Have you ever gone for a walk in a city and wondered what some of the things you see are called in English? This is a thought that occurred to Marta, one of our regular listeners, and today we’re going to explore some English vocabulary and collocations for the city. Whether you live in a…
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Craig and Zdenek discuss their backgrounds and passion for football. Zdenek, an English teacher from the Czech Republic, has been teaching since 2011 and hosts the Foot Glitch podcast. Craig, from London, now resides in Valencia, Spain, and focuses on conversation groups for his English teaching. They share their experiences with football, including Zdenek’s support…
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Travelling by caravan, campervan, or motorhome has become a popular way to explore the world with freedom and flexibility. In today’s episode, we’ll look at the differences between these vehicles, useful vocabulary, common expressions, and some fun facts about life on the road. We’ll also discuss why so many people are choosing this lifestyle and…
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Whether you work in a gym, watch fitness videos online, or simply want to improve your English, learning gym vocabulary can help you communicate more naturally and confidently. In this episode, we’ll explore essential words and expressions used by fitness trainers, discuss common gym situations, and learn useful collocations and professional language connected to exercise…
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Today we’re going to explore two very common English verbs that often confuse English learners: come and go.These verbs all describe movement, but the difference depends on direction. In other words, whether something moves towards the speaker, away from the speaker, or goes somewhere and returns.Even advanced learners sometimes mix these verbs up, especially in…
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You’ve reached an advanced level in English—but something still feels off. Maybe you sound too formal, a bit unnatural, or not quite like a fluent speaker. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why that happens and how you can sound more effortless and natural. Voice message from Marta from PolandHow can advanced learners sound more effortless…
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Have you ever wondered why someone would be ‘green with envy’ or why a ‘golden opportunity’ is so much better than a regular one?English is a very visual language, and today you’ll learn some colour-based idioms that will help make your spoken and written English a bit more colourful. Voice message from Marta from Poland…
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Renting a car in another country can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure what to say. From insurance questions to understanding the contract, it’s easy to feel lost. But don’t worry—today we’ll walk you through the essential English phrases step by step. Lovely poem from Libor from Teplice near Prague and Dresden(using vocabulary from…
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What did the Romans ever do for us?We can see their influence everywhere: in the roads we travel on, the laws we follow, even the words we speak.In this episode, we’ll explore how an ancient empire didn’t just conquer lands, it laid the foundations for modern civilization. Email from Mati from Cartagena. Hi again. This…
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Today’s episode is all about The Moon. You’ll learn useful vocabulary, common collocations, simple expressions, and a few easy idioms.You will hear phrases like “once in a blue moon” and “shoot for the moon,” and learn how to use them in everyday English. Voice message from Maria from CantabriaHow to pronounce the /s/ sound. Unvoiced…
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