Explore every episode of the podcast English with a Brew: Beginner English Listening Practice
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| 76. Topic - Patience | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:06:20 | |
Hello! In this episode I talk about patience and what it means to be patient, as well as some moments that require patience. Sometimes in life, we need to wait for things. Or take our time doing something. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 75. Topic - Maslow's hierarchy of needs | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:07:04 | |
Hello! In this episode I talk about our needs, as humans. From the most to the most complicated. I explain Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and give you real life examples. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 74. Topic - Drinking too much | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:07:16 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking what happens when you drink to much, specifically, drinking too much alcohol. I talk about being drunk, its effects and about hanngovers. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 73. Grammar - Uses of the word 'run' | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:07:36 | |
Hello everyone. In this episode I'm talking about the uses of the word run. Run is a very common verb, but it used in lots of different ways and sometimes, as an adjective. I talk about some of the most common ones used in day-to-day English. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 72. Topic - Productivity | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:06:16 | |
Hello everyone. In this episode I'm talking about productivity, and sharing some tips and tricks you can use to be more productive. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 71. Topic - A doctor's appointment | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:07:55 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about a trip to the doctors. I talk about how to book an appointment, how to describe your symptoms and the treatments they can prescribe you. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 70. Spooky special #5 - Halloween | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:06:28 | |
Hey everyone. Welcome to the fifth and final spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about Halloween: where it comes from, how people in the UK celebrate it, and some of the games we play. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 69. Spooky special #4 - Scary movies | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:06:28 | |
Hey everyone. Welcome to the fourth spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about scary movies: why we enjoy them, and what the are characteristics of a good scary film. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 68. Spooky special #3 - Ghosts | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:06:52 | |
Hey everyone. Welcome to the third spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about ghosts, haunted houses and ghost stories. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 67. Spooky special #2 - Aliens | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:06:58 | |
Hey everyone. Welcome to the second spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about aliens, extra-terrestrial life and spaceships. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 66. Spooky special #1 - Folk stories | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:08:01 | |
Hey everyone. Welcome to the first spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about folk stories, like King Arthur, Black Shuck and Kelpies. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 65. Topic - Creativity | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:07:08 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about one of my favourite subjects, creativity. There are lots of ways to be creative, and it's one of the most useful skills in life. So I talk about the different ways you can be creative and its uses. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 64. Topic - The gym | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:07:14 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about going to the gym. In the gym, you can find lots of equipment to help you exercise and train your body. In this episode, I talk about different types of training and what to expect at a gym in the UK. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 63. Topic - The supermarket | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:07:36 | |
Hello everyone. In this episode I talk about a trip to the supermarket. And some of the things you should expect if you to a supermarket here in the UK. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 62. Topic - Sustainability | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:07:28 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about sustainability and things we can all do to help protect the environment. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 61. Topic - Bodies of water | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:07:02 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about water. While it might seem like a simple topic, there's a lot different words we use to describe different types of water. So hopefully this episode is useful, enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 60. Topic - Dreams and nightmares | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:06:35 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about dreams and nightmares - why we have them, the most common ones and give you a useful expression about dreams. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 59. Topic - Personal hygiene | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:07:14 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about personal hygiene and all of the things we can do to look after ourselves and our bodies. That includes showering, bathing, shaving and cutting our hair. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 58. Topic - A trip to the mechanics | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:06:57 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about cars and a trip to the mechanics - which is the place you go to get your fixed. In American English, people use the word "Garage", but it's different here in the UK. So hopefully this episode is useful!
And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 57. Topic - The universe | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:08:12 | |
Hey everyone. In this episode, I talk about... well... everything. Because I talk about the universe, including all its planets, galaxies, stars and other phenomena. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 56. Topic - How to record a podcast | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:07:42 | |
Hello everyone. In this episode, I talk about all of the equipment you need, and the steps you need to folllow if you want to make your own podcast. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 55. Topic - A rainy day | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:06:41 | |
Hello everyone. Today's a rainy day - a perfect day for relaxing episode where I describe my perfect rainy day: some of my favourite things to do, eat and enjoy when it's wet and cold outside. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 54. Topic - Ways to learn a language | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
Hello everyone. In this episode, I give you a super short summary of some of the most popular ways to learn a language. Which one works for you? Let me know in the comments. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 53. Friday chat - 5000 plays and the changing seasons | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:13:24 | |
Happy Friday. After a break, I'm back with a third Friday chat episode. And this time, we celebrate reaching 5000 plays on this podcast. It's also starting to feel like Autumn here in the UK, so I talk a bit about what that looks and feels like. If you like (or don't like) this format, let me know! Your feedback will help this podcast be as helpful as it can be for you and everyone who listens to it. And remember you can listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 52. Topic - The Lake District | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:07:15 | |
Hello everyone. I've just returned home after a short weekend holiday in the Lake District, on the UK's most beautiful national parks. In this episode, I tell you about the lake district and my connection with it. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 51. Topic - Roald Dahl | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:07:28 | |
Hey everyone. Last Friday was Roald Dahl day... do you know who Roald Dahl is? Maybe you know the books he wrote? In this episode, I talk about Roald Dahl and some of his most famous stories. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 50. Topic - Superstitions (and Friday 13th) | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:07:12 | |
Hey everyone. In today's episode, I talk about different superstitions in the western world. Because it's Friday 13th, which apparently brings bad luck! I also talk about optimism and pessimism. It's gonna be a good one! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 49. Topic - Diets | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:06:32 | |
Hey everyone. In today's episode, I explain different types of diet that you can follow and the different reasons people diet. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 48. Topic - Musical instruments | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:07:33 | |
Hey everyone. In this Monday episode, We chat about various musical instruments, and the process of learning an instrument. Do you play any instruments? Let me know in the comments. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 47. Topic - Tools | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:07:33 | |
Hey everyone, happy Friday! In this episode, I talk about tools and their different uses. I also talk about another way you can use the word tool, and the difference between abstract and concrete nouns. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 46. Topic - Differences between American and British English | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:08:27 | |
Hiya! In this episode, I talk about some words and phrases that are different between American English and British English. Some of them can cause some confusion, so it's a good idea to know about them. Enjoy!
