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 addresses a listener's question about the word "lifespan," exploring its usage in various contexts. The hosts discuss the applicability of "lifespan" to living things, objects, and ideas, concluding that while it's commonly used for living beings and objects, its use for ideas is less natural. Th...
This podcast episode focuses on clarifying the usage of past simple versus past progressive tenses in English. The hosts begin by defining each tense and providing examples, then address the common confusion surrounding their use with activities that take time (e.g., running, hiking, skiing). Their key takeaway is th...
This podcast episode focuses on the English expression "in a similar vein" and other similar phrases used to connect ideas smoothly in conversation. The hosts discuss the meaning, usage, and examples of phrases like "in a similar vein," "in the same vein," "on a similar note," "similarly," and "along the same lines," ...
This podcast episode focuses on providing alternative phrases to "Tell me about it," used to express agreement and shared experiences. The hosts discuss three alternatives: "You're telling me," "You said it," and "I couldn't agree with you more," illustrating their usage through role-playing scenarios in different con...
This podcast episode addresses a listener's question about the appropriateness of using the phrase "I don't care" in English conversations. The hosts discuss various contexts, categorizing situations where it's acceptable (e.g., expressing indifference to minor details or when trying to appease someone) versus those w...
This podcast episode focuses on the nuanced differences between the English conjunctions "but" and "though," addressing a listener's question. The hosts discuss their grammatical functions, providing examples of their usage in both formal and informal speech, including when to start a sentence with "but." They also in...
This All Ears English podcast episode focuses on the English phrase "while we're at it," explaining its meaning and usage in everyday conversations. The hosts discuss the phrase's context, providing multiple examples in different tenses and situations, highlighting its versatility as a conversational transition and pr...
This podcast episode addresses a listener's question about the nuances of the phrasal verb "trip," exploring its various uses (trip up, trip over, trip on). The hosts differentiate between the physical act of tripping and its metaphorical applications, such as making a mistake ("tripped up on the exam") or struggling ...
This podcast episode discusses various ways to describe intelligence in English, prompted by a listener's question about the frequent use of "smart" by her American in-laws. The hosts, Michelle and Lindsay, explore the nuances of words like "smart," "bright," "intelligent," "well-educated," and "knowledgeable," differ...
This podcast episode focuses on improving conversational English by teaching listeners how to effectively respond to questions while keeping the conversation dynamic. The hosts discuss the subtle differences (or lack thereof) between the phrases "what about you," "how about you," and "what do you think," providing rol...
This podcast episode focuses on the English language phrase "Have you no X?", particularly "Have you no shame?", exploring its usage and context. The hosts discuss the phrase's structure, meaning (implying a lack of shame or self-control regarding a minor transgression), and appropriate delivery (often playful but cap...
This All Ears English podcast episode focuses on English idioms related to overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The hosts discuss three idioms: "no pain, no gain," "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," and "fortune favors the bold," providing definitions, examples, and conversational contexts for each. T...
This Q&A podcast episode, featuring co-hosts Lindsay and Michelle, primarily addresses a listener's question about the All Ears English podcast production process. The hosts detail their topic selection methods (listener questions, live events, personal observations), preparation (research, role-playing), and recordin...
This co-hosted podcast episode focuses on teaching English speakers how to discuss variety and nuance in their responses. The hosts, Michelle and Lindsay, begin by illustrating the common idiom "a mixed bag" through personal anecdotes about their friends and experiences. They then provide several examples of how to u...
This co-hosted podcast episode focuses on improving communication by using phrases that soften requests and reduce urgency. The hosts introduce three phrases: "happen to," "by chance," and "by any chance," explaining their nuances and providing examples of how to use them in different contexts, such as asking for favo...
This co-hosted podcast episode focuses on a common English grammar mistake: using "one" instead of "a" or "an" when the number isn't crucial. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, begin by illustrating the error with examples from Michelle's own speech and Lindsay's professional communication. They then explain that "a/an"...
This co-hosted podcast episode focuses on the versatile uses of the word "deal" in English. The hosts begin by discussing personal experiences with "deals" related to shopping and cost savings, then delve into four distinct meanings and usages of the word, including "a big deal" (something important), "no big deal" (s...
This co-hosted podcast episode focuses on the dual meaning of the phrase "good for you" in American English. The hosts discuss how the phrase can be both a sincere expression of happiness for someone's accomplishment and a sarcastic, dismissive remark, depending entirely on tone and context. A listener question illus...
This co-hosted English language learning podcast focuses on explaining the nuanced use of the word "though" in English conversation. The hosts discuss three main ways "though" is used: as a conjunction to contrast information (e.g., "The movie was good, it was a bit too long, though."), as an adverb to indicate someth...
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