English & Coffee
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is a podcast for advanced "English Learners" that want to hear *Real English* in it's daily use from a "Real Person". In this podcast, you will not hear anything about grammar, rules of English or any of that classroom B.S. This podcast will cover a variety of topics about life, relationships, films, etc.. The dialogue will be unscripted, but will always start with a main idea. Feel free to share your opinions because I'm about to share mine.. Lol
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10 SECONDS
April 21, 2024 23:26 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBWhat would you say, if I told you that the most important moment that passed in your life today only lasted 10 seconds? What would you say to that? Would it surprise you or are you already aware? In today's pour, I'm going to talk about the 10 SECONDS that can alter your life for the better or worse... Enjoy!!! Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/sup...
New Frontier
April 15, 2024 00:15 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAre we really ready to cross a new horizon? Overstep a new frontier? The brain has always been one of those things that we've tried to keep safe from harm, but now it seems that some people are willingly allowing others to slip inside... In the hopes of a new reality...a better tomorrow... But will you? Grab your cups and let's find out... *Transcripts Available: englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
Spring Cleaning
April 07, 2024 23:36 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBHave you started "Spring Cleaning" yet? You know that time of year when you throw out the old to make room for the new? Seems rather trivial to wait for a specific time of year to declutter, but hey, whatever works! In today's pour, we are going to talk about "Spring Cleaning", but relate the topic to things that truly matter in our lives ^_^ Grab your cups and enjoy the sip! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this p...
Is Money Losing Its Value?
March 31, 2024 23:07 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBAs prices continue to rise with no signs of coming back down to earth, do you ever wonder if money is losing its value? Are we actually gaining ground in our pursuit of riches or losing precious time that could be better spent on obtaining something else? In today's pour, we will take a sip and try to make sense of this circus that is money ^_^ Enjoy!! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Outage
March 24, 2024 23:23 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBYou know those moments in life when something that you didn't plan for causes you to pull a rabbit out of the hat? Well, I had a day like that and today we are going to talk about it ^_^ So, grab your cups and let's G.O! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
10 Million Dollar Question
March 18, 2024 00:47 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBImagine waking up one day to find that your bank account has suddenly gorged itself on zeros and commas... Would that make you rethink your next step or would you continue with your original plan for the day? In today's pour, we are going to tackle that very question ^_^ Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
TIME
March 10, 2024 23:31 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBAs life flies by in minutes, hours, days and seconds...what is time? Is "time" something that actually exists or is it just an idea that people use to make sense of their lives? In today's pour, we spend a little "time" talking about time and trying to understand what it truly is ^_^ Enjoy! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
Let's Get Tongue-Tied!
March 04, 2024 01:26 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAre you ready to have a little fun? Would you like to put your pronunciation and listening skills to the test? Join me in running through a nice bevy of fry-laced tongue twisters in today's episode! Let's see how many you can get right on the first try ^_^ *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
Silent Majority
February 26, 2024 00:46 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBWhen you think of the word: Human What image comes to mind? Is it a man? Woman? Do you only envision people that believe what you believe or does it mean something more? In today's pour, we're going to talk about the glue that binds "us" all together ^_^ Grab your cups and let's get into it! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
Control
February 18, 2024 23:19 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBYou ever have one of those days where no matter how hard you try...nothing seems to go your way? It's almost like the harder you push...the farther things go away... Yesterday was like that for me... and... today I will share my experience...Enjoy ^_^ Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
Are We Flying Too Close To The Sun?
February 12, 2024 00:21 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBIn man's pursuit of wealth and innovation, sometimes the most basic of considerations can easily be overlooked. In today's pour, we are going to take a quick look at man's current trajectory and see if there is still time to course-correct ^_^ *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
5 "Don'ts" You Shouldn't Do
February 05, 2024 00:59 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWhen it comes to learning a new language, or any new skill for that matter, there are certain things that one should and should not do. In today's pour, I've highlighted 5 of the DON'TS that you should stop doing right now ^_^ And as always, enjoy the sip! *Transcriptions: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
What Is The Price Of A Human?
January 29, 2024 00:52 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBInteresting title, eh? What do you think it means? Is there even an actual answer for a question of that magnitude? I believe there is...and in today's pour, we are going to discuss that very thing! Hang on to your hats because this one is going out there :D Enjoy! *Transcriptions Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
The Hater
January 22, 2024 00:45 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn life, there are people that are waiting for you to fail...waiting for you to slip... These individuals are called "Haters"... In today's pour, we will talk about them and also discuss how to DEAL with them! Enjoy ^_^ *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
The In-Between
January 14, 2024 23:40 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIf you ever find yourself in a state of "utter despair" and "infinite possibility" at the same time, then you're probably stuck somewhere in "The In-Between". Nora Seed found herself doing a lot of self-reflection there and hopefully my words, along with her story will keep you from having to stay there any longer than you need to ^_^ So, grab your cups and let's begin!!! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this pod...
