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 episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Michelle delve into the nuances of the word "secure" and its related forms, such as "insecure" and "security," highlighting common mistakes English learners make with the prefix "in." They explore the dual meanings of "secure" as both confident and safe, and h...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the etiquette of gift-giving in American culture, specifically focusing on the phrase "your presence, not your presents" often found on invitations. They explore the nuances of whether or not to bring a gift when this phrase is used, consider...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the phrase "by any means necessary" and other similar expressions to describe strong feelings about achieving a goal. They share personal anecdotes, including Aubrey's experience of being locked in a hallway and Lindsay's fear of being trapped ...
In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Michelle explore the meaning and usage of the word "jarring," prompted by a listener's question. They discuss how "jarring" describes a shocking or surprising experience that is usually negative and leaves a lasting, uncomfortable impact. They differentiate "jarring" fro...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay explore various English phrases related to making quick judgments, such as "snap judgment," "rash judgment," "jump to conclusions," "premature assumption," and "knee-jerk reaction." They discuss the nuances between these phrases, provide examples, and ...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle explore the expression "story of my life" and how it can be used to connect with others through shared experiences, particularly those that are negative or annoying. They discuss the meaning of the expression, its sarcastic undertones, and the import...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey delve into the nuanced differences between the words "grip" and "grasp," exploring both their literal and figurative meanings. They use personal anecdotes, including Aubrey's rock climbing experiences and Lindsay's weightlifting challenges, to illustra...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, host Lindsay McMahon interviews Anna Connelly, a neuro-language coach, about using frameworks to speak confidently in business meetings. Anna shares three frameworks: PREZ (Point, Reason, Example, Summary) for giving opinions, the Three B's (Believe, Benefit, Backup) for...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle explore the meaning and cultural significance of the phrase "you're a trooper." They discuss how it's used to praise someone's bravery and perseverance in the face of difficulty, whether it's a child with a minor injury or an adult facing a challengi...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay explore various ways to describe impulsive decisions, emphasizing connection through sharing personal experiences. They discuss five phrases: "snap decision," "spur-of-the-moment," "rash decision," "hasty decision," and "didn't think it through," differentiat...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to share personal traumas in English in a way that fosters connection rather than eliciting pity. They share listener feedback and a question from Masami about discussing traumas to connect with others without seeking pity. They provide f...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle explore the colloquial use of the word "already" to express urgency or irritation, contrasting it with its traditional grammatical usage related to time. They emphasize the importance of tone of voice and context when using "already" in this slangy way, pro...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey explore four English idioms related to responding to negative actions or provocations, often described as "fighting fire with fire." They discuss the meanings, nuances, and usage of "two can play at that game," "turnabout is fair play," "fight fire wit...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Michelle explore the origins and implications of calling someone "yellow" to mean cowardly, advising against its use due to its discriminatory history. They discuss how the term is often found in older media but is now considered a pejorative. They offer alternative,...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the importance of intonation in English, particularly in professional settings. They highlight how using the correct intonation, specifically rising intonation for yes/no questions and falling intonation for WH questions, can significantly im...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss the verb "miss" and how its meaning changes depending on the tense used. They highlight common meanings of "miss" in the present simple tense, such as failing to catch something or feeling sad about someone's absence. They then explain that "miss" in ...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to ask someone to split a meal at a restaurant in English. They emphasize that splitting meals is more appropriate for close friends or partners and less so for business colleagues or new acquaintances, except perhaps for appetizers. They explor...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle address a listener question from Sophia about the difference between "stick to" and "stick with." They explain that "stick to" generally implies adhering to a plan, routine, or rule, often with a sense of discipline, while "stick with" suggests loyal...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the nuances of addressing women and men in English, particularly when you don't know their names. They share Aubrey's experience in Cancun, where she was frequently called "lady," which, while not intended to be offensive, felt rough and impersonal. T...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle conclude their laundry series by exploring how the mundane task of doing laundry can be a source of connection with others. They discuss various ways people connect over laundry, such as commiserating about the amount of laundry, sharing laundry habi...
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