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 pressure and expectations individuals face when learning a new language, specifically focusing on English fluency. Lindsay and Michelle discuss the personal pressure they felt to achieve fluency in Spanish and English, highlighting the importance of effort and interest in learning rath...
This podcast episode explores the use of "do" in English to emphasize corrections, disagreements, and contrast. The hosts discuss how adding "do" to a sentence can change the intonation and meaning, making it more emphatic and engaging. They provide examples of everyday conversations and highlight the importance of pro...
This podcast episode explores the connection between sports, bonding, and building relationships. The hosts discuss how sports taps into our tribal instincts and can lead to unexpected connections and advice, even in professional settings. They provide tips on how to politely decline invitations to watch or participate...
This podcast episode explores the usage of the word "honestly" in conversations and its synonyms like "frankly" and "truthfully." The hosts discuss the different ways "honestly" is used, including indicating sincerity, expressing personal opinions, skepticism, and asking for genuine opinions. They provide examples of h...
This podcast episode explores English idioms inspired by dinosaurs and how they are used to talk about changes in the world. The hosts discuss the idiom "go the way of the dinosaur" to signify obsolescence and highlight the rapid pace of change in recent times. They also explore idioms to acknowledge lack of knowledge ...
This podcast episode explores the usage of the phrase "good stuff" in English conversations. The hosts explain that "good stuff" is commonly used as an exclamation or response to express positive feelings or agreement. They discuss how it can be used in various contexts and emphasize its positive and receptive connotat...
This podcast episode explores the importance of setting achievable goals and provides strategies for navigating the goal-setting process. The speakers emphasize the value of breaking down goals into smaller, manageable chunks and setting clear deadlines. They discuss how this approach applies to personal and profession...
This podcast episode explores the appropriateness and implications of using certain English phrases and slang in different contexts. The hosts discuss the use of phrases like "hey man" and "I missed you, man," particularly in relation to gender and inclusivity. They delve into the social dynamics between married women ...
This podcast episode explores the phrase "I can't stand" and its various meanings and usage. The hosts share their personal experiences with the phrase and discuss the concept of "visceral reactions." They also delve into the challenges of living in a crowded city and announce the discontinuation of Google Podcasts. Th...
This podcast episode explores the common English construction of "stay something" as a way to wish someone well, particularly in relation to the weather. The hosts discuss its prevalence during the pandemic, its usage in expressing comfort and support, and its versatility in different contexts. The episode also touches...
This podcast episode explores various linguistic and cultural aspects of daily speech. The speakers discuss the confusion regarding the acronyms DMV and highlight the slow and unpleasant experience of visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles. They also share the results of a poll on the pronunciation of the word "ofte...
This podcast episode explores the meaning and usage of the word "notch" in various contexts, including idioms and expressions. The hosts discuss how "notch" can be used to describe a physical indentation or a level of something. They also discuss idioms such as "take it down a notch" and "take it up a notch," which ref...
This podcast episode explores the topic of getting listeners confident on business calls. The hosts discuss their own experiences with business calls and provide tips to help listeners feel more confident when making business calls. They introduce phrases and transition words to use in conversations, such as "I have a ...
This podcast episode explores the negative connotations of the words "clueless" and "ignorant" in English and discusses the importance of using more neutral language when describing others. The hosts highlight the implications of these words and emphasize the need to be aware of how our words can be interpreted by othe...
This podcast episode explores the significance of basketball beyond the game itself. The hosts discuss the emotional and social aspects of basketball, highlighting its ability to foster family connections, friendships, and a sense of community. They also introduce the upcoming series on basketball vocabulary and emphas...
This podcast episode delves into the meaning and significance of idioms related to precious stones, such as "a diamond in the rough" and "hidden gem." The hosts explore the various interpretations of these idioms, discussing how they apply to individuals, businesses, and objects. They also touch upon the cultural signi...
This podcast episode explores an innovative approach to language learning through task description. The hosts discuss the benefits of actively engaging in this process to enhance vocabulary, improve fluency, and take ownership of the language learning journey. They provide tips on advocating for yourself with language ...
This podcast episode explores the different ways to say dates in English, discussing the use of cardinal and ordinal numbers, the impact of context and audience, the use of numbers only or the "blank of blank" format, the international phenomenon of shortening months, and the importance of clarity in communication. The...
This podcast episode of the IELTS Energy Podcast focuses on the importance of humor in learning and provides vocabulary and phrases for describing funny things. The hosts explain the nuances of words like "amusing" and "hysterical" and suggest synonyms for describing laughter. They discuss the use of humor in daily lif...
This podcast episode explores different ways to express positive and negative sentiments in everyday conversations. The hosts discuss poll results showing that a majority of listeners identify as optimists. They then proceed to discuss alternative words for "good" and "bad," emphasizing the importance of context and fo...
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