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AEE 198: Are You an English Amateur or Pro?
8 oktober 2014 · 14 min
Are you an English amateur or a pro?
Today we talk about the work from author Steven Pressfield and what it means for your English learning.
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Who’s a Pro?
The pro artist or English learner or entrepreneur will show up every day and will do the work.
He will move past the thoughts that tend to make him get side-tracked.
The pro is present in his studies and his work. He doesn’t repeat negative thoughts or make excuses.
Are you a pro when it comes to learning English? Lees meerWho’s an Amateur?
He might make excuses for not being fluent in English.
The amateur might decide that his lack of English skills is because he doesn’t have a good teacher, or good resources, or the right opportunities.
Are you an amateur English learner?
Tell us in the comments!
Are you an English amateur or an English pro?
Why?
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AEE 197: Who Pays for Lunch When You're Out with English Speakers?
7 oktober 2014 · 17 min
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Do you know who pays for lunch when you go out with English speakers?
This might be a source of serious confusion for you if you are making the mistake of translating the word "invite" from your native language to English!
Today you'll learn how to avoid one of the most awkward possible misunderstandings when you go out for lunch!
Today is number 7 of our Top 15 Fixes to Tune up Your Porsche! Lees meerWhat does it mean when you "invite" someone out for dinner or for lunch?
The verb "invite" just means to extend an invitation to someone to go out and do something together. It does NOT mean that you will pay for the person's meal.
Are you translating this verb and its meaning from your native language into English?
A lot of people make this mistake!
In English when we invite someone to dinner we aren't sure who is going to pay.If you do want to pay for someone you can say:
"I've got this"
"I got this"
"Let me get this"
"This one's on me"
"I'll take this"
"Don't worry about it. I've got this"
Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:
Episode 165: Listen or Hear?
Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?
Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope
Episode 177: Talking About Age in English
Episode 181: Future Tense in English
Episode 185: Interested or Interesting?
Episode 189: Talking About the PastHow do you deal with paying for the bill in your culture?
Is it ok to refuse when someone offers to pay for you or should you accept?
How do you think your culture is different from American culture in this sense?
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AEE 196: How to Use Spreadsheets to Maximize Your English Learning with Jane Lawson from Daily Step
6 oktober 2014 · 18 min
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Today you'll learn how to maximize your English learning by using spreadsheets with Jane Lawson from Daily Step!
You'll also learn two other very cool tips to speak English like a native.Come back to our site to get specific tips and tricks
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AEE 195: 4 Tips to Instantly Sound More American in English
2 oktober 2014 · 15 min
Americans love to use English slang. Would you like to sound more American when you speak English?
Today we talk about four common slang combinations you can use to sound more like a native!
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As with other people and languages, Americans tend to bridge words and speak quickly. This can have the effect of shortening and even creating entirely new words. Lees meerHere are four slang combination-words that you are likely to hear when around Americans:
wanna (want to): “I wanna go out tonight.”
shoulda (should have): “I shoulda told the truth.”
gonna (going to): “He’s gonna go to a movie later.”
gotta (got to): “She says she’s gotta work.”
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AEE 194: How to Decide Between a Free Language Exchange and an English Lesson
1 oktober 2014 · 16 min
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Should you do a free language exchange instead of an English lesson?
Today, we discuss why this might be a mistake!
Language exchanges are a big topic in language learning. They’re popular because they’re both fun and free. But they do have some downfalls and sometimes a real teacher is better. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 193: How to Borrow Money in English Correctly
30 september 2014 · 15 min
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Do you borrow or lend to a friend in need?
Today, in #8 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be talking about the difference between these two similar verbs!You don’t want to let grammar get in the way of giving to or getting from your friends. But the verbs borrow and lend are tricky because they both mean to temporarily give — and yet they are different.
The key to using these verbs is understanding that they follow perspective. Consider who is doing the giving, and who is doing the receiving.
Lend focuses on the one who is giving (the one doing the action).
Borrow focuses on the one receiving (the one upon whom the action is done).
Here are some examples:
I asked her if I could borrow some money.
I asked her if she could lend me some money.
Did you borrow it from her?
Did she lend it to you?Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:
Episode 165: Listen or Hear?
Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?
Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope
Episode 177: Talking About Age in English
Episode 181: Future Tense in English
Episode 185: Interested or Interesting?
