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SLOW ENGLISH PODCAST. YOUR ENGLISH TOOLBOX
SLOW ENGLISH PODCAST. YOUR ENGLISH TOOLBOXSlow English Listening Practice - Routines of a Music Star –🎧 DISCLAIMERThis podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.🎥 Prefer to follow along with subtitles and visuals?Watch this...
2025-10-2126 minAnti-Burnout For English Teachers, a podcast for inspired teaching
Anti-Burnout For English Teachers, a podcast for inspired teaching80. Building OUT vs. Building UP: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About English CurriculumStar Trek: Strange New Worlds gives you both satisfaction (complete episodes) AND character development (growth across the season). What if English learning works the same way?We've been pressured to design curriculum where everything builds UP—each lesson scaffolding to the next in perfect linear sequence. But English skills aren't plot points that get resolved. They're character traits that keep developing through repeated encounters in varied contexts.
2025-10-1325 minIntrepid English Podcast
Intrepid English PodcastTop 5 English Job Interview Tips You Must Know Before 2026 (with Behavioural and Situational Questions)Are you preparing for a job interview in English? This video is packed with practical advice from Lorraine and Kate at Intrepid English. Whether you’re applying for your dream job in 2026 or simply want to feel more confident in interviews, this video will guide you through:🎯 The most important interview tips for English learners💬 How to answer behavioural and situational questions🌟 The STAR Method explained step-by-step🧠 The second conditional grammar structure for job interviews👩‍🏫 How you can practise and get real feedback from expert teachers💡 Remember: This course is exclusively available to Intrepid Eng...
2025-09-2617 minLearn English Podcast
Learn English Podcast8 English ‘Rock’ Idioms to Sound More Natural in English🎸This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches useful and popular English idioms that include the word “rock.” These expressions are common in American English and are often heard in everyday conversations, movies, music, and social media.Learn the meanings of phrases such as rock star, rock on, rock the mic, rock it, that rocks, get rocked, and rock someone’s world. Each idiom is explained with simple definitions and real-life examples to help strengthen listening comprehension and improve natural spoken English.This episode is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want to build vocabulary...
2025-07-2815 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassSWA101: Narration and Point of View (ESB)This week in "Star Wars Appreciation 101," Julia and Fern tackle The Empire Strikes Back from a certain point of view (sorry, we had to!). This episode covers narration and POV in literature and film, including how we identify a scene's point-of-view character or characters and what that can teach us. Other points of interest: What is narration, and how does it work in movies compared to literature? What is a work of fiction asking us to consider by taking certain points of view? Read Fern's short story, "Fox Finds the Fairies" in Fruitslice Magazine!On t...
2025-07-141h 26Plain English
Plain EnglishThe five-star rating system isn’t working [Archive episode]Leaving a five-star review has become customary for any experience that is excellent, good, average, or even acceptable, and anything below five-stars means terrible in the world of online reviews. As consumers, this system isn’t helpful in identifying the true high performers, and it makes it difficult for people or businesses to stand out from the crowd.Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/lessons/five-star-reviews --Plain English helps you improve your English:Learn about the world and improve your EnglishClear, natural English at a speed you can understandNew stories every weekLearn ev...
2025-06-3021 minHow Star Wars Is It? - Not Really a Star Wars Podcast
How Star Wars Is It? - Not Really a Star Wars PodcastEp 303: English (the School Subject)School subject month continues! This week it's English! Who knows what the weeks to come will hold! (It's Social Studies and Science.) We also play Only Connect, of course. A very English/British game. Enjoy! You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms. You can also follow Mike @MikeGospel on Twitter and @WordGospel09 on Youtube and Instagram and Josiah @JosiahDotBiz on social media and on his website josiahrobinson.biz. And don't forget to rate and review on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts! And if you REALLY like th...
2024-12-1058 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassSWA101: Plot (ANH)This week in "Star Wars Appreciation 101," Julia and Fern try not to lose the plot while watching Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Analyzing the film’s structure, conflicts, and (weird) pacing, they make some surprising discoveries about the story we think we know. Spoiler Alert: However long you think the Death Star sequence is, no it’s not. On the Syllabus this Week:Lucas, George, director. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Twentieth Century Fox, 1977. Mays, Kelly J. The Norton Introduction to Literature: Shorter 14th Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, 2022. Additional Sources...
2024-10-151h 04Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassStar Wars Appreciation 101: What We Do With Star WarsWelcome to Star Wars Appreciation 101! (#SWA101). In this episode, Fern and Julia explore "What We Do With Star Wars" by reading "The Force Provides" by Justina Ireland (Tales of Light and Life YA High Republic Anthology) through three main "principles" that challenge how we engage with stories.On the Syllabus Today:"The Force Provides" by Justina Ireland. Tales of Light and Life. Disney Lucasfilm Press, 2023, pp. 181-214. Mays, Kelly J. The Norton Introduction to Literature: Shorter 14th Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc, 2022. Additional Sources:Bernheimer, Kate. “Fairy Tale is Form, Form is Fairy Tale...
2024-09-301h 17Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassOffice Hours #2: Syllabus WeekIn this episode, Fern and Julia finally explain where they've been and where they (and the podcast) are going. Tl;dr: New season "Star Wars Appreciation 101", coming soon! Social Media:@swenglishclass on Twitter, TikTok, and InstagramJulia is on TikTok @juliachristine77Fern is on TikTok @alwaysfernBusiness inquiries: starwarsenglishclass@gmail.comLogo by Jacob David Earl (@jacobdavidearl)Music by ZapSplat.com
2024-09-1653 minLearn English Podcast
Learn English PodcastLearn English with the Story and History of the U.S. National Anthem🇺🇸 It’s Independence Day week in the United States, and today’s episode takes a deep dive into the story and history behind the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This lesson teaches English in context by explaining the real historical event that inspired the anthem, why Francis Scott Key wrote it, and how it became one of the most recognizable symbols of American identity. You will hear the meaning behind key vocabulary, cultural references, and the lyrics themselves so you can strengthen your English while learning about U.S. history.This episode also explains why the anthem is controversi...
