Do you understand the conditionals in English?
Now that really is a tricky question !! The conditionals may seem hard but in fact they are pretty simple and they will take your English to another level. As a language learner it’s time to expand your conversation from the past, present and future…. go further with the conditionals !
The Future tense
We all have future plans, whether it’s organizing the week ahead, planning a holiday, or considering a career change. As a language learner, it can be challenging to know which structure fits best to express your ideas clearly. In this podcast, we break down the different future tenses and provide helpful examples to help you express yourself.
Which phrasal verbs do you use in meetings?
In this podcast, we take a look at words we use in meetings and in particular phrasal verbs. How can you learn them? Why are they difficult to learn? Do you really need to learn them? Listen in to find out.
Visiting the UK, find out more
In this podcast we discuss an upcoming trip to the UK. What is the best thing to eat, to drink and where to go? Where’s the best place for a pub quiz? Listen up and you’ll find out. Lots of grammar in this podcast too. The video has pictures and questions to help you.
The Missing Earrings; a detective story using the past tense
In this podcast we tackle grammar in an engaging detective story. Listen out for verbs in the past tense and the sentence structure.
What makes you laugh?
In this podcast, we take a look at humour. What is you kind of humour, are you silly, surreal or witty? Does humour translate well? What are the different types of humour? What has been the biggest comedy show in terms of viewing numbers? All this will be revealed in this podcast…. just dive in !
How to make the perfect cup of coffee comprehension quiz
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy coffee, and that's pretty close" Does this quote speak to you? Lots of people love to start their day with a cup of coffee..... but it's more complicated than you think. In the quiz we dive into the world of coffee. First...
Paris Olympic Games; Then and Now
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are fast approaching. Paris has hosted the Games on several occasions so now’s the time to find out more about it. This quiz of 25 amazing questions will help you learn vocabulary, check grammar and above all amaze you with fun facts.
So, get on your marks….. ready, steady, GO !!
How to make the perfect cup of coffee
In this podcast, we take a look at our phones and discuss the apps we use and why. Could you live without your apps? Are they really that useful? Do you use the same ones as us? Can you describe why you use them and like them? Listen to us as we use everyday vocabulary which you’ll find pretty useful.
UK Election night Lingo Bingo
On the 4th July 2024 the UK will hold a general election. It’s always an exciting night and we will certainly be watching all night. But whatever your political views it’s always interesting to watch and you’ll probably hear the usual bunch of expressions that typically come out of the mouths of TV journalists and politicians. So, first listen to the podcast to understand what these expression mean, and then on election night have fun with this Lingo Bingo card and tick off the expressions when you hear them.
Which phone apps do you use?
In this podcast, we take a look at our phones and discuss the apps we use and why. Could you live without your apps? Are they really that useful? Do you use the same ones as us? Can you describe why you use them and like them? Listen to us as we use everyday vocabulary which you’ll find pretty useful.
Using Mindfulness in Language Learning
Episode 216: Using Mindfulness in Language Learning In this podcast, we'll explore how incorporating mindfulness practices can deepen your connection to the English language, foster greater fluency, and cultivate a sense of presence and...
What are the advantages of using music to work on grammar
What are the advantages of using music to work on grammar? 1. Enhanced Memory Retention: Research suggests that music can aid in memory retention by creating strong neural connections. When grammar rules are set to music, learners may find it easier to recall and...
Would your table manners shock the world?
Discover global cultures through this table etiquette quiz.
As a language learner you will come across really useful vocabulary which we sometimes overlook when learning a new language.
Also the quiz will get you thinking about different cultures and our relationship with food.
Using Music to work on grammar
Episode 215: Using Music to work on grammarOne way of working on grammar in English, and a great way to memorise some grammar patterns and rules is to use popular songs.Welcome to our latest episode of the English podcasts! In this...
Getting to know you; table etiquette
Veronique travelling in Australia
Episode 214: Mega Europe Trivia QuizThink you know about Europe? Maybe you do, maybe you don't. Test your general knowledge with some off the wall questions about culture, history and knowledge of countries, customs and cities in...
What do you want to see?
Oscars 2024: which film should you go and see. Try the quiz
The Oscar season is upon us. With 10 films nominated for best film this year it can be difficult to choose which one to go and see. So don’t bother reading the reviews or listening to the critics, just answer these 10 questions to make your choice!
