Chatterbox #340 – How algorithms affect us
Culips Everyday English Podcast
Culips English Podcast
4.8 • 968 Ratings
🗓️ 17 October 2025
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
If you’re an upper-intermediate English learner who wants to sound more natural when talking about technology and modern life, this episode is for you. You’ll learn useful vocabulary through a real conversation between Andrew and Anna, while building listening confidence along the way.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions and terms related to technology and online behavior, such as echo chamber, rage bait, and
* Listening: Understand how algorithms work and how they influence what we see online with an interesting and easy-to-follow discussion.
* Speaking: Share your own experiences with algorithms in our speaking classes and on our Discord server.
* Fluency: Listening to natural English conversations helps train your brain to think in English, a key skill for fluent speaking. You'll also pick up natural expressions and speech patterns, and get comfortable with how native speakers discuss technology and digital culture.
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* Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. These tools will help you review new words, check your understanding, and build confidence in speaking and listening. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everyone, it's Andrew here and you're listening to Chatterbox, the Culep series for upper |
| 0:05.5 | intermediate English learners who want to take their fluency to the next level by listening |
| 0:10.1 | to real unedited conversations between native speakers. Today, we're talking about algorithms. |
| 0:17.1 | You've probably heard that word before, but what does it actually mean? Well, in short, an algorithm is a set of computer instructions that helps apps and websites decide what to show you. They study what you click on, watch, or buy, and then use that information to predict what you'll want to see next. Algorithms are behind almost everything we do online. |
| 0:40.5 | They choose the videos that appear in your social media feed, the shows that Netflix recommends, |
| 0:46.0 | the songs that pop up in your playlist, and even the ads that seem to know exactly |
| 0:50.8 | what you're thinking about. |
| 0:52.6 | In a moment, I'll be joined by my co-host, Anna, |
| 0:55.0 | and together we'll talk about how algorithms work, how they influence us, and what it's like |
| 1:01.2 | living in a world that's run by them. But before we start, I have a question for you. Would you like |
| 1:07.4 | to understand this conversation better and improve your fluency faster than ever? |
| 1:12.8 | If yes, then I highly recommend becoming a Culeps member. |
| 1:17.0 | Culep's members get interactive transcripts so you can follow along word for word, |
| 1:22.1 | study guides to help you remember what you learn, |
| 1:25.0 | speaking classes to practice your English speaking with others, |
| 1:28.3 | and bonus content like the full extended version of this episode, and of course, all of the episodes |
| 1:34.2 | are ad-free when you are a member as well. Join thousands of English learners becoming more |
| 1:40.1 | confident, natural speakers with Culeps. Sign up today for an affordable price on our website, |
| 1:45.7 | cullips.com. |
| 1:47.3 | And of course, a huge thank you to all the Culeps members out there. |
| 1:50.8 | We really appreciate you guys. |
| 1:53.0 | Okay, and now let's get started. |
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