2024-07-0115 minSkywalk Before You Run
Skywalk Before You RunThe Phantom Menace: Part 2 with Star Wars English Class - Imagine Beefing with an 8 Year OldIn Episode Thirteen of this podcast, Qui-Gon keeps being cryptic on the walkie, Jedi DNA is a thing, and Tatooine goes hard for space NASCAR. Skywalk Before You Run -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skywalkbeforeyourun  Patreon (yes it says it’s for That’s What I’m Tolkien About but you’re in the right place): https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod  Cover Art and Music by Jason Hilton: https://www.instagram.com/negativeselections/ Deus Ex Media: https://www.deusexmedia.org/  Julia...
2024-04-091h 00RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English#382 - The Story of How I Started to Speak English Like a Native Without Studying, Why You Shouldn't See English as a School Subject, and the Power of Cultural Immersion for Achieving English FluencyListen with FREE Digital Transcript only on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealLife App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Meet our special guest in today's episode who's keen on reading Lord of the Rings if stranded on the Desert Island. If talking seriously, you'll get a ton of tips on how to get your English wo a native-like level from our Content Manager at RealLife English, Izzy Mignot. Star Wars, Age of Empire - does anything ring a bell? Then stick around 'cause you're in for a treat today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show notes here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ......... Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RealLife English (YouTube)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn English with TV Series (YouTube)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠reallife.english⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeenglish/message
2024-03-2542 minAnything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishReality Star To Multi-Millionaire - Tommy Mallet Tells His StoryAnything Goes with James English Reality Star To Multi-Millionaire - Tommy Mallet Tells His Story You can contact James English on his social media platforms  http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2  http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-091h 42Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassOffice Hours #1Welcome to the first in a series of rambling, casual episodes where Fern and Julia do not hold themselves to pesky things like "academic standards" and "research" and just kind of chat, like you would during your professor's office hours.  Points of Interest:-Julia's Broken Brain-Sometimes, Star Wars is Book-SWCC London Live Episode THANK YOU!!-Talking Back to Our Own Podcast-This is a Pro Union Podcast-You Can Podcast from the WoodsSocial Media:@swenglishclass on Twitter, TikTok, and InstagramJ...
2023-11-1339 minPlain English
Plain EnglishAmerican football is smitten with Taylor Swift | Learn English expression 'lean into'" Just when you thought nothing could make American football more popular, Taylor Swift comes onto the scene. She is reportedly dating a football star, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. The union brings together separate worlds of fandom, as Swifties tune in to football games for the first time. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a free transcript, can be found at: https://plainenglish.com/623 -- Learning English should be fun! That’s why our less...
2023-11-0922 minAnything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishExposing the Porn Industry - Ex Porn Star Samantha Browne Tells AllAnything goes with James English Exposing the Porn Industry - Ex-Porn Star Samantha Browne Tells All You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-272h 02Plain English
Plain English'The Morning Show': a serious drama with a star-studded cast | Learn phrasal verb 'star in'" ""The Morning Show"" on Apple TV+ is about morning network news, a light-hearted way to start your day. But the show is anything but fluffy: it's a serious drama with a star-studded cast. The show deals with cutthroat media competition, sexual misconduct, the onset of COVID-19 and more. Plus, learn the English expression ""star in."" -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a free transcript, can be found at: https://plainenglish.com/586 -- Learning English should be fu...
2023-07-0320 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassThe Hero's Journey LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2023Recorded live from the HoloNet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration London,  Fern and Julia explore Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces and the impact of "The Hero's Journey" on Star Wars and mass-media storytelling in general.  (Psst...the audio isn't great in this one because Julia forgot she saved the audio we recorded with the nice microphone to her external hard drive...which is currently 2000 miles away from her. We'll upload the improved audio as soon as we can).  Points of Interest: The KCU (Korkie Cinematic Universe), Joseph Campbell's Whole Deal, Audience Par...
2023-05-2255 minThe Armor Men\'s Health Show
The Armor Men's Health ShowEP 630: Former NFL Star, Doug English, Discusses The Lone Star Paralysis FoundationIn this segment Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by a very special guest and former NFL star Doug English. Since Doug's career was affected by a spinal cord injury sustained during a football game, he has committed countless hours to helping others whose lives are impacted by spinal cord disorders and injuries. Today, he works with the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation to advance his mission of research, recovery, and recreation. Listen in to hear Doug and Dr. Mistry discuss the emotional and physical toll of finding out you have a spinal cord injury, as well as some...
2023-04-1920 minAnything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishOnly Fans Star - Elle Brooke Tells Her StoryAnything Goes with James English Ep/276 Only Fans Star - Elle Brooke Tells Her Story You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0   Sound Edited by Stephen Pettigrew https://www.facebook.com/shinersp/ https://soundcloud.com/shinersp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-071h 09Anything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishMale Porn Star Damian Oliver Tells His StoryAnything Goes with James English Ep/268 Male Porn Star Damian Oliver Tells His Story You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0   Sound Edited by Stephen Pettigrew https://www.facebook.com/shinersp/ https://soundcloud.com/shinersp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-231h 12Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassOnce Upon a Time in a Galaxy Far, Far Away...Star Wars as Fairy TaleIn this week’s episode, Fern teaches Julia about fairy tales! Join us as we explore the history of folktale, the rise of the literary fairy tale, the tropes and conventions of the genre, and J.R.R. “Jorts” Tolkien’s most famous essay, “On Fairy Stories.” How does our understanding of Star Wars shift and develop when we consider it in the context of this literary tradition? What do fairy tales and stories like Star Wars “offer” us in our adult lives? And will Hank Green finally admit that Star Wars is more fantasy than science fiction?Points of In...
2022-06-201h 56Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassBroken on Purpose: Star Wars and Serial StorytellingIn this episode, Julia teaches Fern about serialization! We explore the differences between series and serials, discuss the effects of serialization on storytelling and audience engagement, and consider what it means to be agents of narrative continuation as members of the Star Wars fandom. How does serialization determine story structure? Is Star Wars broken (on purpose)? And was George Lucas right when he said that Star Wars is like poetry? On the syllabus:Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)Kelleter, Frank. “Five Ways of...