Episode 189: Talking About the Past
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AEE 192: How to Captivate People with Your English Small Talk
29 september 2014 · 20 min
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How do you make small talk in English interesting?
Does it always have to be boring?
Today we talk with Chris Colin about how you can generate great small talk! Lees meerCome back to our site to get more details and tips
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AEE 190: The 24-Hour Challenge that will Make Your English Awesome
24 september 2014 · 15 min
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How can you get fast English improvement?
How about improvement in 24 hours?
Today, we talk about how you can go from zero to a million in English in only 24 hours!
Come back to our site for more tips Lees meerWe all want to be fluent and sound like a native speaker. But we all want it fast! What can you do to get you closer to your goal in only 24 hours?
One thing is to break you bigger goal into smaller, actionable steps that you can actually accomplish. Think about all the little things related to your goal, and what you can do to make them work for you. Think small, but think hard. There are opportunities for improvement everywhere.
Think also about how you can connect, whether it be to people or the language itself. What small connections can you find or make in a very short time?How will you get closer to your goal in 24 hours?
Any ideas?
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AEE 187: Why We Won't Make Your Bad English Good
18 september 2014 · 14 min
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Are you an active English learner?
Or are you waiting for us to give you better English skills?
Today we talk about how improving your English is about what you do, not what we do!
A teacher can only support you and give you the tools you need to help yourself. But improving your English is your responsibility! Never say “I hope you can improve my English.” Instead ask yourself, “How can I use All Ears English as a tool to improve my English? Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 186: English Anyone Host Drew Badger Shares 3 Unconventional Tips for Fluency
17 september 2014 · 19 min
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Do you want to speak English like a native?
Today we chat with Drew Badger, host of English Anyone, about 3 tips to help you achieve fluency!
We become fluent in our native language by connecting to others. Drew believes we should use the same behavior to get fluent in other languages. In other words, be a speaker, not just a learner! Lees meerCome back to our site for links and more info
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AEE 185: Are You Interested or Interesting Find Out the Difference!
16 september 2014 · 13 min
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Are you interested, or interesting?
What’s the difference?
Today, in #10 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing when to use the -ed and -ing endings!
To be interested is not the same as being interesting. The same applies to other English phrases such as bored and boring, or excited and exciting. Here is a general rule to help you remember the difference: Lees meerWhen talking about yourself or your feelings, use the –ed ending. "I am interested in music."
When talking about others or something outside yourself, use the –ing ending. "That music is interesting."
Here are some more examples:
"She's excited by travel."
"Travel is exciting."
"They're bored by soccer."
"Soccer is boring."
Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:
Episode 165: Listen or Hear?
Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?
Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope
Episode 177: Talking About Age in English
Episode 181: Future Tense in English
What do you find interesting, boring or amazing?
What isn’t interesting, boring or amazing?
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AEE 184: Stop Over-consuming and Start with an English Plan
15 september 2014 · 13 min
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Do you have so many learning resources you’re overwhelmed?
Today we discuss why you need to stop trying to do it all and start creating an English plan!
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AEE 182: A Successful Entrepreneur in New York Shows How to Let Go and Learn English
10 september 2014 · 20 min
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Can you learn English like an entrepreneur?
Today we talk with successful New York entrepreneur Kristy Oshita about how starting a business can compare to learning English!
Entrepreneurs must to work at least as hard as English learners for success. They have to know how to use their time, focus their energy and maintain their sanity. Lees meerCome back to our website for more tips and a summary
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AEE 181: Will Lindsay Go to Japan? Future Tense in English
9 september 2014 · 17 min
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The English future tense can be tricky.
Today, in #11 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the most common mistake with the future tense of English!
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Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Lees meerEpisode 165: Listen or Hear?
Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?
Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope
Episode 177: Talking About Age in English
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AEE 180: Native Speaker Expressions that are Not in Your English Textbook
8 september 2014 · 20 min
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Native English speakers often break grammar rules – did you know that?
Today we discuss six common ways native English speakers mistakenly speak their own language!
Language creates culture, and people talk the way they want to be seen. Sometimes this means being loose with the language, whether using slang or speaking in a way that is more comfortable than right. Lees meerCome back to the site to get the phrases in writing
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AEE 179: Thomas Frank on Momentum, Missions and Motivation
4 september 2014 · 20 min
What is the most productive way to learn English?
Are there strategies you can use to improve productivity in language learning?
Today we talk with productivity expert Thomas Frank about three ways to learn English faster!
