Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss heteronyms, focusing on words ending in A-T-E that have the same spelling but different pronunciations and meanings depending on whether they are used as a noun or a verb. They explain the general rule that nouns typically have a shorter "it" sound,...
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 examples such as "childproof," "foolproof," "waterproof," "shatterproof," "bulletproof," and "soundproof," explaining how each is u...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle share embarrassing personal stories and discuss various ways to describe embarrassing situations in English. They explore the physical sensations associated with embarrassment and highlight how sharing these experiences can create connections with ot...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay explore the subtle yet significant differences between saying "I'm fine" and "I'm okay," inspired by a Taylor Swift lyric. They discuss how tone influences the perception of these phrases and delve into various contexts, including health, emotional states, an...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle address a listener's question about clarifying timelines when telling stories in English. They discuss using phrases like "back in [year]" and "way back in [year]" to provide context and avoid confusion. They also explore other ways to signal past ev...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, hosts Aubrey and Lindsay explore the concept of "riffing" as a way to move beyond superficial small talk and create genuine connections. Inspired by an interview with Maya Rossignac-Millon, they define riffing as improvising and building upon a subject in a playful and spontane...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the use of the word "slew" and other expressions to describe having a lot of work or responsibilities. They explore the nuances and contexts in which "slew," "boatload," "oodles," "a mountain of," and "stack up" are used, providing examples and a ro...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey Carter interviews Maya Rossignac-Milon, a New York Times author and expert in interpersonal relationships, about how to improve small talk and build genuine connections. Maya shares three key tips based on her research: "riffing" or building creatively on what others say...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to talk about movies or shows that keep you guessing. They share phrases like "keeps you guessing," "keeps you on your toes," and discuss the concept of a "twist" in a story. They provide examples and role-play a conversation about a movie with ...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay explore the nuanced differences between using "happen to" and "happen for" in English. They discuss how "happen to" often implies an unexpected or chance occurrence, sometimes with negative connotations, while "happen for" suggests an event that benefi...
In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to politely decline a dating invitation. They address a listener's question about diplomatic ways to turn someone down, emphasizing the importance of kindness and respect. They break down the response into acknowledging the invitation, using signal w...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss consonant clusters and how to pronounce them clearly in English. They introduce their new course, Global English Pronunciation, which aims to help learners speak more clearly by understanding the rhythm and sound patterns of native English sp...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss common errors in English prefix usage, specifically focusing on the prefix "in." They highlight five words—inconvenient, indescribable, incapable, inaccurate, and indefensible—where native speakers often mistakenly use the prefix "un." The host...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the phrase "explain it to me like I'm five years old," exploring its meaning and appropriate usage. They analyze a Spotify poll about whether it's okay to lie to spare someone's feelings, share personal anecdotes, and provide alternative phrases for...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey delve into the multifaceted phrasal verb "wind up," exploring its five distinct meanings. They begin with Aubrey's personal anecdote about an unexpected football game outcome to illustrate "wind up" as ending up in an unexpected situation. The discussi...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, hosts Aubrey and Lindsay explore the phrasal verb "wear out," discussing its four different meanings: becoming physically tired, becoming emotionally or mentally tired, using something until it's unusable, and losing impact through repetition. They provide examples and context ...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how using a theme for social gatherings, such as "movie night" or "game night," can alleviate social pressure and provide structure, especially when forming new friendships or blending social circles. They explore various theme night ideas, i...
In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss the cultural differences in blending social circles, particularly contrasting American and Norwegian customs. Lindsay shares her observations from a trip to Norway, where social bubbles seem more distinct and less integrated than in the U.S. The hosts expl...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey Carter interviews Ingrid Piller, an expert in intercultural communication and language learning, about her book "Life in a New Language." Piller shares insights from her research, which followed 130 migrants to Australia over 20 years, focusing on the challenges o...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Michelle and Aubrey explore the nuances of the phrase "don't ask" in American English conversations. They discuss how it's often used not as a literal request to avoid a topic, but rather as an invitation to share a potentially stressful, chaotic, or funny story. The hos...
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