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In this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: a blessing in disguise, a match made in heaven, a blessing and a curse, preaching to the choir, and the devil's in the details.
Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!Support the show
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In episode 6 we ask the question: How can we use play to teach English? First up this week, Chris talks about how he has used play in his teaching, and introduces We'am to a game from his childhood days. Then they talk to Elly Setterfield, a young learner ELT specialist. Elly discusses the Lego Foundation's definition of play and how it can be incorporated into English language teaching. Next they interview Wei Mao, a PhD researcher on play in ELT. Wei talks about the spectrum of play and the practicalities of how different types of play can be used strategically in the classroom.
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In this episode, we ask the question: how can I motivate my students? Chris and We'am discuss what motivation in English teaching means to them and the importance of motivation for learners. First they talk to Liam Printer, an expert in motivation in language teaching. He explains the different types of motivation and how we can help learners to really enjoy learning. Next they talk to Azadeh Moladoost, a PhD researcher on teacher motivation. She gives some tips on how teachers can stay motivated, even when they have restrictions on what they can do in the classroom.
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In this episode, we ask the question: How can I use the creative arts to teach English? Chris and We'am talk about how art in the classroom can help create a positive atmosphere for learning. First they talk to Chrysa Papalazarou. She talks about how the use of visual art can capture the attention of learners and help develop emotional intelligence. Next, Dr Sirhajwan Idek talks about the Dau Dau project in Borneo. This project uses indigenous art to bridge the gap between local culture and language and English.
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In this lesson, you'll learn the following phrases: I'm going to check my email. / How do I connect to the internet? / I need to charge my phone. / Is this the right charger for my phone? / I'm downloading an app. / Can you show me how to use this app? / What is the password? / I can't remember my password.
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In this lesson, you'll learn the following phrases: Have you eaten lunch yet? / No, I haven't eaten yet. / I ate lunch an hour ago. / What did you eat? / I ate fish. / Do you eat breakfast every day? / Yes, I eat breakfast every day. / I'm hungry. / I'm thirsty.
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This is @Jimmy_Broadbent. This wonderful soul has been helping me be a better human since 2018. The coolest and weirdest part is: he doesn't know I exist. How does that work, then? Welcome to the wonderful world of parasocial relationships.If you like my videos you can buy me a coffee โ https://ko-fi.com/teachyourselfportuguese(or a cup a tea... I really prefer tea)
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Tirar de letra = fazer algo com facilidade. Saber na ponta da língua =Saber muito.
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In this special, one-hour Season 1 finale, Rodney – trapped in a recording studio – receives a terrifying call from a survivor claiming a deadly pop song is turning listeners into violent killers. Now, Rodney must decide: stay safe in isolation or risk everything by facing the nightmare outside.
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Concerns are growing about the effects of smartphones on both adults and children, so we're looking at ways to reduce our dependence on these ubiquitous devices.
Presenter Myra Anubi attempts to ditch her smartphone for a week, while she finds out about a fast-growing campaign in which local parents get together to agree to delay buying them for their children. But Myra and her own daughter don't quite see eye-to-eye on the topic.
Plus Anna Holligan visits an innovative project called The Offline Club in Amsterdam, where people hand in their phones in exchange for a dose of good old real-life interaction.
People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email [email protected]. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.
Presenter: Myra AnubiProducer: William KremerNetherlands reporter: Anna HolliganEditor: Jon BithreySound mix: Hal Haines
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Today’s English expression and dialog: Designer babies? NO science in making life, please. Come on. That’s like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Science could stop problems. Let God decide. But if you can make a baby and their parents’ life better—why not? GET FREE LESSONS: I’m on iTunes and everywhere else they have podcasts! Coach Shane? I'm from the USA and I live in the state of Vermont! I make videos and podcasts for ๐๐ ๐/๐๐๐ students and my teaching focuses on ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, listening ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐. My lessons will help you MASTER English. Support me! ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ. Master your English listening, comprehension and pronunciation.๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง. A course 100% focused on speaking American English. Join ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก Three specific course for Beginners, Intermediate AND Advanced people Where to join? AND HOTMART!! ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ Newsletter & FREE lessons! Buy me a coffee OR help buy some diapers for Mikey and Jimmy! We’re on PATREON, too. And we give nice gifts! PLEASE support my sponsors: (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) #coachshane #esl #englishpronunciation #americanpronunciation #americanenglish #actionenglish #lme #LetsMasterEnglish #ddm #pirfectenglish #pirf #coachshanepodcast
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This week's theme is New Orleans. Michelle tells us the legend of those vampiric casket girls and Edwin shares the tale of an absinth house haunted by a pirate.
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This week's show is about people who have disappeared without a trace. Michelle talks about the Northwest legend D.B. Cooper, and Edwin tells us about a mysterious incident in Ohio.
Campfire Story will be on hiatus after this episode. Don't worry, though. You can still catch Michelle on Tell Me A Ghost Story and Edwin on Horror Story, Scary Story, and True Scary Story on Scary.FM.
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Ever felt lost in a meeting because of unfamiliar phrases? Letโs decode 10 business idioms to help you sound more fluent and confident.
In this episode, we dive into 10 essential business idioms that are not only common but also incredibly useful in professional settings. We start by discussing how certain phrases can help you initiate conversations smoothly and create a comfortable atmosphere. We also explore how to use expressions to effectively focus on tasks and approach challenges with a creative mindset.