Thomas believes a big part of success in learning a language has to do with how you manage your time. By using certain strategic behaviors, he says that you can get more and better learning, faster.
The top 3 three tips for improving English learning productivity:
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AEE 178: Gaming Will Change How You Learn English
3 september 2014 · 24 min
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Can you learn English like a game?
Can it be fun and addictive rather than just work?
Today we talk with Geremie, an entrepreneur who says that gaming can show us how to make learning English more interesting and enjoyable!
Geremie says we can learn from the psychological incentives that video games give us to keep playing, and that these lessons can help with motivation and ultimate success in learning English.
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AEE 177: When and How do You Talk About Age in English
2 september 2014 · 14 min
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When and how do you talk about age in English?
Today, in #12 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing what is polite (and not so polite) about doing this in America!
Come back to our site to get more tips Lees meerOther Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:
Episode 165: Listen or Hear?
Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?
Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope
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AEE 176: A Professional Singer Shows You How to Deeply Learn the Sounds of a Language
1 september 2014 · 18 min
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Learning English pronunciation can be tricky. But is it possible to learn it better and faster?
Singer Lydia Lyon does not speak Arabic. But when she sings in Arabic, she sounds just like a native speaker.
Today we talk to Lydia about how she learned the pronunciation without knowing the language!
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AEE 175: How to Craft Your Art Through English in 28,000 Days
28 augustus 2014 · 14 min
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How can you treat English as part of your art?
Have you thought about what your legacy will be?
Today we talk about how your learning English a part of how people will remember you when you're gone.
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AEE 174: How to Think in English with Shayna from Espresso English
27 augustus 2014 · 20 min
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How can you think in English?
Today, we talk with Shayna Oliveira from espressoenglish.net about three levels to start thinking your way to fluency!
Many language learners believe that you must be advanced or even fluent before you can think in that language. Shayna believes you can start developing that skill when you are a beginner.
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AEE 173: Wish vs. Hope in English - What's the Difference?
26 augustus 2014 · 16 min
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Wish and Hope in English are similar, but not exactly the same.
Today, in #13 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, find out how to correctly use the verbs Wish and Hope!
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AEE 172: Homophones to Push Your English to the Next Level with Tim Torkildson
25 augustus 2014 · 14 min
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Homophones can be dangerous.
But understanding them can help push your English to the next level.
Today we chat with Tim Torkildson, an ESL blogger who was fired from his job for blogging about homophones!
A homophone is a word that has the same pronunciation as another word, but a different spelling and meaning. Though not all languages have homophones, English has a lot of them.
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AEE 171: Learn How to Hack Your American Eating Habits with a Food Expert
21 augustus 2014 · 24 min
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Do you want to eat like a New Englander, but you're afraid of gaining weight?
Today we talk to food blogger Grace Lentini about the food of New England, and how to eat it!
When in New England, you've got to try the seafood. Boston had a huge fishing industry, Maine is famous for lobster, and Rhode Island is a great place to find calamari.
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AEE 170: Do You Have an English Disease How to Treat it Like a Doctor
20 augustus 2014 · 18 min
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Do you have healthy English?
Do you approach your English like a doctor would?
Today we share five tips to keep your English healthy by thinking like a doctor!
A good doctor has many qualities. Here are five that can be applied to learning English:
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AEE 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say -- How to Use Them Right!
19 augustus 2014 · 14 min
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Do you speak, talk, tell or say?
Today, in #14 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing how to correctly use the verbs Speak, Talk, Tell and Say, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up!
Speak, Talk, Tell and Say all mean almost the same thing: to communicate verbally. But even though they seem to be interchangeable, their meanings are different. It's important to use them correctly!
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AEE 168: How to be the King or Queen of the Social Scene in English
18 augustus 2014 · 14 min
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Do you know how to socialize in English?
Have you been to any social events lately?
Today, we discuss three phrases that will help you be a smooth communicator at your next social event!
Socializing is an art. It's important to be smooth and confident, but also to say the right thing. Here are three common phrases to help you get started:
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AEE 167: Can You Find Power in Your English Mistakes?
14 augustus 2014 · 14 min
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Can your English mistakes help you be a better English learner?
If so, why do we feel so vulnerable when we admit them?
Today we talk about why your brain is still stuck in caveman days, and how it affects your English success!
