Catch Word #284 – A dead ringer

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🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever seen someone who looks exactly like someone else? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach two fun English expressions: “A dead ringer” and “A spitting image.” You’ll hear clear examples, learn the difference between the two, and understand when and how to use each one.

This episode is great for learning real English expressions used by native speakers. Andrew and Kassy break everything down in a way that’s easy to follow, and they include example conversations that make the meaning of each expression clear. They also share personal stories, cultural tips, and bonus expressions like “two peas in a pod,” “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and “doppelganger.”

How this episode will improve your English:

* Vocabulary: Learn natural English phrases to talk about people and things that look very similar.
* Listening: Practice understanding clear and natural English through real conversation.
* Speaking: Use the expressions you learn to describe lookalikes and practice talking about your own family in Culips small-group English classes.
* Culture: Discover how these expressions are used in everyday life and where they come from.
* Fluency: Get more confident by hearing repeated examples and practicing with our study guide.

The Best Way to Learn with This Episode:

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey there, everyone. How's it going? My name's Andrew and you're listening to Catchword,
0:05.2	the Culep series where we teach you useful English expressions that will help you sound more
0:10.4	natural and confident when you speak English. Each episode focuses on a theme and today's theme is
0:17.9	resemblance. So we'll teach you two expressions that you can use when people
0:23.4	or things look almost exactly the same. My American co-host, Cassie, will be joining me in just a
0:30.8	moment and together we'll teach you about these two idioms that are perfect for describing
0:35.4	strong similarities. But before we get started with
0:38.9	this lesson, I want to let you know about Culep's membership. So guys, if you're serious about
0:44.2	improving your English, becoming a member is one of the best things you can do. Our members get
0:49.8	full access to our study guides, interactive transcripts, quizzes, and even add free audio.
0:56.8	You can also join our small group speaking classes up to three times each week to practice
1:02.6	with our teachers and other learners from around the world just like you.
1:07.6	Plus, we have exclusive member-only content like our Fluency Files series, which helps you
1:13.6	to build strong fluency in listening, speaking, and pronunciation, and helps you to expand your
1:19.6	vocabulary in a fun and interesting way. Kulips membership is affordable. It's easy to use, and we've
1:26.9	heard from so many members who say
1:28.8	QLyps has helped them improve their communication skills and feel more confident when speaking
1:33.9	English. So sign up and become a member today by visiting our website, culeps.com, and of course,
1:41.1	a huge thank you to all the members out there for your support and for studying English with us.
1:46.7	Okay, let's get started with today's episode in earnest, everyone.
1:50.8	I'll invite my co-host Cassie in now and we'll get started.
1:54.8	Here we go. Enjoy.
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