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 focuses on the correct usage of the English prepositions "for," "since," and "during," particularly in relation to time. The hosts, Aubrey and Lindsay, begin by discussing common errors they've observed, emphasizing the importance of avoiding direct translation from other languages. They then exp...
This podcast episode focuses on the nuanced use of the English phrase "after all," addressing a listener's question about its impact on sentence tone and context. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, discuss multiple scenarios illustrating how "after all" implies prior events or a change in circumstances, impacting the ov...
This podcast episode from All Ears English focuses on teaching four idioms related to getting used to something new. The hosts introduce the idiom "get a feel for something," illustrating its meaning and usage with examples from work and personal life, then explore related expressions like "feel something out" and "ge...
This podcast episode focuses on the correct usage of the past progressive tense in English, particularly in scenarios involving simultaneous and interrupted actions. The hosts begin by discussing their activities before recording, illustrating the concept with personal examples. They then explain the grammatical stru...
This podcast episode from All Ears English focuses on the non-literal use of the word "textbook" in everyday English conversation. The hosts discuss how native speakers use "textbook" to describe something typical or expected, providing examples like "textbook teenager" or "textbook shingles." They offer alternative ...
This podcast episode answers a listener's question about compound adjectives in English. The hosts explain the rules for using hyphens in compound adjectives, particularly when they precede the noun they modify (e.g., "well-known," "high-pitched"). They provide examples using numbers and measurements and demonstrate h...
This podcast episode discusses modern dating culture in the U.S., focusing on newly coined vocabulary. The hosts introduce and define four terms: breadcrumbing (leading someone on without commitment), ghosting (suddenly ending communication without explanation), cuffing (committing to one partner, often seasonally), a...
This podcast episode focuses on English conversation skills, specifically addressing how to politely ask for and refuse a seat in various social settings (movie theaters, cafes, etc.). The hosts discuss several phrases for both scenarios, emphasizing the importance of confident, kind delivery and eye contact. Example...
This podcast episode discusses the idiom "to leave something at the door," meaning to set aside negative feelings or thoughts before starting something new. The hosts explore various ways to express this concept, including "check your attitude at the door" and "let it go," illustrating their usage with relatable examp...
This All Ears English podcast episode explores different ways to express being hurt, both physically and emotionally, in English. The hosts discuss the nuances of phrases like "I'm hurt," "I feel hurt," "It hurts," and the idiom "in a world of hurt," providing examples of each in various contexts. They illustrate the...
This podcast episode focuses on using transition words in English to smoothly incorporate nuanced details or "the truth" into conversations, especially when initially giving a positive response. The hosts discuss and exemplify the use of words like "I mean," "well," "actually," and "truthfully," showing how they softe...
This podcast episode focuses on teaching English speakers how to use four high-level phrases to emphasize a point in conversation. The hosts discuss and provide examples of the phrases "let alone," "not to mention," "forget about," and "what is more," explaining their nuances and appropriate usage in different context...
This podcast episode addresses a listener's question about the difference between "alphabet" and "number," expanding into a discussion of English expressions using these words. The hosts explore phrases like "alphabetical order," "alphabet soup" (used to describe confusing or nonsensical information), and "the ABCs of...
This podcast episode focuses on clarifying the various meanings of phrasal verbs using the word "blow." The hosts answer a listener's question by explaining and providing examples of phrasal verbs such as "blow up," "blow off," "blow away," and "blow over," differentiating their distinct meanings. A role-play scenari...
This podcast episode addresses a listener's question about the nuanced use of the word "very" in English conversations, specifically its use for emphasis and to indicate an extreme or precise point. The hosts, Aubrey and Michelle, discuss two main contexts: using "very" to emphasize a coincidence or add impact (e.g., ...
This podcast episode focuses on the English idiom "have your cake and eat it too," meaning to enjoy two mutually exclusive benefits. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, discuss the idiom's meaning, providing examples in various contexts like finances, dating, and living situations in New York City. They also introduce al...
This podcast episode focuses on the versatile uses of the word "right" in English conversation. The hosts, Michelle and Aubrey, discuss various common phrases incorporating "right," such as "I'll be right back," "right away," "right with you," and "right on," explaining their nuances and appropriate contexts. They il...
This podcast episode primarily answers a listener's question about the informal English word "dibs," exploring its meaning (to reserve something), usage, and variations ("shotgun," "I call it," "mine"). The hosts, Michelle and Aubrey, discuss the word's context, noting its prevalence among children and teens but occas...
This podcast episode addresses a listener's question about the difference between "get something done" and "have something done," both referring to arranging for someone else to perform a service. The hosts explain that while both phrases are interchangeable and understood, "get something done" is generally more infor...
This All Ears English podcast episode, part two of a series on describing phases of things, focuses on how to express being "in the middle of" something in English. The hosts discuss various phrases like "in the middle of," "in the thick of," "in the midst of," and "going through it," illustrating their usage with exa...
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