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 to say that something is better, we might say, ‘significantly better’,…
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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 understand both its meaning and its language. We will look at…
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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 the language of movement. You’ll learn verbs, collocations, idioms, and expressions…
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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 verbs and idioms, and help you sound more natural and confident…
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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 familiar, you’re not alone. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore why exam…
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Regular listeners may have noticed that we tend to avoid speaking about politics and current affairs. After all, the aim of this podcast is to help you improve your English, not to complain about all the bad things that happen in the world. However, something happened recently during the 2026 World Cup that made us…
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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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