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 explores the topic of birthdays and the connections that can be formed through shared birthdates. The hosts discuss the significance of birthdays, the excitement surrounding them, and the desire to find connections with others based on shared birthdays. They emphasize the importance of starting con...
This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of storytelling in connecting with others. The speaker provides tips for becoming a great storyteller, including avoiding a laundry list of details and focusing on the most interesting aspects of the story. They also highlight the significance of engaging the audience and ...
This podcast episode explores the expression "no ifs, ands, or buts" and its significance in conveying the idea that there are no excuses or alternative opinions allowed. The hosts discuss its usage in various contexts, including enforcing completion of homework and asserting parental authority. The episode also highli...
This podcast episode explores the use of stative verbs in the progressive tenses and the significance of casual English in everyday conversations. It discusses the evolution of language, the distinction between momentary and continuous actions in speech, and the limitations of using present progressive and muted verbs....
This podcast episode explores the concept of personal language trademarks, using phrases such as "I love that" and "love that for you" as examples. The hosts discuss the meaning and usage of these expressions, highlighting their positive and supportive nature. They also mention the informal and trendy aspects of the ex...
This podcast episode explores various idioms and phrases related to anger and emotional outbursts, such as "biting someone's head off," "lash out," and "tear into." The hosts discuss the different levels of anger and the consequences of extreme behavior. They also highlight the importance of effective communication and...
This podcast episode explores the difference between the words "perhaps" and "maybe" and their usage in English conversations. The hosts engage with listener questions and provide insights into the meanings and nuances of these adverbs. They discuss the regional and dialectal differences in their usage, as well as the ...
This podcast episode explores the usage of present progressive with state of verbs, focusing on examples like "loving" and "liking." It discusses the differences between mental states and actions expressed through state of verbs in the present progressive form, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nuanced di...
This podcast episode explores various concepts related to boundaries and appropriate behavior. The speakers discuss the idea of staying friends with an ex and the importance of being completely over the relationship before attempting a friendship. They also delve into the meanings of idioms such as "out of line," "cros...
This podcast episode explores the concept of conversational whiplash and the importance of avoiding it in order to create deeper connections and more meaningful conversations. The hosts provide tips and strategies, such as asking follow-up questions and utilizing conversation starters, to stay engaged and avoid abrupt ...
This podcast episode explores various idioms related to losing one's cool and discusses cultural differences in expressing anger. The speakers share personal experiences and observations, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural nuances when it comes to expressing anger. They emphasize the need to think be...
This podcast episode explores the different meanings and contexts of the phrase "you got me." The speakers discuss its usage in practical jokes, expressing lack of knowledge, and conveying support. They also highlight the importance of word emphasis in conveying meaning and the significance of building personal tagline...
This podcast episode explores the concept of disruptive innovation and emphasizes the role of individuals in disrupting themselves for personal growth. It highlights the value of living abroad as a means to develop resilience and adaptability. The episode also discusses the brain's predictive model and the importance o...
This podcast episode discusses common misspellings and spelling mistakes made by native English speakers. It emphasizes the importance of mastering these spelling skills and the impact it can have on communication. The episode covers various examples of misspelled words and their correct usage, such as "lose" and "loos...
This podcast episode explores the figurative meanings and versatility of phrases such as "hit the jackpot" and "lucking out" in everyday English conversations. The speakers discuss how these phrases are used to describe positive and fortunate experiences in various situations, ranging from finding something excellent t...
This podcast episode explores the various aspects of vision changes, including farsightedness, nearsightedness, and common misunderstandings related to vision problems. The speakers share personal experiences and emphasize how vision changes can lead to engaging conversations and connections among individuals. They als...
This podcast episode dives into the meanings and usage of the words "weird" and "strange." The hosts discuss the informal nature of "weird," its positive and negative connotations, and how it can be used to describe funny or peculiar things. They also explore the similarities and differences between "weird" and "strang...
This podcast episode addresses the potential risks of mimicking AI-generated speech in language learning, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and avoiding pronunciation errors. It highlights the usefulness of the Headway app for getting book summaries and discusses the importance of word stress and intonation in ...
This podcast episode explores the usage and origins of the word "ouch" as an interjection to express pain or discomfort. The episode also discusses the connection between "ouch" and empathy, as well as its usage in different contexts, including emotional situations and the workplace.
This podcast episode explores the love for Asian food, particularly the texture of Q or chewiness, and its cultural significance. The hosts discuss various aspects of Asian cuisine, such as mochi, boba, and izakayas, and share vocabulary and phrases for starting conversations about food. They emphasize the joy of disco...
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