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Episode 17 – Talking About Time in English | “It Takes” and “Lasts”
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we look at two very common expressions in English: “it takes…” and “lasts…”. Both are used when we talk about time, but we use them in slightly different ways. Through simple, everyday examples, we explore how these expressions come up in…
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Episode 16 – Are You Too Formal in English? (Common Vocabulary Mistakes)
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners. In this episode, we explore a common learner problem: sounding too formal in everyday English. Many learners use Latin-derived or archaic words that appear in dictionaries but are rarely used in natural conversation. We look at examples of these low-frequency words and show…
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Episode 15 – Negotiation Idioms You Can Use Every Day
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners. In this episode, we explore useful negotiation idioms that you can use in daily life — at work, in social situations, and in everyday conversations. These expressions will help you sound more confident, natural, and persuasive in English. This podcast is part of…
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Episode 14 – Animal Kingdom Idioms in Sport and Beyond
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we dive into five powerful idioms from the animal kingdom that you’ll hear in sport, business and everyday life — including the lion’s den, a dark horse, to claw your way back, to smell blood, and the underdog. These expressions are…
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Episode 13 – Common Collocation Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we look at common collocation mistakes and explain how choosing the right word combinations can make your English sound more natural and accurate. Here is this episode’s free transcript —→ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m9XUHCD6cGCNfeDzkxbn31uqRG23QoVlXv5MS3tIxrw/edit?tab=t.0
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Episode 12 – Phrasal Verbs with Over: Common Meanings Explained
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we explore common phrasal verbs with over, looking at meaning, usage, and how small changes can affect meaning in everyday English. Here is this episode’s free transcript —→ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPl458vJ3hD3zmGlrj3FOjs7swNYyfCzFhQOpX7yMG0/edit?tab=t.0
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Episode 11: What The F**k? and other versatile Curse Words!
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we explore how the word f**k and other common curse words are used in everyday spoken English, looking at meaning, tone, and context. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode discusses swear words for educational purposes. Some language may be considered explicit or offensive,…
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Episode 10: New Year’s Resolutions and SMART Goals
Check out the transcript for today's episode – https://docs.google.com/document/d/19n4gLpcxQPv1hPneO0PVSq-IPDprf53Wm-NUWpzYdWM/edit?tab=t.0 This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we talk about New Year’s resolutions, setting SMART goals, and how clear planning can support long-term progress in language learning.The survey mentioned in this episode was conducted by YouGov – https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/53789-americans-new-years-resolutions-2026-poll
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Episode 9 – Beatles Grammar Gems: Three Songs to Study
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we explore grammar patterns found in three Beatles songs and show how music can support meaningful language learning. Here is this episode’s free transcript → https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1muuEKkhqpg18KLCC2orYL04OEEPKmD91KyiCYVRu0/edit?tab=t.0 Here are the songs mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQER0A0ej0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8LbJfC0SYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seqaTuXkqFI
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Episode 8: The Beatles and language learning (Part 1)
This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we explore how The Beatles and their music can support language learning. Here is this episode’s free transcript —→ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CVBy0UOVWJUjupwPUtw5ROoFyWABVhPcBhwU7ZXdQME/edit?tab=t.0 …and some sources for further reading practice: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/aug/31/mediabusiness.usa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer https://pmamagazine.org/a-friendship-fractured-how-michael-jacksons-purchase-of-the-beatles-catalog-changed-everything/