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AEE 292: How to Talk About Fashion in English
25 maart 2015 · 21 min
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What is your fashion style?
Would you like to be able to talk about fashion in English in a more sophisticated way?
Today you’ll get to expand your English fashion vocabulary in this episode with Lindsay and Michelle.
Fashion Vocabulary:
1) Umbrella term= Bag
Purse
Backpack
Satchel
Handbag
Pocketbook
Evening bag
Clutch
Wristlet
2) Umbrella term= Shoes
Sneakers
Tennis shoes
Walking shoes
Boots
Hiking boots
Heels
Flats
Sandals
Birkenstocks
3) Umbrella term= Shirt
T-shirt
Blouse
Tank Top (Spaghetti straps, sleeveless)
Sweater
Sweatshirt
Hoodie (hooded sweatshirt)
4) Umbrella term= Jacket
Coat (heavier than a jacket)
Ski jacket
Leather jacket
Peacoat
What do you think?
How do you know when someone is fashionable?
What is your fashion style?
Share it with us in the comments.
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AEE 291: Crazy? Insane? How to Use English Slang but Stay Politically Correct
24 maart 2015 · 17 min
Do you use a lot of English slang in your everyday conversations with natives?
In today’s episode you’ll find out how to use the words “crazy” and “insane” as slang words in conversations.
How to use the word “crazy” in a slang form: Lees meer“I know someone who’s totally crazy because he still hitchhikes.”
It was crazy for us to hitchhike. Those were my crazy days.”
“Are you crazy about your boyfriend?”
“What is the craziest thing you have ever done?”
The slang words “crazy” and “insane” mean wild and out of control.
They could also mean unexpected or out of control.
The words are also used a lot in song lyrics, especially love songs.
If you use these words in a literal way to describe someone who is mentally ill it is rude.
Instead you could say that they are “mentally disabled” or “mentally handicapped” or “mentally challenged.”Have you ever tried using these slang words in your English conversations?
Share your questions with us in the comments below.
Let’s talk!
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AEE 288: To Tip or Not to Tip at an American Restaurant? That is the Question!
18 maart 2015 · 18 min
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Do you ever get confused about whether or not you should tip in an American restaurant? Lees meerDo you wonder how much to leave?
When to leave it?
Today you’ll get insider information from Michelle, who used to be a waitress at an American restaurant.
In the United States you MUST tip in a restaurant. Servers only make a few dollars per hour.
They rely on your tips.
How much should you tip?
You should tip 18-20%. However, you do have a choice when it comes to leaving a tip. If you have bad service then you can tip less.
If the waitress is slow or has a bad attitude then you don’t have to leave a lot of money as a tip.
It’s up to you.
When should you leave the tip?
If you pay with a credit card they take your card and come back with a receipt and the receipt has a place to write in the tip and the total and then you need to sign the receipt before you leave.
If you are paying in cash it’s ok to leave the cash on the table but put it under a cup or a plate.
What if you are with a large party? (A group of 6 or more people):
In this case gratuity (tip) is usually included.
It’s added into the bill before you get the bill.
Make sure you ask if you don’t know if it has already been included.
In other episodes we will talk about tipping in a bar, a cafe, the hair salon, a taxi, etc.
What is your opinion when it comes to leaving tips in the US?
Have you ever made a mistake with this?
Do you have any additional questions? Please ask us in the comments below.
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17 maart 2015 · 6 min
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AEE 287: SOS! Are You in Distress? How to Rescue Your English Phone Conversations
17 maart 2015 · 14 min
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Do you ever get into trouble during English phone conversations?
This is one of the biggest challenge for English students, especially at work.
Today we will show you how to get out of trouble if you aren’t understanding someone on the phone.
We’ll give you 8 things to do before or during the call to get the help you need. Lees meerHow to Rescue Your Phone Call:
Practice to listening to natives as much as possible in your daily life (podcasts, sitcoms, the news on TV)
Ask the person to help you:
“I’m sorry. I’m having trouble understanding you. Would you (be able to ) say that again?”
“Could you repeat that (for me) please?”
“Would you mind slowing down a bit? It’s hard to hear you.”
Ask the person to follow up with a summary of the conversation by email
See if it’s ok to record the conversation
Breathe deeply before you get on the call with a native speaker
It’s important not to be ashamed if you can’t understand someone in English on the phone.
Don’t pretend to understand when you don’t.
Use one of our strategies above to save your English conversations on the phone.What other tactics have you tried to rescue your English conversations?
Share them with us in the comments!
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AEE 286: 3 Ways that Setting Intentions Can Make Your Life Abroad More Fulfilling
16 maart 2015 · 21 min
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Are you going abroad sometime soon?
Have you set an intention for your time abroad?
In today’s episode Lindsay talks with Norman Viss, an expat coach who helps his clients make the most of their time abroad by setting intentions.
How can setting intentions make your life abroad more fulfilling? Lees meerThink about what kind of expat you are and decide how that will shape your expat life:
Are you a foreign assignee? Has your company moved you abroad to work?
Are you an international student or former international student?
Are you a “love-pat”? (someone who has gone abroad because they have met a partner, are you a traveling spouse?
Are you a “greener pastures expat”? This is someone who has gone abroad to find a better place to live including retirees.
Set goals and don’t just “go with the flow”
Do you want to learn a language? Be realistic about what will be possible based on the amount of time that you will be abroad.
Be intentional about what kinds of friendships you want while you are abroad.
What are your areas of interest? Do you like desserts? Sports? Do you like history? What kind of focus will you have during your time abroad? Will you create a theme for your life abroad?
What about your work? What professional goals do you want to accomplish while you are abroad?
Consider how your life will look after your time abroad:
What do you want your life to look like after you return from abroad?
What about retirement? If you are going abroad in your 40’s or 50’s then it’s a good idea to think about the future after your time abroad.
The key to a happy life abroad is being intentional!
Let us know in the comments below if you have been intentional in your life abroad and how it has affected your experience abroad.Norman Viss put down roots in Nigeria (10 years) and the Netherlands (22 years).
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9 maart 2015 · 6 min
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AEE 281: 3 Easy Ways to Connect with a Local Canadian in English
5 maart 2015 · 16 min
Will you be visiting Ottawa someday?
Today, meet Kathleen from Canada, and get 3 phrases to connect with locals in the capital city, Ottawa! Lees meerCanada is a multicultural and diverse country, and Ottawa is a micro version of that. It’s a city of one million inhabitants and numerous languages. It is also a city in touch with nature. With four distinct seasons, Ottawa has something for everyone.
Though Canada and the United States have some similarities, they also have many differences. Among these are some subtle differences in using the English language. This includes pronunciation and some commonly used phrases.Here are Kathleen’s top Canadian phrases to help you blend in when you’re in Ottawa!
I’m sorry: Canadians are known for being very polite. In fact, the culture can be so polite it becomes apologetic. Sometimes Canadians will begin a sentence, “I’m sorry,” even if they did nothing wrong and aren’t apologizing for anything.
Out and About: This means to go exploring or to check something out. A Canadian might say “Let’s go out and about,” or “I was out and about.”
Eh?: Often, this word is used the way an American might use the words “right?” or “huh?” It shows agreement or clarification with other people. You might hear someone say, “That was a great show, eh?”
Are you going to Ottawa, or Canada?
Have you ever been there?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below!Kathleen is a native English speaker from Ottawa, Canada. She has been teaching and tutoring students in English and beginner French for over three years in Asia, Latin America and Canada. She also speaks French and Spanish, and so understands the challenges and joys of learning a new language. In her experience, conversation is the best way to improve language skills.
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5 maart 2015 · 4 min
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AEE 280: Spark the Conversation! 4 Topics to Use on a First Date in English
4 maart 2015 · 18 min
Are you dating in English?
Today, we welcome back dating expert Jessica Coyle to give you four easy topics for conversation when dating! Lees meerConversation can be tricky on a first date. You might be nervous, and it can be hard to know what’s safe to talk about. Jessica has a great acronym to help you with simple, safe discussion topics. It’s FORD, and it stands for:
Friends: If you have mutual friends, ask how your date met them. Or, if you don’t have mutual friends, ask if your date knows anybody in the area where you’re meeting.
