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 Lindsay delve into the pronunciation of English words with three or four syllables, focusing on how native speakers often shorten them in casual conversation. They discuss words like "comfortable," "interested," "literature," and words ending in "-ally" such a...
In this All Ears English episode, Lindsay and Michelle explore the phrase "I don't do X" as a way to express personal preferences and build connections in English. They discuss how this construction is more emphatic and casual than simply saying "I don't like X," sharing examples like food preferences (pineapple on piz...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle address a listener's question about the nuances of using "list" as a verb, differentiating between "make a list," "list off," and "list out." They explore the subtle differences in meaning and usage, with "make a list" being the most general and ofte...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay explore the multifaceted word "set," which boasts over 430 meanings. They categorize these meanings into four main groups: placing something in a specific position, establishing something, adjusting something (like a clock), and hardening into a solid state. ...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how native English speakers use action verbs like "throw," "jump," "pop," and "hop" to express spontaneity, even when the literal actions don't match the context. They explore phrases such as "throw something together," "throw in," "throw on," and "...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the nuances of English pronunciation, specifically focusing on words that can be pronounced with either two or three syllables. Inspired by a listener's question about the word "restaurant," they explore various words like "probably," "different," "fa...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Michelle explore English expressions related to the word "lie." They discuss the slang phrase "not gonna lie," the meaning of "catching someone in a lie," and the expression "lying through your teeth." They also explain the tricky spelling of "lying" and delve...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the word "obscure," exploring its various meanings and usage in English conversations. They address a listener's question about the different contexts in which "obscure" can be used, providing examples related to taste, references, and compre...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to effectively transition from discussing the weather to deeper, more engaging conversation topics. They emphasize moving beyond the generic weather talk to create better connections. They share practical phrases and strategies, such as sharing ...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the idiom "like a moth to a flame," exploring its meaning and usage in everyday conversations. They share personal anecdotes about their own temptations, such as Lindsay's love for ice cream and Michelle's weakness for salty snacks and shoppi...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the importance of intonation in spoken English for better connection and understanding. They address a listener's question about sounding more American by focusing on clarity and delivery rather than just accent. They suggest methods like sha...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss how native English speakers often "dance around" or avoid using certain past participles, even when grammatically correct, due to awkwardness or unfamiliarity. They provide strategies such as swapping present perfect tense with present perfect continu...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the cultural implications surrounding taking leftovers home from restaurants. They explore the language used when requesting to-go boxes or doggy bags, and delve into how the act of taking leftovers can be perceived differently across culture...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay interviews Michael from Happy English about comparing cultures, specifically American and Japanese cultures. Michael shares three phrases to facilitate these comparisons: "in contrast to," "apples and oranges," and "whereas." They discuss differences in food cult...
In this episode of All Ears English, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss common grammar mistakes made by English language learners, specifically focusing on adverbs that, when formed by adding "ly" to an adjective, have meanings significantly different from their adjective counterparts. They highlight the differences between "l...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, co-hosts Lindsay and Michelle address a listener question from Sophia about the word "capacity." They begin by discussing the phrase "in any capacity," explaining it means "in any way" or "in any form" and noting its slightly formal tone. They provide examples of how to ...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to describe items that are old, worn, or no longer in good condition. They introduce phrases like "on its way out," "has seen better days," "on its last legs," "worn/worn out," and "not in good shape," providing examples and clarifying th...
In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss strategies for speaking confidently in group meetings and discussions. They emphasize the importance of connecting one's ideas to what others have said to show respect, validate previous speakers, and build confidence. They introduce phrases like "p...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss travel-related vocabulary and connection-building conversation starters. They address listener questions about direct flights, connecting flights, layovers, and red-eye flights, sharing personal travel stories and offering tips for navigating...
In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the meaning and usage of the phrase "get a life," prompted by a listener's question. They explore the phrase's rude connotations, its potential use in jest among close friends or siblings, and how it can be used in a self-deprecating way to a...
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