2022-05-242h 01Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassThe Bedrock All Goodness is Built Upon: An Obi-Wan Kenobi Character StudyFern and Julia are back for Star Wars English Class's sophomore year! We're kicking off swenglishclass season two with our first Character Study. Join us as we perform an in-depth exploration of Obi-Wan Kenobi's characterization and character development within both Canon and Legends materials. How does Obi-Wan's narrative purpose shift between the Original Trilogy and the Prequels? Which Legends story beats inform Obi-Wan's Canon characterization? And what exactly is a character, anyway?On the syllabus:Uri Mangolin. “Character.” The Cambridge Companion to Narrative, edited by David Herman, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2007, pp. 66–79. Cambridge Companions to Literature.Star W...
2022-04-252h 11Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassStar Wars Book Report: Queen's Hope with Camila (@boricuawookiee)Hey class, it's time for another Star Wars Book Report! In this special bonus episode and second installment in our Book Report series, Julia is joined by fellow Star Wars TikToker, Camila (@boricuawookiee) to discuss the final installment in E.K. Johnston's Padmè-focused YA Queen's Trilogy, Queen's Hope.  TIMESTAMPS BELOW.(00:14:13) General Padmè Discussion(00:29:24) Queen's Trilogy General Discussion(00:41:08) Queen's Hope No Spoilers(01:02:05) Queen's Hope Spoilers DiscussionCamila is on TikTok @boricuawookiee and Beings of the Galaxy can be found wherever pods are cast. Social Media:@swen...
2022-04-061h 59Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassStar Wars Book Report: The Fallen StarIt's a Star Wars Book Report! In this special bonus episode, Fern and Julia review and discuss the latest adult novel in The High Republic era, The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray. Thank you to Del Rey for an early review copy. Social Media:@swenglishclass on Twitter, TikTok, and InstagramJulia is on TikTok @juliachristine77Fern is on TikTok @alwaysfernBusiness inquiries: starwarsenglishclass@gmail.comLogo by Jacob David Earl (@jacobdavidearl)Music by ZapSplat.com
2022-01-052h 06Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassIntertextualityIn the penultimate episode of season one of Star Wars English Class, Julia overcomes her fear of French literary theory to teach Fern about intertextuality. We explore the The Ferdinand de Saussure to Disney Star Wars Canon Pipeline, analyze some of George Lucas's cultural and historical "references," Fern goes on a Quick Adventure Zone Tangent™️, and we discover two ultimate truths: language is a prison and there is no Star Wars.  On the SyllabusStar Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, dir. J.J. AbramsStar Wars: The High Republic, A Test of Courage by Justi...
2021-12-281h 33Anything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishGame of Thrones Star, Thor ‘The Mountain‘ Björnsson Tells His StoryAnything goes with James English Ep/227 Game of Thrones Star, Thor 'The Mountain' Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Tells His Story A man If many talents - World strong man, world record breaker, actor, boxer You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0 http://Facebook.com/Jamesenglish11   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-291h 08Plain English
Plain EnglishThe five-star rating system isn’t working | Learn the English expression ‘rave about’" Leaving a five-star review has become customary for any experience that is excellent, good, average, or even acceptable, and anything below five-stars means terrible in the world of online reviews. As consumers, this system isn’t helpful in identifying the true high performers, and it makes it difficult for people or businesses to stand out from the crowd. Plus, learn “rave about.” -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a free transcript, can be found at: https://plainenglish.com/419 ...
2021-11-2528 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassHappy Holo-ween! (Bonus)Happy Holo-ween! (Thanks TikTok User @natethegirl!) Or, Unalive Day? Death Day? In this chaotic and spooky live episode, Fern and Julia discuss all things spooky and scary in a galaxy far, far away including: haunted artifacts in The High Republic, Mothman Truther Quinlan Vos, and what exactly we should call Halloween in Star Wars. On the Syllabus:Into the Dark by Claudia GrayDooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan ScottWild Space by Karen MillerThe Travels of Sir John Mandeville by John MandevilleSocial Media:@swenglishclass on Twitter and...
2021-10-3052 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassFrom a Certain Point of View 2: Electric BoogalooIt's FACPOV 2: The Empire Strikes Back -- or, wait a minute, nope, we gave this episode a different funny name. In today's episode, Fern and Julia return their discussion of point of view as Fern teaches the class about 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person POV, the difference between an involved and an uninvolved narrator, and the way POV shapes a narrative. Why might an author choose to write in the 3rd person subjective POV instead of the 1st person? What can we learn from uninvolved narrators like Nick Carraway? Is The Bad Batch truly about the Bad Batch?  And w...
2021-10-111h 52Anything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishUFC Star Paddy ”The Baddy” Pimblett tells his storyAnything goes with James English Ep/214 UFC Star Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett tells his story The link to Paddy’s YouTube channel https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC160Ln3rSb3Ym2iUxJasZVw You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0 http://Facebook.com/Jamesenglish11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-111h 19Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassStarting with Revenge: Star Wars and the Revenge TragedyOn today's episode, Julia teaches Fern about revenge tragedy and Shakespeare's favorite Star Wars character, Maul. Julia and Fern discuss the elements of a revenge tragedy, Maul's backstory, and the ultimate fate of all revengers. Essential questions: What makes Maul a revenger? What stops the cycle of revenge? And what would have happened if Maul had been found by a traveling Shakespeare troupe instead of Palpatine?On the Syllabus:Charles and Elaine Hallett, The Revenger's Madness: A Study of Revenge Tragedy Motifs (1990)Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008...
2021-09-272h 04Plain English
Plain EnglishA Messi breakup for football star and FC Barcelona | Learn the English expression ‘bid farewell’" Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he’s spent his entire career thus far with FC Barcelona. He moved to Barcelona at age 13 to join the young programs associated with the club. Barcelona and Messi both wanted to stay together, but apparently it was financially impossible. Now, he’s off to play in Paris. Plus, learn “bid farewell.” -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full English lesson, including a free transcript, can be found at: https://plainengli...
