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We all have future plans, whether it’s organizing the week ahead, planning a holiday, or considering a career change. As a language learner, it can be challenging to know which structure fits best to express your ideas clearly. In this podcast, we break down the different future tenses and provide helpful examples to help you express yourself.

We all have future plans, whether it’s organizing the week ahead, planning a holiday, or considering a career change. As a language learner, it can be challenging to know which structure fits best to express your ideas clearly. In this podcast, we break down the different future tenses and provide helpful examples to help you express yourself.

Have you ever thought about why we blow on hot food and drinks ? It's obvious isn't it... to cool the drink or food down! If only the answer was that simple ! Listen in as we delve in to the science and psychology behind the obvious. Not only will you hear the answer to our mystery you'll also come across tons of great vocabulary.

In this podcast we extend our conversation from emails to phone calls. Listen in as we give top tips for reducing stress, techniques for slowing down the conversation and generally checking the information.

In this podcast we talk about staying focused and motivated. We all start out fresh and full of energy but sometimes staying on target can be tricky, especially when you have a busy working and/or family life to deal with. Check out this podcast to find 10 golden rules for staying motivated learning English. .

In this podcast we give some tips on how to start and round off your emails. Many people are unsure about the correct (and polite) form of saying "hello" and "goodbye" in their emails. This form of communication has become a cultural minefield as we wonder if we are too informal or overly polite. We also give effective tips on how to manage emails and to reduce the number of emails you receive on a daily basis.

In this podcast, Chris helps Sue book a holiday aboard in real time, you'll hear clicks, and some mis-clicks, as they decide where to go. Sue has a budget, but not much of an idea, whereas Chris loves to surf the web to find lots of options. As a language learner, you can practice understanding flight times, dates, times, costs and destinations.

In this podcast, we hear from 4 people who describe some of their health issues; being stung by a bee, breaking both ankles at the same time, suffering with back pain and feeling the effects of a hangover... all the vocabulary you'll ever need to describe health mishaps.

In this podcast, we are on holiday in New York! Listen as Sue chats to Laura about their holiday in The Big Apple. Not only will you hear about some of the top places to visit but also you'll hear great grammar; the Present Perfect, the Present Continuous used to describe future plans as well as current situations.... in short everything you need to talk about your trips wherever you go.

In this podcast, Chris talks Sue through how to buy and sell on-line. There is a ton of useful vocabulary and even some great safety tips when using on-line sites.

In this podcast, we dive into the past tense for advanced learners. Get ready to test your knowledge of the Past Simple, the Past Continuous, the Past Perfect and the Past Perfect continuous..... not forgetting modals! This podcast is in the form of a video too, so you can read some of the key expressions, and you can find an answer sheet in the notes.

In this podcast, we take on a bet.... a travel bet! We test out which is the fastest, most reliable and cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Paris. Chris takes the car and Sue takes the plane. Which means of transport do you think comes out on top ? As a language learner you can check your comprehension with a quiz. Listen up carefully because there are lots of numbers in this podcast to test you!

In this podcast, Sue, as a European, listens in amazement to Cindy, an American from North Carolina, as she describes her everyday life living with guns in the USA. Cindy recounts why she needs to own a gun, how she practices shooting and how the constitution allows American citizens to carry an arm (and shoot) for their own protection. Whatever your view of guns, this podcast will fascinate you.

In this podcast, we dive into superstitions. Do you believe in them or not? Why do we believe in something we rationally know not to be true? Are superstitions dangerous, or just a harmless cultural traditional? In this podcast you can hear Chris put the case for superstitions and Sue who debunks the whole idea of superstition, and you'll learn lots of vocabulary along the way.

In this podcast, we proudly present our adopted city of Toulouse following the announcement that the reputed travel guide series Lonely Planet has nominated Toulouse as THE city to visit in 2025. Listen in as we run through our 20 top "must do" in the Pink City.

In this podcast recorded during the Covid crisis of 2020, we take a look back at history and some of the medical outbreaks of the past. We compare how people dealt with the restrictions enforced in the 17th century with those that we experienced just a few years ago.

In this podcast, you can tune into stories from a novice cook, Victoria. She certainly had some mishaps. Listen in to these amusing stories, maybe you have similar experiences too. She also gives great tips about writing a blog, especially its a language learner.

