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Learning Strategies: Artificial Intelligence
August 31, 2023 14:14 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBWhat can artificial intelligence tell us about how to learn languages? Let's ask it and find out!
Word Stories: Pronouns
August 24, 2023 11:09 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBWhat is a pronoun? How do you use them? How can they change? In this episode, we look at how we can use pronouns in English.
Learning Strategies: Celebrate your Achievements
August 16, 2023 13:47 - 10 minutes - 8.84 MBIt can be difficult to know when we are progressing with a language. This is why it is important to celebrate your achievements. You will increase your motivation to continue learning and recognise how much you have already accomplished.
Word Stories: Bare Necessities
August 10, 2023 11:25 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBA deep dive into the words 'bear' and 'bare'.
Reasons for English: The Alphabet
June 22, 2023 18:38 - 8 minutes - 7.16 MBOur journey into the history of English takes a slight detour today as we look at how the alphabet was developed. It's a journey that takes us from Ancient Egypt through the Romans (of course) to most modern European languages and more.
Learning Strategies: Self Assessment
June 07, 2023 06:32 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBPreviously, I have talked about how I hate language exams. But if we don't have exams, what are the alternatives? Well, one alternative is self-assessment. Find out all about self-assessment in this latest episode and discover its power to make you a better learner.
Word Stories: Egypt in English
June 01, 2023 04:53 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBEgypt is one of the oldest civilisations in the world and has influenced all areas of human life. In this episode, we discover some of the words in modern English that come from Ancient Egypt.
Reasons for English: Language and Conquest
May 24, 2023 04:35 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBHow did a small tribe from modern-day Ukraine influence the languages of 50% of the languages in the world today? In this episode I look at how language can spread with conquest.
Learning Strategies: I Hate English Exams
May 17, 2023 10:49 - 8 minutes - 6.79 MBIn today's episode, we are talking about English language assessment. Specifically, we are going to talk about why I hate English exams!
Learning Strategies: Speaking English at Home
November 04, 2022 13:42 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBMany people try, and fail, to speak English with the people they live with. In this episode, I look at some strategies and tips you can use to make the most of this valuable opportunity.
Word Stories: Halloween
October 28, 2022 13:57 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBListen to discover the origin of the Halloween festval and also find out what the word means.
Reasons for English: Lactose Tolerant
October 20, 2022 19:51 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBThe people who spoke the language that evolved into English developed a secret weapon: they became lactose tolerant. Find out how this affected the spread of their language around the world.
Learning Strategies: Teach to Learn
October 06, 2022 08:32 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBOne of the best ways to learn, is to teach. You don't need to be a teacher to teach. Find out how you can teach to learn in this latest episode.
Word Stories: Mandarin
September 29, 2022 08:38 - 8 minutes - 7.31 MBMandarin is the most common language, but why is it called Mandarin and why are there many other things with the same name?
Reasons for English: The Ice Age is Going
September 22, 2022 07:57 - 9 minutes - 7.84 MBIn the search for the origins we of English, we are going all the way back to the end of the last ice age.
Word Stories: Sabotage
September 08, 2022 04:46 - 8 minutes - 7.15 MBDiscover the surprising origin of the word "sabotage" and some of the coincidental ways it has been used.
Learning Strategies: Double Negatives
September 01, 2022 04:28 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBLots of English learners have problems with double negatives in English. Discover the advice I give students on this subject.
Reasons for English: Origins of English
August 25, 2022 05:12 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBAn introduction to a new series on the origins of English.
Word Stories: Wash
August 18, 2022 04:57 - 11 minutes - 8.63 MBLearn all about the word "wash" and how it can be used in phrase like "whitewash" and "sportswash".
Learning Strategies: Don't Sweat!
August 11, 2022 05:38 - 8 minutes - 7.02 MBLearn why you shouldn't sweat if you are having problems focussing on learning English.
Reasons for English: Boudicca, the Warrior Queen
August 04, 2022 05:23 - 11 minutes - 10 MBDiscover the story of Boudicca, the Warrior Queen who fought the Romans and how the Romans affected the English language.
Word Stories: Dogs
July 28, 2022 05:27 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBLearn the many different ways the word "dog" can be used in English.
Learning Strategies: Lots of drama!
July 21, 2022 12:59 - 8 minutes - 7.07 MBLet me introduce a great free resource that you can listen to anywhere to improve your English skills. Read the transcript here https://bit.ly/3ISiXjk
Reasons for English: The American century
May 31, 2022 10:55 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBFind out how the rise of the USA guaranteed English would become the world's language.
Learning Strategies: Active reading
May 24, 2022 10:48 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBDiscover some great tips for things you can do to get the most out of your reading. Plus, I'll give you two book recommendations that all of my students have just loved.
Word Stories: The placebo effect
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 7.66 MBThe placebo effect is often associated with medicine and medical trials. Discover the surprising origin of this phrase and how you can use it.
Reasons for English: The future of English 3
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBDiscover what the future might hold for English speakers. Will English be the same as Latin in the future?
