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Adverbs of Frequency
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adverbs-of-frequency/ An adverb of frequency describes just that - how frequently, how often, or how many times we do something. In today's podcast, Kate explains what exactly adverbs of frequency are, and how to use them. This podcast episode is the second in a series all about adverbs! If you haven't already, make sure you check out part one, where Tom explains some common adverbs of place and how to use them, and stay tuned for mo...
Adverbs of Place
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adverbs-of-place/ What is an adverb of place? How and when do you use one? In today's podcast episode, Thomas will answer all of your questions, alongside a variety of examples! Enjoyed today's episode? Stay tuned for more episodes on adverbs coming soon! ____________________________________________________________ Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https:...
Meet The Intrepid English Teachers: Caitlyn!
August 13, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-caitlyn/ In this episode of the Intrepid English podcast, you will get to meet the newest member of the Intrepid English team, Caitlyn! Find out all about her home in South Africa, her experience of studying World History and Political Science at Nelson Mandela University, her admiration for language learners and her advice about how to motivate yourself to create a consistent habit. We talk about race, diversity and ...
Meet The Intrepid English Teachers - Caitlyn!
August 11, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-caitlyn/ In this episode of the Intrepid English podcast, you will get to meet the newest member of the Intrepid English team, Caitlyn! Find out all about her home in South Africa, her experience of studying World History and Political Science at Nelson Mandela University, her admiration for language learners and her advice about how to motivate yourself to create a consistent habit. We talk about race, diversity and ...
Colour Idioms
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.47 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/colour-idioms/ Idioms are an everyday occurrence in English conversation. They add colour, description and often humour to our language. As we have seen from previous podcast episodes, there are idioms of all kinds; from business idioms to music idioms, house and home idioms to water idioms, and many more. The list goes on. In today’s podcast Intrepid English Teacher Kate explains five idioms that use colours. __________________________...
Tom’s Top 10 Poetry Must-Reads (Part 2)
July 20, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/toms-top-10-poetry-must-reads-part-2/ In Part 2 of Tom’s Top 10 Poetry Must-Reads, Intrepid English Teacher Tom introduces five more must-read poetry collections from Marie Howe, Donika Kelly, Pascale Petit, Mary Oliver and Danez Smith. If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part 1 right here. ____________________________________________________________ Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/ ...
Modal Verbs in Negotiations
July 13, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/modal-verbs-in-negotiations/ Negotiating in English can seem daunting at first, but the Oxford English Dictionary describes negotiation as a “discussion aimed at reaching an agreement”. It’s likely you engage in negotiation in English or your language daily without even thinking about it. Using modal verbs in negotiations can help you express attitude, add more nuance, and remain polite. Negotiating is not just about getting your way. I...
Tom’s Top 10 Poetry Must-Reads (Part 1)
July 06, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/toms-top-10-poetry-must-reads-part-1/ I know it’s an outrageously big-headed thing to do – to quote yourself – but I was asked by the Poetry Question to write about the power of poetry for their continuous essay series on the subject, and, I wrote, back in 2019, a piece I still very much agree with. I said, ‘The power of poetry is its timeliness. Poetry endures. It survives the wars, the natural disasters, the harshness of aging. It sur...
What Type of English Learner Are You?
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/what-type-of-english-learner-are-you-2/ Read more about the Intrepid English Memberships here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/memberships/ Hello and welcome! My name is Lorraine and I am the Founder of Intrepid English. You might know me already from my videos, podcasts, and live webinars. Whether you're new to the Intrepid English Community or you've been a member for a while and want to know more about our membership levels, you can f...
BIG Summer Giveaway!
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/summer-giveaway/ 2021 Intrepid English Study Planner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AclKbbyiDRXxQK1NRohLjeT12-2QhtU/view 2021 has been a busy year so far at Intrepid English! In today's podcast episode, Intrepid English Teacher Kate explains what's been happening at Intrepid English and what's coming up soon, including a big summer giveaway that you don't want to miss out on! 🌞😎 ______________________________________________________...
The World of Walking
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-world-of-walking/ What is walking to you? An activity? Exercise? An event? A distance? For Intrepid English Teacher Ruth, it's an experience. In today's podcast she explains why. Check out the blog post for some practice activities on comparatives and superlatives. ____________________________________________________________ Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/ Follow us on social media: Fac...
Meet The Intrepid English Teachers - Rikio!
June 01, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-welcome-to-the-team-rikio/ Say hello to the latest teacher to join the Intrepid English team! Rikio introduces himself in today's podcast episode as he chats to Intrepid English Founder Lorraine about thinking in different languages, growing up bilingual, and attending an international school in Japan. ____________________________________________________________ Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrep...
Empowering Through English
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBThroughout the world, the ability to read and write in English can make all the difference to a person’s life, opportunities and success. Empowering our students has always been at the heart of Intrepid English, and we are delighted to be able to help several incredible organisations to raise funds for their critical work. When you book a lesson with Intrepid English, a percentage of your lesson fee will be donated to charity. In today's podcast, I’d like to tell you a little more about th...
Meet The Intrepid English Teachers - Ruth!
May 25, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-hello-ruth/ This week on the Intrepid English Podcast I sat down with Intrepid English Teacher Ruth. We had a fascinating chat about her experiences of working all over the world, as well as why blowing bubbles is one of her favourite things to do. I could sit and listen to Ruth and her wonderful stories for hours. I am sure you're going to love this week's episode. ____________________________________________________...
Special Guest Episode: Patrick from English Out LOUD
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week on the Intrepid English Podcast, we have something a little different for you. For today's episode, I sat down for a chat with fellow English teacher and friend of mine, Patrick. Patrick is an accent coach, online English teacher, and host of the excellent English Out LOUD podcast. He's from Toronto, Canada, but currently resides in Monterrey, Mexico, and specialises in American accent coaching. We had a really fun chat about all things podcasting, teaching online, and the differ...
Language Learning Myths Part Two
May 18, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/language-learning-myths-part-2/ As English teachers, we often hear the same type of questions and complaints about learning a language. So some of our Intrepid English teachers decided to share the language learning myths they hear most often. While most of our ideas come from our teaching experiences, we also drew from our own language learning journeys. Did you know that all of our Intrepid English teachers can speak at least two lan...
Language Learning Myths Part One
May 11, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/language-learning-myths/ As English teachers, we often hear the same type of questions and complaints about learning a language. So some of our Intrepid English teachers decided to share the language learning myths they hear most often. While most of our ideas come from our teaching experiences, we also drew from our own language learning journeys. Did you know that all of our Intrepid English teachers can speak at least two languages? ...
Water Idioms
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/water-idioms/ Did you know that there are more than 25,000 idiomatic phrases in English? Idioms are used in everyday language to add fluency and description to a sentence. They can be difficult for English learners to understand because the meaning of the idiom often has nothing to do with the individual words within the idiom. For instance, when we describe something as being “like water off a duck’s back”, we are not talking about a w...
Intrepid English Audio Courses... Coming soon!
April 27, 2021 11:00 - 46 seconds - 570 KBHi, I'm Tom and I'm one of the teachers here at Intrepid English. You may already be familiar with the courses we have on our website, but now you can listen to them all! Our new and exciting audio courses allow you to learn whilst you're on the move. Read by myself and my Intrepid English colleagues, you will hear a wide range of accents, whilst being given tips, encouragement and knowledge. Coming soon, wherever you get your podcasts.
Meet The Teachers - Elena
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Intrepid English team is growing! This week, Lorraine sat down with our newest teacher, Elena, to ask her about her life, studies and love of languages. You can listen to our chat through the Intrepid English podcast or read it on the Intrepid English blog. ____________________________________________________________ Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglish Instagram: https:...
Why is Small Talk an Important Business English Skill?
April 27, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.09 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/why-is-small-talk-an-important-business-english-skill/ Small talk is something we have all engaged in at some point. Did you know that a whopping three out of four jobs are found through professional networking? Small talk is a big deal. Because of this, small talk is an essential business English skill. It is invaluable for creating (and maintaining) professional working relationships based on trust. In today's podcast, Intrepid Englis...
Meet The Teachers - Elena
April 26, 2021 09:36 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Intrepid English team is growing! This week, I sat down with our newest teacher, Elena to ask her about her life, studies and love of languages. You can read her answers on the Intrepid English blog or listen to our chat wherever you get your podcasts. https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-welcome-elena
What is Reported Speech?
April 23, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6.37 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/what-is-reported-speech/ Reported speech is telling somebody what somebody else has said. It is also often referred to as indirect speech. You will find examples of reported speech everywhere in everyday life - when meeting up with friends, in business meetings, at school, and on the news. Learning how to report speech correctly is a very useful advanced English grammar skill. In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Kate explains a...
English For Travelling
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/english-for-travelling/If you’re like us here at Intrepid English, you love to travel and have a long list of places you want to visit once places start to open up again!If an English-speaking country (or two…or ten!) is already on your travel list, that’s great! Not only will you get to see the sights and experience a different culture, but you’ll also be able to practise your English skills. Visiting an English-speaking country is a fant...
Writing Emails
April 15, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/welcome-to-the-writing-emails-course/I’m going to be honest with you – I quite enjoy writing emails. This is probably down to the fact that I’m a writer and any form of writing gives me pleasure.But I understand that this activity can cause stress for others. That is why I have written the Writing Emails course which breaks everything down.How do you write an email? What structure is the most affective? What tone or register should you use...
What are Compound Adjectives?
April 13, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/compound-adjectives/Compound adjectives are composed of more than one word. They have the same role in a sentence as one-word adjectives. This can sometimes be confusing for learners of English because those words don’t have to be adjectives but can be a combination of different kinds of words.Learn how to recognise and use compound adjectives in today's podcast!
How It Started / How It's Going
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/how-it-started-how-its-going/Have you seen the popular meme on social media showing two images; a vintage photo and its modern-day version? Well, the Intrepid English Teachers and I decided to join in to give you all an update on what we've been up to and what you can look forward to this year.
Should I take the IELTS or the TOEIC exam?
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/should-i-take-the-ielts-or-the-toeic-exam/English learners are often required to pass standardised exams in order to be accepted onto a university course in which English is used or to get a promotion at work.Two of the most popular exams taken by learners of English today are the IELTS and TOEIC exams. All of these exams are designed to assess your level of English in four areas; reading, writing, listening and speaking. However, there ar...
When To Use Commas
March 23, 2021 07:59 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commas/One of the reasons that commas are confusing for English learners is that there are four different types of commas: The listing comma, the joining comma, the gapping comma, and bracketing commas.In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo explains when to use commas in English.
Business English Idioms - Part Three
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/business-english-idioms/Welcome to part three of our Business English Idioms series!We’ve compiled this list of some of the most common workplace idioms to help you understand your colleagues and fit seamlessly into any workplace. All of the idioms are included in our Business English Basics course that you can find in the Intrepid English Academy.Enjoy!
Presentations - Part One
March 15, 2021 10:58 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/presentations-part-1/Over the last decade of teaching presentations skills to my students, I have seen even the most nervous and reluctant individuals transform into competent presenters, delivering compelling presentations. With the right guidance and a lot of practice, I am confident that anyone can improve their skills and become an effective presenter.In today's podcast, I'll tell you how!
International Women's Day
March 08, 2021 08:01 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/international-womens-day-and-whales/March 8th is International Women's Day. In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo explains 'whataboutism', the importance of International Women's Day, and why women's rights need support.
Prepositions For Giving Directions
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/prepositions-for-giving-directions/Giving and receiving directions in English can be challenging for many English learners. Whether you are travelling in an English-speaking country, telling a colleague how to get from the train station to your office or helping some lost tourists in your city, it is essential that you use the correct prepositions in your directions as any mistakes might lead to a wrong turn.In this week's episode of the I...
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
February 23, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/countable-and-uncountable-nouns/Nouns can be countable or uncountable. Countable nouns are the name of separate objects, people, etc, which we can count; they have singular and plural forms.Uncountable nouns are nouns which we do not see as separate, and which we cannot count; they do not have plural forms.Learn about the difference between countable and uncountable nouns in today's podcast with Intrepid English Teacher Tom!
Adjectives Ending In -ed And -ing
February 16, 2021 09:25 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBI have been asked many times about the difference between adjectives ending in –ed and –ing. Many students find these two categories of adjectives difficult to master. The rules are relatively simple, all you need is a little practice. Download your free -ed and -ing adjectives cheat sheet on the blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adjectives-ending-in-ed-and-ing/ ____________________________________________________________ Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepidenglis...
Love Idioms
February 09, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/love-idioms/With Valentine's Day just around the corner, in the spirit of love and romance, this week on the Intrepid English Blog (and Podcast), we decided to take a look at five love idioms and their meanings. At the end, there is a mini quiz to test your understanding.
Phrasal Verbs With Cut
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-cut/A phrasal verb consists of a root verb (such as go, put or set) and an adverb or preposition (such as away, on or out).Phrasal verbs are idiomatic, which means that the phrasal verb has a different meaning to the individual words within the phrase.In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Thomas explains the meanings of eight common phrasal verbs containing the verb cut.