2021-08-3022 minFrom the Lighthouse
From the LighthouseHSC Enrichment Session: John Keats & Bright Star with Dr Geoffrey PayneA HSC Enrichment session with Dr Geoffrey Payne on the poetry of John Keats and the film Bright Star (Advanced English Module: Textual Conversations)
2021-08-1829 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassGalaxy's EdgeIn this special "mini" episode, Julia and Fern discuss their recent trip to Disneyland's Star Wars-themed park, Galaxy's Edge.  They discuss the concept of transmedia, specifically how Star Wars exists in multiple forms: movies, TV series, books, video games, and now, amusement parks.  How does Galaxy's Edge function as a greater part of the intertextual web of Star Wars? How can a theme park be "canon?" And most importantly, is Domhnall Gleeson's performance on Rise of the Resistance the campiest thing in all of Star Wars? On the Syllabus Today: Black Spire by Delilah S. D...
2021-08-091h 22Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassThe Queer Coding EpisodeIn this week's episode, Fern teaches the class about queer coding! Join us as we delve into the history of queer coding and discuss queerbaiting, the Hays Code, and compulsory heterosexuality. Why do so many Star Wars fans think Luke Skywalker is gay? Why does Sabine Wren's dyed hair indicate queerness? And how can we read Ahsoka Tano as a queer figure despite her relationship with one Lux Bonteri? On the Syllabus:"Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence" (1980) by Adrienne Rich"The Strange, Difficult History of Queer Coding" (2018) by Tricia Ennis"The History of Queer...
2021-07-211h 56Anything Goes with James English
Anything Goes with James EnglishMTV the valleys star Lateysha Grace Tells her storyAnything goes with James English Ep/192 Reality star Lateysha Grace tells her story. You can contact James English on his social media platforms ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0 http://Facebook.com/Jamesenglish11 You can check out all video episodes on my YouTube page, James English - Anything Goes Podcast Show  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdiBNdMSiQeT8aD7gXWgvA/videos?view_as=subscriber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-241h 14Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassSelling Your Soul to the SithThis week, Julia teaches Fern about Faustian bargains and deals with the devil! We discuss the plot and themes of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus,  the Dark Side and Sith apprenticeship, and Sidious's role as Star Wars Satan.  Do Sidious's apprentices (Maul, Dooku, and Vader) sell their souls when they turn to the Dark Side? How do these characters respond when they're offered the possibility of redemption? And is it possible to study the Dark Side without being corrupted by it?On the Syllabus:Doctor Faustus (1604) by Christopher MarloweSon of Dathomir Issues 1-4,  Juan Frigeri (Ill...
2021-06-141h 50Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassFreytag, Sith Holocrons, and Other PyramidsThis week, Fern and Julia go back to the basics as Fern teaches the class about story structure! We discuss Freytagian story structure (Freytag's Pyramid: Barely a Triangle™️), traditional vs. experimental structures, and linear and modular storytelling. When does a story benefit from a non-linear structure? What is the value of experimental storytelling? How does the structure of A New Hope differ from the structure of The Clone Wars? And what's up with the pacing of The Bad Batch?On the Syllabus Today:Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)The...
2021-05-311h 20Masterpiece Science-Fiction Theater
Masterpiece Science-Fiction TheaterThe Enterprise is not a White Space: why minority representation on Star Trek was so radical and risky in the 1960sWhen Star Trek’s first regular episode after the pilot was in pre-production, the director Joseph Sargent noticed a glaring problem. All of the seats that ringed the futuristic bridge of the Enterprise, including the communications chair, were to be filled with white, male actors. Sargent reflexively felt it was wrong that Black people should not … Continue reading "The Enterprise is not a White Space: why minority representation on Star Trek was so radical and risky in the 1960s"
2021-05-2926 minStar Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassFrom a Certain Point of View: Unreliable NarratorsIn this week’s episode of Star Wars English Class, Julia teaches Fern about unreliable narrators! But to learn about unreliable narrators, we must first learn about story, plot, and narration (spoiler alert: that’s not the only list of three things in this week’s episode). How can the same story be told in different ways by different narrators? What are the different kinds of unreliable narrators? How does the language of film convey unreliability? And how can we determine the “facts” of a story? This week, we’ll discuss Kanan Jarrus, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, and Kylo Ren as we en...
2021-05-171h 37English with Rob
English with Rob18. May the 4th Star Wars Special - ShirobearTV CharlieMay the 4th is Star Wars day, so here is my Star Wars special episode with Charlie from Shirobear TV.   Hear us discuss why Star Wars can be good for English learners, which parts of the Star Wars universe we like and don't like, and how good our Star Wars trivia is.   And may the force be with you and your English learning, always.
2021-05-041h 01Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassSomehow, Palpatine Returned: Reading Star Wars as CampIn this episode, Fern teaches Julia about Camp! Camp is a mode of aestheticism that focuses on exaggeration, artifice, and playfulness. It is, according to Susan Sontag, “the good taste of bad taste,” a way of looking at a text that encourages readers to be “serious about the frivolous, frivolous about the serious.” Is Star Wars, with all its focus on visuals and aesthetics, its exaggerated characters, its juxtaposition of sci-fi glamour and dirt, Camp? What do we gain if we choose to read it as Camp? Does its overtly political themes and messaging negate a Camp reading of the text...
2021-05-031h 37Star Wars English Class
Star Wars English ClassAnakin Skywalker and the Tragic HeroWelcome to Star Wars English Class! This week, Julia and Fern introduce themselves, discuss the Star Wars English Class curriculum, and tackle a question that’s been on their minds: is Anakin Skywalker a tragic hero? In this lesson, you will learn about the history of the tragic hero as Fern and Julia trace its roots from Greek and Renaissance tragedy to contemporary fiction. How do we define tragic heroism? To what extent does a tragic hero have agency over his fate? And how does Anakin Skywalker fit into this literary tradition?On the Syllabus:...
