All Ears English Podcast

Do you plan for your priorities? Do you run your day, or does your day run you? Today we discuss how planning your day can help you accomplish your priorities! If you don’t decide how you’ll manage you time, someone else will. It’s simple to understand but easy to forget. Come back to our site for more expert tips Taking IELTS? Get our free video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we discuss a big mistake you’re making with "miss" and "lose" when you talk about missing the bus in English! Come back to our site for more tips If you take the bus or train, what do you say when you discover it has already come and gone without you? “I lost the bus,” is a common mistake. The problem with saying this is that it suggests you owned the bus, but no longer know where it is. A person can lose their keys or their wallet, but they can only lose their bus if they’re a bus driver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you talk about people in English? Is the word “people” plural or singular? Read the full notes for this episode Today, in #5 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss a mistake you might be making when you translate your native language into English – and how to fix it! In some languages, the word for “people” is singular. But it’s important to remember that, in English, this word is plural. People are interesting. NOT: People is interesting. The singular term for “people” is “person.” This is similar to the situation with the words “children” and “child.” The children are good. The children are energetic. The child is good. The child is energetic. Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Have you had trouble with the plural and singular of these words? Does it come from translating from your own language? Let us know in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you like advice from an expert English teacher? Today, we talk with Tony from italki.com about 3 outside-the-box ways to improve your English! Come back to our site to learn more Are you taking the IELTS Exam? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you take time to reflect on your English learning? Today we talk about how spending 15 minutes on one specific action could save you hours of work later! Come back to our site for more Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come back to our site for more Can you use your body to increase your confidence in English speaking? Today, learn what poses can make you more comfortable and powerful! Social psychologist Amy Cuddy says body language affects how we think, and how others think about us. When people are slouched and closed-in on themselves, they not only feel less powerful, but they appear less powerful to others. Consider: Are your shoulders slouched? Or are they back, with your chest open? Are you spreading yourself out physically? Are you smiling? Is your body upright? Tips for power-posing your way to confidence: Stand with your arms up, legs spread out, shoulders back and chest out. Take up space and breathe deeply! If you can't do this at the moment, imagine you’re doing it, or do it in the bathroom before your important interview or presentation. You can even do it while talking on the phone. Yawn! By yawning, we are naturally bringing oxygen to our brain, which makes us feel more alert and confident. Have you tried power posing? Has it worked for you? Tell us your story in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read the full episode summary When you’re talking about the future in English, should you use “will” or “going to”? Today, in #6 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss the correct way to tell others what you want to do, whether in the immediate future or many years from now! "Will" and "going to" are interchangeable in meaning, but native English speakers tend to use them for slightly different purposes. Will is often used in the context of a big plan or dream, often in the far future: I will get married, eventually. “Someday, people will live on Mars.” However, Will can also be used if you have just spontaneously made a decision, at this very moment, or for promises: “Maybe I will go out to lunch.” “I will always love you.” Going to is used for more specific decisions about your immediate future: “I’m gonna (going to) go biking tomorrow.” “She’s going to call later tonight.” These rules are general. Remember, there are exceptions, and native speakers can be inconsistent. The best way to learn is to get out and hear native English speakers, and use the language the way you hear it spoken. Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? What will you do in the future? What are you going to do? Tell us about it in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How should you talk about money in American culture? Today, we discuss what you should and shouldn't ask Americans about money! Go here to read the full episode summary Americans tend to think it rude to discuss personal finances and financial decisions. This may be due to the basic American value of faith in an egalitarian society. But whatever the reason, money is a touchy subject, and questions about it alienate or even upset an American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a perfectionist when it comes to learning English? If you are, then you are not alone! Today we have an awesome guest! Today Jun from Hapa Eikaiwa is here to talk about how you can beat this problem. Do you feel like you are afraid of making mistakes or that everything that you say has to be perfect? Jun has found that a lot of his students rehearse their sentences in their heads and can’t jump into a conversation and express themselves because of perfectionism. Do you think more than you talk? Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you an English amateur or a pro? Today we talk about the work from author Steven Pressfield and what it means for your English learning. Go here to read the full episode summary Who’s a Pro? The pro artist or English learner or entrepreneur will show up every day and will do the work. He will move past the thoughts that tend to make him get side-tracked. The pro is present in his studies and his work. He doesn’t repeat negative thoughts or make excuses. Are you a pro when it comes to learning English? Who’s an Amateur? He might make excuses for not being fluent in English. The amateur might decide that his lack of English skills is because he doesn’t have a good teacher, or good resources, or the right opportunities. Are you an amateur English learner? Tell us in the comments! Are you an English amateur or an English pro? Why? Can you share a strategy to help other AEE listeners “turn pro”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go here to read the full episode summary Do you know who pays for lunch when you go out with English speakers? This might be a source of serious confusion for you if you are making the mistake of translating the word "invite" from your native language to English! Today you'll learn how to avoid one of the most awkward possible misunderstandings when you go out for lunch! Today is number 7 of our Top 15 Fixes to Tune up Your Porsche! What does it mean when you "invite" someone out for dinner or for lunch? The verb "invite" just means to extend an invitation to someone to go out and do something together. It does NOT mean that you will pay for the person's meal. Are you translating this verb and its meaning from your native language into English? A lot of people make this mistake! In English when we invite someone to dinner we aren't sure who is going to pay. If you do want to pay for someone you can say: "I've got this" "I got this" "Let me get this" "This one's on me" "I'll take this" "Don't worry about it. I've got this" Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past How do you deal with paying for the bill in your culture? Is it ok to refuse when someone offers to pay for you or should you accept? How do you think your culture is different from American culture in this sense? Leave us a message in the comments and let's have a conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Do you want to maximize your English learning and get fluent in English faster? Today you'll learn how to maximize your English learning by using spreadsheets with Jane Lawson from Daily Step! You'll also learn two other very cool tips to speak English like a native. Come back to our site to get specific tips and tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans love to use English slang. Would you like to sound more American when you speak English? Today we talk about four common slang combinations you can use to sound more like a native! Come back to our site for more examples As with other people and languages, Americans tend to bridge words and speak quickly. This can have the effect of shortening and even creating entirely new words. Here are four slang combination-words that you are likely to hear when around Americans: wanna (want to): “I wanna go out tonight.” shoulda (should have): “I shoulda told the truth.” gonna (going to): “He’s gonna go to a movie later.” gotta (got to): “She says she’s gotta work.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come back to our site for more info and tips Should you do a free language exchange instead of an English lesson? Today, we discuss why this might be a mistake! Language exchanges are a big topic in language learning. They’re popular because they’re both fun and free. But they do have some downfalls and sometimes a real teacher is better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go here to read the full episode summary Do you borrow or lend to a friend in need? Today, in #8 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be talking about the difference between these two similar verbs! You don’t want to let grammar get in the way of giving to or getting from your friends. But the verbs borrow and lend are tricky because they both mean to temporarily give — and yet they are different. The key to using these verbs is understanding that they follow perspective. Consider who is doing the giving, and who is doing the receiving. Lend focuses on the one who is giving (the one doing the action). Borrow focuses on the one receiving (the one upon whom the action is done). Here are some examples: I asked her if I could borrow some money. I asked her if she could lend me some money. Did you borrow it from her? Did she lend it to you? Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Have you had trouble with borrow or lend? Tell us your story in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now How do you make small talk in English interesting? Does it always have to be boring? Today we talk with Chris Colin about how you can generate great small talk! Come back to our site to get more details and tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now How can you get fast English improvement? How about improvement in 24 hours? Today, we talk about how you can go from zero to a million in English in only 24 hours! Come back to our site for more tips We all want to be fluent and sound like a native speaker. But we all want it fast! What can you do to get you closer to your goal in only 24 hours? One thing is to break you bigger goal into smaller, actionable steps that you can actually accomplish. Think about all the little things related to your goal, and what you can do to make them work for you. Think small, but think hard. There are opportunities for improvement everywhere. Think also about how you can connect, whether it be to people or the language itself. What small connections can you find or make in a very short time? How will you get closer to your goal in 24 hours? Any ideas? Share them with us in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come back to our site for more tips and links Are you an active English learner? Or are you waiting for us to give you better English skills? Today we talk about how improving your English is about what you do, not what we do! A teacher can only support you and give you the tools you need to help yourself. But improving your English is your responsibility! Never say “I hope you can improve my English.” Instead ask yourself, “How can I use All Ears English as a tool to improve my English? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Do you want to speak English like a native? Today we chat with Drew Badger, host of English Anyone, about 3 tips to help you achieve fluency! We become fluent in our native language by connecting to others. Drew believes we should use the same behavior to get fluent in other languages. In other words, be a speaker, not just a learner! Come back to our site for links and more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Are you interested, or interesting? What’s the difference? Today, in #10 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing when to use the -ed and -ing endings! To be interested is not the same as being interesting. The same applies to other English phrases such as bored and boring, or excited and exciting. Here is a general rule to help you remember the difference: When talking about yourself or your feelings, use the –ed ending. "I am interested in music." When talking about others or something outside yourself, use the –ing ending. "That music is interesting." Here are some more examples: "She's excited by travel." "Travel is exciting." "They're bored by soccer." "Soccer is boring." Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English What do you find interesting, boring or amazing? What isn’t interesting, boring or amazing? Tell us in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Do you need a plan to learn English? Do you have so many learning resources you’re overwhelmed? Today we discuss why you need to stop trying to do it all and start creating an English plan! Come back to our post for more tips and a summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Can you learn English like an entrepreneur? Today we talk with successful New York entrepreneur Kristy Oshita about how starting a business can compare to learning English! Entrepreneurs must to work at least as hard as English learners for success. They have to know how to use their time, focus their energy and maintain their sanity. Come back to our website for more tips and a summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now The English future tense can be tricky. Today, in #11 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the most common mistake with the future tense of English! Come back to our site to get the details Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Native English speakers often break grammar rules – did you know that? Today we discuss six common ways native English speakers mistakenly speak their own language! Language creates culture, and people talk the way they want to be seen. Sometimes this means being loose with the language, whether using slang or speaking in a way that is more comfortable than right. Come back to the site to get the phrases in writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the most productive way to learn English? Are there strategies you can use to improve productivity in language learning? Today we talk with productivity expert Thomas Frank about three ways to learn English faster! Thomas believes a big part of success in learning a language has to do with how you manage your time. By using certain strategic behaviors, he says that you can get more and better learning, faster. The top 3 three tips for improving English learning productivity: Come back to our site to get the top 3 tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Can you learn English like a game? Can it be fun and addictive rather than just work? Today we talk with Geremie, an entrepreneur who says that gaming can show us how to make learning English more interesting and enjoyable! Geremie says we can learn from the psychological incentives that video games give us to keep playing, and that these lessons can help with motivation and ultimate success in learning English. Come back to our site to get the 3 lessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now When and how do you talk about age in English? Today, in #12 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing what is polite (and not so polite) about doing this in America! Come back to our site to get more tips Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learning English pronunciation can be tricky. But is it possible to learn it better and faster? Singer Lydia Lyon does not speak Arabic. But when she sings in Arabic, she sounds just like a native speaker. Today we talk to Lydia about how she learned the pronunciation without knowing the language! Come back to our post to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now How can you treat English as part of your art? Have you thought about what your legacy will be? Today we talk about how your learning English a part of how people will remember you when you're gone. Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now How can you think in English? Today, we talk with Shayna Oliveira from espressoenglish.net about three levels to start thinking your way to fluency! Many language learners believe that you must be advanced or even fluent before you can think in that language. Shayna believes you can start developing that skill when you are a beginner. Come back to the blog to get more details from Shayna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Wish and Hope in English are similar, but not exactly the same. Today, in #13 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, find out how to correctly use the verbs Wish and Hope! Come back to our site to get the differences between wish and hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go here to subscribe to transcripts Homophones can be dangerous. But understanding them can help push your English to the next level. Today we chat with Tim Torkildson, an ESL blogger who was fired from his job for blogging about homophones! A homophone is a word that has the same pronunciation as another word, but a different spelling and meaning. Though not all languages have homophones, English has a lot of them. Come back to our site to get more details on homophones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts Do you want to eat like a New Englander, but you're afraid of gaining weight? Today we talk to food blogger Grace Lentini about the food of New England, and how to eat it! When in New England, you've got to try the seafood. Boston had a huge fishing industry, Maine is famous for lobster, and Rhode Island is a great place to find calamari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you have healthy English? Do you approach your English like a doctor would? Today we share five tips to keep your English healthy by thinking like a doctor! A good doctor has many qualities. Here are five that can be applied to learning English: Come back to our site for more details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Do