Don't Look Back
January 07, 2024 23:13 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MB"There's a lot more room out than in" - some random guy Have you ever heard the expression up above before? What do you think it means? Some people think that it just means to not hold back your body music, but others understand that it means so much more... In today's pour, we're going to talk about something that you've been holding in for far too long ^_^ Raise your cups and let's begin... *Translations Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] ...
2023
December 31, 2023 21:56 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHappy New Year Everyone!!! I hope this year brings you plenty of health and prosperity to further fuel your dreams ^_^ In today's pod, we take a moment to reflect on challenges that we've overcome in 2023, as well as, to appreciate this magnificent journey that we have embarked on together. Let's raise our cups one more time for 2023.....and begin... *Transcripts Available: englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
Discussion-Worthy Inventions "2023"
December 25, 2023 00:39 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBFirst and foremost: Happy Holidays to those of you that are celebrating Xmas with your families ^_^ In today's episode, we are going to talk about a few of the most interesting and innovative inventions that appeared in 2023. Now, we all know that some of the more creative and ground-breaking technologies didn't even hit the press, but we will talk about a few of the ones that I was able to find =) So, raise you cups and let's begin!!! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Co...
What's The Verdict?
December 18, 2023 01:29 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn today's podcast, you will decide the fate of 3 individuals that are on trial for their freedom. You will need listen to each case that's presented, in order to make a moral decision on who gets to go home or who gets sent of to JDDI! Grab a strong cup because I need you sharp on this one! *Transcripts Available: englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
Decimals...Numbers...And Letters
December 10, 2023 21:35 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBWhat do McAfee, AVG and Norton all have in common? I know a few of you out there know the answer, but I would say that the aforementioned names don't even hold a candle to the cyber threat that we are going to talk about today... Can you guess what it is? Grab your cups and let's get into it... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
3 Bad Habits To Leave In 2023
December 04, 2023 00:25 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn today's pour, we are going to review a few bad habits that English learners need to leave in the remnants of 2023. As most of us already know, successful people have successful habits and those with bad habits well...(you can fill in the blank) So grab your cups and let's talk about some language study pitfalls that should never see the light of day in 2024! *Transcripts available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https:/...
Lazy Days
November 26, 2023 22:17 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBYou ever wake up and have the feeling of not wanting to do anything for the entire day? Literally, not wanting to do anything besides sit on the couch and scroll through Instagram? Well, if you have, then you've probably experienced what we refer to as a "Lazy Day." "Lazy Days" happen, but what do we do when they occur? Is it possible to truly enjoy a Lazy Day? In today's pour, that's what we're going to find out! Grab your cups and let's begin... *Transcripts Available: englishandcoffee...
Ultra Instinct - Fathomless Clarity
November 20, 2023 00:11 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn life, there are moments when our we take action without thinking, move without hesitation and seemingly do the impossible without any effort. Some people call this phenomenon "intuition" or "going with your gut", but we will call it: Ultra Instinct! In today's pour, we will talk about this strange occurrence with plenty of examples, in an effort to see how we can replicate it more often in the future. If you're ready, grab your cups and let's begin... Transcripts Available: www.englisha...
Wait! Just A Little More!
November 12, 2023 23:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIf you've ever swam in anything deeper than your bathtub, you're probably already acquainted with the feeling of panic. Panic is that uncomfortable feeling that sets in when you feel that you just can't stay afloat. You feel that you've gone as far as you can and that hope is a bird that has just flown to an island that you will never see... But...before you resign yourself to the murky depths of despair...listen to these words... *Transcripts Available: englishandcoffee.org *Contact: eng...
Cancel Culture
November 05, 2023 23:25 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBSocial media has given birth to many senseless things over the years, but this latest trend of "cancel culture" seems to be giving keyboard warriors and trolls a little more influence than anyone expected.... Is it something to fear? Or is this just the natural progression of a larger problem at hand? Grab your cups and let's sip this one over \m/ *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...
The Mask - What's Hiding Behind Yours?
October 30, 2023 02:25 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBHappy Early Halloween Everyone! In today's pour, we take a look at "costumes" and try to figure out the reasons that people feel the need to put them on. -What benefits do they provide? -What evils do they try to hide? Also, I created a special eBook just for the Halloween holiday, so be sure to check it out in the link below! And as always...raise your cups and let's begin... Transcript Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] eBook: Here --- Su...