Try this quiz to see which one would suit you best….. and of course it’s a great way to build your movie vocabulary.
Veronique travelling in Australia
Episode 213: Veronique travelling in AustraliaIn 1999, Véronique embarked on her first Australian adventure, discovering the vibrant cities, the rugged Outback, and the stunning coastal wonders. Listen as she recounts the awe-inspiring...
Could you pass the French Citizenship Test ?
French citizenship quiz, questions to help you pass it.
French Fun Facts
Have you ever been to France and even spent a few days in Paris? It’s a beautiful country, with stunning countryside and intriguing cities. In this quiz we go beyond the traditional tourists visits to seek out some “off the wall” fun facts… and build vocabulary at the same time.
Sip and Share: Tales from The Seven Sisters Pub in Toulouse
Episode 212: Sip and Share: Tales from The Seven Sisters Pub in Toulouse Welcome to another episode of English Podcasts the podcast where we unravel the secrets to understanding natural English conversation. Your hosts Chris and Sue...
Language learning strategies and tips for busy lifestyles
Episode 210: Language learning strategies and tips for busy lifestyles Welcome to another episode of English Podcasts the podcast where we unravel the secrets to mastering English. Your hosts Chris and Sue today give some language...
Ten tips to stop translating when you speak English
Episode 209: Ten tips to stop translating when you speak EnglishWelcome to another episode of English Podcasts the podcast where we unravel the secrets to mastering English. I'm your host Chris, and today, we've got a gem of a topic:...
Conspiracy theories agreeing and disagreeing
Episode 208: Conspiracy theories - Agreeing and disagreeingIn this podcast we talk about the ever-growing phenomena of conspiracy theories, using this as a way of introducing you to 20 ways to agree and disagree - strongly, mildly and...
Greetings and goodbyes in English
Episode 207: Greetings and goodbyes in EnglishGreetings and goodbyes in English are the first and last things you say in a conversation, so getting it right is essential.In this short, podcast, we introduce you to some ways of saying...
The history of reggae music
Episode 206: The history of reggae musicReggae music is one of the most recognisable and popular genres of music in the world, but where does it come from and what are the origins of reggae music?In this short, potted history of reggae...
Christmas, Red Bikini and BBQ
Episode 205: Christmas, Red Bikini and BBQDo you dream of Christmas sitting by a log fire, or by a beautiful sunny beach ? Listen to this podcast to get both sides of the story. Australia is known for it's informal lifestyle and...
What is thanksgiving all about?
Episode 204: What is Thanksgiving all about?Thanksgiving is a North American tradition that comes around every year at this time of year, but what is it all about?The last Thursday in November is a major celebration day in the USA, it is...
How well do you remember 2023?
Can you remember some of the events that made an impact in the world in 2022? Try this quiz. If you are a language learner, this quiz is a great way to practice the past tense.
The english-podcast Giant Christmas Quiz
The english-podcasts Giant Christmas Quiz If you want to know more about the English language you need to know a bit more about the culture. So test your language skills AND your general knowledge with our bumper Christmas quiz - it's fun for all the family,...
What is thanksgiving all about?
November 15, 2023Episode 204: What is Thanksgiving all about?Thanksgiving is a North American tradition that comes around every year at this time of year, but what is it all about?The last Thursday in November is a major celebration day in the USA, it is a national...
The Restaurant Episode 1 – Meeting for Dinner
The Restaurant Episode 1 - Meeting for Dinner Sue and Chris meet for dinner at a restaurant in England, as usual, Sue is late. The Restaurant Episode 1 - Meeting for Dinner deals with meeting and greetings, arriving at a restaurant, checking a booking and finding a...
The Restaurant – Episode 2 – The Menu
The Restaurant - Episode 2 - The Menu Menus in eateries can be confusing. Not only is the vocabulary of the foods varied, but the way they are cooked can be confusing even to English native speakers. Listen to Sue and Chris as they decide what they are going to eat...
How can I mprove my listening skills
November 03, 2023 Episode 203: How can I improve my listening skills? The ability to listen, hear and understand English is a vital skills in order to learn a language and without good listening skills, it is almost impossible to learn any language? Understanding what...
The story of Northern Soul
October 25, 2023 Episode 202: The story of Norther Soul In a series, Beat by beat, on the history of music genres, this episode is dedicated to the cultural sensation that is Northern Soul. From the popular dance halls of the north of England in The Wigan Casino and...
