Latest Episodes
Describing Physical Appearance in English – AIRC620
In today’s episode, we’re focusing on how to describe physical appearance in English. This is a key skill for everyday communication—whether you’re describing a friend, identifying someone, or telling a story. We’ll look at useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and tips to help you sound...
Gender-neutral English: modern vocabulary in an age of equality – AIRC619
Language is constantly evolving, and one of the most noticeable changes in modern English is the move towards gender-neutral vocabulary. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how English has developed from gender-specific words like fireman and policeman to more inclusive terms like firefighter and police...
Concessive Clauses and Inversion – AIRC618
Today’s episode is inspired by a message from one of our listeners who’s been exploring concessive clauses—and finding them a bit tricky to use naturally in conversation. If you’ve ever wondered how to say things like “Strange as it may seem” or “Try as...
Arctic vs Antarctica: What Makes the Poles So Different? – AIRC617
In this week’s podcast, we’ll explore how these icy worlds differ in geography, wildlife, climate, and human presence. We’ll also look at useful vocabulary and expressions to help you talk confidently about polar regions in English, whether you’re just chatting with a friend or...
The Many Meanings of “Box” in English | Idioms, Collocations & Vocabulary – AIRC616
The word “box” seems simple, but it appears everywhere in English. We use it for physical objects, technology, business, sport, and even psychology. In this episode, we’ll explore how this small word creates many useful expressions such as think outside the box, ticking a...
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...
