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!
This podcast episode humorously delves into the world of homophones, illustrating how these tricky words challenge both English learners and native speakers alike. The discussion, featuring ESL blogger Tim Torkildson, underlines the critical role of context in understanding homophones and emphasizes the value of memori...
This podcast episode delves into the nuances of American dining culture, offering valuable insights on managing portion sizes, opting for healthier cooking methods, and making informed decisions when it comes to seafood and salads. The hosts discuss practical strategies to foster healthier eating habits, such as splitt...
This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of a diagnostic approach to English language learning, urging listeners to prioritize their weaknesses, seek expert feedback, and engage in regular self-assessments to effectively track progress. Lindsay and Aubrey draw parallels between medical terminology and language ac...
This podcast episode meticulously dissects the nuances of the verbs "speak," "talk," "tell," and "say," highlighting their distinct formalities and informalities, as well as the significant impact of tone and context on their meanings. The hosts emphasize that understanding these differences is crucial for effective co...
This podcast episode delves into the art of initiating meaningful conversations, offering listeners three versatile conversation starters that embrace the universal appeal of travel, shared connections, and personal interests. By emphasizing the importance of connection over perfection, the hosts encourage listeners to...
This podcast episode navigates the challenges of learning English in social contexts, particularly the fear of annoying native speakers through mistakes, and emphasizes that overcoming this fear is essential for progress. The hosts highlight the importance of celebrating small victories, understanding that language lea...
This podcast episode examines how home layouts influence family dynamics and emotional well-being, as Lindsay and Aubrey engage with Dr. Anne Copeland, an expert in intercultural family relations. Through personal anecdotes and research findings, they highlight the balance between privacy and connection within homes, e...
This podcast episode emphasizes the crucial distinction between "listening" and "hearing," highlighting that active listening necessitates intentional engagement, especially in contexts like appreciating music. The hosts encourage the audience to embrace connection over perfection by embracing mistakes as learning oppo...
This podcast episode highlights the power of simple questions in fostering conversation during dining experiences, emphasizing phrases such as "Have you eaten here before?" and "Do you know what you're going to have?" to engage your companions. Lindsay and Aubrey discuss the nuances of menu navigation, the importance o...
This podcast episode creatively draws parallels between culinary skills and language learning, emphasizing that success in mastering English, like cooking, comes from embracing experimentations, presenting oneself well, and sharing knowledge with others. Lindsay and Michelle highlight the significance of mixing learnin...
This podcast episode delves into a study on sleep-based language learning, revealing that students who listened to Dutch words while asleep showed better recall than those who stayed awake. However, the hosts, Lindsay and Aubrey, highlight the importance of sleep hygiene and its role in overall learning effectiveness, ...
This podcast episode highlights the crucial elements of maintaining motivation as an English learner, focusing on the necessity of breaks to prevent burnout and the psychological benefits of seeing tangible results. The hosts share their personal insights on how a supportive environment filled with motivated individual...
This podcast episode emphasizes the vital role of authentic conversations in language learning, with Kevin drawing from his own experiences to illustrate that real-world interactions far surpass conventional classroom settings. The discussion dives into practical strategies for finding conversation partners, including ...
This podcast episode introduces the All Ears English Podcast and their series on the 15 most common mistakes in English. The hosts emphasize the importance of connection over perfection in learning English and promote their Three Keys IELTS system. They also discuss the issue of soy-based wiring in cars and the need fo...
This podcast episode explores the various aspects of attending sports games, including the opportunity to socialize, network, and engage in business conversations. It also discusses the relevance of sports-related vocabulary in the IELTS exam and provides tips on starting conversations at sporting events. The concept o...
This podcast episode features discussions on various topics including language immersion, cultural adaptation, academic performance, and the challenges faced by landlords in renting out their properties. The importance of fully immersing in a language through community involvement and joining groups is emphasized, as w...
This podcast episode explores the benefits of incorporating physical activity into language learning. It emphasizes the concept of total physical response (TPR) and how it enhances language retention and cognitive memorization. The speakers share personal experiences of learning languages through activities such as tan...
This podcast episode explores the concept of intelligence and how it has evolved to include not only traditional book smarts, but also the ability to question one's beliefs, interact with different cultures, and think critically. The discussion emphasizes the benefits of studying abroad, such as fostering intercultural...
This podcast episode explores the humorous use of puns and wordplay, as well as the cultural expression of "on a need-to-know basis" and the topic of pizza toppings. The hosts engage in lively conversations about puns, abbreviations, and the importance of pronunciation. They also discuss the origins of the phrase "need...
This podcast episode explores the role of mimicking and music in language learning. The conversation highlights the challenge of communicating in English and how writing doesn't always match how we sound. The guest, Idahosa Ness, shares his technique for teaching pronunciation through music, solving the problem of word...
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