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!

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09:05

Super Bowl Hype. EP 96

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/02/09

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!

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09:58

Labeling People and Products. EP 95

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/02/01

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 you tell the difference between brand name products and

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09:53

The New Wave. EP 94

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/01/25

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.

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09:15

The Former, Not the Latter. EP 93

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/01/18

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 same. The former is a vegetable

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09:51

Back in the Saddle. EP 92

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/01/12

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.

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09:27

Frost. EP 91

Crosby’s 9 ·

2021/01/05

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?

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09:30

What's Your Background? EP 90

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/12/30

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.

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09:48

Spreading Holiday Cheer. EP 89

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/12/21

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

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09:02

Sandbagging: Under-promising and Over-delivering. EP 88

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/12/09

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

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09:41

Are You Feeling Boxed In? EP 87

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/11/30

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. Not sure what “gross” means? Tune in to find

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09:04

Don't Burst My Bubble. EP 86

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/11/23

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, chewing gum and bubble

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09:15

Black. EP 85

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/11/18

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 path? Listen in and find out how.

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09:18

A Tight Race. EP 84

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/11/09

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 to tighten your belt. Remember,

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