Podcast Episodes

Strange and Unusual Laws

Episode 523

Did you know that it's illegal to fly a kite in Buenos Aires, Argentina? And that it's forbidden to be shirtless in Barcelona? 
Today you'll learn about some weird and wonderful laws from all over th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How to Use Animal Idioms in English: Learn how to use 15 Common Animal Expressions

Episode 522

Do you want to improve your English with some colourful and fun expressions? In this podcast, we will teach you how to use 15 common animal idioms in English, such as "a fish out of water" or "the el…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Recommended AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools for learning English

Episode 521

You may have heard about something called artificial intelligence, or AI, and that it can be used to help you with certain tasks. But is AI useful for language learning?

In this podcast episode, we …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How to describe bad food

Episode 520

In today's podcast, you'll learn useful vocabulary to describe bad food. 

We'll explore words and phrases that describe when food goes from fabulous to foul. Whether it's a stale slice of bread or a …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Connectors and linking expressions for the Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced writing exam

Episode 519

In this podcast, you'll learn useful linking expressions and connectors for the Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced writing exam so that you're not constantly repeating words like 'and', 'but' and 'a…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Virtues and Vices

Episode 518

In today's podcast, we talk about vices and virtues. You'll learn vocabulary connected to the seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues. Can you name all of them in English? 

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Auxiliary Verbs BE, DO and HAVE

Episode 517

In today's podcast, you'll learn all about auxiliary verbs. What are they? Why do we use them? How do we use them?

We also answer Reyna's question about using auxiliary verbs for emphasis. So, DO ple…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Gender Equality

Episode 516

In this podcast, you'll learn useful vocabulary connected to the topic of gender equality so that you can speak about this subject with more accuracy and effectiveness. 

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

8 common colloquial expressions - Part 12

Episode 515

In this podcast, you'll learn 8 more common colloquial expressions so that you can take your spoken English to the next level and sound more like a native speaker.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Work-Life Balance

Episode 514

In this episode, you'll learn some words and phrases connected to work-life balance and we'll talk about ways you may be able to manage your time better. 

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago