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#211: 7 Reasons Why People Fail to Get Fluent in English
“I’m just bad at languages,” “I’m too embarrassed to speak,” “I’m too old to learn.” These are some of the things people learning English tell themselves. In this episode, Ethan, Andrea and Justin discuss these and a few other common excuses and attitudes that prevent people from learning English. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or…
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#210: How to Understand TV series & Movies without Subtitles
What is keeping you from watching a movie or TV show in English without subtitles? In this episode, Ethan, Andrea and Justin discuss 3 key things that are going to help you to finally break free from subtitles! Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android | Listen on Spotify Direct Download: Right Click…
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#209: 12 Beautiful English Idioms to Help you Understand Natives
If you have a soft spot for idioms, this podcast will take your breath away! Ethan and Andrea teach you 12 beautiful idioms so that you can understand their meaning and start using them in conversation. Plus, they answer the question we so often get asked: what’s the difference between an idiom and an expression?…
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#208: Are Natives Really Better Teachers?
Do native English speakers really make better teachers? There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this topic called native-speakerism and so we discuss the advantages of having a non-native English teacher as well as the advantages of having a native English teacher. It really goes beyond just having English as a first language and we hope…
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#207: 20 Native Ways to Say “Stupid” in English
Which of these is NOT the same?: A) Slow-WittedB) BoneheadC) Klutz In fact, all of them are alternatives that you can use instead of “stupid”! While we don’t encourage that you start insulting people, in this episode, we look at vocabulary that will help you understand TV series, the news, and even presidential debates! Download…
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#206: British vs American Culture – Do you Know These Differences?
Do you know what “jump the queue” means and why the British hate it when someone does that? That’s just one of the many interesting, and at times weird, facts about British Culture. Ethan and Andrea discuss this, as well as any similarities or differences in American culture. Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for…
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#205: American Elections, Politics, and the Danger of Social Media
With the US elections right around the corner, we get deep into the American political situation in this episode. You’ll learn some vocabulary related to the elections that’s will be useful if you would like to keep updated with what’s happening in the political scene in the US. Also, we discuss other social issues such…
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#204: How to Have the Perfect Self Introduction in English
Do you want to make a great first impression? The easiest way to do this is by creating your unique, personal perfect self introduction in English! In this special Podcast, Ethan will teach you everything you need to know to create your script for your perfect introduction! Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher…
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#203: 12 Idioms with Nationalities & Countries
In today’s podcast lesson, Ethan and Andrea teach you 12 English idioms and expressions with nationalities or countries. Let us know in the comments if any of these exist in your country! Download & Listen on Your Mobile: iTunes for Apple | Stitcher for Android | Listen on Spotify Direct Download: Right Click on this link & Select Save. Topics:…
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