In today’s podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary connected to corruption. We’ll explain why the suffix ‘gate’ is used to label scandals and we’ll look at some words you can use when you talk about this topic. Voice message from Walter from Belgium Thank you XaboutX FOR your podcast Gate Gate (noun): A hinged barrier used to…
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Did you know that it’s illegal to fly a kite in Buenos Aires, Argentina? And that it’s forbidden to be shirtless in Barcelona? Today you’ll learn about some weird and wonderful laws from all over the world. We would hate to see you sent to prison in Sri Lanka for taking a selfie with the…
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Do you want to improve your English with some colourful and fun expressions? In this podcast, we will teach you how to use 15 common animal idioms in English, such as “a fish out of water” or “the elephant in the room”. You’ll learn the meaning and usage of each idiom and we’ll give you…
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You may have heard about something called artificial intelligence, or AI, and that it can be used to help you with certain tasks. But is AI useful for language learning? In this episode, we recommend some of the best free and paid AI tools that you might want to try so that you can improve…
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In today’s podcast, you’ll learn useful vocabulary for describing bad food. We’ll explore words and phrases that describe when food goes from fabulous to foul. Whether it’s a stale slice of bread or a rancid piece of cheese, You’ll learn how to talk about these less-than-appetizing experiences in English. Voice message from Walter from Liege,…
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In this podcast, you’ll learn useful linking expressions and connectors for the Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced writing exam so that you’re not constantly repeating words like ‘and’, ‘but’ and ‘also’! Consequently, you’ll improve your vocabulary. Voice message from Ignacio from Jaen in Spain “I’m speaking from the bottom of my heart” (off-the-cuff, unprepared)…
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In today’s podcast, we talk about vices and virtues. You’ll learn vocabulary connected to the seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues. Can you name all of them in English? Voice message from Wessel from Brazil. Virtue means having good moral qualities or behaving in a morally good way. The adjective is virtuous. “Being…
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In today’s podcast, you’ll learn all about auxiliary verbs. What are they? Why do we use them? How do we use them? And we’ll also answer Reyna’s question about using auxiliary verbs for emphasis. So, DO please take a seat, relax and enjoy this grammar episode. Voice message from Mayte from Seville Advice on practice…
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In this podcast, you’ll learn useful vocabulary connected to the topic of gender equality so that you can speak about this subject with more accuracy and effectiveness. Voice message from Olga from Russia Each and every time when I Xwas listenX to your podcast” (when I listen…) There’s a Xmultiple choiceX (wide range/huge variety/vast selection/plethora)…
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In this podcast, you’ll learn 8 more common colloquial expressions so that you can take your spoken English to the next level and sound more like a native speaker. Don’t lose any sleep over it/Don’t sweat it – to not worry about something at all. I’d like to have a little more money – who…
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