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Podcast: Culips English Podcast
Episode:

Catch Word #285 – Cinephile, gearhead, history buff

Category: Education
Duration: 00:25:56
Publish Date: 2025-06-05 19:43:44
Description:

Do you ever hear native speakers use expressions like “movie buff,” “gearhead,” or “shopaholic” and feel confused? In this episode, Andrew and Indiana break it all down for you. You’ll learn how to sound more natural and expressive when talking about your own passions or anyone else’s.

This episode is great for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

How to use useful, advanced vocabulary like cinephile, metalhead, and audiophile

The difference between -phile, -head, buff, -holic, and fiend

How to avoid sounding unnatural or overdoing it when using slang

Why these expressions show up in pop culture, podcasts, and movies

The Best Way to Learn with This Episode:

Culips members get everything: interactive transcript, study guide, ad free audio, and bonus content with two extra expressions, holic and fiend. Click here to join and get the most out of this episode!

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