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On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!
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English Grammar HELP and Podcasts for the Inquisitive ESL Student: We're Interactive!
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Stop by our friendly HELP! Desk, where English grammar is made easy to understand. Listen to an audio of a story written by an ESL student. Ask that question that you've needed an answer to. We have the answers for you, whether you are a native speaker or somebody learning English as a Second Language, whether you are a student or writing a business letter. A new podcast every week.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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How can I improve my Business English more quickly? Why am I lacking confidence when I need English in business situations? How can I learn vocabulary and idioms for Business English? If you are asking these questions, this Podcast is for you! ALsensei is an English Teaching Professional who has been helping businesspeople with English and Communication skills in Japan for over 18 years! He has worked with people from all backgrounds and levels including consulting at Global Fortune 500 comp ...
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Weekly reviews of common grammatical mistakes and grammar questions
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The InFluency podcast is your go-to resource for learning, speaking and teaching English. Hadar Shemesh is a pronunciation expert and fluency coach with thousands of students around the world, though she herself was an intermediate speaker of English once. In this podcast she will share her best strategies for learning English, speaking English with confidence and mastering the American accent. Discover how becoming fluent has everything to do with acquiring the right mindset, setting goals ...
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A podcast dedicated to learning about languages, studying and using them both at home and abroad. How do you find the time, energy and motivation to learn a language? Tune in to find out how one expat makes time each and every day to learn and teach languages.
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Reading the articles about learning Spanish from the website Speaking Latino.
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20 Minute Fitness dives into the science and technology of today's fitness world for you. Packing need-to-know info about the latest in fitness nutrition, tech, science, and methodology every Thursday. Stay up to date with the current fitness news and trends without taking up all your time. Find out more at 20minute.fitness.
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What this podcast is *not*: a rule guide on proper punctuation. We'll only conjure the ghost of grammar in order to put it to rest. What this podcast *is*: a journey through the weird behaviour of punctuation in the wild. Be prepared to amble on the placid path of the comma, get lost on the winding road of brackets, and arrive at the well-deserved rest of the full stop. Along the way, we'll explore the past & future of punctuation, why a comma sparked the Russian Revolution, how to earn mill ...
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Learn Afrikaans with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at AfrikaansPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Whether you're a beginner or intermediate Italian student, planning a trip or just dreaming of Italy, stop wishing you could speak Italian... And dive right into La Bella Lingua! Our unique story-based podcast takes you beyond the basics and into a deeper understanding of the culture, expressions, grammar and vocabulary of Italy. In Season 1, each episode features a dialogue between American tourists and local Italians they meet in Rome, and then a lively roundtable with hosts Erin and Elisa ...
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434. Why you still make grammar mistakes in English even when you know the rule
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Have you ever wondered why your grammar is nearly perfect when you write, but when you start speaking, you can’t use any of it? In this episode, I’ll dive into why this happens and share tips on how to change it. We’ll explore why you struggle to apply grammar rules in real-time, the difference between writing and speaking, and how you can train yo…
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🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-in-inside-into-within/ ✨ Espresso English Academy + NEW Conversation Cafe! - https://bit.ly/EEacademy ⭐ $1 English grammar e-books: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/1-english-grammar-e-books/ Do you know when to use in, inside, into, and within? These prepositions can be tric…
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From Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). Taquitos
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1026. This week, we look at the origins of words for men, including the ancient roots of "man," the surprising evolution of the word "guy" from being an insult to just another word, and how "guido" took a different route. Then, for some Halloween fun, we look at the difference between crypts, catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries, with an emphasis o…
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SLV | Episode 13 | Language Checks, Chinese Ghost Stories, and Beijing's Air Quality
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In this week's episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we discuss the busy week which saw me renewing my work visa, visiting the police station and navigating the usual paperwork. All the while, we posted a new language check in video in which I try my hand at speaking both Russiand and Chinese. We also cover this week's live streams which included C…
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BEP94 | Why Kamala Harris is Better for the Economy
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Send us a text On the 94th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Mark Cuban pitches Harris as better on the economy, says Trump 'asked daddy for money'" Are you following the American Presidential Election? Celebrity billionaire businessman Mark Cuban has endorsed Kamala Harris for President of …
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The language of meetings, with Jim Slaughter
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1025. Have you ever wondered where meeting terms like “quorum” or “proxy” come from? In this episode, Jim Slaughter looks at the linguistic origins and historical contexts of these and other common parliamentary words. We discuss the evolution of words like “bylaws,” why minutes aren't related to time, how “filibuster” is connected to pirates, and …
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438. English Pronunciation Plan | Improve your pronunciation in 14 days
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👉 DOWNLOAD THE 14-DAY ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PLAN https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5 What’s the best way to study pronunciation? What sounds should you start with? How do you really get results? I’m going to share all of that with you here with the 14-day plan I’ve created!Autor: Hadar Shemesh
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SLV | Episode 12 | Chinese visas, Russian speaking, and what is the five second rule?
