• #272 Phrasal Verbs with 'Set'
    May 15 2024

    I'm back with another episode in the series on phrasal verbs. Today, we're looking at around 9 phrasal verbs that include the verb 'set'.

    It's a really common one to use and the meanings can get confusing, so I'm going to go through each one and explain the meaning, but also follow up with a story related to my life to give some context to help explain the phrasal verb.

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    44 mins
  • #271 A Terrifying Flying Experience
    May 8 2024

    In this episode, I talk all about transportation. I know - it sounds a bit boring! But there's a lot to talk about.

    We'll be discussing my terrifying flight experience where it felt like we almost crashed, how to talk about different types of transport and commuting, and then we end with some super useful expressions that are related to transport.

    My goal is you'll end this episode with something new that you didn't know before.

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    38 mins
  • #270 What Will the Future Look Like?
    May 1 2024

    I go over some near and distant future predictions (as provided by Chat GPT) and share my views on how likely I think they are to happen.

    I'm a big fan of science fiction and wondering about how different things will be in the future, so I invite you to make predictions with me and use the new words I mention in this episode to practice your English.

    How accurate do you think I am?

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    36 mins
  • #269 Debates, Arguments, & Controversial Opinions
    Apr 24 2024

    I share some of my opinions on debate questions provided to me by Chat GPT, ranging from general opinions to deeper more philosophical ones. While doing so, I share some useful vocabulary as well as phrases you can use to express your own opinions when debating or arguing.

    Why not respond to this podcast directly? Leave a common on the shownotes page below using one of the phrases from today and give me your opinion on a topic here.

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    38 mins
  • #268 The Best Way to Learn English with Fabio Cerpelloni
    Apr 17 2024

    Fabio Cerpelloni chats with me on the podcast today around the topic of his new book: 'Any Language You Want: 18 Conflicting Lessons for a New Kind of Language Learner'.

    A collection of contradictory true personal stories in answer to "What's the best way to learn a language?" In each of the 18 chapters, Fabio -- a language learner and teacher -- shares a story about how he mastered English, his second language, and tells you what's the best way to learn another language.

    In this episode, we discuss some ways to learn English and why it's not as simple as you might think. I'm sure you'll leave, however, feeling inspired, motivated, and with some new ideas on how to best master this language.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #267 Learn English by Teaching
    Apr 10 2024

    A listener asked me how they can teach English to their friend, so I decided to give some tips and advice in this podcast episode.

    I cover some tips you can do to help a friend, partner, or family member learn English - whether this is in a casual setting or a more structured lesson setting.

    I also cover some mistakes that many beginner teachers make, which will you useful for you no matter what kind of teaching you are interested in.

    And finally, I talk at the end about some basic steps to take if you're interested in becoming a professional teacher and making some extra money from that.

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    33 mins
  • #266 Make English Pronunciation Easier with Assimilation
    Apr 3 2024

    In Episode 255, we spoke about Linking.
    In Episode 262, we spoke about Elision.

    Now, in Episode 266, we're talking all about Assimilation.

    This is the 3rd and final part in our connected speech series, where I look at how spoken English can change the pronunciation of certain words. If you want to speak with a natural British accent, then this is essential to know.

    In this episode, I'll be looking at times when the sounds of words change so they become easier to pronounce. I'll be doing this while answering questions and sharing my views on them, and I invite you to join in as well.

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    38 mins
  • #265 Acronyms to Level Up Your English
    Mar 27 2024

    Acronyms are words that use the first letter of each word in a phrase. NASA and LOL are two common examples from very different areas.

    In the age of the internet, acronyms are now a part of everyday writing and reading, but did you know some are also used in speech?

    In this episode, I go through some really common everyday acronyms that you need to know and follow each one with an example from my own life.

    I also end with a list of some more casual texting acronyms that are useful when casually writing to friends.

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    41 mins