What can I listen to to learn English
20 October, 2023 Episode 101: What can I listen to to learn English? Welcome, English enthusiasts, language learners, and word wizards from around the globe! You're tuning in to the one and only English-Podcasts.com, your go-to source for leveling up your English...
What makes a good podcast
What Makes a Good Podcast Are you tired of scrolling through endless podcast menus, desperately searching for that one perfect audio gem that will tickle your eardrums and ignite your imagination? Well, fear not, because we've got you covered! Join us as we embark on...
What we did this summer and our exciting plans for your learning experience.
We’re back from our summer trips and rearing to go ! This means that we have lots of new ideas and plans to help improve your English and motivate your learning.
In this podcast we tell you about where we went in the summer and outline our new, exciting plans for the coming months. Join us on this exhilarating journey and allow us to empower you to soar to unprecedented heights in your language learning endeavors!
How to talk “footy” to football fans.
Football will be in the news for a month during the World Cup 2022. Are you able to talk "footy"? Do you know the football jargon that we hear around us in the bars? Take the opportunity this month to go to bars and start up a conversation with other people about the...
Where should you go on holiday in France?
12 questions to help you decide from all the fantastic places in France where you should spend your holidays/vacation.
Holiday Quiz
Holiday Quiz Learn English vocabulary with this Holiday Quiz. Are you ready for your holiday break ? Have you ever wondered about the history of holidays ? Well, this quiz will answer some of those questions? What is the difference between a holiday and a vacation ?...
Ozzie slang
As part of the Australian series, this podcast takes you into the world of real Ozzie slang…. in other words, Australian informal language.
Do you know what an ambo is ? Or what about “sunnies”…. you shouldn’t leave home in Australia without them !
Listen as Laura tests Sue on her knowledge (or rather lack of knowledge !) about Ozzie slang.
A holiday guide to Australia; what to do and what to expect
Following the series of podcasts about Australia, this one is devoted to the best holiday things to do and to expect. Is Australia on your bucket list ? Over 5 million people visit Australia every year. It's certainly a long way from everywhere, but is it worth making...
Is Sydney really the “best city in the world”?
Recently a marketing company carried out a survey to find out which city people perceived as being the best in the world….. and Sydney came out on top !
While on holiday there Sue caught up with Laura, who’s been living there for the past three and a half years, to see if the city really does live up to the hype.
Desert Island Discs Chris
Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942. Each week a guest, called a "castaway" during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings, a book and a luxury item that...
Desert Island Discs Susan
Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was first broadcast on the BBC Forces Programme on 29 January 1942. Each week a guest, called a "castaway" during the programme, is asked to choose eight recordings, a book and a luxury item that...
History of Food QUIZ
History of Food QUIZ Do you know the origins of your favorite foods ? Have you ever wondered where your favourite foods came from? You’d be surprised to discover the origins behind some of the most popular foods in the world. Have you thought about the origins of the...
5 minute Grammar: Present Perfect Simple
Take 5 minutes to brush up your English grammar. This verbal explanation and quiz will help you to understand the Present Perfect Simple tense better. Most learners find the concept of the Present Perfect difficult to grasp. It is a particularly of the English language which takes a bit of time to get used to. So start now…
The New York Skyline Quiz
The New York Skyline Quiz We have all seen the New York skyline in movies or even in real life. But do you know anything about the buildings, bridges and iconic constructions in that skyline? New York City is famous for many things, but primarily it is known as the...
How to make your English colorful – use expressions and idioms!
How colorful is your language ? Do you want to sound like a native speaker ? Well in that case, you better start using expressions and idioms to make your English come alive !
So tune in to this podcast and listen as we test each other with 15 expressions, you’ll hear that some we know well and some we don’t know at all
Oscar films of 2023
The Oscars are a lot of Razzle Dazzle, but what about the actual films? Do they live up to all the hype? Were you disappointed by the films or do you think they are really the cream of the crop? Have you seen any of the films up for best picture? If not, click on the...
15 Amazing facts that you didn’t know about daylight saving time
Daylight saving time (DST), also daylight savings time or daylight time (the United States and Canada) and British summer time (United Kingdom), is the practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock...