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In this week's episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we talk about some of the challenges in learning Mandarin Chinese and Russian, including the difficulties of switching between the two languages. We discuss daily routines with writing out Chinese character sheets and translating them for better comprehension. There's also an overview of renewing…
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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms.
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1024. It often sounds weird if you try to end a sentence with a contraction like "you're" and "I'm." We look at why! Then, get ready for Halloween with the language of fear. The "contractions" segment is by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. Y…
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⚠️ Correct pronunciation of -OUS, -TION, -ATE, -CIAL, and -ANCE
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🤩 Free pronunciation challenge: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-5-day-pronunciation-challenge/ ✨ Espresso English Academy + NEW Conversation Cafe! - https://bit.ly/EEacademy ⭐ $1 English grammar e-books: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/1-english-grammar-e-books/ DO NOT pronounce these word endings exactly as they look... -ous -tion -ate …
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Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing!
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1023. I felt like I could write anything after this discussion with Anne Lamott about painful first drafts, beating perfectionism, and the one thing she'd change in "Bird by Bird." Best of all, you can meet Anne yourself at the upcoming Writers Rising conference. Use the code grammargirl10 for a 10% discount. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a Wh…
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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle.
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1022. This week, we look at election terms like “president-elect” and “lame duck” and how they're used during a U.S. presidential transition. Then, I dig into my favorite kind of hot grammar news: people in Germany are angry about apostrophes! The "election words" segment is by Karen Lunde Hertzberg, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has cra…
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British vs. American Spelling: 10 Differences
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🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-british-vs-american-spelling/ ✨ Espresso English Academy + NEW Conversation Cafe! - https://bit.ly/EEacademy ⭐ $1 English grammar e-books: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/1-english-grammar-e-books/ Let's learn 10 spelling differences between British English and American Engl…
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SLV | Episode 11 | Deconstructing Chinese Characters, Russian Grammar Tests, and What Makes a Good Teacher?
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In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we talk about this past week's live streams including deconstructing Chinese characters (both Simplified and Traditional), failing Russian grammar tests, and what makes a good English teacher. We also ask: what does it mean to be self-taught and can you be a self-taught language learner? Keep in touch! …
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437. How to Reach a Breakthrough in English Without Learning Anything New [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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We’re revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. As an English learner, you must have wondered – what are the things that are preventing me from reaching a breakthrough in English? You may think it’s just more vocabulary or phrasal verbs, and maybe all those fancy tenses that people use… When in fact, it’s something a…
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Can AI really write? A no-nonsense discussion, with Christopher Penn
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1021. This week, Christopher Penn talks about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing and editing. We look at common misconceptions about how AI works and best practices for writing prompts. We also talk about privacy concerns, bias, fact-checking, and our concerns for the future. Whether you use these tools daily, tried them a long time ago a…
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436. No more levels – what’s your Speaker Stage in English?
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Take the free quiz and determine your speaker stage in English https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e If you think that progress is only about going from A1 to C2 – think again! Your progress as a non-native speaker goes beyond your proficiency level. In a person’s language journey, there are 5 typical speaker types, each characterized by a certain behavior and mi…
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How to talk like a chef. The Michigander controversy. Jakey.
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1020. This week, we shed light on quirky restaurant slang like “kill it” and “Chef Mike.” Then, we tackle the long-standing debate over what to call residents of Michigan — "Michiganders" or "Michiganians" — and what Abraham Lincoln has to do with it. The "kitchen lingo" segment is by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, ed…
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Important: 3 things you NEED for fluent English!
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✨ Espresso English Academy + NEW Conversation Cafe! - https://bit.ly/EEacademy Learning fluent English often feels like trying to cross the Amazon rain forest... It feels difficult. It takes a very long time. It's easy to get lost or stuck, so you can't see any progress. But here's the good news: You CAN reach your English fluency goals, if you hav…
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SLV - PODCAST - Episode 10 - October 5, 2024
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In the 10th episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we discuss how the Beijing autumn is now settling upon the city and touch on how the Chinese holiday "make up work day" system works. This episode also marks our foray into the land of podcast streaming, as we are now on all the major broadcast channels. I also discuss a little bit about a new habit…
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435. Beyond the books: English learning for curious minds
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In this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives in Sweden. We talked about his experiences moving from London to Malta and then to Sweden, and what’s exciting and challenging about relocating. Alistair also talks about his podcast, English Learning…
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How writers navigate failure and find success, with Jonathan Small
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1019. This week, Jonathan Small, author of "Write About Now," shares what he's learned about the common struggles writers face throughout their careers. His book highlights stories from bestselling authors about their beginnings, the risks they took, and how they handled early rejection. I was especially surprised by the stories of shockingly bold …
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From game boards to boardrooms. Commas with participial phrases. Gritties.
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1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…
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In this week's episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, I provide some updates on my language learning journey, focusing primarily on Mandarin Chinese and Russian. We discuss the intricacies of living in China, exploring the unique nature of Chinese national holidays. I recap the past week's live streams and address the technical challenges faced, suc…
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BEP93 | Are You Going to Get the New iPhone 16?
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Send us a text On the 93rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "iPhone 16 goes on sale as Apple looks ahead to launch of new AI features" Did you know that Apple has just released the new iPhone? It's the iPhone 16 and it will have Apple's new AI feature called "Apple Intelligence." Will you bu…
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🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-40-discussion-collocations/ ✨ Espresso English Academy - 50% off all courses - https://bit.ly/EEacademy ✅ $1 grammar e-books - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/1-english-grammar-e-books/ Get ready to expand your vocabulary by learning 40 collocations with the word discussion!…
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Welcome to the Language Vlog Podcast for September 15, 2024! Reflecting on living in China for 10 years, new podcast website, and live stream updates. We also delve into Beijing's autumn season and our current status studying Chinese, Russian, and English. Tune in for insights on gym routines, Cyrillic typing, and English grammar resources. Plus, f…
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In this week's episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we give an update our language learning journeys, focusing on Mandarin Chinese and Russian. We also discuss choosing a podcast hosting service and the challenges of distributing the podcast across different platforms. The episode touches on living as an expat in China, Beijing's cooler autumn wea…
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In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, we take a look back at the year so far, what we've accomplished and what we'd like to see done in the remainder of this year, particularly continuing with Mandarin Chinese and Russian. The episode also covers a visit to the CAFE Show 2024 and weekly video updates, including live streams focused on Chine…
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In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, I discuss recent updates in my language learning journey, focusing on Mandarin Chinese and Russian. I also delve into creating YouTube content, the challenges of running a channel, and the frequency of video uploads. A significant part of the conversation revolves around ESL certifications like the DELT…
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In this episode of the Language Vlog Podcast, I discuss our YouTube content strategy, including YouTube Shorts and long-form videos. We also take a deep dive into my recent visit to Universal Studios Beijing and share insights on dealing with Beijing's summer weather. Additionally, I introduce a new podcast idea aimed at making our content more acc…
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SLV - The Language Podcast - Episode 03
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In this episode of the Language Podcast, we dive into the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) levels, explaining why they matter for Mandarin Chinese learners. We also discuss the structure of the HSK exams, their relevance, and why you might or might not want to pursue them based on your goals. We review recent YouTube videos on the language vlog, covers …
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SLV - The Language Podcast - Episode 02
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In this episode of the podcast, I take a walk around my neighborhood in Beijing and answer some frequently asked questions about living in the city. We discuss the presence of security cameras, popular local food spots like the roast duck stall and Daoxiangcun dessert shop, and address common concerns about pollution and traffic. I also share insig…
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SLV - The Language Podcast - Episode 01
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In the first episode of the Language Podcast, I introduce this new format as a way to dive deeper into language learning beyond YouTube shorts. I discuss the challenges of uploading longer videos, potential solutions, and my motivations for starting this channel. I delve into a bit of my language learning journey, covering Mandarin Chinese and Russ…
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433. What to Do When You Hit a Plateau in English? [Revisiting favorite episodes]
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We’re revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. What happens when you make great progress in something, but then… You’re stuck. You no longer move forward. It happens in so many different areas in life; losing weight, working out, in relationships… but also in English. You learn new words, build your confidence, impr…
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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda
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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…
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BEP92 | How to Live a "Minimal" Lifestyle
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Send us a text On the 92nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: How to Live a "Minimal" Lifestyle Do you sometimes feel that your life is too complex? Do you have a lot of "stuff" in your office, on your desk, or in your room at home? On this episode, ALsensei shares some insights on the art of "minimalism." We ta…
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432. He taught at the British Council for 25+ years – here are his tips for learners
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I had the chance to interview Craig Wealand, the host of InglesPodcast, and an English teacher for more than 20 years! He shared his experiences as a teacher, Spanish learner, podcaster and more. I really enjoyed this episode, and I hope you will too! Listen to Craig’s podcast: https://inglespodcast.com/ Learn with Craig: https://www.englishcraig.c…
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