2021-04-181h 45We Speak English Good
We Speak English GoodEpisode 305 - All Star Meeting of the Minds - Matt Suarez, Orchestereo, BigChiliChill, & GuyCo MusicOn this episode of W.S.E.G., we bring together the All Star Meating of the Minds with Orchestereo, Matt Suarez, BigChiliChill, and GuyCo Music. We Talk about handling online trolls, handling Mental Health in a Pandemic, and Big Tech Censorship. Find the video version of this interview HERE: https://youtu.be/9rBK8oxQkos Find The All Star Squad HERE: Orchestereo- https://www.twitch.tv/orchestereo Matt Suarez - https://www.twitch.tv/mattsuarezmusic BigChiliChill - https://www.twitch.tv/bigchilichill GuyCo Music - https://www.twitch.tv/guycomusic Find our Sponsor Model Studios: https://modedstudios.com/ Find Reina...
2021-03-032h 18English Vocabulary Help
English Vocabulary HelpEpisode 9: 10 USEFUL Natural American English PhrasesHi Friends, Welcome to Episode 9 of the English Vocabulary Help Podcast Thank you so much for studying English with me friend! Today's episode is all about natural English phrases that you can use to sound like an American. Many of these phrases will be useful to you when speaking English in a workplace or at an English speaking university. Make sure to add these English phrases to your vocabulary and vary the words and phrases that you use. I talk about how to give your English phrases more meaning in today's lesson. The English phrases and idioms...
2020-08-3116 minEnglish Vocabulary Help
English Vocabulary HelpEpisode 8: Use these Natural English Phrases and Idioms!Hi Friends, Welcome to Episode 8 of the English Vocabulary Help Podcast Today’s episode will teach you six useful English phrases that you can use to sound more NATURAL in an English conversation. These are all phrases that I promise you fluent or native English speakers will understand. I never teach English students phrases that I don't really use in my daily speech. The phrases in todays episode are: "asleep at the wheel" "rest assured" "on your toes" "let your guard down" "a match ma...
2020-08-2316 minEnglish Vocabulary Help
English Vocabulary HelpEpisode 7: 3 Natural English Phrases for Speaking with NativesHi Friends, Welcome to Episode 7 of the English Vocabulary Help Podcast Today’s episode is all about three phrases that will help you speak natural English. I mean that these phrases are really used between native English speakers in conversation. I noticed that English learners I meet online often are taught phrases from a textbook or a non-native speaker that are outdated, or not really used anymore. I wanted to make sure that the phrases I teach you are useful and relevant in English spoken by natives today, so that you can feel confident speaking English in co...
2020-07-3007 minEnglish Vocabulary Help
English Vocabulary HelpEpisode 4: Learn to speak about Art English VocabularyHi Friends, Welcome to the English Vocabulary Help Podcast Today’s episode includes a set of 16 vocabulary words relating to art. Don’t worry if you’re not an artist, because this set of vocabulary is very versatile, meaning you can use it to describe many things, like finance, cooking and literature. Learning words like abstract, illustrate and portfolio, which are all in today’s lesson, will help advance your English speaking. Remember you don’t have to stress or worry about your foreign accent when your vocabulary shows off your intelligence and professionalism. I talk all a...
2020-06-1125 minEnglish Vocabulary Help
English Vocabulary HelpEpisode 3: Learn to speak about Fitness and Health English VocabularyEpisode 3: Learn to speak about Fitness and Health English Vocabulary Hi Friends, Welcome to the English Vocabulary Help Podcast If you are like me and you enjoy exercise like running, doing yoga, lifting weights and being healthy, you will love to learn the English vocabulary in today’s episode. Learn how to talk about your diet, or what type of exercise you should do to “get into shape”. There are also many slang terms that we use in America that I will teach you today. The English words in today’s episode: Physic...
2020-05-3120 minEnglish Vocabulary Help
English Vocabulary HelpEpisode 2: Learn Words for Having an English Conversation about PersonalitiesHi Friends, Welcome to the English Vocabulary Help Podcast Today’s episode is perfect for English language learners that are interested in having a conversation with a native speaker. The words we speak about are helpful to describe someone's personality or the way that they behave and act. When you listen to today’s episode you will learn 16 American English words for popular personality traits, These are advanced terms that will help improve your English. The words in today’s episode: Happy-go-lucky Perfectionist Enthusiastic Optimistic Pessim...
2020-05-2721 minMasterpiece Science-Fiction Theater
Masterpiece Science-Fiction TheaterStar Trek 01.32–Post-Season 1 Analysis Part 1: Narrative Structure In this episode: The first part of our post-season 1 analysis of Star Trek: The Original Series, with a focus on trends in narrative structure. Antagonist Type: There are more monster episodes than you might think, but the monsters and the villains are depicted in unconventional ways. Monster: 11/28 (39.2%) Villain: 9/28 (32.1%) Computer: 4/28 (14.2%) Other: 6/28 (21.4%) Science Fiction Element Spectrum: Only a quarter of episodes are heavy science-fiction; while more than a third have only one notable Sci-fi element Above Average (4+ elements) 1. Where No Man Has Gone...
2020-01-3051 minPlain English
Plain EnglishIs a supernova on the horizon? | Learn English expression 'ebb and flow'" Betelgeuse, the star that represents the hunter's shoulder in the constellation Orion, is dimmer than it has been in almost 100 years. Stars of that type tend to become dimmer just before they explode in a supernova. If that happens, the explosion would be visible from earth and Orion would lose his shoulder. But it's not clear whether the star's current level of brightness signals a supernova is coming. Plus, learn the English expression ""ebb and flow."" Read the full transcript of this episode at https://www.plainenglish.com/222      Transcripts are always free and available now!
2020-01-0622 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[243] What's the Number One Problem You're Facing with English?I'm back from my holiday in New Zealand. Before I left I sent a survey out to ask you about the main problem you're facing with English right now. So today, I'm sharing results of the survey I did a couple of months ago. I'm always curious to know what you like about the show, what needs to be improved and how I can help you improve your English. A huge thanks to those who participated! Enjoy today's episode! Enjoy :) ***https://www.englishmadesimple.net/transcript - Get Access to 50+ Episode Transcripts *** https://www.englishmadesimple.net/conversation to learn more about 30+...