Occupation: Asking about another person’s job is usually a good conversation starter. You might say, “What do you do with your time?” That way, if your date happens to be unemployed, they are still able to give an answer.
Recreation: Ask about what somebody likes to do for fun. You might follow up by asking, “How often do you get to do that?”
Dreams: This is good for asking hypothetical questions. You could ask things like “Where do you see yourself in ten years?” or “What would you do if you had a billion dollars?”
People love talking about themselves, so being interested in others is what might make you more interesting to them. When starting a conversation, don’t just ask a list disconnected questions. Follow-up with the other person’s answers to show that you are listening to what they are saying.
Are you dating in English?
What are your experiences?
Tell us how it’s going in the comments section below!Jessica Coyle has been teaching English since 2007. She received her Master’s in TESOL in 2013, finishing with a professional project researching the use of improvisational comedy teaching techniques to teach English as a second language. She has studied and performed improv comedy all over Korea, China, Canada and the United States.
How to find Jessica Online:
Her dating blog: https://hopefuldisasters.wordpress.com/
Her comedy podcast: NY Pacific
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AEE 279 Part 3: BE in English to Develop Bulletproof Confidence with Mo Riddiford
3 maart 2015 · 19 min
Are you looking for an authentic English conversation?
In Part 3 of today’s episode, Mo will show you three ways to develop authentic, bulletproof confidence when you speak English with his unique method! Lees meerIn Part 1 and 2 of this episode, Lindsay and Mo had an authentic English conversation and analyzed what worked, and what didn’t. Now, in Part 3, Mo discusses Be in English, his method for learning how to have the best conversations possible in English.
Here are the main principles of the Be in English system:
1. If you know enough English to listen to this podcast, you can discuss anything in English! By using creativity, you are capable of joining a conversation and having a voice.
2. Be aware of your self-consciousness and shame about not speaking perfect English. Accept it, realize that your English will never be “perfect,” but don’t get too close to the idea.
3. Work with “naked listening.” That is, listen closely to a recording of English. Listen several times if necessary until you can distinguish every sound. Practicing this will change your orientation to listening.You can find and work with Mo Riddiford and his Be in English system on italki.
What do you think about the Be in English system?
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AEE 279 Part 2: Learn How to Meet Someone New in English in a Confident and Easy Way
3 maart 2015 · 17 min
Are you looking for an authentic English conversation?
In Part 2 of today’s episode, Lindsay and Mo break down their unrehearsed, first time meeting from Part 1, and talk about what it means to you learning English! Lees meerIn Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay met Mo. They hadn’t met before and didn’t know what was going to come up in their spontaneous conversation. Now, in Part 2, the two of them discuss what worked, and what didn’t.
Some of the discussion points in Part 2:
How can you feel confident in English conversations?
How can you be respectful about gender and other differences when meeting someone new?
How can you allow your true curiosity about the other person come out even though your English isn’t perfect?
What did you get out of this conversation?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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AEE 279 Part 1: Listen to a Real, Spontaneous First-time Meeting in English
3 maart 2015 · 18 min
Are you looking for an authentic English conversation?
Today, listen to Part 1 of a real, authentic example of two people using English to get to know each other! Lees meerIn Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay meets Mo. Mo is from New Zealand but has lived all over the world. He currently lives in Germany and teaches English. The two of them talk about this, and about learning a language and living in a different culture.
Some of the discussion points in Part 1:Why do people want to learn English?
How can they be relaxed enough to learn it?
Is it okay to accept that you’ll never be a native speaker?
What did you get out of this conversation?
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AEE 277: 3 Strategies to Remember Someone's Name in English with Alan Headbloom
26 februari 2015 · 18 min
How can you remember other people’s names?
Today, learn three tactics to remember names in English, and why it’s important to do so!
A name is a person’s most basic possession and part of their identity. It’s the sweetest sound to their ears. For this reason, Alan Headbloom believes it’s important to get a person’s name right, and to show an interest in it. But it’s not always easy to do that, especially with names you are unfamiliar with. Lees meerHere are Alan’s tips for remembering new names:
If a name is unfamiliar, ask them to repeat it. This helps you learn their name and also shows a respectful commitment to learning it. Simply say, “Your name is a little difficult for me, but I’d really like to get it right. Could you say it again?”
