AEE 2430: Study Up On This Impressive Vocabulary

In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss various ways to talk about learning and studying in English, prompted by a listener's question about the phrase "hit the books." They explain that "hit the books" is specific to schoolwork and studying for exams. They then delve into other phrases like "study up on," which is more flexible and applies to researching anything, and "read up on," which is similar but implies reading a lot about a topic. Lastly, they discuss "cramming," which means studying a lot at once, often last minute. The hosts provide example sentences and clarify the nuances between these expressions, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and staying up to date. A role play is included to contextualize the phrases.