Test your knowledge of the verb GET and how to use it
Test your knowledge of the verb GET and how to use it Test your knowledge of the verb GET and how to use it - Have you noticed how frequently English speakers use the the word GET in conversation.... yes, all the time ! Have you ever looked up the verb GET in a...
a.i, does it enhance or replace your learning experience ?
As an English learner do you think it’s a great tool or just cheating and laziness ? Do you use Google translate to help you with your written English ? Do you enhance your text by putting it through an a.i software?
Listen as we discuss the pros and cons of a.i and see how we think it’ll affect the learning and teaching experience.
Welcome to Toulouse, our home town. Episode 1
Visit Toulouse, this is a guide book in a quiz. This quiz is full of interesting and off-the-wall facts about the Pink City. You won’t know the answer to some of the questions but don’t worry take it as an opportunity to learn more about Toulouse if you plan to spend a few days here.
History in the streets of Toulouse Episode 2
Discover Toulouse as we stroll around the narrow streets and learn about the city’s history by looking at the unusual street names. The accompanying quiz will help you build vocabulary which is often used in tourist guide books.
The Knowledge: Everything You Need to Know about London Quiz
The Knowledge: Everything You Need to Know about London Quiz Are you thinking of visiting London ? If so, you are not alone ! More than 19 million visitors go to London every year to see the sights and enjoy the London spirit. Wow ! So if you fancy a trip to London...
Build holiday vocabulary?
How to make a Holiday Mind Map to help with remembering lots of vocabulary.
Chris and Sue’s bucket lists
Bucket Lists Sue and Chris talk about a Bucket lists. Before listening, do you know what bucket lists are? While listening. 1. Does Sue want to swim with dolphins? 2. Where does Chris want to go for his bucket list? 3. Where does Sue say she thinks the Northern Lights...
The Curious Off Side Football World Cup Quiz
The Curious Off Side Football World Cup Quiz The Curious Off Side Football World Cup Quiz - Learn English with the Football World Cup 2022 Are you a fan of football ? If you are, you are in for a real football festival, if not, you are in for 4 very tedious weeks !...
Why do people love quizzes?
Who invented the umbrella? Why is the Mona Lisa so famous and why was Pol Pot in Cambodia? Why do people love quizzes? How many flies does it take to fall off a horse and what does Albert Einstein have in common with Justin Bieber? These questions and many more are...
Meet up with a full time vanlifer in France
Meeting up with a full-time #vanlifer who is doing #vanlife where we met on a small farm campsite in the #paysbasque in south west #france. Katharina is from Germany and she has given everything up to get on the road with her little car and her vintage caravan. I met...
Guns, Gingerbread and the American Constitution
An American woman describes her everyday life living with guns to a European, who listens in amazement,
Rugby World cup 2023: which player are you? Personality quiz.
Here at English-podcasts.com we like sport and especially rugby..... but what exactly are we talking about ??? Are you confused ? Do you need help ? Would like to know more ? Don't worry, this quiz will help to put you in the picture. Learning about sport is an...
Where should you live in France?
Where should you live in France? Where should you live in France? Take this quiz to see which French city you should live in. Where should you live in France? France is a very diverse country with landscapes that range from high mountains to kilometers of beaches....
Tribute to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2nd June 2022
You must have noticed it..... Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 70 year reign this week, yes her Platinum Jubilee! The celebrations are taking place all over the globe from New Zealand to Canada, from South Africa to India. And don't forget Australia ! We have a...
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Quiz
What is a Platinum Jubilee ? It's a celebration to mark 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. She was crowned Queen in 1958 at the age of 27 and now she is 97 years old. [h5p id="12"][h5p id="13"]
What is the best thing to read ?
Which books are the best for building vocabulary and consolidating sentence structure comprehension? Take a listen to this podcast which is brimming over with tips about Graded Readers.
Life in Lockdown Personality Quiz
Life in Lockdown Personality Quiz: part 3 in our Covid-19 series Try this light hearted quiz to see what personality you became during the Covid 19 lockdowns. Luckily the days of lockdown are over, but we all remember our experiences of it. As a language learner, it's...
Food Hell
Food Hell, what’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten? Why don’t you like it ? Is it the taste, the texture, the smell or just the idea of it? Listen to our choices, do you think they are cultural or universal choices? This podcast is a great way to build vocabulary to express likes and dislikes about food.
