Crosby’s 9

English from all angles! Are you struggling with your self-confidence? Do you lack the skills needed to achieve your goals? Well, simply act as if you had them until you actually obtain them. In other words, fake it until you make it. In this episode, Drew looks at whether or not inauthenticity is a good thing. Faking it to make it may boost your self-esteem, but when it comes to knockoff products or counterfeit money, inauthenticity is damaging. Pretending to be real is typically disingenuous behavior.

English from all angles! In order for your plan to become a reality, certain events need to happen. In other words, things need to fall into place. In this episode, you’ll continue to build your English vocabulary, hone your listening comprehension and fine-tune your pronunciation and speaking skills. Before branching out into telephony, Nokia made paper. Before branching out into consumer electronics, LG made face cream. Before branching out into the energy industry, Shell sold…yep, decorative shells. There’s your new phrasal verb: branch out. Tune in for a whole lot more!

English from all angles! Quick! > What does “faze” mean? Is there anything that fazes you? Remember, “faze” and “phase” are pronounced the same way. Are you going through a phase? Drew boosts your confidence when it comes to speaking English and helps you quickly improve your listening comprehension. Give it a shot! In this episode, you’ll learn the word “rowdy” and the expression “off your game”. Crowds at sporting events can sometimes be disorderly and disruptive, in other words, rowdy. Rowdy crowds often put athletes off their game. Also, check out the phrasal verbs “phase in” and “phase out”. The euro was phased in as the peseta was phased out. Tons of useful English for you - as usual - so don’t miss out.

English from all angles! Are you having difficulty finding a great way to improve your English? Then lucky you! You’ve just found the solution. Tune in to Crosby’s 9 to perfect your listening comprehension while Drew offers you tips that’ll make your English great. Also, in this episode there are expressions galore. Don’t miss it! Is it fate? Is it destiny? Is it karma? Or is it simply luck? Do you believe in luck? What makes you lucky? Do have a lucky charm? What about jinxes? Are you really ready to improve your pronunciation? Well, then here we go….

English from all angles! Follow the simple advice that Drew gives you and speak English fluently. Why am I asking you to repeat this? Because by doing so you’ll improve your grammar, listening comprehension and pronunciation. Give it a shot.

English from all angles! Let’s get the ball rolling! Let’s get into gear! In this episode, you’ll learn expressions that have to do with taking action. Don’t miss it! It’s time for action, as opposed to lounging around. It’s time for action, as opposed to loafing around. It’s time for action, as opposed to lazing around. You get the idea: “as opposed to” means “rather than” and we use it a lot in English. So, tune in and take advantage of this podcast, as opposed to missing your opportunity to improve your English.

English from all angles! It’s true that the 70’s had a little bit of everything: eclectic music, energy shortages, political scandals, armed conflicts, emerging technology and unforgettable fashion trends. However, it all seemed to take place amid a backdrop of relative simplicity. With fewer complications and less distraction, the 70’s were pretty simple, weren’t they? Are they coming back? Tune in to find out more while you improve your English.

English from all angles! It’s that time of the year again: time to clean everything…out! (“Clean out” is a super useful phrasal verb you’ll learn in this podcast). Yes, it’s spring-cleaning time. Time to clean out the garage, the attic, the kitchen cabinets…Phew! I’m tired just thinking about it. Spring-cleaning means deep cleaning those areas that you don’t clean on a regular basis. Hard-to-reach areas. Under the carpets. Beneath the couch. And now is the time to do it. As usual, in this podcast you’ll learn tons…expressions, pronunciation and speaking tips and new concepts and vocabulary. Don’t miss it!

English from all angles! Do yourselves a favor and take nine minutes out of your hectic schedule to learn -and practice- English. This podcast will fine tune your listening comprehension, improve your speaking (remember, by imitating Drew), enlarge your vocabulary and teach you new expressions. It’s February, the month of love, and this year it has 29 days, making it a leap year. In this episode, Drew discusses silent letters, steak doneness (yes, “doneness” is a word!) and taking leaps of faith.

English from all angles! Have you ever had difficulty starting a large project because it seemed too intimidating; too daunting? Well, the key is to simply take the first step. Tune in to learn more and improve your English - to boot! When it comes to expressions and new vocabulary, this episode is chock-full. You’ll learn “step up to the plate,” “taunting,” “go out on a limb”, “ill will”… And as regular listeners know, the key to speaking English better is by imitating Drew. Give it a shot!

