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 box, or box office success. By the end of the episode,…
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Can you feel a certain way about a word? Do you like some words more than others? English is full of fascinating vocabulary and today we’re going to talk about words we love and words we dislike. We’ll explore why certain words make us feel good and why others make us uncomfortable. Words we like…
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In this podcast, you’ll learn how to make your English more colourful and descriptive. We are looking at similes—a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” What is a simile? A simile compares two different things using:Like or as … as Examples:He’s as tall as a treeShe’s…
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Happy New Year to you and your loved-ones!In today’s podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary and expressions with the word ‘new’. What better way to start a New Year than to learn some new words in English. This week’s episode is sponsored by italki.com. Follow the link below, sign up for free and book your first class.Use…
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In this week’s podcast, you’ll learn some words that didn’t exist a few years ago but are becoming more popular as time goes by. English never stands still; it absorbs new technology, trends, and cultural shifts at an incredible speed. We have a selection to share with you today so that you can stay ahead…
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In this podcast, you’ll learn thousands of expressions of exaggeration and hyperbole so that you can make your English more colourful and engaging. Well, maybe not thousands! Voice message from Walter from Belgium who’s moved to Italy – So, he’s now Walter from Italy!Congratulations on getting your Bachelor’s degree.I’ve wanted to send you this voice…
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Today you’ll learn lots of vocabulary connected to the word ‘light’ and we hope that this podcast will help you widen your vocabulary so that you see this word ‘in a new light’! Email from Pilar from France“I’ve just watched a video about light, from a scientific point of view.But this made me think about…
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We’ve been CHEWING OVER a different way to teach you some phrasal verbs and it all BOILS DOWN TO making this podcast interesting for you so that you remember the phrasal verbs and don’t CLAM UP when you have to use them. So, we’ve COOKED UP an original way to present some phrasal verbs like…
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https://www.englishcraig.com/In today’s podcast, you’ll learn a variety of words and expressions related to transport and all from the comfort of your favourite armchair. How cool is that? You don’t even need to travel anywhere! Voice message from Walter from BelgiumCable carOil tankerFor reach here I took a bus (to get here)pronunciation of ‘hill’We are ‘inspired’…
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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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