Show overview
Essential English launched in 2025 and has put out 40 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 6 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 2 min and 19 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 39 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 39 episodes published. Published by Ria University.
From the publisher
Essential English is your practical, everyday guide to speaking English confidently.Each short episode teaches the real vocabulary, expressions, and conversations you need in daily life — from driving and grocery shopping to going to the doctor, traveling, handling money, and more.Designed for busy learners, this podcast helps you build natural English through simple explanations, useful phrases, and real-life dialogues. No textbooks. No complicated grammar. Just the English you actually use every day.Presented by the Learning & Development Team at Ria Money Transfer.Created by Emerson.
Latest Episodes
View all 40 episodesEssential English to Order a Pizza
Practical Grammar: Farther vs Further
Essential English for Soccer
Practical Grammar: Remember vs Recall
Practical Grammar: Delete, Erase, Eliminate
Practical Grammar: Raise vs Rise
Talk: Why You Don't Sound Like a Native
Practical Grammar: Weird, Strange, Rare
Practical Grammar: So vs Such
Essential English for Job Interviews
Practical Grammar: Say, Tell, Speak, Talk
Talk: Why You Freeze When Speaking English
Practical Grammar: Do vs Make
Essential English to Book a Hotel
Essential English to Buy a New or Used Car
Essential English to Master Money Transfers with Ria
Practical Grammar: Late, Later, Lately
Practical Grammar: Answer, Reply, Respond
Practical Grammar: In, On, At
In this short Practical Grammar episode of Essential English, you’ll learn the difference between in, on, and at and how to use them correctly in everyday English. Many learners confuse these prepositions, but this episode explains them in a clear and practical way.We break it down with simple explanations, clear examples, and real-life situations so you can understand when to use in for longer periods or spaces, on for specific days and surfaces, and at for precise times and locations.Perfect for English learners who want to avoid common mistakes, sound more natural, and use everyday English with greater confidence without overcomplicating grammar.
Essential English for Social Life & Outings
In this episode of Essential English, you’ll learn the key vocabulary and expressions you need to talk about social life and outings. From making plans with friends to suggesting activities or talking about past experiences, this episode helps you communicate naturally and confidently in everyday situations.We cover essential words and phrases like hang out, make plans, cancel, reschedule and go out with simple explanations and examples. You’ll also hear short dialogues that show real-life conversations about meeting friends, planning events, and talking about free time.Perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural, build stronger social connections, and feel more confident in casual conversations.