Latest Episodes
While, whilst, though, although and other linking words – AIRC615
In today’s episode, we’ll explain the difference between though, although and while/whilst, look at how they are used in real sentences, and explore when you should use them in everyday English. You’ll also learn how to use some other linking words that may be...
English words we love and hate – AIRC614
Can you feel a certain way about a word? Do you like some words more than others? English is full of fascinating vocabulary and today we’re going to talk about words we love and words we dislike. We’ll explore why certain words make us...
As Cool as a Cucumber! Learn Popular English Similes & How to Use Them – AIRC613
In this podcast, you’ll learn how to make your English more colourful and descriptive. We are looking at similes—a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” What is a simile? A simile compares two different things...
Meditation – What it is and how to practise it – AIRC612
In this podcast, you’ll learn what meditation really is, how to start doing it, and why it can improve concentration, mood, and even language learning.Many people think meditation means emptying your mind — it doesn’t. Meditation is actually training your attention. You’ll learn how...
Vowel Sounds in English – Monophthongs & Diphthongs – AIRC611
In this podcast, you’ll learn how to improve your English pronunciation by understanding English vowel sounds — especially the difference between monophthongs (single vowel sounds) and diphthongs (moving, blending or sliding vowel sounds). Voice message from Ezequiel – We love your job (work) Vowel...
Speaking to babies and young children – AIRC610
Today we’re going to talk about something very familiar to parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who spends time with little children: baby talk.Baby talk includes the special words, sounds, and games adults use when talking to babies and young children. Scientists call this child-directed...
