Episodes
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Good morning you beautiful English learners, my name is Ronan and my plan is to:
Empower you to speak EnglishBoost your confidence when speakingHelp you understand high level, natural, fluent EnglishI am so excited to share this podcast with you because it's the first of a long journey I am embarking on. Basically, let me introduce you to the The Chats!
What is The Chats?
This is my way of really helping advanced English learners have motivation, structure, and guidance when learning or practicing English. In fact, I see myself more of a facilitator of learning rather than a teacher in this case.
How does it work?
We get together every two weeks and have The Chats about a topic. Next week, we are talking about a Ted Talk Why Rivers and Lakes Should Have the Same Rights as Humans.
We hop on Zoom, we shoot the breeze, I send notes, we all learn something and probably laugh. Our conversations meander from one topic to another and rarely stay on course, but the one thing they are guaranteed to do, help you perfect your perfect English!
How do I join?
Hit the link in the description, click here, or at the very least just download the workbook for this podcast and enjoy!
Anyways, i am going to prepare some cool materials to help you learn English.
Chat soon,
Ronan
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Hey!
Last week I told you about the incident with my landlord and turning off the water mid shower, I was not one bit happy. Anyway, I went and spoke to my landlord about this issue and he explained how it was out of his control. Rather than kicking up a fuss, I gave him the benefit of the doubt....
And that is what inspired this podcast about the beautiful idiom: To give the benefit of the doubt.
Sit back, relax, listen and learn my friends!
My Links
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Welcome to another episode of the Little Seal English podcast. The aim of this podcast is simple, fan the flame of learning English! This podcast is only talking about real and relevant issues, nothing trivial here.
Random Discussion Questions
When is the last time you were livid?When is the last time you saw red?When is the last time you saw a person on the warpath and what did you do?This podcast is all about ANGER!
Want the show notes? You can download them here.
My Links
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Good morning you beautiful Little Seals,
This very short, unplanned, off the cuff, impromptu podcast was inspired by a run in I had yesterday with a very sharp detective. Okay, so the first 20 or so minutes is random, after that I start to teach vocabulary. Basically, this story is broke into two parts, the first part is the story and the second part is the vocabulary.
Some Key English
ObliviousCluelessIn my own worldJust because I am…., does not mean…BlindersGet the picture/messageI had no interest in…Wake up and decide to…Rub the wrong wayA short answerNo shit SherlockAgenda (have an agenda)BibleBible-basherNow, I’m off to catch the bus and read my book hopefully in peace!
Later,
Ronan
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First, download my ebook https://littlesealenglish.com/4stepstofluency
This is a mostly unplanned podcast about one my memories from school. Questions for you, what is the result when you mix fireworks, teenagers, and school? Well listen to this podcast and you’ll find out!
Long story short, in Ireland fireworks are illegal. In Northern Ireland, fireworks are legal. When it was Halloween, a bunch of people from Ireland would drive to Northern Ireland to buy fireworks. They would hide them in the car and drive home across the country.
The thing is, if the police caught you with fireworks, they would usually just take them themselves to their own house and have fun with their family. Corruption at it’s finest.
Language Classes
By the way, I run English language classes every two weeks. It’s very simple, you sign up and twice a month we all meet up and chat English. We usually meet on a Thursday morning (PST time). Basically, before each class I send out a bunch of conversation starters and a video or two. Then, we meet up on every other Thursday and shoot the breeze. You’re going to love it! It’s a great way to stay in touch with your English and meet some really cool people. If this is something you’d be keen on, email me at [email protected], I hope to hear from you!
Okay, enjoy this podcast my friends,
Ronan
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First, download my ebook https://littlesealenglish.com/4stepstofluency
This is a compilation of one of my favorite podcasts, Murphy’s Law. There is a wild bunch of English throughout this podcast and I guarantee you, you can relate.
My Links
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What a beautiful day it is!
Some Key English
The rat race(be) down | adjectiveA new worldThe great resetRely on social media for…HumanityBring out the worst in peopleFOMO (Fear of missing out)Thought Provoking Questions
What would some social impacts of no social media be?What would some impacts be if social media never came back?How do you feel when you use social media?Do you ever get FOMO when using social media?Facebook and Instagram are currently down, how would it affect your life personally if they never came back?Have a wonderful day folks,
Ronan
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You know how this works, we are going to learn some amazing English.
Key English from Podcast
The GOATCollectorAuthenticity Mint conditionExpensiveAuctionCovetedRareIdioms
Play the cards you’ve been dealt withHold all the cardsCall your bluffMy Links
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English Idiom: The Swing of Things
This podcast is all about the idiom the swing of things, I love this idiom!
Let me know if you got any questions my friends!
Examples
I want to get back into + nounI wanna get back into + nounIt's hard to get into the swing of things...I never got into the swing of it in TorontoOnce you get into the swing of things, you'll be alright!My Links
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First, download my e-book https://littlesealenglish.com/4stepstofluency
Click that link to shatter the comfort zone!
Today I’m going to teach you a bunch of different phrasal verbs all related to interviews and resumes:
PunishmentSentence (harsh/lenient/fair/unfair/over the top/just/minor/major)The service industryEvery Tom, Dick, and HarryRush hourA heated argumentLOST IT, WENT CRAZY, SAW RED, LOST HER SHITA criminal recordA felonA felonyFeel unsupportedTraumatized In part because…My Links
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If you don't join this course, you're doing your English a disservice: https://littlesealenglish.com/quickndirty/doorsopen
My name is Ronan and I have a healthy addiction to teaching English!
