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  • Episode 12 – Phrasal Verbs with Over: Common Meanings Explained
    2026/01/31

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
    In this episode, we explore common phrasal verbs with over, looking at meaning, usage, and how small changes can affect meaning in everyday English.

    Here is this episode’s free transcript —→ https://shorturl.at/fXhwJ

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    8 分
  • Episode 11: What The F**k? and other versatile Curse Words!
    2026/01/23

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
    In this episode, we explore how the word f**k and other common curse words are used in everyday spoken English, looking at meaning, tone, and context.

    ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode discusses swear words for educational purposes. Some language may be considered explicit or offensive, and the focus is on understanding usage rather than encouraging it.

    Here is this episode’s free transcript => https://shorturl.at/yiduP


    Here are two great online dictionaries:

    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/Here is an article about the benefits of swearing:

    https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/how-swearing-could-help-improve-performance/NR6SSOVoEfCvrOcbpTlLZg

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    14 分
  • Episode 10: New Year’s Resolutions and SMART Goals
    2026/01/16

    Check out the transcript for today's episode - https://shorturl.at/pJgVT

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
    In this episode, we talk about New Year’s resolutions, setting SMART goals, and how clear planning can support long-term progress in language learning.The survey mentioned in this episode was conducted by YouGov - https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/53789-americans-new-years-resolutions-2026-poll

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    13 分
  • Episode 9 – Beatles Grammar Gems: Three Songs to Study
    2026/01/09

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
    In this episode, we explore grammar patterns found in three Beatles songs and show how music can support meaningful language learning.

    Here is this episode’s free transcript → https://shorturl.at/1lnZr


    Here are the songs mentioned in the episode:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQER0A0ej0M

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8LbJfC0SYM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seqaTuXkqFI


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    9 分
  • Episode 8: The Beatles and language learning (Part 1)
    2025/12/20

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
    In this episode, we explore how The Beatles and their music can support language learning.

    Here is this episode’s free transcript —→

    https://shorturl.at/1IsQ9

    ...and some sources for further reading practice:

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/aug/31/mediabusiness.usa

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer

    https://pmamagazine.org/a-friendship-fractured-how-michael-jacksons-purchase-of-the-beatles-catalog-changed-everything/

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    11 分
  • Episode 7: Celebrating Your Progress in Language Learning!
    2025/12/12

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
    In this episode, we talk about recognising your progress, staying motivated, and celebrating the small victories that help you grow as a language learner.

    Here is this episode’s free transcript —→

    https://shorturl.at/4pE40

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    8 分
  • Episode 6: Idioms for Everyday Life
    2025/12/05

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.In this episode, we explore everyday English idioms that will help you sound more natural and confident.

    Here is this episode’s free transcript

    https://shorturl.at/PV9JM

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    8 分
  • Episode 5: Ronaldo’s Antics and the Dreams of the Irish Nation
    2025/11/28

    This is a short podcast for intermediate and advanced English language learners.

    In this episode, we talk about the road to the World Cup and the unifying force of a nation that is football!

    Here is this episode’s free transcript

    https://shorturl.at/QFyEU


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    11 分