The Crossing
October 22, 2023 22:21 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBThe distance between two points can stretch for minutes to miles, days to years and it is up to us to figure out how we can accomplish this without losing everything that we hold dear. In today's pour, we come to an impasse and use our English to work through the issue...Grab your cups and let's begin... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
Professionalism
October 15, 2023 22:59 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBProfessionalism- conducting one's self in a manner congruent with standard moral, ethical and business practices associated with a particular industry or sphere. Now that we have defined this word...what does it mean to you? Does it mean showing up to work every day in a suit or business blouse? Does it mean, never being late for an appointment? Never mixing business with pleasure? The word professionalism can mean various things to different types of people, depending on who you ask, but....
Do Not Impersonate...Aspire To Be Great!
October 08, 2023 21:42 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBIf you scamper around the internet long enough, you're bound to come across someone impersonating the "greatness" of someone else, but one has to ask...is it really worth it? Just imagine giving away precious hours and years of your life to look, sound and behave like another person...Is it worth it? Sure, you can make a lot of money if you do it right, but what about you? If you're pretending to be someone else...who will be you? In today's pour, you will hear me rifle through a few abstr...
It's Not What You Say...But How You Say It
October 01, 2023 23:53 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBIf you've been speaking English for a while and still find that you're often misunderstood... even when you know all of the words, this episode is for you! I know what it's like to be tripped up by the little nuances in a foreign language that can turn a simple exchange into a heated debate...all because of the little subtleties that you will only focus on once you have a firm grasp of the language. In today's pour, you will hear about a few of the most critical points to consider when speak...
What Kind Of Knowledge Do You Possess?
September 24, 2023 23:23 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIf you had to decide between amassing a great deal of practical knowledge or theoretical knowledge in a short time, which one would you choose? This is a question that a lot of people ask themselves... only when it's too late. One must understand that these two types of knowledge are not one and the same and not knowing that very fact could be the reason why you haven't been able to achieve the results that you want. In today's pour, we're going to do our best to bring clarity to which typ...
Are You Running From Yourself?
September 17, 2023 20:18 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSo...you've changed jobs and your spouse, but life still kicks you in the jewels. You have even changed your circle of friends and moved to a new country, but yet, somehow trouble continues to find you... Why is this? What is the one thing that is always there at every crook and twist in the road? Have you guessed the answer? In today's pour, we're going to use our English to explore the reasons why changing the external doesn't always fix the internal. So grab your cups and let's go! *Tra...
Strangers
September 10, 2023 23:29 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIn today's pour, we are going to explore the people that we don't know...the people that we call, "Strangers". We are going to inquire about the reasons that we refer to them as such, as well as, try to pinpoint the exact moment when we no longer treat them as a potential threat to our very existence. So, if you're up for a sip on the backside of the Twilight Zone...raise your cup and take that first sip... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: englishandcoffeepodcast@...
Spice Up Your English
September 04, 2023 00:52 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBHave you ever wondered why your English progress has started to stagnate? Have your English conversations started to become a little blah and redundant? Do you sit on the sidelines and watch your friends throw and catch idioms in the air like Frisbees? If this sounds like you, then your English may just need a little spice to get you back in the game! ^_^ In today's pour, I'm going to show you the gap between "Beginner English" and "Native Level Expression", while using only a few common ...
Caught In 4K
August 27, 2023 20:34 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn today's pour, we are going to talk about a few wild vids on YouTube that show some of the world's "silliest" people trying to outsmart the law. The perpetrators range from elementary school teachers all the way to nurses, but that doesn't mean that their offenses required an IQ higher than that of a goldfish. So with that, raise your cups and let's begin... Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://pod...
25 Phrasal Verbs In 10 Minutes!
August 20, 2023 22:59 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBMy long-time sippers are fully aware of the vocab-rich lingo packed within each cup, but every now an then, we have to let the world know just how strong our kung-fu is! So, in today's pour, we will highlight 25 phrasal verbs in context for the latte and bubble tea crowd that isn't quite ready for a pure shot of caffeine :p But for my real ones...there's more than 25 :D Can you find them? Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- ...
The Haircut
August 13, 2023 23:23 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBIf you are reading this now, you already know that change is an inevitable and critical part of your success in learning a new language. In fact, without change, I think it would be safe to say that most if not all of us would still be rolling on the floor because we never tried to stand up and walk. Change demands growth and growth demands change. In today's pour, we will talk about a recent change that occurred in my life which we will refer to as "The Haircut". Grab your cups and let...
Edge Of Discipline
August 06, 2023 23:58 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDiscipline is like a sword that must be sharpened daily to slay the dragons of complacency and demolish endless cycles of lunacy. In today's pour, we talk about areas within one's life that we can explore to find out our own level of self-discipline. Grab your cups and let's begin... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/englishandcoffee/support
No Turning Back
July 30, 2023 23:26 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB"Commitment" is a word that many use, but few understand, due to the level of effort and dedication that true commitment requires from an individual. One cannot simply say that they are committed to something or someone and expect for others to believe them, since commitment is all about action and has very little to do with someone's words. In today's pour, we will take a look at the word "Commitment" and describe what that will actually look like when observed in the wild...Enjoy! *Trans...
