All Ears English

AEE - Shocked by the Price? How to Cancel Your Order in English

2525 - What Are You Saving Up For?

In this All Ears English podcast episode, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the difference between using "saving" as a verb and "savings" as a noun, clarifying common mistakes English language learners make. They provide examples of how to use "saving" in continuous tenses and as a gerund, and explain that "savings" typical...

2524 - How Crazy Adds Color to Your English

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey explore the multifaceted uses of the word "crazy" as an adjective in the English language. They address a listener's question about the word's positive and negative connotations, and they discuss six distinct ways "crazy" is used, ranging from its hist...

2523 - Your English Is Nothing to Sneeze At

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the meaning and usage of the native English phrase "nothing to sneeze at," which means something is important or valuable and should not be ignored or downplayed. They provide example sentences and explore similar expressions like "not to be ...

2522 - What to Say When You Lose Your Train of Thought

In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss what to say when you lose your train of thought in English conversations. They emphasize the importance of avoiding pauses and maintaining connection by using phrases that prompt the other person to help you remember what you were saying. They share three ...

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2521 - That's Terrible! How Passionate People Articulate Negative Things

In this co-hosted podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the nuances between the words "horrible" and "terrible" in response to a listener's question. They explore the interchangeability of the terms, share personal anecdotes, and provide idiomatic expressions using both words. The hosts also touch on related vo...

2520 - Pesky Prefixes, Part 3: Irrefutably Difficult Vocabulary

AEE - Learn English in 2026 Like You’d Train for an Ironman

2519 - Don't Take It Literally! Four New English Expressions

Michelle and Lindsay co-host a discussion centered around the expression "head scratcher," which means something that is confusing or hard to figure out. They share personal anecdotes and examples of situations that could be described as a "head scratcher," such as confusing instructions or unclear explanations. The ho...

2518 - Fish and Company! English Phrases for Overstaying Your Welcome

AEE - Make Your English the Chef's Kiss

AEE - Whaddaya Know? A Smooth Way to Ask Questions in English

2517 - Did You Spend a Fortune? How to Talk About Your Expensive Purchases

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Michelle and Lindsay discuss the expression "to cost a fortune," prompted by a listener's question. They explore what it means for something to be considered very expensive, even for relatively small items like avocado toast or coffee, and how the phrase is used in diffe...

2516 - Assumption Versus Presumption in English

In this episode of All Ears English, Michelle and Lindsay delve into the nuances between the words "presumption" and "assumption," prompted by a listener's question. They explain that both words involve believing something without proof, but "presumption" carries a more formal, and sometimes arrogant, connotation, ofte...

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...

2514 - A Foolproof Method to Express Yourself

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle explore the use of the suffix "proof" in English, discussing its meaning of protection against something. They provide several common examples such as "childproof," "foolproof," "waterproof," "shatterproof," "bulletproof," and "soundproof," explainin...

AEE - Mortifying Moments that Create Connection

2513 - Back in 2023: How to Be Clear About Timelines When Storytelling in English

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to clearly indicate when an event occurred in the past. They address a listener question about alternative ways to clarify past events, besides saying "back to 2024," and emphasize the importance of time orientation in storytelling and co...