2019-11-2615 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[234] Do You Feel Anxious or Embarrassed When Speaking in English?If you could describe it in one word, how would you describe your overall feeling when speaking in English? Anxious, Embarrassed, Shy, Scared or Confident...? In today's episode, I explain the difference between feeling Anxious and Embarrassed when making conversation in another language. Enjoy today's show :) ***Do you want to know what tools I use to run English Made Simple Podcast? – Check out these podcast tools: https://www.englishmadesimple.net/tools *** How To Simplify A Conversation in 3 Easy Steps – Audio Book https://www.englishmadesimple.net/convo ***INSTAGRAM, follow me on @englishmadesimple ***FACEBOOK Page called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE www.facebook.com/engl...
2019-06-1215 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[232] 6 Super Easy English Greetings - Formal & Informal GreetingsToday, we learn, not one, but six super simple English greetings that you can use with your friends, your colleagues and your imaginary friends! I also make a special announcement in the show. Stay tuned and Enjoy :) ------ *** How To Simplify A Conversation in 3 Easy Steps – Audio Book https://www.englishmadesimple.net/convo ***INSTAGRAM, follow me here @englishmadesimple ***FACEBOOK Page called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE https://www.facebook.com/englishmadesimplepodcast/ *** Speak English Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/pack ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***SU...
2019-05-2914 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[225] The Quickest And Easiest Way To Start Speaking With Others in EnglishIn today's episode I tell you the quickest and easiest way to start conversations with other English-Speakers in your city. I also share my experiences attending social groups that specialise in language exchanges. Today's episode is leading us to the next week's episode about Conversation Starters. Stay tuned! Hope you enjoy today's episode :) *** How To Simplify A Conversation in 3 Easy Steps – Audio Book https://www.englishmadesimple.net/convo ***INSTAGRAM, follow me here @englishmadesimple ***FACEBOOK Page called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE https://www.facebook.com/englishmadesimplepodcast/ *** Speak English Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/pa...
2019-04-1016 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[223] How To Feel Less Anxious When Conversing in EnglishIn today’s episode we are going to learn how to feel less anxious when initiating or starting conversations with other English-speakers, be it at formal or informal occasions. I share my own personal strategy of what I'd do before I go out to an event to feel less anxious speaking in English. Enjoy :) *** How To Simplify A Conversation in 3 Easy Steps – Audio Book https://www.englishmadesimple.net/convo ***INSTAGRAM, follow me here @englishmadesimple ***FACEBOOK Page called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE https://www.facebook.com/englishmadesimplepodcast/ *** Speak English Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net...
2019-03-2711 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[218] How Much Does It Cost To Learn English in Australia? Part 2Hey guys, today’s episode is Part 2 of the episode series about how you can come to Australia to learn English. What is needed for you to come to Australia to Learn English, how much money you need, what the visa requirements are and so on. If you are one of those people who are thinking of coming to Australia for travel, leisure, work and study then today’s episode is for you. Enjoy :) *** Travel Australia and Study English https://www.englishmadesimple.net/Australia *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Real Conversations Made Easy https://www.englishmadesimple.net...
2019-02-2013 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[217] What is the Process of Learning English in Australia? Part 1Hey guys, today’s episode is different. I have created two episode series about how you can learn English in Australia and what is needed for you to come to Australia to Learn English. If you are one of those people who are thinking of coming to Australia to travel, work and learn English then today’s episode is for you. And also if you have friends who can’t stop talking about how they wish they could go somewhere, to an English-speaking country to learn English then please share this episode with them. Enjoy :) *** Travel Australia and Study English in Aus...
2019-02-1314 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[213] "I Want To Improve My English Conversation But I Don’t Know How"Hey amigos, in today's special episode I talk about my new coaching style that I did with one of my students recently. We worked together to help her improve her presentation skills in English so she can confidently answer questions. I am sure you will resonate with today's episode. Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimple.net/ieltsonline *** Study English in Australia https://www.englishmadesimple.net/study *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/pack ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podc...
2019-01-1714 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[210] How You Can Learn English From Home (And a Happy New Year!)A special episode to welcome 2019 and to help you learn English from Home! Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimple.net/ieltsonline *** Study English in Australia https://www.englishmadesimple.net/study *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/pack ***Set Goals for 2019 https://www.englishmadesimple.net/goals ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***FACEBOOK Group called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE (join 500+ learners and migrants) ***INSTAGRAM, follow me on @englishmadesimple ***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast on i...
2018-12-2811 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[209] One Major Problem When Trying To Pronounce English Words CorrectlyI've recently done a quick survey with the listeners of the show, I asked them one question... what they struggle with the most when trying to pronounce words correctly. I share my findings and also provide tips on how you can start improving your English pronunciation. Enjoy :) *** VIDEO: English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *NEW* Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** Study English in Australia https://www.englishmadesimple.net/study *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/pack *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimple.net/ieltsonline ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast http...
2018-12-2015 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[208] English Pronunciation Made Simple (Video Link Inside)In today's episode I teach you about the International Phonetic Alphabet as it is extremely important to know if you are struggling to learn English pronunciation. Please see the link to the video below. Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimple.net/ieltsonline *** Study English in Australia https://www.englishmadesimple.net/study *** PODCAST PACKS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/pack ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***FACEBOOK Group called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE (join...
2018-12-1216 minPlain English
Plain EnglishLady Gaga was amazing in ‘A Star Is Born’ | Learn English phrase ‘down to earth’Lady Gaga, the pop star better known for provocative lyrics and outlandish outfits, turned in a transformative performance as Ally, a waitress-turned-pop star in the fourth version of the classic Hollywood story “A Star Is Born.” Bradley Cooper plays Jackson Maine, an established rock star toward the end of his career, who discovers Ally in a drag bar after one of his own shows. The two fall in love as his career declines and hers takes off. Plus, learn the English phrase “down to earth.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/104      Transcripts a...
2018-11-1922 minPlain English
Plain EnglishPartial rebuke for Trump in US midterm elections | Learn English phrase ‘when the dust settles’In the first national elections since the controversial developer-turned-TV star took office, US voters gave President Donald Trump only a partial rebuke, as the opposition Democrats took control of the US House of Representatives, but Trump’s Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate. Democrats won on ballot initiatives and in state governorships. Plus, learn the English phrase “when the dust settles.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/103      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Port...