Winter Sports quiz
Winter Sports quiz How much do you know about winter sports? This quiz is a perfect way to build vocabulary about snow, ice, and all things cold ! You'll be surprised by some of the answers.... enjoy, and wrap up warm 🙂
Understanding digital body language
Have you heard of “non-verbal communication”? This is what we refer to in every language as body language, eye contact, nodding, moving your body to say you agree or disagree with the speaker. Have you found that digital meetings have changed the dynamics of the “traditional” face to face meetings and lessons? Take a listen to this podcast in which Chris and Sue discuss their experiences and give tips on how to adapt our body language to suit the new way of communicating.
Bastien’s bucket list
Listen to Bastien talk about his bucket list with Chris. Listen to more bucket list podcasts by searching the term 'bucket list' in the search bar.
The Aviation Top Gun Quiz
The Aviation Top Gun Quiz People who love planes are celebrating an aviation landmark this year with the 50th anniversary of the maiden flight of the supersonic plane Concorde. Back in March1969 Concorde took to the skies for the first time for a 29 minute flight at...
Grammar brush up: Short answers
Grammar brush up: Short answers. Test yourself. How quickly can to answer?
Christmas far from the North Pole
Come with us on a fun trip around Toulouse to soak up the Christmas atmosphere in South West France. There are only blue skies, no snow in sight but a lot of French cheese, cakes, chocolate, Canadian whisky and even a Christmas flamingo !!
Discover the secrets of French chateaux quiz
French chateaux history and secrets.
What to do in Santorini in a week
Sue asks Chris about a recent holiday he spent on the Greek island of Santorini. Listen to some recommendations about what to do, where to go, what to eat and where to stay on the island. Chris talks about some of the places that everybody knows on Santorini,...
Vanlife adventure
Have you ever heard of the term, "Vanlife?" or rather the hashtag #Vanlife ? It is a growing trend where people convert vans to a fully contained living area that enables them to travel and work virtually anywhere in the world whilst pursuing their dream of travel,...
Buying and Selling on-line
Have you ever sold anything online? In recent years it has become part of our everyday life. The internet is full of sites specializing in selling second-hand items from houses, to cars, to handbags, to children’s toys.
Listen as Sue asks Chris about his experience, about the benefits and the pitfalls.
How is India going green?
Ahead of the Climate crisis meeting with world leaders, COP26 in Glasgow in October 2021, Chris talks to Renu, who lives in India, about how India is going green. Air pollution in India is a serious health issue, of the 30 most polluted cities in the world, 21 were in...
Iconic Bikes
Are electric bikes considered as cheating ? Do they bring back the pleasure of cycling ? Listen to what Chris says about his experience.
Empowering women in India
Listen to Chris and Renu talking about Renu's project, empowering women in India. Renu was born in UK and practiced as a UK Lawyer for 10 years. She qualified with an MSc in Ayurveda in 2006 from London and has been an Ayurveda Practitioner and Teacher since then....
A 1000 Shakespearian words
Did you know that Shakespeare coined* over 1000 words, many of which we still use today and some of them we use everyday! But WHY did he invent so many words ? This is a good question. He didn't it simply to fit in with the rhythm of his text, he needed words with the...
Friday the 13th Superstition Quiz
Are you superstitious ? Do you avoid walking under ladders ? Do you often cross your fingers ? Do you have any special rituals which bring you good luck ? Or do you think it’s just plain silly to let yourself be ruled by such irrational behavior?
Ayurveda the science of life
Ayurveda the science of life is an medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda is heavily practiced in India and Nepal, where around 80% of the population report using it. Ayurveda therapies have varied and evolved over more than two...
Euros 2020: Football and Racism
Dave, a West Ham supporter, gives his opinion about England’s performance in the Euros 2020 and the harsh criticism that the players received, and also Victoria who runs an equality blog, Feminists of Reading.
North Indian Food
Listen to this interview of Renu, an Indian living in North India about North Indian Food. Do you like spicy food or is it too hot for you? Do you know what millet is? What do you think an Indian person living in India would eat as their ideal food?
Victoria – English Food Blogger
Victoria - English Food Blogger Susan caught up with Victoria - English Food Blogger, an enthusiastic food blogger from England who talks about her interests in food and blogging. Victoria's blog is available here for those that would like to read about her food and...
Chocolate trivia for International Chocolate day
Chocolate is one of the most popular food types and flavors in the world, and many foodstuffs involving chocolate exist, particularly desserts, including cakes, pudding, mousse, chocolate brownies, and chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate bars, either made of solid...
