5. Sentence starter: How come

10. Zombie English: Wait for things to blow over

Another new series - Zombie English... giving idioms and vocabulary from zombie films, like the excellent Shaun of the Dead. Today's idiom is 'Wait for things to blow over'. Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgdlmKVjdFmdLOAAyEv0qpoyrLineveO/view?usp=share_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgdlmKVjdFmdLOAAyEv0qpoyrLineveO/view?usp=share_link] Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

9. How to talk about ... heatwaves

Another new series - How to talk about... giving key vocabulary about current topics like AI, Donald Trump and today, heatwaves. Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UTBUs6EuqPGVZCHF4-mpceXYid8pLd-v/view?usp=share_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UTBUs6EuqPGVZCHF4-mpceXYid8pLd-v/view?usp=share_link ] Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

8. Colourful Language - Damn It All

In today's episode, we start a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this first episode, we'll be looking at the word 'damn' and how it's used in popular films and polite society. Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euknml_a8zJ-okzCyQ_XbCPEd0002bss/view?usp=share_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euknml_a8zJ-okzCyQ_XbCPEd0002bss/view?usp=share_link] Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

7. Pro-Tips: Simpler reads to avoid frustration

Reading can be a great way to improve your English and build vocabulary - just make sure you choose the right book! Links: * Penguin Readers: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/books/ [https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/books/] * excerpt: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excerpt [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excerpt] * elegant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/elegant [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/elegant] * poignant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poignant [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poignant] * grasp: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/grasp [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/grasp]  Do get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

6. Pro-Tips: Listen to podcasts you’re genuinely interested in

The most self-defeating episode ever? Or a really useful pro-tip to help you improve your listening skills? You decide! Vocabulary links: * Chore definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chore [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chore] * Naturally definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/naturally [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/naturally] * Self-defeating definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-defeating [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-defeating] * Handy definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/handy [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/handy] * Hooks definition (the final definition): https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hook?q=hooks [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hook?q=hooks] * Geopolitics definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/geopolitics [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/geopolitics] Do get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.