Ask for their business card. This works best in a business context, though students may also have business cards. Reading the name might make it easier to remember.
Make up a pneumonic, or memory aid. Think of what the unfamiliar name sounds like in your native language and use that to help you remember. This is a way to bridge your language and English.
Alan suggests you also learn common names in the English-speaking world, and that you try asking others if their names have any special meanings or significances.
How do you deal with learning new names?
Share your experiences in the comments section below!Alan Headbloom is an intercultural trainer, a professional English teacher and a talk show host. He frequently appears as a speaker on topics such as cultural diversity and workplace inclusion. He lives in Michigan, USA where he and his wife produce the show Feel Like You Belong, a show about immigrants creating a new life in the United States.
Visit Alan’s Website: Feel Like You Belong and Alan Headbloom- Cross Cultural Communication
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26 februari 2015 · 6 min
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AEE 276: 3 Tips to Read Your Way to Advanced English
25 februari 2015 · 18 min
Do you use reading to advance your English?
Today, learn 3 ways to do it with italki teacher Arianne! Lees meerCome back to our site for more.
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AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English
24 februari 2015 · 19 min
Do you know how to interrupt others in English?
Today, learn how interruption is a part of American speaking culture, and how you can participate! Lees meerAmericans often interrupt each other. It can appear rude, and can cause frustration, but it happens. Don’t take it personally. Instead, learn how it works so you can take part in this aspect of spoken American English culture.
There are many phrases you can use when being interrupted, or when interrupting others. Some of them include:Sorry or Oops: These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting, but also by the person who is interrupted.
Go ‘head (ahead) and No, you go: These phrases permit the other person to interrupt you.
No problem: This indicates that you are okay with the interruption that just occurred.
Other common interruption phrases include:
What was that?
Uh huh.
Oh?
What other ways have you heard Lindsay and Michelle interrupt each other on past episodes of All Ears English?
Tell us in the comments section below!
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AEE 274: Why It's Hard to Date in a Big American City and What to Do About It
23 februari 2015 · 19 min
Why is dating in a big American city so difficult?
Today, returning guest Jessica Coyle talks about some of the obstacles, and shares 3 tips to improve your odds of success! Lees meerCome back to our site for more
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AEE IELTS: Is the IELTS for Me? Find Out Today!
19 februari 2015 · 15 min
What is the IELTS English exam?
Who takes it, and why?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss all the basics of the IELTS exam! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE 273: 3 Ways to Become Fluent in English Even If You Never Leave Your Home Country
18 februari 2015 · 17 min
How can you achieve English fluency where you live?
Today, find out why you don’t have to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English! Lees meerCome back to our site for more
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AEE 272: How to Use "By" and "Until" in English
17 februari 2015 · 15 min
Do you know the difference between “by” and “until”?
Today, learn how they’re not the same, and how to use them like a native speaker! Lees meerCome back to our site for more
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AEE IELTS: How Does Being a Drama King/Queen Help You on the IELTS Speaking Exam
13 februari 2015 · 15 min
Do you want to impress the examiner in the IELTS speaking section?
Today, find out why exaggerating will give you a better score! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE IELTS: Don't Make THIS Cultural Mistake on the Writing Test
11 februari 2015 · 14 min
Are you in danger of making a cultural mistake in writing?
Today, learn the biggest cultural mistake people make in Writing Task 2 of the IELTS!
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AEE 269: How to Use the Arts to Become Fluent in English with TEDx Speaker Mindy Young
11 februari 2015 · 17 min
Can the arts take your English to a higher level?
Today, Lindsay talks with TEDx speaker and ESL expert Mindy Young about how to use music, painting and poetry in learning English! Lees meerCome back to our site to learn more
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AEE 268: How to Match a Title with a Person in English
10 februari 2015 · 16 min
How do you address people in English?
Today, Lindsay and Michelle tell you what you should call people, and when! Lees meerCome back to our site to learn more
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AEE IELTS: What Happens on IELTS Exam Day?
