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Why am I asking you to repeat this? Because by doing so youâll improve your grammar, listening comprehension and pronunciation. Give it a shot.
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Itâs time for action, as opposed to lounging around. Itâs time for action, as opposed to loafing around. Itâs time for action, as opposed to lazing around. You get the idea: âas opposed toâ means ârather thanâ and we use it a lot in English. So, tune in and take advantage of this podcast, as opposed to missing your opportunity to improve your English.
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Puuttuva jakso?
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With fewer complications and less distraction, the 70âs were pretty simple, werenât they? Are they coming back? Tune in to find out more while you improve your English.
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Spring-cleaning means deep cleaning those areas that you donât clean on a regular basis. Hard-to-reach areas. Under the carpets. Beneath the couch. And now is the time to do it. As usual, in this podcast youâll learn tonsâŠexpressions, pronunciation and speaking tips and new concepts and vocabulary. Donât miss it!
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Itâs February, the month of love, and this year it has 29 days, making it a leap year. In this episode, Drew discusses silent letters, steak doneness (yes, âdonenessâ is a word!) and taking leaps of faith.
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When it comes to expressions and new vocabulary, this episode is chock-full. Youâll learn âstep up to the plate,â âtaunting,â âgo out on a limbâ, âill willâ⊠And as regular listeners know, the key to speaking English better is by imitating Drew. Give it a shot!
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Are you ready to improve your speaking and pronunciation? All you have to do is imitate Drew. Try it and youâll see â it really does work! In this episode, Drew discusses one of his favorite Christmas decorations: popcorn garland.
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The economy isnât creating any new jobs because consumers arenât spending any money. Consumers arenât spending any money because the economy isnât creating any new jobs. Ah, the vicious circle. Tune in for more! Also, how easy is it for you to tell time in English? Check it out.
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Dough, through, rough, toughâŠCheck your pronunciation of these words and include a new one into your vocabulary arsenal: trough. We also review âwouldâ and âused toâ for describing repeated actions in the past. Donât miss it!
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Hundreds of thousands of people affected by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl left their homes in search of a better life, and Route 66 promised to take them to a land of opportunity and prosperity. Learn about the Mother Road that runs from Chicago to LA, as you practice -and improve- your English.
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What are the top 10 must-see movies? Well, thatâs very subjective, but Drew gives you Roger Ebertâs version right here. Check it out. Are you a big Breaking Bad fan? What are some of the seriesâ iconic sites in Albuquerque? Youâll find outâŠ
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Are you ready to put your listening comprehension into high gear? If so, tune in to hear more about Drewâs Route 66 adventure. Lafayette Square in St. Louis, the Cherokee Nation in Vinita, coffee beans in Clinton, barbecue in Amarillo, biscuits and gravy in TucumcariâŠThe story continues.
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Stops along Drewâs Route 66 trip included: Chicago, St. Louis, Joplin, Clinton, Tucumcari, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Kingman, Las Vegas and Santa Monica. In this episode, he shares highlights from his road trip from beginning to end. So, get your kicks with this, the first âchapterâ of his experiences on what John Steinbeck dubbed the âMother Road.â
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Your English will get much better if you listen to Crosbyâs 9. Let that sink in. Wait! What does âlet that sink inâ mean? Tune in and find out. By the way, what is âsyncâ short for? What is âdecafâ short for? And âinfoâ? What does NASA stand for? And GPS? Short for vs. stand forâŠcheck it out in this episode.
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Hereâs a phrasal verb you need to start using: to cut out. Question: What would happen if you cut out sugar? What would the consequences be? Tune in and find out! Drew also explains the expression, âno shirt, no shoes, no service,â among others.
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By now, youâre surely good at recognizing all the âdifficultâ letters in English. Listen to this podcast and test yourself. Also, tune in for a simple tip on how to sound more like a native English speaker by using the interrogative structure for emphasis. And thereâs practice on the conditional.
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How well can you master the most important verb in the English language, to be? Drew offers a quick reminder and exercise. He also takes you through a quick review of the conditionals and teaches several useful expressions that you can start usingâŠright now!
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Quick question: whatâs a âpet peeveâ? Do you have any? Drew mentions a couple of his in this episode. Also, how familiar are you with the structure âthere + to beâ in English? Drew reminds you how important it is soâŠdonât forget to practice it!
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Is increased crime driving away local investment? Are higher taxes driving away local residents? Learn how to use this key phrasal verb in this episode. And for the umpteenth time, Drew reminds you: imitate him and youâll improve your speaking!
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In this episode youâll continue to improve your listening comprehension by listening to Drew speak naturally spoken English. And thereâs another million-dollar question as well. Will you get it right?
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