In this podcast, we take a look at our phones and discuss the apps we use and why. Could you live without your apps? Are they really that useful? Do you use the same ones as us? Can you describe why you use them and like them? Listen to us as we use everyday vocabulary which you'll find pretty useful.

Now that really is a tricky question !! The conditionals may seem hard but in fact they are pretty simple and they will take your English to another level. As a language learner it's time to expand your conversation from the past, present and future.... go further with the conditionals !

We all have future plans, whether it’s organizing the week ahead, planning a holiday, or considering a career change. As a language learner, it can be challenging to know which structure fits best to express your ideas clearly. In this podcast, we break down the different future tenses and provide helpful examples to help you express yourself.

In this podcast, we take a look at words we use in meetings and in particular phrasal verbs. How can you learn them? Why are they difficult to learn? Do you really need to learn them? Listen in to find out.

In this podcast we discuss an upcoming trip to the UK. What is the best thing to eat, to drink and where to go? Where's the best place for a pub quiz? Listen up and you'll find out. Lots of grammar in this podcast too. The video has pictures and questions to help you.

In this podcast we tackle grammar in an engaging detective story. Listen out for verbs in the past tense and the sentence structure.

In this podcast, we take a look at humour. What is you kind of humour, are you silly, surreal or witty? Does humour translate well? What are the different types of humour? What has been the biggest comedy show in terms of viewing numbers? All this will be revealed in this podcast.... just dive in !

In this podcast, we take a look at our phones and discuss the apps we use and why. Could you live without your apps? Are they really that useful? Do you use the same ones as us? Can you describe why you use them and like them? Listen to us as we use everyday vocabulary which you'll find pretty useful.

On the 4th July 2024 the UK will hold a general election. It's always an exciting night and we will certainly be watching all night. But whatever your political  views it's always interesting to watch and you'll probably hear the usual bunch of expressions that typically come out of the mouths of TV journalists and politicians. So, first listen to the podcast to understand what these expression mean, and then on election night have fun with this Lingo Bingo card and tick off the expressions when you hear them.

In this podcast, we take a look at our phones and discuss the apps we use and why. Could you live without your apps? Are they really that useful? Do you use the same ones as us? Can you describe why you use them and like them? Listen to us as we use everyday vocabulary which you'll find pretty useful.

The Restaurant Episode 1 - Meeting for Dinner Sue and Chris meet for dinner at a restaurant in England, as usual, Sue is late. The Restaurant Episode 1 - Meeting for Dinner deals with meeting and greetings, arriving at a restaurant, checking a booking and finding a table. One of the most difficult aspects in learning and using English in a social setting is eating and drinking in the restaurant, which is obviously vital for survival, but in a business context is a hugely important part of relationship building with clients, colleagues and suppliers. The main difficulties arise from the vocabulary used to describe foods and drinks and the way that they are prepared, but an additional issue is the background noise that is often present in eateries and places where people go to eat and drink. There is also the fact that the conversation can change from subject to subject very quickly, so as a learner you need to be constantly on your toes - and hopefully enjoy the experience. In this series on The Restaurant, you will learn some useful ways of asking questions, describing foods, tastes and drinks as well as a host of vocabulary and real English to talk about food and drink. Series 1 starts with two people meeting in a restaurant for dinner, they then go into the restaurant to take their place at the table they reserved only to find a disagreeable surprise. The following section takes us to discussing the food and drink on a typical menu in a British Gastro pub, where food is served to clients, known as diners. The two diners are greeted by a less than friendly and pretty unprofessional waitress, who tends to their needs from their entrance into the restaurant until the point where they pay their bill. Along the way they battle their way through some of the, often ambiguous descriptions on the menu to a few surprises with the food that they order. There are some simple quizzes that you can take at the end of each podcast to check your understanding. #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz p:not( .fca_qc_back_response ):not( #fca_qc_question_right_or_wrong ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_correct_answer ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_response ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_hint ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_item p ), #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz a:not( .fca_qc_share_link ), #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div:not( .correct-answer ):not( .wrong-answer ){ color: #151515; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca-qc-back.correct-answer, #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item.correct-answer { background-color: #abdc8c; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca-qc-back.wrong-answer, #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item.wrong-answer { background-color: #f57484; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item p { color: #151515; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz{ border: #151515 0px solid; border-radius: 2px; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_next_question { color: #151515; border: #151515 2px solid; background-color: transparent; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_next_question:hover { background-color: #FFFFFF; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_button { background-color: #6868ac; box-shadow: 0 2px 0 0 #6868ac; color: #FFFFFF; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_button:hover { background-color: #7b3c99; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div { background-color: #6d6d6d; border: #6d6d6d 0px solid; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div.fakehover, #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div:active { background-color: #7b3c99; } #fca_qc_quiz_229205.fca_qc_quiz span.fca_qc_answer_span {