English from all angles! Christmas decorations: When do you typically put them up? Are they still up? Well, it’s that moment of the year again: time to take them down. Are you ready to improve your speaking and pronunciation? All you have to do is imitate Drew. Try it and you’ll see – it really does work! In this episode, Drew discusses one of his favorite Christmas decorations: popcorn garland.

English from all angles! The verb “to be” is the foundation of the English language. Learning how to use it properly and with agility is key. Test your ability in this podcast. The economy isn’t creating any new jobs because consumers aren’t spending any money. Consumers aren’t spending any money because the economy isn’t creating any new jobs. Ah, the vicious circle. Tune in for more! Also, how easy is it for you to tell time in English? Check it out.

English from all angles! If you film the MAKING OF a movie or a documentary, the concept is called the “making of” and not the “making off”. Many people mistakenly use “making off” when they should use “making of”. Tune in for the clarification. Dough, through, rough, tough…Check your pronunciation of these words and include a new one into your vocabulary arsenal: trough. We also review “would” and “used to” for describing repeated actions in the past. Don’t miss it!

English from all angles! Travelling along Route 66 allows you to escape the cookie-cutter franchises that populate the American landscape. Not sure what “cookie-cutter” means? Tune in and find out as Drew takes you down Route 66 for the last time in this, the last of four episodes about his summer road trip. Hundreds of thousands of people affected by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl left their homes in search of a better life, and Route 66 promised to take them to a land of opportunity and prosperity. Learn about the Mother Road that runs from Chicago to LA, as you practice -and improve- your English.

English from all angles! Practice -and improve- your English while Drew continues to tell you the story about his Route 66 road trip. Be sure to tune in where we left off, which was in Tucumcari, New Mexico. From there, he passes through Bluewater, Church Rock, Gallup, Winslow...What are the top 10 must-see movies? Well, that’s very subjective, but Drew gives you Roger Ebert’s version right here. Check it out. Are you a big Breaking Bad fan? What are some of the series’ iconic sites in Albuquerque? You’ll find out…

English from all angles! Let’s pick up where we left off. Do you know that English expression? (If not, you will after this episode). Well, that’s exactly what Drew does in this, the second episode about his road trip down America’s Route 66. Are you ready to put your listening comprehension into high gear? If so, tune in to hear more about Drew’s Route 66 adventure. Lafayette Square in St. Louis, the Cherokee Nation in Vinita, coffee beans in Clinton, barbecue in Amarillo, biscuits and gravy in Tucumcari…The story continues.

English from all angles! Drew’s back after summer break, having taken a road trip down America’s legendary Route 66. Restart your English routine with more expressions, vocabulary, phrasal verbs and speaking tips as you improve your listening comprehension. And where, as usual, you’ll learn something interesting along the way. Stops along Drew’s Route 66 trip included: Chicago, St. Louis, Joplin, Clinton, Tucumcari, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Kingman, Las Vegas and Santa Monica. In this episode, he shares highlights from his road trip from beginning to end. So, get your kicks with this, the first “chapter” of his experiences on what John Steinbeck dubbed the “Mother Road.”

English from all angles! Are two heads better than one? What about hearts? Tune in to improve your listening comprehension, gain fluency, learn new expressions, fine-tune your pronunciation and get your usual dose of Drew’s take on pop culture. Your English will get much better if you listen to Crosby’s 9. Let that sink in. Wait! What does “let that sink in” mean? Tune in and find out. By the way, what is “sync” short for? What is “decaf” short for? And “info”? What does NASA stand for? And GPS? Short for vs. stand for…check it out in this episode.

English from all angles! Here’s some food for thought: what if you learned a new word in English every day? You’d enlarge your vocabulary, that’s for sure. Well, that’s what you’ll do when you listen to this podcast, along with improving your listening and speaking – as usual. Don’t miss it! Here’s a phrasal verb you need to start using: to cut out. Question: What would happen if you cut out sugar? What would the consequences be? Tune in and find out! Drew also explains the expression, “no shirt, no shoes, no service,” among others.

English from all angles! Have you recently gained an advantage over someone? If so, then tables have turned. Has your team finally beaten its long-time rival? If so, then the tables have turned. Was the mainstream political party defeated at the polls? If so, then the tables have turned. Now that you know this useful expression, tune in to the podcast to learn -and improve- even more! By now, you’re surely good at recognizing all the “difficult” letters in English. Listen to this podcast and test yourself. Also, tune in for a simple tip on how to sound more like a native English speaker by using the interrogative structure for emphasis and there’s practice on the conditional.