9 februari 2015 · 16 min
What should you bring to your IELTS exam?
When should you go, and what should you watch out for?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss how you can be prepared to succeed on your IELTS test day! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE IELTS: American or British English? Does It Matter on the IELTS?
5 februari 2015 · 11 min
Should you speak American English or British English on the IELTS?
Today, Jessica and Lindsay talk about accents, and what you can expect on the exam! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE IELTS: Why Does the Examiner Stop Me on the Speaking Test?
4 februari 2015 · 13 min
Why does the IELTS examiner stop you in the speaking test?
Today, Jessica and Lindsay talk about why this happens, and why you shouldn’t worry about it! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE 266: 1 Scientifically Tested Trick to Become a More Self-Disciplined English Learner
4 februari 2015 · 13 min
How can you motivate yourself for English learning? Lees meer
Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss a tip to help you be a better self-guided learner!
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AEE 265: 8 English Prepositions to Express Your Love
3 februari 2015 · 19 min
How do you talk about love in English? Lees meer
Today, Lindsay and Michelle give you 8 English prepositions to use when discussing romance and finding the right person!
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AEE IELTS: How to Buy Time on the Speaking Test with 6 Key Phrases
2 februari 2015 · 16 min
Did the IELTS examiner ask you a difficult question?
Did your mind just go blank?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica share 6 phrases to help you fill that time void!
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If you get asked a question that you can’t immediately answer during your IELTS exam, you don’t want to go silent. It’s important to keep speaking even if you need a moment to decide how to answer the actual question.
Native English speakers use many different phrases to help them do this. It’s important to understand that using a time-filling phrase won’t hurt your score. In fact, it’s likely to improve it! Lees meerHere are a few phrases to use if you need a moment to think about how to answer a question during your IELTS exam:
“Honestly, I am a little bit nervous right now and my mind just went blank.” This says that you’re being honest, and trying. “My mind went blank” is also an idiom.
“Frankly, this isn’t something I’m used to talking about.” Again, this is honest, and sounds like something a native speaker would say.
“That’s a good question.” This welcomes good intonation, and that will help your pronunciation score.
Other simple and common English time-fillers:
“Wow, let me think about that.”
“I’ve never thought about that before.”
“Let’s see.”
Which phrases do you plan to use, and why?
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AEE IELTS: How to Dress for Success on the IELTS Exam
30 januari 2015 · 14 min
What should you wear for the IELTS exam?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica talk about how to dress for success on exam day!
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Our clothes affect how we feel, and how we conduct our behavior. Other people can sense if we appear confident and comfortable. Not only that, they might even reflect what they see in us.
On test day, it’s important to project an image that says you’re intelligent, that you take the exam seriously, and that you’re relaxed. You want to be comfortable while sitting through the Writing and Reading sections of the test, but you also want to show your best self to the Speaking section examiner. Lees meerIn order to do both, consider the following “business casual” items:
Slacks: These are the formal pants that would go with a suit. If they’re black, they can go with almost anything.
Boots and leggings: For women, remember to stick with something comfortable — no high heels.
Blouse or collared shirt: For men, there’s probably no need for a necktie, but a nice button-up shirt can allow you to look and feel relaxed while appearing professional.You might want to stay away from:
Sweat pants or suits: These might look lazy, even if they are comfortable.
Blue jeans: While jeans are better than sweat pants, you might look better and feel just as relaxed in a nice pair of slacks.
T-shirts: This might come off as too casual — especially if its a t-shirt with images or text on it.What are you thinking of wearing for your IELTS exam?
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AEE 263: Why Ignorance is Bliss When It Comes to Learning English
29 januari 2015 · 15 min
Can ignorance help you learn English? Lees meer
On today’s Deep Thoughts Thursday, learn the secret to success, and how you can apply it to learning English!
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AEE IELTS: How to Connect, NOT Perfect on the IELTS Speaking Section
28 januari 2015 · 14 min
Should you connect not perfect your English for the IELTS exam?
Today, learn how to connect with the examiner, and something you probably don’t know about the exam day schedule! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
Get our free IELTS video training courseIn the IELTS, you’re not graded for being perfect. You’re graded for communication ability. It’s important to understand that this is connection, not perfection.
After you complete the Reading and Writing sections, there will probably be some waiting time before the Speaking section of your test. While you’re waiting, don’t get nervous! Instead, keep in mind that the examiner is not expecting you to be perfect. He or she only wants you to communicate your ideas the best you can. They want you to be able to connect with them.Does connection not perfection work for you and your English learning?
How will you use it with your IELTS examiner?
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AEE 262: Don't Let the Rules Rule Your Life
28 januari 2015 · 15 min
Are you stuck on the rules of English? Lees meer
Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to go from obsessing over the rules, to freeing your mind to get more creative with your English!
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AEE IELTS: How to Impress the Examiner with 5 English Phrasal Verbs
27 januari 2015 · 20 min
Do you need some phrasal verbs for the IELTS exam?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica share 5 English phrasal verbs you can use to stand out and get the score you need! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
Get our free IELTS video training course nowYou will probably be asked to talk about the topics of home, shopping, food and studying in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Section. You need to prepare for this. One way you can do that is have some phrasal verbs.
Phrasal verbs are a way to sound more natural and native when speaking informally. Though there are many of these to choose from, you only need to use of a few to stand out.Here are five that are easy to use and will impress your examiner:
Bone up on: This means to learn. It’s not only a phrasal verb, but also an idiom. “I had to bone up on my English studies.”
Figure out: This means to learn the details of something, or discover how it works. “I figured out how to fix the television.”
Goof off: When you are having fun, but not working or studying, you can say “I spent the afternoon goofing off.”
Clam up: This is another phrasal verb and idiom. It means that you’re so nervous you couldn’t think of what to say. “I clammed up when she asked me to answer the question.”
Catch up: If you’re behind, and you’re trying to shorten the distance, you might need to catch up. This can be used physically, like you’re chasing someone, or with your studies. “I fell behind in my homework and have to catch up.”Do you have any other phrasal verbs you’d like to use in the IELTS exam?
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AEE 260: The United States of Paranoia
26 januari 2015 · 16 min
Are Americans paranoid?
Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss why a few towns in the United States are banning a common winter activity for kids! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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Most Americans live in places that get snow in the winter. As children, they probably went sledding at least a few times. But today, some places are trying to ban sledding because it can be dangerous! Towns with sled hills are afraid somebody will get hurt, and the town will be sued.
Some lawsuits are justified, but there is such a thing as a “frivolous lawsuit,” which is a lawsuit that has little merit but is being pursued for money, rather than justice.What do you think about banning sledding?
What do think about suing a “haunted house” park because it’s too scary?
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AEE IELTS: Think You Need to Speak Fast on the IELTS? It's a Myth! How to Bring Your Best Intonation to the Test
23 januari 2015 · 15 min
Do you try to speak fast to sound like a native English speaker?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss why you shouldn’t leave your heart behind on the IELTS Speaking Section! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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Nobody expects you to sound exactly like a native speaker. People just want to understand you. So if you’re talking too fast and trying to sound like a native, you might actually become more difficult to understand.
Speed is not important. If you speak with clarity and confidence, you will always sound better than if you’re in a rush. You have to be able to relax, pause between sentences, and use intonation and emotion.If you want a high score on the Speaking Section, the examiner must be able to understand what you’re saying. Intonation is important — practice expressing your feelings so you DON’T sound like a robot!
How are you going to speak English with your heart?
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AEE 259: Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew When It Comes to Learning English
22 januari 2015 · 14 min
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On today’s Wisdom Wednesday, Lindsay and Michelle talk about why it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t get overwhelmed!
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AEE IELTS: Unfamilar Speaking Question? How to UN-freeze Yourself in the Speaking Section
21 januari 2015 · 13 min
Are you afraid of being asked an unfamiliar question in the IELTS speaking section?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica tell how NOT to handle it, and give you two tips on what you can do to unfreeze! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE 258: 3 Resources to Be An Inspired English Learner in 2015
21 januari 2015 · 19 min
Where do you find inspiration to learn English?