The Restaurant - Episode 2 - The Menu Menus in eateries can be confusing. Not only is the vocabulary of the foods varied, but the way they are cooked can be confusing even to English native speakers. Listen to Sue and Chris as they decide what they are going to eat and drink in the restaurant. One of the most difficult aspects in learning and using English in a social setting is eating and drinking in the restaurant, which is obviously vital for survival, but in a business context is a hugely important part of relationship building with clients, colleagues and suppliers. The main difficulties arise from the vocabulary used to describe foods and drinks and the way that they are prepared, but an additional issue is the background noise that is often present in eateries and places where people go to eat and drink. There is also the fact that the conversation can change from subject to subject very quickly, so as a learner you need to be constantly on your toes - and hopefully enjoy the experience. In this series on The Restaurant, you will learn some useful ways of asking questions, describing foods, tastes and drinks as well as a host of vocabulary and real English to talk about food and drink. Series 1 starts with two people meeting in a restaurant for dinner, they then go into the restaurant to take their place at the table they reserved only to find a disagreeable surprise. The following section takes us to discussing the food and drink on a typical menu in a British Gastro pub, where food is served to clients, known as diners. The two diners are greeted by a less than friendly and pretty unprofessional waitress, who tends to their needs from their entrance into the restaurant until the point where they pay their bill. Along the way they battle their way through some of the, often ambiguous descriptions on the menu to a few surprises with the food that they order. There are some simple quizzes that you can take at the end of each podcast to check your understanding - if you like these then please sign up for premium membership where you will find over 120 hours of stimulating activities for each podcast series on this site. https://english-podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Restaurant-Part-II-The-Menu.mp3 #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz p:not( .fca_qc_back_response ):not( #fca_qc_question_right_or_wrong ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_correct_answer ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_response ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_hint ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_item p ), #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz a:not( .fca_qc_share_link ), #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div:not( .correct-answer ):not( .wrong-answer ){ color: #151515; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div.fca-qc-back.correct-answer, #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item.correct-answer { background-color: #abdc8c; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div.fca-qc-back.wrong-answer, #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item.wrong-answer { background-color: #f57484; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item p { color: #151515; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz{ border: #151515 0px solid; border-radius: 2px; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_next_question { color: #151515; border: #151515 2px solid; background-color: transparent; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_next_question:hover { background-color: #FFFFFF; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_button { background-color: #6868ac; box-shadow: 0 2px 0 0 #6868ac; color: #FFFFFF; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_button:hover { background-color: #7b3c99; } #fca_qc_quiz_229210.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div { background-color: #6d6d6d;

What Makes a Good Podcast Are you tired of scrolling through endless podcast menus, desperately searching for that one perfect audio gem that will tickle your eardrums and ignite your imagination? Well, fear not, because we've got you covered! Join us as we embark on a sonic adventure through the the world of podcasts on What Makes a Good Podcast as I ask Sue, an avid podcast listener, what she looks for in a podcast. Have you ever wondered how to choose the perfect podcast for your daily commute, workout session, or cozy evening by the fire? Is it the gripping content, the charismatic host, or perhaps the snazzy theme music that draws you in? We're here to explore the mysteries of podcast attraction and reveal the secrets that lie beneath the earbuds, from captivating storytelling to infectious laughter and everything in between, we'll delve into the podcast universe to unearth the elements that make your ears tingle with delight. Join us at English-Podcasts to talk about What Makes a Good Podcast, we will also give some tips on podcasts to subscribe to that you'll want to share and listen to. Stay tuned, subscribe, and let's embark on this auditory journey together. After all, in the world of podcasts, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination! So, hit that play button, and let's get ready to find out what makes a good podcast. Oh, and while you are here, please subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL 

We're back from our summer trips and rearing to go ! This means that we have lots of new ideas and plans to help improve your English and motivate your learning. In this podcast we tell you about where we went in the summer and outline our new, exciting plans for the coming months. Join us on this exhilarating journey and allow us to empower you to soar to unprecedented heights in your language learning endeavors!