Are You An Adult? It's Time To Grow Up!
July 23, 2023 22:39 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn most countries around the world, a child becomes an adult when they reach 18...on paper anyway...lol The reason for the stark difference from person to person resides in their level of maturity and understanding of how the world works. A beard doesn't make you a man nor does a pair of Gucci heels make you a woman. In today's pour, we're going to talk about a few of the key differences between a child and an adult. So grab your cups and Let's G.O! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandc...
The Elusive Unicorn
July 16, 2023 22:35 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMankind's search for the elusive and sometimes mythical can take him to depths unknown, as well as, heights of peril and it is for this very reason that we must pick and choose our battles carefully. Within the realm of language study, chatter can be heard about the search for the elusive unicorn named, "Fluency" and for some, the search is a never-ending loop of frustration and pain. In today's pour, we will talk about that journey.... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Co...
DOWNPOUR
July 10, 2023 00:13 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBSometimes the rain is unavoidable and even the safest of plans get wet... So what do you do when you're stuck in the rain? Do you wait it out? Do you run through it and hope that you can dodge the pellets of rain like some Marvel Hero? Will this rain prevent you from achieving your objective? In today's pour, we're going to talk about the "rain" and how sometimes the only thing that you can do is to dry yourself off and keep moving forward! So, grab your cups and Let's G.O! *Transcript...
Beat The Heat
July 02, 2023 22:57 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBAs temperatures rise, people from all walks of life are looking for ways to stay cool during the summer months. Some places have reported reaching temps as high as 118° during weekly reports, but for most, temps are somewhere situated between the mid 80s to upper 90s. So...only one question remains...How can we beat the heat and still have somewhat of an enjoyable summer? Well, in today's pour, that's exactly what we're going to discuss! Grab your cups and Let's G.O! Transcripts Available...
The First Date
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSo, you've finally mustered up the courage to ask your crush out on a date and now are faced with the challenge of picking the "perfect place." We all know that choosing the best location for a first date will impact future interactions, but...where will you take them? The movies? A party? Dinner? In today's pour, we will sip over this question and ponder a few factors that one should always consider, before choosing the perfect backdrop for your magic moment. Enjoy \m/ *Transcripts Availa...
Do You Engoo?
June 18, 2023 23:39 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's pour, we're going to dive into a few interesting articles that I found on this little English helper called, Engoo. Maybe you've heard of it? Well, if you haven't, it's basically a website that takes interesting stories from around the globe and consolidates them into bite-size chunks of English. I think the stories that I've picked out for our discussion will definitely get you curious about what else you can find up there=) Enjoy \m/ Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffe...
The Threshold
June 11, 2023 22:14 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBOn your path to supreme excellence, you will face many challenges and opposing forces that can bring you to your knees and make you question the reasons that you even started on your journey in the first place. However, if you continue on your journey and are undeterred by the many obstacles that you will have to overcome, you will without a doubt achieve your goals. In today's pour, we will talk about "The Threshold", the dark place between you the object of your attention. So, raise your...
The Reason
June 04, 2023 22:27 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBPeople do a lot of different things for a lot of different reasons and sometimes it can be challenging to understand exactly "Why" people do what they do. So what does one do, if they find themselves pondering their own course of action or the action of others? I would say that the simplest answer is to start asking the right questions. But how do you know if you're asking the right questions? Well, the right questions often start with... Transcript Available: www.englishandcoffee.org ...
English For The Busy Professional
May 28, 2023 19:48 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBStill struggling to find time to practice your English? Still finding yourself exhausted at the end of the week without having uttered one word in English? Well then, this is the episode for you! In today's pour, we will review a few quick ways to inject some English into your daily routine! Life can be busy, but it's never too busy for English! Let's Go! *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Classify And Divide
May 21, 2023 19:45 - 9 minutes - 9.25 MBIn primary school, we all learned how to separate the squares from the circles and the greens from the browns. In high school, we learned how to separate the jocks from the dweebs and the preps from the outsiders. But...it didn't just stop there... In today's pour, we take a look at how this learned behavior of overclassifying everything continues to widen the divide between us all. Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: [email protected] --- Support ...
Is Originality Dead?
May 14, 2023 20:08 - 16 minutes - 15 MBImagine a world where a creative work produced by AI has more value than the work of a hand-painted picture from a world-renowned artist. Imagine a world where the song that you spent the last 3 years to write doesn't become popular until some kid remixes your song on Youtube. Imagine that your cultural dance that has meaning and true significance is now just a trendy thing to do for "likes" on Tiktok. Can you imagine such a world? Welcome to 2023! In today's pour, we look at the negative ...