2018-11-1521 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[200] Travelling Back in Time with English Made SimpleToday, we look at the past episodes of English Made Simple and how it changed from teaching basic prepositions to phrasal verbs and then to English Expressions. There is over 20 hours of content, 600 pages of transcripts and two and a half years of hard work recording, producing, editing and publishing episodes. We also hear about the team behind English Made Simple: the three amigos. Enjoy today's episode :) *** Buy Me a Cup Of Coffee and get Instant Access to Selected Transcripts and other Cool Resources https://www.englishmadesimple.net/coffee *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over...
2018-10-1117 minPlain English
Plain EnglishTV’s ‘The Big Bang Theory’ to end after 12 years | Learn English phrase ‘to bite the dust’The Big Bang Theory, the longest-running comedy on television and the number-one show in the United States last year, will end after this year. The star of the program, Jim Parsons, declined a $50 million offer to do two more seasons. The show is an example of a situational comedy—a type of show that was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but which is less relevant in the age of Netflix. Learn how to use the English phrase “to bit the dust.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/81      Transcripts are always free...
2018-08-3022 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[191] Top 9 Ways To Learn English From Home (Inspired by EMS Listeners)Inspired by the recent emails I received from the listeners of the show. In this episode, I share how I learnt two languages, Italian and English from home! What is your learning style? How do you like to learn a language? Enjoy the show! :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimple.net/ieltsonline *** Study English in Australia https://www.englishmadesimple.net/study *** TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my F...
2018-07-1016 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[186] What's New for English Made SimpleEnglish Made Simple Podcast is evolving...for the better of course! I am making an announcement today! So you've been listening to the show for over 2 years now, it was mostly about English learning. However, from today, the content will start to change and I will start shifting the focus over to migrants travelling Down Under. So if you have friends who are planning to emigrate to Australia or New Zealand or have someone already living in Australia or New Zealand please share this podcast with them! Thank you in advance and enjoy the show :) *** GET Your FREE Guide to...
2018-06-0415 minPlain English
Plain EnglishAvicii, star DJ, found dead at 28 | Learn English phrase ‘take its toll’The music world was shocked at the news that Swedish DJ Avicii, known for his high-energy concerts, was found dead in the Middle Eastern nation of Oman. He was 28. Avicii had retired from touring, citing the negative effects on his health of the touring lifestyle. But he continued to release albums, including one last year. In the second half of the show, we review the English phrase “take its toll.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/41      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu...
2018-04-2617 minPlain English
Plain EnglishJapanese baseball star doubles his impact in America | Learn English expression ‘flip a switch’Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani started the 2018 year in America’s Major League Baseball and hopes to become the first player to be both a superstar pitcher and a superstar batter since Babe Ruth revolutionized the sport 99 years ago. He’s off to a great start with two dominant pitching performances and three home runs. Plus, we talk about the English phrase “flip a switch.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/37     Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？ The episode transcripts include ins...
2018-04-1216 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[176] 5 Steps To Help You Improve English Language FluencyIn today's episode I share 5 steps that will help you become fluent in English. I also talk about the importance of listening to different accents, creating your own dictionary and having the desire to learn the language in your area of interest so you don't lose the motivation. Very important! Enjoy! :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ *** GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book *** TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple...
2018-03-2622 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[172] English for Hotel Receptionists (Hospitality & Tourism Industry)Today’s episode is for people who work in the Travel & Tourism industry and for those who travel for pleasure aka tourists! The majority of vocabulary will be about what happens when you arrive at the hotel. Tune in and enjoy the ride! :) *** GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ *** TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** FREE CV Checklist – Visit www.englishmadesimple.net/cv ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podc...
2018-02-2619 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[169] Learn English With Ted Talks and NetflixHave you considered learning English with Ted Talks? In today's episode I share 4 reasons why you should consider websites like Ted Talks or Netflix to complement your English learning! Enjoy :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn More About My Private Coaching https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ *** GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book *** TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** FREE CV Checklist – Visit www.englishmadesimple.net/cv ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.co...
2018-02-0519 minMasterpiece Science-Fiction Theater
Masterpiece Science-Fiction Theater20) Star Trek Season 1: “Arena” In this podcast: An analysis of “Arena” with strong elements of science-fiction, theme, and world building (including the first mention of the Federation and Photon Torpedoes). Plus a major Star Trek: Discovery easter egg: how to watch “Arena” as a companion piece to Discovery’s two-part premier.   
2017-11-2844 minPlain English
Plain EnglishFamily survives pirate attack | Selena gets Hollywood star | Plus English expressions on behalf and hitch a rideAn American family escaped a pirate attack in a remote area of the Brazilian Amazon and survived in the jungle for three days. Selena, the Mexican-American artist known as the Queen of Tejano music received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this month. In the second half of the program, we review the English expressions ‘hitch a ride’ and ‘on behalf’.   PLAIN ENGLISH is a weekly podcast for intermediate English students. The pace of the show is a little slower than native English speech and listeners can read the transcript as they listen so...
2017-11-1623 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[155] A Walk In The Park (English Expression)Learn more about the Speak Easy program plus learn the expression A Walk In The Park. I also share a short story about breaking my morning routine. Enjoy :) *** Speak Easy Program – Visit www.englishmadesimple.net/easy *** FREE CV Checklist – Visit www.englishmadesimple.net/cv *** GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book *** TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast http...
2017-11-0807 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[154] How To Learn To Speak EnglishWhat's your best method for learning to speak English? In today's episode I list 3 methods that you might be using today or you might be considering to use in the near future! Hope you enjoy today's episode! Cheers :) ***FREE CV Checklist – Visit www.englishmadesimple.net/cv ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Si...
2017-11-0614 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[150] How To Start Speaking English FluentlyHey guys, today I talk about how I learnt to speak English fluently. I share my number 1 tip. Enjoy :) ***FREE CV Checklist – Visit www.englishmadesimple.net/cv ***GET Job Ready – Personal coaching program Getting you job ready in Australia/New Zealand Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/job ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simp...