In this video we look at how to tell a person to hurry up. Use these phrases to move someone along:
Slang Phrases
- Get a move on
- What's the hold up?
- My grandmother can move faster.
- Hurry up!
- Hurry the f**k up
- Chop-chop
- More in video
Formal Phrases
- Please devote your time and energy to this project
- Will we reach the deadline on time?
- Please remember we are on a deadline
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My Favorite YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shG45...
Before you learn:
Learn English with my Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf...
Learn English with YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleSealEn...
Common English Mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1nIr...
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Sign up for my course: https://littlesealenglish.com/quickndirty/doorsopen
or
Buy Ronan a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/littleseal
Let’s learn some high-level phrasal verbs:
Come acrossSettle inStand out Go through withMy Links
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It's not too late to watch a Quick n' Dirty English tutorial, hit the link to learn useful and relevant English!
After drinking 50,000 cups of coffee and going for a run, I needed to burn off more energy, so I recorded this...
Key English
Bring aboutPhrase outCater toBrush up onKey Questions
Bring about
What societal changes have you witnessed that were brought about by government policies?Can you think of a personal experience where your actions brought about a positive outcome?Cater to
How do luxury hotels cater to the needs of their guests differently than budget accommodations?In what ways can businesses cater to a diverse customer base effectively?Phase out
Have you experienced any products or technologies being phased out in your lifetime? How did it impact you?Do you think it's essential for governments to phase out environmentally harmful practices?Brush up on
Share a situation where you had to brush up on your skills or knowledge for a specific task.How do you usually go about brushing up on a language before a trip to a foreign country?My Links
Check out my website: www.littlesealenglish.com
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Make sure to join the Quick n’ Dirty English free training week starting on Jan 22nd.
Join here: https://littlesealenglish.com/quickndirty/quickndirtysignup
Cool English you’ll learn in this podcast:
Why don’t you act like your hairline and take a few steps backYou look like something my left hand drewSharp as a marbleYou’re a skid mark on the underpants of societyWisdom has been chasing you, but you’ve always been fasterSomewhere on this earth, there’s a tree that replaces the oxygen you breathe, go find it and apologizeMirrors can’t talk, lucky for you they can’t laugh eitherI envy people who haven’t met you yetYou look like a before pictureEnjoy my friends!
My Links
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Make sure to join the Quick n’ Dirty English free training week starting on Jan 22nd.
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This podcast is all about my new noisy neighbors... Okay, well NOT totally about them but you learn:
How to describe neighborsHow to talk about neighborsHow to start a conversation with neighborsHow to ask for help from a neighborI hope you enjoy, friends!
My Links
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My name is Ronan and I have a very healthy addiction to teaching English!
In this podcast I teach you some idioms with the word devil:
To play devil's advocateThe devil is in the detailsSpeak of the devilBetter the devil you know than the devil you don'tTo give the devil his dueMy Links
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This podcast is all about the idiom ‘A devil for’.
A devil for + noun | Idiom
You have a strong inclination or tendency to do something
My name is Ronan, and I’m a devil for chips. If there are chips in the house, I’m going to eat them. My grandfather was always a devil for candy, he consistently carried candy in his pockets.My Links
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Join here: https://littlesealenglish.com/waitlist/waitlist
Welcome to A catch up with RONAN, IT’S BEEN A WHILE since I’ve done one of these.
In this 100% unplanned podcast I talk about and teach the following:
To be down or out moneyPunch passes and yogaTo go (to cease operating)A bit*h to do Drunk talkStag parties and nightclubsAnd much more!
English Slang: https://youtu.be/zMmA6u1QuOg?si=SksSX_sNFzsNuo78
Bitesize English: https://youtu.be/lFFJo0w-vkQ?si=IyV3vbaZDzeMrj-c
Podcast Notes: https://littlesealenglish.com/podcastlist
My Links
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Make a podcast request: www.littlesealenglish.com/requests
Check out my Instagram: www.instagram.com/littlesealenglish
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Buy Ronan a coffee: https://www.patreon.com/LittleSealEnglish?
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First, download my ebook https://littlesealenglish.com/4stepstofluency
Click that link and unlock your inner nerd in English!
Today I’m going to teach you a bunch of different phrasal verbs all related to interviews and resumes:
Pop upDo up Set upJazz upTouch upI hope you enjoy,
Ronan
My Links
Check out my website: www.littlesealenglish.com
Make a podcast request: www.littlesealenglish.com/requests
Check out my Instagram: www.instagram.com/littlesealenglish
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First, download my eBook: https://littlesealenglish.com/4stepstofluency
Click that link and unlock your inner nerd in English!
My Links
Check out my website: www.littlesealenglish.com
Make a podcast request: www.littlesealenglish.com/requests
Check out my Instagram: www.instagram.com/littlesealenglish
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlesealenglish
Buy Ronan a coffee: https://www.patreon.com/LittleSealEnglish
Second, thanks for listening to this podcast!
This podcast is all about the beautiful English word 'turnover’.
Are there any restaurants in your hometown that are known to have a high turnover of staff?
Can you think of several reasons why a place might not have a high turnover of staff?
Some Key English
To shoot upTurnoverA high/low turnover of staffLocation is everythingKnown forRenowned for To bitchBitching sessionHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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