Crosby’s 9

English from all angles! Are you a Pacers fan? Are you going to stand under the mistletoe this holiday season? What LP did the Prince song “Kiss” appear on? Why so many questions? Because, there’s so much to learn! Don’t miss it. Can’t find parking downtown? Is the city too noisy for you? Are things too expensive in the city center? Is it too crowded? Well, that’s life in the big city! In this episode, you’ll learn how to use this expression - along with others, like “hustle and bustle” - while you perfect your listening, speaking and pronunciation skills AND learn new vocabulary, phrasal verbs and expressions.

What frustrates many people? Poor WiFi connection? Telemarketing? Forgetting passwords? Can frustration fuel motivation? What’s Top Fuel Racing? So many questions…Tune in for answers as you practice -and learn- tons of English! English from all angles! They’re selling headphones with cables again. Everything old is new again! Listen to this episode and you’ll learn this useful expression along with a lot more. Improve your listening comprehension, build your vocabulary, perfect your pronunciation…> It’s all here, in 9 minutes.

English from all angles! Would you ever get married secretly without telling your friends and family beforehand? In other words, would you ever elope? Over the years, many celebrities - including Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart - have tried to escape the media spotlight by eloping. Also in this episode, test your knowledge of some new vocabulary and expressions. Improve your English tremendously in only 9 minutes!

English from all angles! Quick question: How long does it take for fish (and guests) to stink? Answer: Three days. Do you agree? Tune in for more. Also, local vs. locale. In this episode, Drew discusses the Seattle local Kurt Cobain and the iconic Seattle locale, the Pike Place Market, where he hawked and hucked (and filleted) fish.

English from all angles! Do you excessively think about things? Do you get stuck in a loop? Do you replay the past over and over? In other words, do you overthink? Tune in and learn while your English gets better. As always, Drew takes you on a 9-minute journey that will improve your English. Along with overthinking, Drew discusses Chicago’s Loop (and the origin of the word), instant replay (is it a good idea in sports?) Instant Karma (John Lennon’s song)…and more!

English from all angles! Repeat: It sounds silly, but if you imitate me, you’ll improve your English. So true. Give Drew’s advice a shot. This episode looks at things that are undeniably true. Any ideas? Tune in! Is your English improving this summer? If not, you need to buckle down. Buckle down? Yes, it’s one of the useful phrasal verbs you’ll learn here. By the way, do you have the face you deserve? Find out!

English from all angles! What types of foods put you in a good mood? Tune in and find out while you put your English to the test and – as usual – learn tons! Along with discussing tasty, nutritious, well-made and comfort foods, Drew presents the musician known as the founding father of the New Orleans sound. And don’t miss the wit of George Bernard Shaw, as well as some Awesome Advice: Remember, all news is biased. What do think?

English from all angles! What?! Do you still forget to pronounce the “s” in the third person singular? Well, as of today you’ll no longer make that mistake. When you follow along with Drew, your English improves right away. Try it, you’ll see! What do you own? Why do you own it? Is it worth owning? Drew takes a look at this concept as he teaches you new words and expressions. Also, don’t miss this episode’s Remarkable Recording, you’re going to love it! All in just 9 minutes.

English from all angles! Please ignore this summary. Wait, never mind! Tune in and listen to Drew discuss the LP Nevermind by Nirvana, which led to the rock and rock shake-up of ’91 resulting in Grunge. Also, check out “never mind” the expression as you practice your English and learn even more. Paying compliments. When was the last time you paid somebody a compliment? How did it make your feel? When did you last tell a joke that bombed? Discover more in this episode! And, don’t miss the Cool Quote and Awesome Advice sections.

English from all angles! In this episode you’ll discover tons of new vocabulary and expressions, music by Willie Nelson and how to cook chili. It won’t be a letdown (another new word for you!). Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it time to hit the road? Was the LP released to very little fanfare? Did the preacher hit the road? Tune in and find out!

English from all angles! Remember, Crosby’s 9 is your one-stop English language shop for learning phrasal verbs, expressions and vocabulary as you improve your grammar, speaking and listening comprehension skills. All in 9 minutes! In this episode, Drew bids farewell to 2024 and rings in 2025. You’ll learn these expressions along with many more. And how well do know question tags and the conditionals in English? Test yourself in this episode. Happy New Year everyone!!

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.