2017-10-2312 minMasterpiece Science-Fiction Theater
Masterpiece Science-Fiction Theater19) Star Trek Season 1: “The Squire of Gothos” In this episode: A literary analysis of The Squire of Gothos, from Vietnam analogies to connections to Q. Two Star Trek: Discovery easter eggs the writers snuck into TOS 50 years before Discovery was created. Really.   
2017-10-0754 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[143] To Start From Zero - English ExpressionHola amigos y amigas! Today you will learn 3 English Expressions: start from scratch, back to the drawing board and to begin to see the light. Enjoy :) ***7 DAY SPEAKING CHALLENGE – www.englishmadesimple.net/speak ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***FACEBOOK Group called EN...
2017-09-2707 minMasterpiece Science-Fiction Theater
Masterpiece Science-Fiction Theater17) Star Trek Season 1: “The Menagerie Parts I & II” In this podcast: An analysis of TOS’s only two parter, “The Menagerie.” Why Star Trek’s first, rejected pilot “The Cage” was resurrected in this episode. How much of the world building, diversity and inclusivity, and thematic elements that became the hallmark of the series were evident in “The Cage.”
2017-09-1742 minMasterpiece Science-Fiction Theater
Masterpiece Science-Fiction Theater16) Star Trek Season 1: Mid-Season Analysis In this podcast: We perform a mid-season analysis of the first season of Star Trek . 2nd Quarter Trends: no technobabble; world building is fleshed out with Starfleet Command; strong roles for women and people of color; dominant theme of humanism being superior to technology. Overall, a weaker batch of episodes than the first quarter of season one.  
2017-09-171h 03The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[135 SPECIAL] - 7 Day Speaking Challenge (Speak English Like A Boss)Join the 7 DAY SPEAKING CHALLENGE here – www.englishmadesimple.net/speak It's time to Speak English Like a Boss - in today's episode I explain what the challenge is about and why I call it Speak Like A Boss. ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FN...
2017-08-2308 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[133] To Go On A Binge - Plus More English ExpressionsIn today's episode, I will introduce you to 4 English Expressions plus I will share some exciting news! Tune in and don't miss today's episode. Learn the following expressions: to go on a binge, to eat like a bird, to grab a bite to eat and balanced diet. Enjoy :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel...
2017-08-1606 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[129] 3 English Expressions Related to CookingHey guys, in today's short and sweet episode you will learn 3 English expressions to do with Cooking: To cook to perfection, too many chefs and to be cooking with gas. Great, also I changed my name to Khaleesi. Enjoy :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel...
2017-08-0206 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[128] Home Cooked Meals - More English VocabularyWhat is a home cooked meal? Food prepared at home. Learn what the word MEAL means. Also learn how to make coffee and how to prepare eggs in English. Enjoy :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***FACEBOOK Group called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE...
2017-07-3110 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[124] Food and Drinks - English Vocabulary Part 1Learn the names of 8 food types in English, learn how to say them: Dessert, Dairy, Meat and Fish, Carbs (Starch) and Grains, Vegetables and Nuts. Enjoy today's episode :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***FACEBOOK Group called ENGLISH MADE SIMPLE (we are...
2017-07-1715 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[123] Learn 5 English Expressions Using The Word RUNToday you will learn 5+ expressions (and 2 bad jokes.) Learn English expressions to do with the word RUN: run out of time, run errands, to run a red light, in the long run and on the run. Hope you enjoy today's episode :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube...
2017-07-1208 minThe English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[116] Good At vs Good With vs Good In (Use These To Sound Fluent in English)In today's episode I share tips on how to sound fluent in English using one special collocation. The phrase 'to be good at something' will make you sound more fluent in English. Listen to today's episode to find out how to use it correctly. Enjoy :) ***GET Your FREE eBook Top 10 Most Common Mistakes That Stop You From Being Fluent in English Website: www.englishmadesimple.net/book ***TRANSCRIPTIONS https://www.englishmadesimple.net/podcast ***FACEBOOK Page: Like my Facebook page: English Made Simple Podcast ***YOUTUBE channel English Made Simple Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-97FNYxvF7yvbllwBaEiw ***FACEBOOK Group called ENGLISH...
2017-06-1914 minEnglish Harmony Podcast: Improve English Fluency | Improve Spoken English | Learn English
English Harmony Podcast: Improve English Fluency | Improve Spoken English | Learn EnglishEnglish Idiomatic Expression “Good Night’s Sleep”Here’s how to improve your English listening skills when listening to my video: put the headphones on, playback the video and write it all down while listening to it! Video Transcript Below Hi guys, that’s me, Robby from EnglishHarmony.com and welcome back to my video blog! Currently I’m having my morning tea. As a matter of fact, it’s green tea with lemon. One smart person suggested a while back that I drink green tea with lemon as a way of boosting my immune system and whatnot and it actually...
2017-01-2005 minEnglish Harmony Podcast: Improve English Fluency | Improve Spoken English | Learn English
English Harmony Podcast: Improve English Fluency | Improve Spoken English | Learn EnglishPractical English Grammar Present Perfect vs. Simple PastFluent English can ONLY be acquired by learning IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS – and that’s why I’m going to highlight them for you in RED! Here’s how to improve your English listening skills when listening to my video: put the headphones on, playback the video and write it all down while listening to it! Video Transcript Below: Hi guys, hello boys and girls and welcome back to Robby’s English Harmony video blog. Currently I’m having my Monday morning tea. Cheers! You see how big, how huge this mug is? This is the k...
2016-12-0309 minEnglish Harmony Podcast: Improve English Fluency | Improve Spoken English | Learn English
English Harmony Podcast: Improve English Fluency | Improve Spoken English | Learn EnglishEnglish Idiomatic Expression: “Along the Lines of…” Here’s how to improve your English listening skills when listening to my video: put the headphones on, playback the video and write it all down while listening to it! Hi guys, hello boys and girls, hello my dear fellow foreign English speakers! It’s Robby here obviously from EnglishHarmony.com and today I’m bringing you another daily English idiomatic expression video. Well, I guess by now you would have noticed that these idiomatic expression videos are not being published on a daily basis. That was the original intention a few ye...
2016-08-2708 min