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AEE 166: 3 Ways Your Apartment Can Make You Successful in the US with Dr. Anne Copeland
13 augustus 2014 · 23 min
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AEE 165: Listen or Hear, What's the difference?
12 augustus 2014 · 15 min
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Do you listen or do you hear? What’s the difference in English?
Today, in #15 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the difference between listen and hear, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up!
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AEE 164: How Was Your Meal 3 Phrases TO GO
11 augustus 2014 · 15 min
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Today you'll get 3 English meal phrases to dine with native speakers!
Dining is a great time to socialize and connect. But you can’t just listen to yourself chewing food – you have to be active and engaged with others! But what do you talk about? How should you start?
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AEE 163: Mix it Up Like a Chef for English Success
7 augustus 2014 · 12 min
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Today we talk about the five qualities of a chef, and how you can apply these to learning English.
A great chef develops his skills over many years of hard work – much like a student of English. Here are five other ways chefs compare to English learners:
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AEE 162: Can You Learn English in Your Sleep?
6 augustus 2014 · 14 min
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Can you learn English in your sleep?
Today we talk about this interesting question, and new research presented in Wired Magazine that says it may be possible!
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AEE 159: 3 Ways to be a Motivated English Learner
31 juli 2014 · 14 min
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Are you feeling unmotivated with your English learning?
Do you have no energy?
Today we talk about three ways to become a more motivated English speaker!
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AEE 158: Kevin Conwell from Feel Good English on How to Use Facebook Groups to Find English-speaking Friends
30 juli 2014 · 21 min
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Today we talk with Kevin Conwell, creator of inglesninja.com, a site that helps people learn HOW to learn English in more effective ways.
Kevin has been teaching English in Brazil for several years. He shows you how to use Facebook to find ideal practice partners for your English skills.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 157: Announcement! TOP 15 FIXES for Your Biggest English Mistakes
29 juli 2014 · 15 min
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Does your English need a tune-up?
Your English is like a car. The better you take care of it, the better it runs! Today we’re going to help you keep your English in top shape by introducing the top 15 biggest mistakes in English!
Every Tuesday from August until November, we will talk in-depth about one of these mistakes. We will discuss why it is a problem and give you the tools you need to fix it.
Our weekly discussions of the top 15 biggest mistakes in English will focus on these topics: Lees meerUsing the verbs “listen” and “hear”
Whether to use “say” or “tell” or “speak” or “talk”
Using “wish” or “hope”
Do you use “to have” or “to be” to tell your age?
Using the verb “will” correctly when talking about the future
Are you “bored” or “boring?”
Should you say “I have been” or “I was?”
Do you “lend” or “borrow?”
What does it mean to “invite over?”
“I will” or “I’m going to?”
“People is” or “People are?”
When to use “much” and when to use “many”
The difference between “make” and “do”
Are you “by yourself” or “on your own?”
When to use the article “the”
Have you had problems or made mistakes with the words or phrases above? What have you done to make your English run better?
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AEE 156: 3 Conversational Phrases for a Sports Event
28 juli 2014 · 16 min
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Game on!
Do you like to watch sports? Do you want to be able to talk about sports with your English-speaking friends?
Today we introduce three useful English phrases for talking about sports.
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AEE 155: Startuprad.io Host Joe Menninger Talks About How NOT to Translate Your Idioms into English
24 juli 2014 · 16 min
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Today we talk to Joe Menninger, host of StartupRadio.de!
Joe is an entrepreneur from Germany who studied in Texas and China. Living in three very different countries has given him many experiences. These experiences have helped him as an entrepreneur.
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AEE 154: Dance Your Way to English Success
23 juli 2014 · 14 min
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English is not something you can buy. You must work for English skills!
In today's episode we talk about thinking of English as part of life, not a commodity.
It’s easy to purchase a certificate course for English. But if your heart and mind are separated from your learning, the certificate means nothing.
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AEE 152: Are People Who Study or Work Abroad Smarter?
21 juli 2014 · 15 min
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Are people who study or work abroad smarter?
A recent Time magazine article says yes!
Today you’re going to learn how living in a different culture can make you more intelligent. You will also learn some ways to do this in your own country!
How can living in another culture make you smarter? What are the benefits to your mind?
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AEE 151: English Puns You Can Use at a Party
17 juli 2014 · 11 min
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Would you like to be able to tell a few jokes in English?
Today you’ll learn how to play with words and have a lot of “pun”!
What is a pun?
