Episodes
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**WARNING**
This podcast talks about surgery and bodily functions. If you are squeamish and don't like talking about blood, surgery, bodily functions, this may not be the episode for you.
Welcome back and today we are looking at part 2 of Ronan goes to hospital.
In part one I spoke about:
Hospitals in generalOrganized chaos in hospitalsPainThe importance of listening to your bodyThe process and routine of being in hospitalIn part two, I speak about:
Getting prepped for surgeryBeing on the tableBeing knocked out and getting REALLY highWaking up with tubes where they were not beforeTerrible aftercareTrapped gas after surgeryBeing discharged from hospitalPain!I hope you enjoy.
Bye for now,
Ronan
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In today's crazy world there are so many ways to find love, but did you think an upside pineapple would be one?
In this podcast I talk about a random news story I recently came across. The gist of the story is a new craze that is taking place in Spain where people who are looking for romance are using a fruit-based code.
I hope you enjoy and please let me know if you got any requests,
Ronan
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Thanks for checking out this language learning podcast for those who want to learn English in a more unconventional way!
This podcast is a vocabulary breakdown based on episode 129.
Here's the topics:
Health and Medical VocabularyIdioms and Useful PhrasesPhrasal Verbs and VerbsDescriptive TermsSo check out this podcast to learn some of the key English from episode 129.
Thanks for being here and keep on learning,
Ronan
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In this episode of the Little Seal English podcast, I’m getting real about those times when you’ve well and truly fucked up.
Whether it’s screwing up at work, saying the wrong thing to a friend, or making a big mistake in life, we’ve all been there.
I’ll walk you through some useful English phrases and tips on how to apologize, take responsibility, and move forward with confidence. If you’ve had one of those "I really fucked up" moments, this episode will help you handle it like a pro—all while leveling up your English skills.]
I hope you enjoy,
Ronan
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Life has handed me more lemons, so I'm making the best god damn lemonade you ever did have!
Good morning and hello after a very, very, VERY long time away!
This podcast recounts my most recent stay in hospital, or at least a part of it. As always, I try to tell a story but it grew and grew and now I have part one of maybe two or three parts made?
Anyway, sit back, relax, and enjoy this podcast where you will learn ABOUT the process of going to hospital and some key English about it!
What you might learn:
Talk about hospitalsTalk about going to hospitalTalk about painThe importance of listening to your bodyThe process once you are in hospital Routine surgeriesThanks for being here,
Ronan
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Hey Pals,
This episode of the podcast focuses on talking about different tv shows, the good and bad!
Towards the end of the podcast, I also show you how to use ChatGPT to learn how to talk about tv shows in a deeper way!
Here are some ways we talk about tv shows in English:
Go downhill (fast/quickly/rapidly/suddenly)
That tv show went quickly downhill after the first season.
Become predictable
The Blacklist was incredibly predictable, no surprises in that one after a while.
To fizzle out/to peter out
That show was very good for three seasons, but then it began to fizzle out and gradually became less and less good or even popular.
Talk about writers/writing
The writers gave up
The writing was fantastic
The writers woke up and decided to smoke crack
To milk
They milked that story for way too long! That show should have ended years ago.
Talk about the different seasons
That show should have ended three seasons ago
That show went on X seasons too many.
Great (first/second/third/etc.) season
A cult classic
A cult classic movie is a movie that gains a dedicated and passionate fanbase over time, despite not necessarily being a mainstream success upon its initial release.
Binge-worthy
That show is binge-worthy, you won’t regret it.
Tug at your heartstrings
Scrubs is a fantastic comedy show that also pulls at your heartstrings.
A guilty pleasure
My guilty pleasure was Grays Anatomy, don’t tell anyone.
I hope you enjoy,
Ronan
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Before you learn:
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#Englishslang #LearnEnglish #SpeakEnglish #UseEnglish
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What's up you beautiful English learners?
In this podcast I talk about:
- Being uber busy (up to my t#its in)
- Dogsitting
- Housesitting
- Brewery
- Dead weight
- Road trip
- Gas guzzler
- Night and day
- Spring clean
- To purge
- Cover + distance (steps, km, etc.)
- To tire out
Want to flex your English every other week? Join me and others at The Chats:
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My Favorite YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shG45ue35qc
Before you learn:
Learn English with my Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfBNJD8rHpSDL7VZ0jBhTXleTyFTutgiB&si=b1L0paPAAFjRYDdA
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#Englishslang #LearnEnglish #SpeakEnglish #UseEnglish
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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!
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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.
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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
- More in video
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Learn English with my Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf...
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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
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