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 delves into the dual meanings of the phrase "you tell me," highlighting its usage in both positive and contentious contexts. Through listener questions and playful discussions, hosts Lindsay and Michelle illustrate how intonation and context can significantly impact the phrase's interpretation, emp...
This podcast episode explores the versatile English expression "here and there," guiding listeners through its meaning, usage, and various synonyms to articulate occasional activities. The hosts emphasize its significance in enhancing connections and sparking relatable conversations, showcasing how incorporating these ...
This podcast episode emphasizes the vital role of recommendations in fostering connections and initiating conversations, as Lindsay and Aubrey reflect on their personal experiences and introduce their 3 Keys IELTS course designed for those preparing for the IELTS exam. They highlight the course's key features, includin...
This podcast episode focuses on trendy English expressions for offering help, with hosts Aubrey and Lindsay emphasizing the significance of understanding phrases like "I'm here for it," "I'm here for whatever," "I'm not here for it," and "that's what I'm here for." They discuss how these expressions can convey approval...
This podcast episode explores the concept of topsy-turvy in personal experiences and highlights its definition as disorganized and lacking order. The hosts discuss various situations, such as becoming a parent, dealing with a manager quitting, and facing travel issues, where life can feel chaotic and awkward. They emph...
This podcast episode explores the use of the phrase "love a good" to express preferences in various categories. The speakers discuss the flexibility of this phrase and provide examples in food, activities, and weekends. They also emphasize the importance of natural English and making connections through language nuance...
This podcast episode delves into the various uses of phrases like "ya know" and "you know" in conversations. The hosts discuss how these phrases can add sassiness, foster conversation, seek agreement, and provide information, depending on the context and intonation. They highlight the importance of understanding the nu...
This podcast episode explores the importance of using empathetic and validating language when someone is upset. The speakers discuss how phrases like "lighten up" and "relax" can be dismissive and invalidate someone's emotions. They highlight the significance of acknowledging and respecting others' feelings, especially...
This podcast episode explores the impact of various inventions and innovations on people's lives. From the wonders of the air fryer to the popularity of dating apps, the hosts discuss how these inventions have revolutionized the way we cook and form relationships. They also delve into the origins and usage of the idiom...
This podcast episode focuses on teaching native and natural English expressions that are used to build connections with friends and people we know well. The hosts discuss the use of expressions like "Look at you" and "check out" to compliment and acknowledge someone's achievements or qualities in a playful and light-he...
This podcast episode explores the concept of worth in English and focuses on idiomatic expressions that use the word "worth." The hosts discuss phrases such as "worth its weight in gold" and "for what it's worth," which emphasize the value and usefulness of certain experiences or objects. They provide examples in vario...
This podcast episode explores the significance of small verbal expressions and utterances in English conversations. It discusses various words and phrases like "ugh," "there go the apples," "jeez," and "oh dear" that add flavor, authenticity, and emotion to conversations. The hosts emphasize the importance of incorpora...
This podcast episode explores the concept of "worth" in the English language. The hosts discuss the various meanings and uses of the word, including its usage as both an adjective and a noun. They delve into the idea of value and how it applies to items, services, and a person's self-worth. The importance of meaningful...
This podcast episode explores the topic of star signs or zodiac signs and their impact on conversations. The hosts share their personal experiences and interest in engaging in conversations about star signs. They provide guidance on how to talk about this topic, offering conversation starters and phrases to facilitate ...
This podcast episode explores the importance of describing appearance when trying to identify someone and emphasizes the need to avoid value judgments and objectification. The speakers highlight the relevance of specific physical attributes like eye color, hair color, and height, and discuss the negative connotations a...
This podcast episode explores the use of stative verbs in both present simple and present progressive forms, debunking the myth that stative verbs are never used in the ING form. The hosts highlight the growing trend of using stative verbs in the ING form and encourage listeners to embrace this modern usage for more na...
This podcast episode explores the discomfort and challenges associated with using slang and embracing nicknames in language learning. It delves into the internal and subjective nature of permission to use slang, the hesitancy surrounding the switch from formal names to nicknames, and the fear of sounding outdated or re...
This podcast episode explores the evolving role of grandparents and the significance of grandparent names. It discusses how grandparents are defying traditional stereotypes of old age and embracing a more youthful and active lifestyle. The conversation also delves into the various options and potential confusion surrou...
This podcast episode explores the confusion surrounding the usage of "good" and "well" in different English-speaking countries. It delves into the differences in meaning between "I'm good" and "I'm well" in British English, highlighting the global nature of English language instruction. The episode also discusses the i...
This podcast episode explores the concepts of "wander" and "wonder" and their significance in life, language, and travel. The hosts share personal experiences and discuss the nuanced differences between the two words, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, embracing the unknown, and appreciating the wonders of everyd...
Follow this podcast in Podwise
Sign in to get AI summaries, transcripts and mind maps for any episode, including new ones.