you speak, talk, tell or say? Today, in #14 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing how to correctly use the verbs Speak, Talk, Tell and Say, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up! Speak, Talk, Tell and Say all mean almost the same thing: to communicate verbally. But even though they seem to be interchangeable, their meanings are different. It's important to use them correctly! Come back to our site to get the differences between all 4 verbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS training course now Do you know how to socialize in English? Have you been to any social events lately? Today, we discuss three phrases that will help you be a smooth communicator at your next social event! Socializing is an art. It's important to be smooth and confident, but also to say the right thing. Here are three common phrases to help you get started: Come back to our site to get more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course Can your English mistakes help you be a better English learner? If so, why do we feel so vulnerable when we admit them? Today we talk about why your brain is still stuck in caveman days, and how it affects your English success! Come back to our site for more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you listen or do you hear? What’s the difference in English? Today, in #15 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the difference between listen and hear, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up! Come back to our site to get more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Today you'll get 3 English meal phrases to dine with native speakers! Dining is a great time to socialize and connect. But you can’t just listen to yourself chewing food – you have to be active and engaged with others! But what do you talk about? How should you start? Come back to our site to get the 3 phrases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Find out how to learn English like a chef for the most English success! Today we talk about the five qualities of a chef, and how you can apply these to learning English. A great chef develops his skills over many years of hard work – much like a student of English. Here are five other ways chefs compare to English learners: Come back to our website for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Can you learn English in your sleep? Today we talk about this interesting question, and new research presented in Wired Magazine that says it may be possible! Get more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Are you feeling unmotivated with your English learning? Do you have no energy? Today we talk about three ways to become a more motivated English speaker! Come back to our site for more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Today we talk with Kevin Conwell, creator of inglesninja.com, a site that helps people learn HOW to learn English in more effective ways. Kevin has been teaching English in Brazil for several years. He shows you how to use Facebook to find ideal practice partners for your English skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Does your English need a tune-up? Your English is like a car. The better you take care of it, the better it runs! Today we’re going to help you keep your English in top shape by introducing the top 15 biggest mistakes in English! Every Tuesday from August until November, we will talk in-depth about one of these mistakes. We will discuss why it is a problem and give you the tools you need to fix it. Our weekly discussions of the top 15 biggest mistakes in English will focus on these topics: Using the verbs “listen” and “hear” Whether to use “say” or “tell” or “speak” or “talk” Using “wish” or “hope” Do you use “to have” or “to be” to tell your age? Using the verb “will” correctly when talking about the future Are you “bored” or “boring?” Should you say “I have been” or “I was?” Do you “lend” or “borrow?” What does it mean to “invite over?” “I will” or “I’m going to?” “People is” or “People are?” When to use “much” and when to use “many” The difference between “make” and “do” Are you “by yourself” or “on your own?” When to use the article “the” Have you had problems or made mistakes with the words or phrases above? What have you done to make your English run better? Tell us about it in the comments below! Come back to our site for more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Game on! Do you like to watch sports? Do you want to be able to talk about sports with your English-speaking friends? Today we introduce three useful English phrases for talking about sports. Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today we talk to Joe Menninger, host of StartupRadio.de! Joe is an entrepreneur from Germany who studied in Texas and China. Living in three very different countries has given him many experiences. These experiences have helped him as an entrepreneur. Come back to our site for more tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get more tips at our website Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now English is not something you can buy. You must work for English skills! In today's episode we talk about thinking of English as part of life, not a commodity. It’s easy to purchase a certificate course for English. But if your heart and mind are separated from your learning, the certificate means nothing. In the end, your skills in English are what is important – not the certificate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Are people who study or work abroad smarter? A recent Time magazine article says yes! Today you’re going to learn how living in a different culture can make you more intelligent. You will also learn some ways to do this in your own country! How can living in another culture make you smarter? What are the benefits to your mind? Come back to our website to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you like to tell jokes at parties? Would you like to be able to tell a few jokes in English? Today you’ll learn how to play with words and have a lot of “pun”! What is a pun? It’s a creative use of the language, usually using the literal meaning of the language and then a more creative, idiomatic use of the word. Come back to our site to see the puns written out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices