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The articles (the, a, an, zero) in English: revisited – AIRC605
In today’s podcast, you’ll learn how and when to use 4 types of determiners in English so that you’ll know, once and for all, how to use the definite article ‘the’, the indefinite articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ and the zero article (when no article...
Informal British English vocabulary – AIRC604
In this episode, we’re exploring everyday British English words that you’ll often hear in real conversations across the UK.From informal phrases like “cheers” and “knackered” to classic expressions such as “take the mickey”, we’ll look at what they really mean and how to use...
A Brand NEW Year: Vocabulary and expressions with the word ‘new’ – AIRC603
Happy New Year to you and your loved-ones!In today’s podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions with the word ‘new’. What better way to start a New Year than to learn some new words in English. This week’s episode is sponsored by italki.com. Follow the...
Nursery rhymes for pronunciation practice – AIRC602
In this podcast, we explore a fun and effective way to improve your English: using nursery rhymes. You might think these simple songs are just for children, but they are actually perfect tools for advanced learners.Nursery rhymes are full of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition...
Imperial and metric weights and measures – AIRC601
Today we’re talking about something that confuses many English learners:Why do some people use metres, while others say yards?Why are there pounds and stones in some countries, and kilograms and grams in others?Let’s explore the difference between the imperial and metric systems — and...
New words that have recently become common in English – AIRC600
In this week’s podcast, you’ll learn some words that didn’t exist a few years ago but are becoming more popular as time goes by. English never stands still; it absorbs new technology, trends, and cultural shifts at an incredible speed. We have a selection...
