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 episode explores how to connect with others by discussing coffee habits in English. Hosts Lindsay and Michelle, sharing their own coffee preferences and routines, illustrate how seemingly simple questions like "How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?" or "How do you like your coffee?" can spark engaging conve...
This episode explores the crucial role of relationships in achieving career success. Against the backdrop of a newly launched professional English course, the hosts discuss the importance of mastering small talk and asking effective follow-up questions to build connections. More significantly, they highlight the awkwa...
This episode explores the nuanced meanings and appropriate usage of English phrases involving the word "mind," particularly addressing listener confusion between "I don't mind" and "I don't care." Against the backdrop of a listener's question about politeness and flexibility, the hosts delve into the subtle difference...
This episode explores the nuanced usage of the word "then" in English conversations, addressing a listener's question about its multifaceted roles beyond simple temporal sequencing. Against the backdrop of a listener's observation of "then" expressing surprise, disbelief, or emphasis, the hosts delve into specific exa...
This episode explores the nuanced usage of "every day" in English, differentiating its function as a two-word phrase versus a single-word adjective. Hosts Aubrey and Lindsay illustrate the distinction through examples, such as "I do laundry every day" (meaning each day) versus "This is an everyday dress" (meaning ordi...
This episode explores the nuanced use of the phrase "I don't want you doing X" in English conversation, focusing on its implication of responsibility and care rather than simple prohibition. Against the backdrop of a previous podcast episode example ("I don't want you wasting your money..."), the hosts delve into the ...
This episode explores the multifaceted uses of the word "some" in the English language. Against the backdrop of a listener question regarding the word's diverse applications, the hosts delve into eight distinct ways "some" is employed. More significantly, the discussion differentiates between the general, non-committ...
This episode explores the nuances of using the preposition "up" in English phrasal verbs to soften imperative commands. The hosts discuss how adding "up" to verbs like "wait," "open," and "hurry" changes their tone from urgent and direct to more casual and friendly. For instance, "wait up" is a gentler request than "...
This episode explores the usage of the phrase "you don't say" and other ways to express surprise, both genuinely and sarcastically, in English conversation. The hosts address a listener's question about the phrase's meaning and usage, clarifying that while it conveys surprise, it can sound somewhat dated in its genuin...
This episode explores the prevalence of courtroom idioms in everyday English conversation. Against the backdrop of the hosts' personal experiences with jury duty, the discussion delves into the origins of these idioms, attributing their widespread use to the pervasive influence of courtroom dramas in media. More sign...
This episode explores the nuances of expressing inconsistency in English, using the idiom "hit or miss" as a central example. The hosts, Michelle and Lindsay, begin by discussing their personal experiences with restaurants, highlighting the reliability of some establishments versus others. More significantly, they de...
This episode explores the versatile English phrase "at least" and its variations, demonstrating its use in everyday conversation and highlighting its cultural significance. Against the backdrop of a discussion about a scheduling mishap, the hosts introduce "at least" as a way to put a positive spin on setbacks; for in...
This episode explores the nuances of flat adverbs in English, specifically focusing on the common grammatical errors native speakers make and the regional variations in their usage. Against the backdrop of a casual conversation between two hosts, Aubrey and Lindsay, the discussion centers on the use of words like "dri...
This episode explores the nuanced differences and correct usage of the English words "somehow," "in some ways," and "sometimes," a common point of confusion for English learners. Against the backdrop of a discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of technology, the hosts highlight the incorrect substitution of "some...
This episode explores the common English phrase "no pressure" and its usage in various social and professional contexts. Against the backdrop of busy lives, the hosts discuss how "no pressure" softens invitations or requests, making it easier for recipients to decline without guilt. More significantly, the conversatio...
This episode explores the nuances of four English idioms incorporating the word "straight," focusing on direct communication and clarity. The hosts begin by discussing personal experiences with remembering information, illustrating the idiom "keep straight" which means to correctly distinguish things. More significan...
This episode explores the commonality of bedtime routines as a connection point in conversations between native English speakers. Against the backdrop of increasing research highlighting the importance of sleep, the hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, discuss their own nighttime routines, revealing a shared interest in this ...
This podcast episode discusses the correct terminology for referring to Native Americans and native English speakers, highlighting the common mistake of using "Native Americans" to refer to native English speakers. The hosts explain the distinction, emphasizing the importance of using respectful and accurate terms lik...
This All Ears English podcast episode focuses on explaining the idiom "It's not lost on me," clarifying its meaning and usage. The hosts discuss a listener's question about the phrase, providing examples of how native speakers use it to express understanding and appreciation of subtle nuances in communication. They i...
This podcast episode discusses the trendy English phrase "nothing burger," which describes situations with much hype but little substance. The hosts define the phrase, provide examples (weather forecasts, pop quizzes, political pronouncements), and offer alternative expressions like "much ado about nothing," "empty th...
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