Being an expat in France and India
Life as an expat in France and India
A few days in New York
A few days in New York. Have you ever been to New York ? Is it on your list of things to do ? Do you like big cites ? Do you live in the USA? What do you think of tourists to your country? Listen to this podcast in which Laura, a French-British young women talks to...
What is yoga all about
Do you know what yoga is all about? Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy, which began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental wellbeing. Yoga typically emphasizes physical postures...
The Tour de France; the Then and Now Quiz
The Tour de France is the most important bike race in the world which attracts a massive global audience. This quiz covers many fascinating aspects of the Tour past and present.
Covid-19 series part 3: History of Eyam Plague Village
In this podcast Chris and Sue talk about a lockdown situation that took place in the 17th century in a village called Eyam which is located in north Derbyshire. Back then the situation was very serious and the majority of the villagers lost their lives to the plague....
10 Reasons your Photos are Bad.
Do you know the expression "a photo is worth a thousand words ? Well, with amateur photography this is not always the case..... Are you sometimes disappointed with your photos ? When we visit great places we want to capture the moment on our phone cameras or with a...
Rishikesh Northern India
Rishikesh has been a part of the legendary "Kedarkhand" - Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the asura king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, using two jute ropes at the point where the present...
Animated Podcast Number 2: Calculate your Carbon Footprint (How green are you?)
So what's an animated podcast ? Good question ! It's a podcast with pictures, learning tips and clues. In short, it's just a helping hand to help you understand the conversation and the context. This is Animated Podcast number 2 in a series of 10, in which each one...
What is a bucket list?
A bucket list is a list of activities or things that people really want to do before they die, as depicted by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in the 2007 film of the same name, where two people realise their wildest dreams. In this podcast Sue and Chris talk about a...
Chris’ Jokes – Episode 1
listen to Chris' 5 minutes of fame, as he tells some pretty good jokes (well that's what he told us to write anyway) - we hope you like them!
Anyone for tennis ?
The tennis season is upon us, starting with Roland Garros, then Wimbledon, US Open and finally the Australian Open. What do you know about the origins of tennis ? Do you know how the sport evolved ? Who has served the most aces ? What is the record for the longest...
The travel bet
The travel bet The travel bet - which is quicker, public transport or the car? have you ever wondered if you should give up your car journey in favour of using public transport? Which is the cheapest way to travel? Follow Chris and Sue as they bet on the quickest way...
Using a SWOT to enhance personal learning
Using a SWOT to enhance personal learning One of the hardest things to do alone is to effectively carry out a skills self-evaluation before setting up clear objectives towards a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). Knowing where one is at a given time is not an easy task due...
Effective Presentation Skills Tips episode 1
Effective Presentation Skills Tips episode 1 Effective Presentation Skills Tips episode 1 is part of a series of podcasts aimed at helping people to be more effective when presenting in front of an audience. Sue and Chris talk about some of the pitfalls in...
PHRASAL VERBS: Take
Phrasal verbs are everywhere in English, we use them hundreds of times a day but they are not always easy for learners to understand because the addition of the particle changes the meaning of the original verb completely.
Effective Presentation Skills Tips Episode 2
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Numbers in Sport
Numbers in Sport. Numbers can be a difficult part of learning a new language. New learners often confuse "hundreds" and "thousands", "fifteen" and "fifty", "half past six" with "six and a half hours" etc etc etc. The only way to improve your number skills is with...
All about tea
Tea is probably the favourite drink across the world, but do you know about tea? Do you know the phrases and expressions related to tea? In this podcast we chat about the noble drink that the British (amongst others) adore. Ever heard of, "A storm in a teacup?" A mug...
Covid lockdown and stress; how are you coping?
There is no doubt that the successive lockdowns of 2020-21 have dramatically changed our daily lives on so many levels, and figures show that more people have experienced anxiety due to the social, financial and work restrictions that have been placed on us.
What kind of language learner are you?
What kind of language learner are you? What kind of language learner are you? We learn a new language because we want to, or need to communicate with other people either at work or in social situations and some just learn another language for fun. Everybody learns...
Rugby: European Champions Cup 2021 and Top 14
We are nearing the end of the season and it's hotting up between two great teams: Toulouse (our favourite) and La Rochelle. Listen as you'll hear how both teams made it to the final and how they are also in excellent positions in the French Top 14 league. Listen out...
