There are lots of great learning strategies for learning English. In this episode, we explore why...
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There are lots of great learning strategies for learning English. In this episode, we explore why...
06:08
In this episode, we look at the origins of the word 'hooligan' and how it came to be associated...
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Learning Strategies: Using TV and Film to Learn English
Follow this 6-stage process to help you learn English while watching TV and films.
08:05
A look at the stories behind the names of some of Microsoft's most popular products, plus an...
08:07
Top 10 Tips for Learning English Online
With experience as both an online teacher and student, I present to you my top 10 tips for...
10:27
I answer some questions from listeners around the world to celebrate my 10th episode.
07:24
The word 'boycott' is used all over the world in many different languages. In this episode, we...
08:26
Teachers often tell you not to use your first language when learning English. I think this is a...
07:03
How to Choose a Language School or Teacher
You are going to spend a lot of time with your language school or language teacher, so what...
06:07
The word 'guy' is commonly used, but also very controversial. The origin of this small word is...
08:32
It is important to understand why your English teacher has chosen to use certain activities in...
05:47
Word Stories: Here's the Thing
The word 'thing' is an extremely common word in English, but its origins lie in Viking meetings....
07:50
Learning Strategies: Lexical Scraps
When I moved to Brazil, I had to learn Portuguese. And fast. This strategy, which I called...
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Lockdowns and Covid have affected people all over the world. Listen to this episode to find out...
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Learning Strategies: Little and Often
In this episode, we look at the advantages of spending only a short amount of time each day...
06:00
There is hope! A vaccine for Covid-19 is in sight! In this episode, we look at the strange and...
07:43
Learning Stratgies: Short and Sweet
This episode is full of great ideas for activities that last less than 10 minutes but will help...
07:28
The origin of the word 'silhouette' is not entirely clear. But it is linked to France, war, and...
06:46
Learning Strategies: Phrasal verbs
All English students across the world get frustrated and annoyed by phrasal verbs. In this...
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Reasons for English: Silent letters
Have you ever asked yourself why English has so many silent letters? Does it seem crazy and...
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