 Football will be in the news for a month during the World Cup 2022. Are you able to talk "footy"? Do you know the football jargon that we hear around us in the bars? Take the opportunity this month to go to bars and start up a conversation with other people about the football matches, it's a great way to improve your English! In this podcast Sue puts Chris on the spot when she asks him to explain frequent football words and expressions. You'll hear that they're not big fans of football but they'll make the effort for language learning :)  Give yourself a pat on the back when you understand what these words mean; To kick off  / The coin toss  /  A goalie / to save a goal / to mark a player To score a hattrick A foul / a tackle / to get booked / to be sent off/ to get a red card A peno / a penalty shootout To park the bus Extra time vs Injury time .... and the language of TV football commentators It's a game of 2 halves To put the game to bed What a beauty ! They're on the back foot He's bottled it It's an open goal / It's an own goal That's a blatant handball ! "Football's coming home" :)   Then test your memory with this Flash Quiz. [h5p id="38"] For those of you who want more, try this World Cup Football Quiz full of great vocabulary and amazing facts to entertain even the most football skeptic. https://english-podcasts.com/the-curious-off-side-football-world-cup-quiz/   Listen to the podcast here. https://english-podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Talking-to-a-football-fan-03062021-12.15.m4a  

As part of the Australian series, this podcast takes you into the world of real Ozzie slang.... in other words, Australian informal language. Do you know what an ambo is ? Or what about "sunnies".... you shouldn't leave home in Australia without them ! Listen as Laura tests Sue on her knowledge (or rather lack of knowledge !) about Ozzie slang.

Daylight saving time (DST), also daylight savings time or daylight time (the United States and Canada) and British summer time (United Kingdom), is the practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. The typical implementation of DST is to set clocks forward by one hour in the spring ("spring forward") and set clocks back by one hour in autumn ("fall back") to return to standard time. As a result, there is one 23-hour day in late winter or early spring and one 25-hour day in the autumn. George Hudson proposed the idea of daylight saving in 1895. Many countries have used it at various times since then, particularly since the 1970s energy crisis. DST is generally not observed near the equator, where sunrise and sunset times do not vary enough to justify it. Some countries observe it only in some regions and only a minority of the world's population uses DST; Asia and Africa generally do not observe it. DST clock shifts sometimes complicate timekeeping and can disrupt travel, billing, record keeping, medical devices, heavy equipment, and sleep patterns. Computer software generally adjusts clocks automatically. Listen to the podcast for some unusual facts about Daylight Saving Time. #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz p:not( .fca_qc_back_response ):not( #fca_qc_question_right_or_wrong ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_correct_answer ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_response ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_hint ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_item p ), #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz a:not( .fca_qc_share_link ), #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div:not( .correct-answer ):not( .wrong-answer ){ color: #151515; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca-qc-back.correct-answer, #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item.correct-answer { background-color: #abdc8c; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca-qc-back.wrong-answer, #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item.wrong-answer { background-color: #f57484; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_question_response_item p { color: #151515; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz{ border: #151515 0px solid; border-radius: 2px; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_next_question { color: #151515; border: #151515 2px solid; background-color: transparent; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_next_question:hover { background-color: #FFFFFF; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_button { background-color: #58afa2; box-shadow: 0 2px 0 0 #3c7d73; color: #FFFFFF; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz button.fca_qc_button:hover { background-color: #3c7d73; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div { background-color: #dbdbdb; border: #dbdbdb 0px solid; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div.fakehover, #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz div.fca_qc_answer_div:active { background-color: #8dc8bf; } #fca_qc_quiz_227345.fca_qc_quiz span.fca_qc_answer_span { color: #151515; } Use your imagination ! A quiz with a difference..... you provide whatever answer seems right to you !Try this quiz BEFORE listening to the podcast. It will get you thinking and then you can find out the answers from Chris in the podcast and hear how Sue uses her imagination to come up with some plausible explanations to these 15 amazing trivia questions. If you are a teacher, this is a great way to plan your lesson to get students using their imagination and picking up new expressions along the way. Start Quiz Question Your answer: Correct answer: Next