Explore every episode of the podcast Learn English Vocabulary
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| A2 - Verbs to talk about money | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:09:39 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about A2 verbs that you can use to talk about money. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - New Year's celebrations and traditions | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:09:02 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Song Lyrics - Imagine Dragons - Whatever it takes | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:26:18 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Whatever it takes by the band Imagine Dragons. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - IELTS – Describing people – Conscientiousness | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:18:54 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of conscientiousness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song lyrics - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:18:22 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Blinding Lights by the artist known as The Weekend. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 2 | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:22:49 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. This is the second episode in the series. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on the list arranged into sub lists. The most frequently used words are on the first sub list. In this episode, Jack talks about the first set of the words from the first sub list. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub List 1 - Part 2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 1 | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:18:31 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on the list arranged into sub lists. The most frequently used words are on the first sub list. In this episode, Jack talks about the first set of the words from the first sub list. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub List 1 - Part 1 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Description of a film - Part 3 | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:11:14 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 3 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Describing a film - Part 2 | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:13:07 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Describing a film - Part 1 | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:13:10 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 1 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A2 - Describing Sports | 20 May 2023 | 00:14:00 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the 10 most popular sports in the world and describes pictures of people playing these sports. The vocabulary focus is the words for different sports, but the descriptions are also models for describing pictures. The language from this episode will be useful for learners who join in the conversation class on English Focus. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 Describing sports Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Food - Sweets and treats | 07 May 2023 | 00:15:00 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 sweet dishes that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the third podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at jack@englishfocus.com and I’ll send you the course details. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Food: Sweets and treats Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Food - Snacks and food on the go | 03 May 2023 | 00:13:37 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 snacks or light meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the second podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at jack@englishfocus.com and I’ll send you the course details. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Food: Snacks on the go Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Food - Conversation Course | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:12:46 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. The language from this podcasts is for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at jack@englishfocus.com and I’ll send you the course details. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Popular genres of music | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:21:50 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the 10 most popular genres of music on Spotify. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A2 - Phrasal verbs for shopping | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:13:30 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about 10 phrasal verbs you can use to talk about shopping. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Alfie's Vocabulary Podcast | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:15:44 | |
This episode is a bit different because I had some help making this from my 6-year-old son Alfie. He's always been interested in this podcast and wanted to help so I asked him to share 10 words. I hope you enjoy them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song Lyrics - White Lion - Cry for freedom | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:18:57 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Cry for freedom by the 1980s glam metal band White Lion which was requested by a listener called Edward from Ukraine. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Protests and protesters | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:16:54 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about language related to protests and protesters. You can read the transcript for this episode and complete the language activity on the page for this podcast on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Language, dialects and accents of the UK | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:14:07 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the different languages, dialects and accents of the UK. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Inflation | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:17:13 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about inflation and language related to finance and the cost of living crisis. Visit Learn English Vocabulary to read the transcript. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song Lyrics - Guns N' Roses - Appetite for destruction | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:16:09 | |
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Guns N' Roses song Welcome to the Jungle. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song Lyrics - Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:22:18 | |
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Image: Edvil, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Song Lyrics - Taylor Swift - Cardigan | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:23:10 | |
In this episode, Jack discusses the lyrics to the Taylor Swift song Cardigan. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Tesla - Part 2 | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:11:20 | |
This is the second podcast in a two-part episode on Tesla. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Tesla - Part 1 | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:13:12 | |
A listener requested a podcast on Tesla. The language connected to this topic is advanced. I have split the podcast into two because there is too much vocabulary to focus on for one podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song Lyrics - Encanto - We don't talk about Bruno | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:20:56 | |
Jack looks at the interesting vocabulary from the song We don't talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the film Encanto. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Song Lyrics - Adele - Easy on me | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:14:30 | |
Jack looks at the lyrics to the song Easy on me from Adele's most recent album and discusses the meaning and interesting vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - The Royal Family | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:14:45 | |
In this episode, Jack looks at vocabulary related to the royal family. To read the transcript when you listen visit the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Rockets and satellites | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:15:06 | |
In the podcast, Jack talks about the Atlas V rocket launch and describes B2 vocabulary related to space and satellites. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song Lyrics - One Direction - Long Way Down | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:14:18 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about the vocabulary and meaning of the lyrics of the One Direction song Long Way Down. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - A scene from a film - Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem | 18 Sep 2021 | 00:27:10 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about a scene from the film Dead Poets society and lots of B1 / B2 language. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Openness to experience | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:13:56 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of openness to experience. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A2 - The Physical World Quiz | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:11:07 | |
In this podcast, Jack describes 8 words you can use to talk about the physical world and you have to try to work out what the words are. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary > A2 > The Physical World Quiz Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Agreeableness | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:11:37 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality that's related to the trait of agreeableness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Extraversion | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:09:07 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about language you can use in Part 1 and 2 of the speaking part of an IELTS test. In these sections, you often have to describe yourself or other people so this is the first of five podcasts on advanced language for describing people.
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| B2 - Song Lyrics - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:16:09 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to the Elton John song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He looks at the interesting vocabulary and tries to interpret the meaning. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Song Lyrics - My Chemical Romance - Cancer | 19 May 2021 | 00:14:17 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Cancer by My Chemical Romance and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A2 - Past tense - The pronunciation of -ed endings | 17 May 2021 | 00:09:41 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the past simple and focuses on the pronunciation of -ed endings. This podcast was requested by a listener so has more of a grammar focus than normal. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Art, History and Movements | 12 May 2021 | 00:20:05 | |
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different movements in art from the renaissance to contemporary art. This is an advanced vocabulary podcast and was written following a request from a listener. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:14:20 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:13:35 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about the language used by MotoGP commentator Nick Harris. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Creative collocations | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:12:03 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about collocations and vocabulary related to the verbs read, write, paint and draw. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:12:27 | |
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack looks at some language connected to this evening's NASA mission to Mars. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2 | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:13:21 | |
In this episode, Jack looks at the vocabulary in the last three verses of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1 | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:15:01 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the interesting vocabulary from the first verses and chorus of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| A2 - The hardest journey | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:15:01 | |
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the hardest journey he has ever made. The language focus is question forms and discourse markers. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B2 - The Legend of King Arthur | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:13:00 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about the legend of King Arthur. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:20:24 | |
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:15:14 | |
In this episode, Jack talks about the questions you can ask when you are getting to know someone. The podcast focuses on the uncontroversial topics of eating out and going to the cinema. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||