Top Ten Vocabulary Words of 2020
January 29, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-ten-vocabulary-words-of-2020/For those of you that follow us on our social media channels, you will know that every Wednesday on our Instagram, we post a new vocabulary word.Kicking off 2021, we decided to take a look back at ten of our favourite and most relevant Instagram vocabulary posts of 2020. Have you heard these words before? Listen to find out!
Are You Using These English Words Correctly?
January 26, 2021 11:30 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commonly-confused-english-words-part-3/Assume or presume? Lose or loose? Lay or lie? Are you using these commonly confused English words correctly?This is the third instalment of the Commonly Confused English Words series which explains the difference between pairs of often confused words in English.
Phrasal Verbs With Run
January 18, 2021 06:59 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-run/Phrasal verbs are used all the time in English. A phrasal verb is a verb (such as run, send or hang) with a preposition (such as up, on or under). With the recent lockdowns, many of us have been getting out and about and keeping active with daily runs or walks. Today, we will look at four phrasal verbs with the verb ‘run’ and their meanings. Enjoy!
More Commonly Confused English Words
January 11, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commonly-confused-english-words2/Your or you're? Proceed or precede? Stationary or stationery? Join Intrepid English Teacher Gemma in today's podcast, as she discusses some more commonly confused English words.
Welcome to Intrepid English, Jo!
January 04, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/welcome-to-intrepid-english-jo/ For our first podcast of 2021, our founder Lorraine spoke to one of the newest teachers to join the team, Jo! Listen to find out all about her vast experience of teaching English all over the world, her love for sailing, and what she loves most about being an English teacher. Add Jo as a friend in the Intrepid English Community: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/josephine/ Walk and Talk with Jo on o...
Have Fun, Earn Badges, and Get FREE English Lessons!
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/have-fun-earn-badges-and-get-free-lessons/If you have been into the Intrepid English Community recently, you have probably seen some intriguing colourful badges. We want to encourage our Intrepid English learners to learn consistently, because that's when they make the most progress in English. That's why these badges are worth points. And those points can be used to buy English lessons. In today's podcast, Maddox will guide you through t...
Modern British Food
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/modern-british-food/Modern British food comes from centuries of travellers returning from abroad with different kinds of food and recipes. Additionally, because of our history as colonisers, we have citizens originating from all over the world who now call Britain their home. This means that our modern-day British food has many global influences and we are not afraid to mix it up. In today's podcast, Jo talks about some popular dishes in m...
How Do I Use Relative Clauses?
December 14, 2020 11:30 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/relative-clauses/"When should I use 'which', 'who' and 'that'?"If you have wondered about this, you are certainly not alone.Today, I'm going to explain to you the meaning and usage of relative clauses. A relative clause contains the pronouns who, which, whose, that or whom.
Relative Clauses
December 14, 2020 11:30 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/relative-clauses/ "When should I use 'which', 'who' and 'that'?" If you have wondered about this, you are certainly not alone. Today, I'm going to explain to you the meaning and usage of relative clauses. A relative clause contains the pronouns who, which, whose, that or whom.
A Christmas Gift From Intrepid English
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.16 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/a-christmas-gift-from-intrepid-english/In today's podcast, Kate explains all about how you can get your hands on an Intrepid English gift voucher this Christmas. PLUS how to enter our exclusive social media Christmas competition to win a FREE monthly membership worth £150! You won't want to miss out on this one!Enter the competition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enOr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepid...
Traditional British Food
December 07, 2020 11:01 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/traditional-british-food/The Britain I live in today has amazing food from all over the world. It is perfectly normal to eat Swiss food for breakfast (muesli), Japanese food for lunch (sushi) and Moroccan food for dinner (tagine). However, we haven’t forgotten our traditional British food.In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo talks about some traditional British dishes.Enjoy!
Make The Most of Groups
December 03, 2020 08:07 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/make-the-most-of-groups/I'm sure that you have seen our new website by now. Everything looks amazing, and we know it's a great place to learn English!You may have noticed some exciting new features of the new Intrepid English website already. To start with, there are a few new tabs to explore in the menu at the top of every page. To find out more about these, check out this helpful video from Lorraine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHbkY...
Writing Your Novel - The Next Chapter
December 01, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBAccompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/writing-your-novel-the-next-chapter/It may be the end of the 30-Day Novel Writing Challenge but it’s the beginning of the Novel Writing Course.In today's podcast, Thomas reflects on November's 30-Day Novel Writing Challenge, and explains all about the Novel Writing Course coming soon to the Intrepid English Academy. Enjoy!