And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 45. Topic - Back to school | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:08:23 | |
New week, new month, new school year - new episode! Hello hello hello. In this episode, I talk about school here in the UK and some of things you need to be prepared for it. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 44. Topic - Scotland | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:08:52 | |
Hello! I'm back home after a weekend in Scotland. And it inspired me to create an episode where I talk about the beautiful country that is Scotland for you all. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 43. Topic - Motivation | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:07:39 | |
Hello! In this episode, I talk about motivation. What motivation is. What things can motivate us and ways to stay motivated when you have none. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 42. Topic - Chores | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:06:52 | |
Hello, and welcome to Monday's episode! In this episode, I talk about chores, which are various jobs around the house that we all need to do. I discuss some common chores and describe the process of doing them. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 41. Friday chat - A week of travel, courage and turning 30 years old | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:16:19 | |
Happy Friday. This is the second Friday chat episode. And this time, I talk about where I've been this week. As well as a topic a lot more complicated: courage. I also share my experience and feelings about turning 30 years old this year. If you like (or don't like) this format, let me know! Your feedback will help this podcast be as helpful as it can be for you and everyone who listens to it. And remember you can listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 40. Topic - Manchester | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:08:13 | |
In this episode, I talk about my city: Manchester. And I talk about some of the things it is known for, and not only football... Enjoy and see you on Friday. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 39. Topic - Onomatopoeias | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:07:30 | |
Hello again! Another week, another episode! Do you already know what an onomatopoeia is? If not, this episode should be some help to you. They're one of my favourite things about any language, and useful to help you remember new words and vocabulary. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew
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| 38. Friday chat - The plan for this podcast, job updates | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:15:04 | |
Hey everyone and happy Friday. This episode a little different - and I take the opportunity to say hello, introduce myself and tell you about my plans for this podcast. If you like (or don't like) this new format, let me know! Your feedback will help this podcast be as helpful as it can be for you and everyone who listens to it. And remember you can listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 37. Topic - School holidays | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:06:52 | |
Heya again. It's the middle of summer! And som in this episode, I talk about all of the different school holidays we have here in the UK, and some of my favourite memories from when I was younger. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 36. Topic - Pollution | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:08:32 | |
Hey everyone! In this episode, I talk about pollution. The diffferent different types of pollution and how they affect us, animals and the planet. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 35. Topic - Good moods, bad moods | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:06:43 | |
What kind of mood are you in? In this episode, I talk about what it means to be in a good mood, or in a bad mood. And how we talk about moods in English. As always, enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 34. Topic - How to achieve your goals | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
Hello, me again! I'm back with another episode. And in this one, we're talking about something more conteptual. What are goals? And how do you achieve them? As always, thanks for listening and have a great day. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 33. Topic - Taking a train | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:07:04 | |
New week, new episode! How are the trains in England? Well, in this episode I talk about trains in the UK and give you some useful vocabulary to help you take a train here in the UK. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 32. Topic - Getting lost | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:07:21 | |
Help! I'm lost. In this episode, I give you some examples phrases that you can use to ask for help when you don't know where you're going. And talk about when getting lost can sometimes be a good thing. As always, thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 31. Topic - The bakery | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:07:32 | |
Today, we're off to the bakery. I talk about all the different stuff you can find in a bakery, as well as some typical English baked goods like the famous Cornish pasty. Warning, not a good episode to listen to if you are already hungry. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 30. Topic - Movies | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:08:24 | |
What kind of movies do you like to watch? Action? Horror? Comedy? Well, after listening to this episode you'll be able to answer in English. In this ep, I talk about movie genres, the cinema and other stuff. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 29. Topic - The Olympic Games (Paris 2024 special) | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:08:16 | |
Hey! Guess what? Today is the start of The Olympics. Are you as excited as I am? Are you going to watch it? In this episode, I talk about the olympics, its history and some of my favourite sports to watch. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 28. Topic - Exercise | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:05:32 | |
How do you like to excercise? How much exercise do we need to be healthy? Today I talk about the types of exercise and their benefits. Some of the more obvious benefits, and some of the less obvious ones. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||
| 27. Topic - To be ill | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:06:33 | |
To be ill or to be sick is the same thing? Well, yes and no. Today's episode will help you talk about being sick and help you describe your symptoms if you need to. In addition, I talk about some of the treatments you can use to help you feel better. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew | |||