Latest Episodes
Advanced English verb tense review – AIRC636
If you’re a regular listener to the podcast, there’s a good chance you’ve already mastered the basic English tenses. If so, congratulations! You’ve got the foundation. But if you’ve ever wondered why native speakers say “I’ll have finished by Friday” instead of “I’ll finish...
Advanced modifiers for comparatives and superlatives – AIRC635
If you’ve been studying English for a while, I’m sure you remember learning basic comparatives and superlatives and seeing expressions like ‘bigger than’, ‘more expensive’ and ‘the best/worst’ in your coursebook. But native speakers don’t stop there!At a more advanced level, if we want...
Two Roads: Understanding The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost – AIRC634
We haven’t spoken about poetry for a while, so in today’s episode we’ll explore one of the most famous poems in English literature, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.We’ll read the poem and break it down in simple, clear English to help you...
The vocabulary of movement | Walk, Stroll, Wander, Leap & More – AIRC633
Have you ever noticed that English has dozens of different ways to say “walk” or “run”? Someone can stroll through a park, march in a protest, wander around a city, limp home after an injury, or leap over a puddle.In this podcast, we’re exploring...
Bring, Take & Fetch Explained: Common Mistakes and Everyday English Expressions – AIRC632
Have you ever wondered whether you should say bring, take, or fetch? These three common English verbs seem simple, but they cause confusion for many English learners.In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the differences between them, explore common collocations and expressions, look at useful phrasal...
How to deal with stress and anxiety in English exams – AIRC631
Have you ever walked into an English exam feeling prepared, only to find that your mind suddenly goes blank? Maybe you’ve forgotten vocabulary you use every day, misunderstood simple listening questions, or struggled to answer speaking prompts that would normally be easy.If this sounds...