What’s an idiom ? Try this quiz to find out !
Writing effective emails
Historically, the term electronic mail was used generically for any electronic document transmission. For example, several writers in the early 1970s used the term to refer to fax document transmission. As a result, it is difficult to find the first citation for the...
The Bone Crushing Game of Thrones Quiz
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Is my workplace a stressful place?
Excessive workplace stress causes a staggering 120,000 deaths and results in nearly €200 billion in health care costs each year. This represents 5% to 8% of national health care spending, derived primarily from high demands at work (€50 billion) and work-family...
Help my workplace is stressing me out
The workplace is a very demanding, quick-paced and increasingly uncertain place in which we operate on a day-to-day basis, but does it always have to be a stressful place?. Pressure to meet deadlines, deliverables and working with difficult people, among other...
TV and movie junkie Quiz
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Hey, seen any boring films lately?
In Sue and Craig's opinion the Oscars 2021 are a bit of a wet weekend; rather dull, depressing and boring ! Chris is not really up to date with the current batch of films but listen out for what he says about them. Your language challenge is hearing 3 native speakers...
Star Wars – The Force Awakens
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Stress Awareness Month Statistics
Stress Awareness Month happens each April. It’s important to learn some strategies for coping with this particular issue. Stress awareness Month, which always happens in April, has now been going for 19 years and things just don’t appear to be getting better. Stress...
Covid-19 series part 5 : the “new” workplace, a dream or a nightmare?
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Do you speak English?
Do you speak English? A tongue-in-cheek look at language skills. The first question, Do you speak English? Is met with a response in English then in German. Research by the British Council finds that...
It’s not about the nail
It's not about the nail Do you ever get the feeling that you are not listened to? See, this woman feels the same in it's not about the nail ... “Don’t try to fix it. I just need you to listen.” Every man...
Developing Auditory Memory in Language Learning
Developing Auditory Memory in Language Learning Memory span refers to the longest list of items that a person can repeat back in the correct order immediately after presentation of the information. Items may include words, numbers, or letters. Recalling a list of...
Mindmapping strategy for writing
Mindmapping strategy for writing Writing strategies are not always obvious and can lead us to a lot of bad habits such as using online translators (sorry Google translate), cut and pasting old mails or documents or trying to write using a word-for-word translation...
Florian Bucket list
Florian Bucket list Listen to Florian's bucket list, but try the pre-listening questions first. A bucket list is a list of items, challenges etc., that people want to do before they die. A check-list of lifetime wishes that people really want to do at some point in...
Reading Strategies in Language Learning
Reading Strategies in Language Learning Reading doesn’t pose as many difficulties as listening or speaking, because we generally have the time to read through and digest ideas and to reread when necessary or look words up in a dictionary – even if this sometimes leads...
Social Language Learning Scoops
Social Language Learning Scoops In this section, which is updated regularly, is a collection of curated content based around themes, such as Social Learning, EFL, ESL and language learning. If you have ever tried to build a conversation with multiple people...
Setting objectives for prime time learning
Setting objectives for prime time learning The more motivated you are to learn, the higher your chances of success become. Why do you want to learn ? is a key question and maintaining your motivation level is crucial for successful long-term learning. One of the best ...
Six steps to a personal learning action plan
Six steps to a personal learning action plan Step 1 - Determine what you want to accomplish. In other words, set your goal for your personal action / learning plan. Make the goal so clear in your mind that you won’t have a problem knowing when you’ve reached it....
Listening strategies in Language Learning
Listening strategies in Language Learning This is part of a series of posts on process skills in language learning, Listening strategies in Language Learning, where we will examine some ideas and perhaps challenge some received ideas - although you may not always...
Create a not-to-do list and save yourself
Create a not-to-do list and save yourself The great thing about process time is that it lets us do just that - take a step back from the breakneck speed of life at work and concentrate more on the How and less on the What of our working lives. Process time helps us to...
Adaptation to Climate Change
Adaptation to climate change Adaptation to Climate Change, means anticipating the adverse effects of climate change and taking appropriate action to prevent or minimise the damage they can cause, or taking advantage of opportunities that may arise. It has been shown...
Improving Listening Skills in Language Learning
Improving Listening Skills in Language Learning As you go along with your language learning try to engage yourself and connect as much as possible, with as many of your senses as possible – much like we do when reading. Reading (another receptive skill) is an...
