Tom's English Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -This podcast is targeted at students of English who want to improve their listening, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.. Every episode focuses on a different theme in a light-hearted and entertaining style. Don`t listen to any old English podcast - listen to Tom`s English podcast!
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Episodes
Where`s my mask?
November 05, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MB2020 is the year of the mask. In this podcast you will learn more about masks in the past, and some unusual masks in the present. Egypt, Venice, England, the plague and Shanghai all feature in this podcast. Specially created for curious minds.
Halloween - 3 spooky stories
October 23, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBEnjoy yourself this Halloween with 3 spooky ghost stories. Excellent listening practice. You can re-tell these stories to your family for Halloween. Written by Thomas Leonardo Carneiro Ashton thunder sound effect attribution Grant Evans Attribution 3.0 small dog and dog howling attribution Daniel Simion
Both sides of the argument - The Travel Industry
August 03, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MBLearn how to present a balanced argument - in this case about the travel industry. Excellent listening practice and work on linking devices.
News - from the future!
May 30, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBIt`s always nice to imagine what might happen in the future. Especially now in these uncertain times Listen to these 2 news bulletins and decide how likely these things are to happen. Have fun and improve your listening skills!
Cheer up! It`s only a pandemic.
April 12, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBTom`s English podcast is back! Coronavirus vocabulary. And learn how to play coronavirus bingo - something to keep you occupied during the lockdown!!
Dogs - and English
February 23, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBDogs and the English language! Expressions and meanings to make you communicate better - not like a dog!
Flags and Flagging!
February 08, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MBFlags are some of the most recognisable symbols in the world. Learn some curiosities and expressions related to flags in this episode.
Are you a man or a mouse?
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MBIrregular plurals, idiomatic expressions and two well known cultural references. All around the theme of the mouse. Learn how to use these new expressions with the latest Tom`s English Podcast.
Let`s broaden our horizons!
December 30, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBMany verbs in English can be created using the suffix -en. Listen to some examples and how they can be used in popular idiomatic expressions. You will broaden your horizons and be ready to use these expressions yourself!
The Season of Consumption?
December 01, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBWelcome to December! Listen to some handy statistics about Christmas spending and how people celebrated Christmas in the past.
The Berlin Wall - and other constructions
November 11, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBWhat`s the difference between a wall, a fence and a hedge, and do you know these expressions which include the word WALL?
Using Polite Language
November 05, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBListen to these simple tips for making your language more polite and suitable for the situation.
Sporting Metaphors
October 20, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBSport is ever present in culture, but also in language. Learn new expressions and understand which sport they originate from.
Often confused words - shade or shadow
October 05, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBMany words in English are simliar and are often confused. Understand the difference between shade and shadow and learn fascinating cultural facts.
Story - the fool and the donkey
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBCheck your comprehension and learn new words with this traditional story. Are you stubborn? Or are you capable of independent thought to ensure your own safety?
the weather - global warming or heating?
September 15, 2019 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.91 MBLook at the language we use to describe the weather - dull, volatile, inclement, dry, sopping or balmy. But also how the way we refer to climate change depends on our opinion.
Left Right and Centre!
September 07, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBHave you ever wondered why we use the words left and right to refer to political opinions? This and other expressions with left and right will be explained in this episode.
Do, Be and Have - Getting auxiliary verbs right!
September 01, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBIn English it can be confusing when you have to use an auxiliary verb, These tips and exercises will help you to understand more.
The power of Ten!
August 22, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MBThis is podcast number ten so here are some expressions and facts that include the number ten. See if you can do better than Tom and guess the top ten of English verbs.
The importance of the first time
August 08, 2019 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBWhen we talk about "the first time" - we often make a simple grammar mistake. Learn about this mistake and eliminate it by practising with these examples.
The digital transformation plus grammar
July 31, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBTry to work out which of these facts is not true and also complete your own sentences about the digital transformation.
cool prepositions
July 21, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBWe all know how to use basic prepositions - but they can also be used in some unexpected ways. Listen and answer the questions at the end of this podcast!
My story - your moral!
July 12, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.31 MBListening to stories, remembering them, re-telling them and interpreting them is a great way to improve your English. Try it out with this one here!
Where have you been (all of my life) - fun with the present perfect
July 06, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBA few questions for you to answer and consider. Using the present perfect compared to the past simple and the present simple . think about these questions and improve the quality of your English.
The news can be your friend!! Yes. really!
June 30, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBMake the news work for you by following these simple steps.. The world will be your oyster!
Making the most of films and series
June 23, 2019 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBMany people watch films online these days to improve their English. Follow these simple tips to benefit even more,
A simple and practical tip
June 15, 2019 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBSomething you can do for free that will give you tangible and quick benefits. Sounds like I`m selling you something but I`m not.