It’s a creative use of the language, usually using the literal meaning of the language and then a more creative, idiomatic use of the word.
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AEE 150: Let Go of Your Grammar Obsession and Speak English like a Native with Idahosa Ness from Mimic Method
16 juli 2014 · 22 min
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Today we have Idahosa Ness who is the founder of the Mimic Method and he helps learners reach fluency through song lyrics and mimicking the language.What does it mean to “mimic” English speakers?
To “mimic” means to copy.
When you learn English, don’t learn from the written word. Learn from what you hear.
Try to surround yourself with the language and repeat back what you hear.
Don’t think about conjugating verbs in your head or making a mistake.
When you focus too much on conjugating, it restricts your ability to take in new sounds in your head.
There will be no space in your mind.
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AEE 149: Practical Alternative Phrases for Saying I'm Sorry
15 juli 2014 · 14 min
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Today we want to give you more ways to say “sorry” if you decide that you are in the right place and the right situation to offer an apology.
You’ll see a comparison of 3 typical ways to apologize and 3 creative, new ways to apologize.
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AEE 148: Sorry, Not Sorry? Think Twice About Your Speech Habits
14 juli 2014 · 13 min
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Do you say “sorry” too much in English or in your native language?
In today’s episode you’ll find out why you might not want to always say “sorry” and you’ll hear from the co-hosts about their different opinions on how and when to say sorry.
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AEE 147: Let Go of Good for Great
10 juli 2014 · 13 min
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As an English learner or in your everyday life, why do you need to let go of something “good” to wait for some “great” to come along?
Today you’ll hear our personal examples and find out what this means for your English learning.
If something is not amazing in your life then you should let it go and wait for something better to come along. Lees meerThis can be hard.
It can be scary to sit in the open space after you let something go.
Here is today’s quote:
“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”
-Jim RohnCome back to our site for a summary of today's episode
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AEE 146: Turgay Evren on How Learning English Online Will Make You Braver!
9 juli 2014 · 22 min
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Could learning English online make you a braver and more confident English speaker?
Let’s find out today with our special guest, Turgay Evren.
Turgay is an English instructor from Turkey and also an author of more than 60 ESL best-selling books.
Turgay is going to tell us about the differences between learning English in a traditional classroom versus learning English online.
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AEE 145: A Big Yes No Mistake You're Making in English and How to Fix it
8 juli 2014 · 11 min
You are making a big mistake!
It’s time to stop and fix this common error with “yes/no” questions.
Today you’ll hear a real conversation where we use “yes/no” questions and answers and you’ll see how to do it right in English.
If someone asks you this: “Do you have any other questions?”
The incorrect way to respond: “Yes I don’t have any other questions”
The correct way to respond: “No I don’t have any other questions.” Lees meerCome back to the show notes for more examples
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AEE 144: Copy a Celebrity for English Success with Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo
7 juli 2014 · 22 min
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Today Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo is going to show you how copying a celebrity and creating an English character can help you improve your English.
You'll also learn how to learn more about the culture as well as the language when you try to become fluent in English.
If you want to get fluent in a language you have to think about the people with whom you'll be using the language.Come back to our site for more
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AEE 143: How to NOT be Alone on Independence Day in the US
3 juli 2014 · 11 min
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July! Yay!
Today you’ll learn how to respond to a typical Fourth of July invitation and you’ll find out what most Americans usually do on the Fourth of July.
What is special about July 4, 1776?
It was the day that we signed the Declaration of Independence to become independent from Great Britain. Lees meerWhat do Americans usually do?
Barbecues: It’s common to have a barbecue all summer but especially on the 4th of July.
The beach: Even in Boston we have beaches.
Fireworks: Every US city has fireworks. Find out where they’re showing them and invite your friends. Bring a blanket and choose a specific meeting place to meet up with your friends.
Go to a parade: This usually happens during the day
Special menus or events at restaurants or bars
Camping and hiking: It’s a great opportunity to take a 3-day weekend this year because the Fourth of July is on a Friday.
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AEE 142: Skype Me, Maybe Top 3 Don'ts for Meeting English Speakers Online
2 juli 2014 · 11 min
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Today you’ll learn about 3 mistakes that you are making that might be killing your connections with native English speakers before they even start!
In this episode you will hear a role play where there is a misunderstanding when it comes to scheduling a time to practice English online.
Here are some mistakes that you are making when you try to meet Americans online: Lees meerCome back to our site to learn more
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