Is English language Learning undervalued
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Learners – Learn to Love your Mistakes
Learners - Learn to Love your Mistakes More than half of the planet speaks two or more languages, over 50% of us are bilingual or multilingual, monolingualism is starting to be seen as a culture and nothing more, and definitely not something we are destined to live...
Business Process Improvement – Omar
Business process improvement (BPI) Listen to Omar, from a leading airline based in Abu Dhabi do a presentation about Business Process Improvement in his company, including : His roles in Business Process Improvement The objectives of BPI in his company How they...
Multimedia and IT Technician
Multimedia and IT Technician In the series « Tell me about your job. » I am joined today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the primary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles Area by Jon, a multimedia and IT technician. Jon has been doing this job for the...
What English sounds like to speakers of other languages
What English sounds like to speakers of other languages 'Skwerl' What English sounds like to speakers of other languages - A short film in fake English. As seen on QI. A film by Brian &...
Textile Factory Tour – A visitor from the UK
Textile Factory Tour Listen to Greg give Liz, a visitor from the UK, a textile factory tour in France that makes upholstery for car seats. Greg greets Liz in reception, before taking her on a tour of the research and development department, the weaving workshop,...
Male / Female Communication Issues
Male / Female Communication Issues A light-hearted look at male / female communication issues.
The Effects of Background Music on Learning
The Effects of Background Music on Learning I was working this morning with a person to help them to improve the impact of their presentations - the person was French and the presentation are to be delivered in English. Just before doing the presentation I set a...
How not to Learn A Language – 10 Urban Myths
How not to Learn A Language - 10 Urban Myths In this post, How not to Learn A Language - 10 Urban Myths, we are going to look at some received ideas about language learning. There are a great deal of opinions and ideas related to language learning that are either...
Marie – May the best house win.
May the Best House Win was a British lifestyle game show that aired on ITV from 22 February 2010 to 24 June 2013 and was narrated by Guy Porritt. The show sees four proud homeowners compete to win £1,000 by showing off their homes to the other contestants, who will...
YOU are a natural-born language learner!
We hear so many people, so many times state, and believe what they are saying, that "I am not good at languages". If we think about this, the person has either written or spoken this statement in a clear and intelligible way - so they CAN actually USE language, which...
Shortcuts to learning a language
Shortcuts to learning a language As you go along with your language learning try to engage yourself and connect as much as possible as many as your senses as possible – much like we do when reading. Reading is an excellent example of the way that imagination is used...
Is there a difference between Accent and Pronunciation in Language Learning?
Is there a difference between Accent and Pronunciation in Language Learning? Have you ever spoken with a foreign learner who has said that they are terrified to speak English as, in their words, "I have a bad accent." Have you ever spoken about this and it turns out...
Language as a window into human nature
Language as a window into human nature Language and meaning are a fascinating subject - as illustrated in the video below, which shows the way, in which, speakers attempt to put meaning into words - sometimes producing the desired effect and sometimes failing...
12 Effective Language Learning Tips
It’s that time of year again, the end of the holidays, time to re-invent, readjust and turn a new page, turn over a new leaf, start again with a clean slate.
Communication is hearing what isn’t heard
Peter Drucker once said that, “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”
Furthermore, one of the pre-suppositions of NLP states that ‘you cannot, not communicate – everything you say and most of what you do will communicate something, so the idea of radio silence, can have the effect of turning the sound right up.
People often, mistakingly, imagine, that by doing nothing, they can avoid personal responsibility in communication, but, I am sorry to say, this just isn’t true, non-action is not an option, as it will be interpreted in some way by the listener(s).
Chris’ Jokes – Episode 2
Chris' Jokes - Episode 2 Back by popular demand (at least that is what Chris told us to write) is Chris with a handful of fabulous jokes in front of an adoring crowd (he told us to write that too...)
Travel – Charles Couchsurfing
Travel - Charles Couchsurfing Listen to Charles talk about his experiences of travelling and couchsurfing. Couchsurfing International Inc. is a hospitality exchange and social networking website. The website provides a platform for members to "surf" on couches by...
Helen – Friendship Force
Helen - Friendship Force Listen to Helen, a Canadian, talk about her travel experiences throughout the world with Friendship Force and other ways that she has travelled, including driving around The UK in a VW Combi. Friendship Force International provides...