The real English of saying sorry and making things right, in slow, clear English — I'm so sorry, it was an accident, I didn't mean to, it won't happen again, don't worry about it, no harm done, I owe you an apology. An English learning podcast episode you can take on a walk or a long drive, because there is nothing on screen to miss. Taught through Paddington 2.

This episode covers the story of Paddington 2, the family comedy about a polite little bear from Peru who takes odd jobs to buy his aunt a birthday present, is arrested for a theft he did not commit, and wins over an entire prison with marmalade — plus a vocabulary lesson built right into that story: the English of saying sorry, from "I'm so sorry — it was an accident" and "I didn't mean to" to "it won't happen again", "no harm done" and "I owe you an apology".

Perfect for beginner English learners who enjoy movies and want a slow, clear, podcast-friendly way to improve their English listening comprehension and vocabulary on the go — no video required.

Free interactive learning materials for this episode are also available at engmoviereviews.com.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to this English learning podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more movies reviewed in slow, clear English, or catch the video version on YouTube (EngMovieReviews).

The real English of jargon and plain English, in slow, clear English — jargon, in plain English, break it down for me, in a nutshell, bear with me. An English learning podcast episode you can take on a walk or a long drive, because there is nothing on screen to miss. Taught through The Big Short.

This episode covers the story of The Big Short, the comedy-drama about a few outsiders who saw the 2008 financial crash coming, bet against the entire American housing market, and then had to wait, while everyone told them they were mad — plus a vocabulary lesson built right into that story: the English of jargon and plain English, from "jargon" and "in plain English" to "break it down for me", "in a nutshell" and "bear with me".

Perfect for advanced English learners who enjoy movies and want a slow, clear, podcast-friendly way to improve their English listening comprehension and vocabulary on the go — no video required.

Free interactive learning materials for this episode are also available at engmoviereviews.com.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to this English learning podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more movies reviewed in slow, clear English, or catch the video version on YouTube (EngMovieReviews).

The real English of emails and messages, in slow, clear English — hope you're well, just a quick one, keep me posted, let me know, sorry for the late reply, best, kind regards, cheers. An English learning podcast episode you can take on a walk or a long drive, because there is nothing on screen to miss. Taught through You've Got Mail.

This episode covers the story of You've Got Mail, the romantic comedy about the owner of a small New York bookshop and the heir to the superstore chain that is putting her out of business, who are, without knowing it, each other's anonymous email pen-friends — plus a vocabulary lesson built right into that story: the English of emails and messages, from "hope you're well" and "just a quick one" to "keep me posted", "sorry for the late reply" and "best".

Perfect for intermediate English learners who enjoy movies and want a slow, clear, podcast-friendly way to improve their English listening comprehension and vocabulary on the go — no video required.

Free interactive learning materials for this episode are also available at engmoviereviews.com.

Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to this English learning podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more movies reviewed in slow, clear English, or catch the video version on YouTube (EngMovieReviews).