2515 - Finally Fix Your ate Word Endings in English

In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss heteronyms, focusing on words ending in A-T-E that change pronunciation and meaning depending on whether they are used as a noun or a verb. They explain that nouns typically have a shorter "it" sound, while verbs have a longer "ate" sound, providing examples such as estimate, graduate, advocate, duplicate, delegate, and separate. The hosts use example sentences and a roleplay to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing the importance of context and not being afraid to correct oneself when making mistakes. They also recommend listeners check out episode 2512 on how to riff in English for better small talk.