Additionally, we discuss how these expressions can be used to highlight innovation, offer rough estimates, and recognize when itโs time to conclude a project or discussion. By understanding and incorporating these expressions into your communication, you'll be better equipped to handle various work situations and build stronger professional relationships.
Key Takeaways:
These expressions help convey your ideas more effectively and make interactions smoother and more natural.Understanding and using common business idioms can significantly improve how you communicate in professional settings. Knowing expressions like "think outside the box" and "cutting edge" can enhance your problem-solving and keep you ahead in your industry.Resources:
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Want to know the secret to speaking English more fluently? Join me as we explore English Conversation Clubs. Whether you like casual chats or structured learning, these clubs are perfect.
ยกHey everyone! In this episode, I'm talking about English Conversation Clubs. These are great, especially if you're in a place where English isn't the main language. I'll share different types of clubs, from relaxed social meetups to more structured sessions with mentors. The main idea? These clubs can really help with your fluency and confidence, whether youโre looking to chat casually or need to improve for work.
The benefits go beyond just talking. They build your confidence with real interaction practice and help you pick up new vocabulary and expressions right in the middle of conversations. Plus, you get a cultural exchange โ learning about other cultures and perspectives.
Key Takeaways:
By being active and regular, youโll see improvements in your fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary.Setting personal goals maximizes your club experience.English Conversation Clubs are a fantastic way to improve your speaking skills and confidence.Resources:
platforms mentioned:
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Today’s English expression and dialog: make it through My test is tomorrow. You’ll do fine. This is my fifth attempt. You’ll make it through this time! GET FREE LESSONS: I’m on iTunes and everywhere else they have podcasts! Coach Shane? I'm from the USA and I live in the state of Vermont! I make videos and podcasts for ๐๐ ๐/๐๐๐ students and my teaching focuses on ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, listening ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐. My lessons will help you MASTER English. Support me! ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ. Master your English listening, comprehension and pronunciation.๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง. A course 100% focused on speaking American English. Join ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก Three specific course for Beginners, Intermediate AND Advanced people Where to join? AND HOTMART!! ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ Newsletter & FREE lessons! Buy me a coffee OR help buy some diapers for Mikey and Jimmy! We’re on PATREON, too. And we give nice gifts! PLEASE support my sponsors: (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) #coachshane #esl #englishpronunciation #americanpronunciation #americanenglish #actionenglish #lme #LetsMasterEnglish #ddm #pirfectenglish #pirf #coachshanepodcast
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Today’s English expression and dialog: can’t bear the thought You want to go to the sauna? Oh~ The thought of being bare naked in public? What? No good? I can’t bear the thought! GET FREE LESSONS: I’m on iTunes and everywhere else they have podcasts! Coach Shane? I'm from the USA and I live in the state of Vermont! I make videos and podcasts for ๐๐ ๐/๐๐๐ students and my teaching focuses on ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, listening ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐. My lessons will help you MASTER English. Support me! ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ. Master your English listening, comprehension and pronunciation.๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง. A course 100% focused on speaking American English. Join ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก Three specific course for Beginners, Intermediate AND Advanced people Where to join? AND HOTMART!! ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ Newsletter & FREE lessons! Buy me a coffee OR help buy some diapers for Mikey and Jimmy! We’re on PATREON, too. And we give nice gifts! PLEASE support my sponsors: (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) #coachshane #esl #englishpronunciation #americanpronunciation #americanenglish #actionenglish #lme #LetsMasterEnglish #ddm #pirfectenglish #pirf #coachshanepodcast
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Today’s English expression and dialog: stomping grounds Where are you going this weekend? Las Vegas. Whoa~ To gamble? No~ It’s my old stomping grounds. I’m gonna meet some friends. GET FREE LESSONS: In China? Join my English Camp! Follow me at coach266 I’m on iTunes and everywhere else they have podcasts! Coach Shane? I'm from the USA and I live in the state of Vermont! I make videos and podcasts for ๐๐ ๐/๐๐๐ students and my teaching focuses on ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง English speaking, ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, listening ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐. My lessons will help you MASTER English. Support me! ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ. Master your English listening, comprehension and pronunciation.๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง. A course 100% focused on speaking American English. Join ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก Three specific course for Beginners, Intermediate AND Advanced people Where to join? AND HOTMART!! ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ฒ Newsletter & FREE lessons! Buy me a coffee OR help buy some diapers for Mikey and Jimmy! We’re on PATREON, too. And we give nice gifts! PLEASE support my sponsors: (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) #coachshane #esl #englishpronunciation #americanpronunciation #americanenglish #actionenglish #lme #LetsMasterEnglish #ddm #pirfectenglish #pirf #coachshanepodcast
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Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed."
- A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic."
- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news."
- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. "She put off studying until the night before the exam."
- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. "The meme was funny at first, but now itโs overdone."
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Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Chicago)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET: To challenge or invite someone to compete or flight. "She threw down the gauntlet by saying she could win the competition."
- TO FLING: To throw or push something with force. "She flung her coat onto the chair."
- TO BE ADEPT: To be good at doing something. "She is adept at solving math problems."
- TO MAKE THE NEWSPAPERS: To be featured in the news or media, especially in newspapers. "The story made the front page of the newspapers."
- TO SHOWER SOMEONE WITH SOMETHING: To give someone a lot of presents, praise, or attention. "On her birthday, she was showered with gifts by her friends."
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