Learning strategies: Reading as a habit
May 03, 2022 10:29 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBGet some strategies for how to make reading in English a normal part of your language learning experience.
Word Stories: The enemies of Rome
April 26, 2022 09:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBDiscover how the enemies of Rome live on in the English language 2,000 years later.
Word Stories: The Enemies of Rome
April 26, 2022 09:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBDiscover how the enemies of Rome live on in the English language 2,000 years later.
Reasons for English: The future of English 2
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBDo you think your grandchildren will need to learn English? I don't think they will. Listen to my latest episode to find out why.
Learning Strategies: Read a book
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 8.84 MBWhy is reading such an effective way to learn a language? In this episode, I look into why reading is so powerful for language students. Get the free transcript for this episode here.
Word Stories: Memes
April 05, 2022 14:34 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBMemes are everywhere. Especially if your 10-year-old son has just got a new mobile phone! In this episode, I look at the origin of the word 'meme' and discover how it is a fantastic example of a meme. Read the free transcript here.
Reasons for English: The future of English 1
March 29, 2022 12:43 - 9 minutes - 8.2 MBWe've talked a lot about the history of English, but what is going to happen in the future to this world language? In this episode, we ask if another language might become more important than English. Read the transcript here.
Interview with a Learner: Martin, Rock 'n' Roll English
March 22, 2022 12:43 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBThis is the first in a monthly feature of interviews with successful language learners from around the world. Martin, from the Rock 'n' Roll English Podcast, talks about why stories are so important to learning and how he is using stories to help Ukrainian refugees. Show notes can be found here.
Word Stories: Ukraine in English
March 13, 2022 18:40 - 11 minutes - 9.7 MBIn this episode, we look at some of the surprising contributions to English, and many other languages, that originated in Ukraine.
Learning Strategies: The 2-Minute Rule
March 05, 2022 13:02 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBAre you having difficulties finding the motivation to learn English? Do you find it hard to start your studies? This episode is for you. By following the 2-minute rule you can discover your motivation to learn English, or indeed anything. FInd the transcript here.
Reasons for English: The Empire Strikes Back
January 17, 2022 18:18 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBIt was one of the largest empires ever, but how did the British Empire affect the development of English as a language. Read the transcript here: https://englishwithstephen.com/2021/12/18/reasons-for-english-the-empire-strikes-back
Word Story:January
January 09, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.19 MBIn this week's word story, we look at the origin of the word 'January', how it is used and why it gave its name to one of the greatest cities in the world. https://englishwithstephen.com/2022/01/08/word-stories-january/
Learning Strategies: Why learning the guitar is like learning a language
December 19, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.03 MBI've been learning the guitar recently. There are a number of lessons I have taken from learning the guitar which are useful for learning English.
Reasons for English: No gender?
December 15, 2021 14:07 - 11 minutes - 9.84 MBEnglish doesn't have masculine and feminine words, which makes learning the language a bit easier. But have you ever thought about why English doesn't do what most other languages do? And does this mean English is not a sexist language? Listen to find out.
Word Stories: Bed
December 05, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBListen to a story that includes lots of expressions that use the word "bed".
Learning Strategies: Improve your listening sklls
November 28, 2021 16:49 - 9 minutes - 8.19 MB10 top tips to improve your listening skills in English. These tips are guaranteed to improve everyone's listening abilities.
Learning Strategies: Improve your listening skills
November 28, 2021 16:49 - 9 minutes - 8.19 MB10 top tips to improve your listening skills in English. These tips are guaranteed to improve everyone's listening abilities.
Reasons for English: American English
November 21, 2021 20:18 - 11 minutes - 9.32 MBHow and why did American English become different to American English. In this episode, we look at some interesting reasons for the differences between these two varieties of English.
Word Stories: Poland in English
November 14, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.6 MBToday we look at some of the words in English that originated in the country of Poland.
Learning Strategies: Linguistic landscapes
November 08, 2021 12:53 - 10 minutes - 8.67 MBYour linguistic landscape can be a powerful tool to help you learn English. Find out what your linguistic landscape is and how you can fully exploit it in the latest episode of the English with Stephen podcast.
Reasons for English: English and The Bible
October 25, 2021 13:06 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBThe English we speak today has been heavily influenced by the way the Bible was written. Even if you don't believe in a Christian God, you will use language from the Bible. Find out how and why in this latest episode. https://wp.me/pc09Eo-kB
Word Stories: Cricket, lovely cricket
October 18, 2021 13:26 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBAs the cricket world cup is starting, I bring to you a number of expressions that come from the second most popular sport in the world. Don't worry if you don't know anything about cricket, you will still learn a lot of useful English expressions. Get the transcript to this episode here: https://wp.me/pc09Eo-kT
Learning Strategies: What's in a word?
October 03, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 8.49 MBWhat do you need to know about a word to really understand it? In this episode, we look at what it truly means to "know" a word. You can get the transcript for this episode here: forhttps://wp.me/pc09Eo-iC