Today, learn 3 places where you can find compelling, interesting content to move you to the next level! Lees meerWe live in a time of abundant online resources for learning English. In fact, there are so many that it can be overwhelming! But Thaddeus believes finding the right ones are the key to keeping your interest so you stay motivated.
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AEE 257: You'll Get to the Next Level AS LONG AS You Listen
20 januari 2015 · 15 min
How do you use “as long as” in English?
On today’s Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday, find out how to stop using “if” all the time and start using “as long as”!
The phrase “as long as” is a connector similar to “if”, or “provided that”. It means that meeting certain conditions will allow something to happen. The emphasis is on the importance of meeting the conditions.
Here are a couple ways “as long as” might be used: Lees meerWhen do I have to be home?
Whenever you want, as long as you bring the car back in good condition.
“Is your landlord nice?”
“He is, as long as we pay the rent on time.”
How can you use “as long as”?
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AEE IELTS: How to Attack Writing Task 2
19 januari 2015 · 18 min
Are you prepared for the IELTS Writing Task 2?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica give you 3 strategies to help you take charge! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE 256: Exaggerate or Understate? 3 Key Differences Between American and British English
19 januari 2015 · 23 min
Did you know there are differences between British and American English?
Today, Lindsay talks with teacher and author Douglas Amrine about three key differences, and why these matter for you in a job interview! Lees meerDouglas has spent half his life in the United States and half in the United Kingdom, so his accent is somewhere in the middle of the two. His experience has given him clarity about the differences in how Americans and British speak, and how speech is perceived in each country.
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AEE IELTS: Anxious? Nervous? Scared? How to Go to Your Happy Place When It Comes to the IELTS
16 januari 2015 · 17 min
Feeling anxious about the IELTS exam?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica talk about four tactics for overcoming fear and finding calm before test day! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE 254: 3 Ways to Speak English Like a Local in "Weird" Austin, Texas
14 januari 2015 · 18 min
Ever thought of going to Austin, Texas?
Today, Lindsay talks with Tyler Lockett from Austin about why that city is unique and “weird,” and how you can connect with locals using three phrases!
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AEE IELTS: The Resources You Like and the Preparation You Need
13 januari 2015 · 18 min
Do you need resources to prepare for the IELTS exam?
Today, Lindsay and Jessica talk about three creative practice recommendations, and three textbooks to help you prepare for the IELTS exam! Lees meerTaking IELTS?
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AEE 253: Update Your English! 7 Ways to Sound More Natural When You Greet People in English
13 januari 2015 · 16 min
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Or do you sound like a textbook when you speak?
Today, get 7 tricks to update your English and sound more natural by using real talk instead of textbook talk!
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Speaking natural-sounding English can be difficult when you only work with textbooks. While what your textbook says may be technically correct, some of the phrases might sound outdated or odd to native ears.
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Here are 7 ways your textbook might tell you how to say something, as well as the ways a native English speaker would really say it.
Textbook: Hello.
Real: Hi!, Hey!, or What’s up?
Textbook: Are you having a good day?
Real: Having a good day?
Textbook: How are you?, How do you do?
Real: How’s it going?, How you doin’?, or How’ve you been?
Textbook: I’m fine, thanks.
Real: Doin’ well., or Not bad.
Textbook: What are your hobbies?
Real: What do you like to do?, What are you into?, or What do you do for fun?
Textbook: I wish to (do something).
Real: I wanna (do something), or I’d like to (do something).
Textbook: See you.
Real: See ya., Take care., or Bye.
Do you speak textbook English?
Do you know any other differences between what your textbook says and how native English-speakers speak?
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AEE 252: How to Be Charismatic in American English
12 januari 2015 · 17 min
Do you know how important it is to show charisma in American English?
Today, Lindsay and Michelle talk about why it’s important, and give you three ways to be charismatic in English! Lees meerCome back to our site for more information
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AEE 251: English Quotes About How to Make your Mark
8 januari 2015 · 14 min
Are you making an impact? Lees meer
Today, get two quotes by two famous entrepreneurs, and learn how to talk about the impact you want to make on the world in 2015!
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