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Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan
Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
AEE 1745: Speak English Fast with These Pronunciation Tips Plus a Surprise Guest
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Should you try to speak fast in English? You want to be yourself in English and not sound slow but when do you know if you are ready to start speeding up? Today get tips and inspiration from a successful learner
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21:3010/03/2022
AEE 1744: Four Ways to Ask Your Colleague About Their Interests
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When your colleague comes back to the office on Monday morning and they just had a great experience - doing something they love, what can you ask them about it to build the connection? find out today
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24:1809/03/2022
AEE 1743: Are You a Cautious Conversationalist?
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Today learn about one very common formal phrase in English you may be hearing a lot these days, plus reflect on your level of cautiousness in life
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20:3508/03/2022
AEE 1742: Fill It Up! 3 Tricky Phrasal Verbs with Alex Bricker
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In today's episode I interview our guest Alex Bricker from ESL with Purpose. Did you know that phrasal verbs are 30% of a native speaker's vocabulary? Let's get ahead of this today by learning 3 phrasal verbs using fill.
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24:5307/03/2022
AEE 1741: You Needn't Avoid These Native English Idioms
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In today's episode, we highlight fun, native idioms that you need to learn! Listen in for tips that will make you want to speak English so bad you can taste it!
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23:3903/03/2022
AEE 1740: Happy Housewarming! How to Be The Best Guest at a Party
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When you attend a housewarming party what native phrases can you use to compliment the host on the home to build the connection? Find out today
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21:5002/03/2022
AEE 1739: Can't Quite Put Your Finger On It?
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What can you say in English when you get a feeling about something but you're not quite sure why or what it is? Today get a new and natural way to articulate that something is not quite right in English
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19:0101/03/2022
AEE 1738: American vs. British English - Don't Get Snookered
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In this episode you'll learn about one key phrase that means something different in American and British English. Listen in to avoid hitting a dead end with your English today.
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20:5228/02/2022
AEE 1737: Should You Tie a Bow on Your Emails?
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Do you always need to formally end an email or a text message? Today we comment on an article about how to know when the conversation is done. Listen in for business tips today
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21:3724/02/2022
AEE 1736: How to Internalize Your English with a Journal Plus Michelle's Big News
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Do you keep a journal? Do you make time to remember the beautiful things in life? Today find out how you can use a journal to deepen your English and live a happier life PLUS Michelle makes a big announcement
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20:1323/02/2022
AEE Bonus: Vacay Slang No Matter Your Budget and a Webclass Invite!
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16:3023/02/2022
AEE Bonus: Are You Hip to the New App Update?
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17:3522/02/2022
AEE 1735: How to Hand Over the Decision-making Powers in English
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Trying to decide where to eat or what to do on the weekend? How can you tell someone else they can make the decision in English? Learn 4 natural and native ways to do this and keep it casual today
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19:1822/02/2022
AEE 1734: I Bet this Episode will Improve your English
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Today we share the difference between "I bet" and "You bet" so you can use these to sound more native and natural! Listen in for a fun discussion and find out whether Lindsay and Aubrey are gamblers or not!
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22:3821/02/2022
AEE 1733: Is English Mind Boggling to You?
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Do you ever experience the feeling of being confused and frustrated at the same time? Today we show you how to build your vocabulary and be precise at naming your feelings in these moments
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22:0317/02/2022
AEE 1732: Should You Defriend and Declutter in the New Year?
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In this episode Lindsay and Michelle debate whether and when you should declutter your social media feed by letting some friends go. Listen in for top tips to be more intentional in your life today
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20:0916/02/2022
AEE 1731: How to Share Your Childhood Memories in English
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Childhood is a roller coaster. When you can share funny or positive memories about your days as a kid, it can help you build immediate connection with a colleague or an acquaintance. Listen in for vocabulary to do it today.
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19:1715/02/2022
AEE Bonus: Are You In the Hole? Plus a Webclass Invite
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13:4815/02/2022
AEE 1730: Don't Burn Bridges
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If you want to be successful in the world, you want to exit situations with good energy. Today learn how to use a key phrase in English when you quit a job or end a relationship
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19:3014/02/2022
AEE 1729: Make Yourself at Home! 5 English Words to Host Parties
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Do you like to host parties? Today Lindsay and Michelle share their hosting styles and we show you 5 easy phrases you can use to make your guests feel welcome. Listen in today
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21:4010/02/2022
AEE 1728: Strings, Systems, and Society
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It's about who you know, not what you know. Today learn a super common expression that means that someone helps you get an opportunity in English
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20:0709/02/2022
AEE 1727: Are You Addicted to Distraction?
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In this episode we review an article about mindless habits that will undermine our performance at work. Listen in today to get tips on what to do and what to avoid at work when it comes to your habits
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20:5808/02/2022
AEE 1726: Please Listen Today. Thanks in Advance
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Can you use the phrase thanks in advance in your work emails? Today find out when it's okay and when to avoid it and learn what you are really saying when you use this phrase in English.
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18:5307/02/2022
AEE 1725: How to Pick Your Battles in English
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In this episode learn a new expression that is all about making a decision whether to address something or ignore it. Learn how to keep your relationships in harmony in English today.
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20:2903/02/2022
AEE 1724: Heartstrings and Hot Chocolate
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Are you reading or watching anything that is touching? Today find out how to describe movies or books that tug on your heartstrings. Listen in for vocabulary for conversations about media that makes you cry
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18:2202/02/2022
AEE 1723: Are You High Maintenance?
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What can you say when someone is picky or they require a lot of things? Today Lindsay and Michelle reveal the ways in which they are high maintenance plus learn more ways to say this in English.
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21:2901/02/2022
AEE 1722: Group Conversation: Would you Want to be Famous?
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If you could be famous, would you want to be? Today the All Ears English team discusses this question and shares their opinions about the pros and cons of celebrity. Listen in for this native, fast group conversation.
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18:4231/01/2022
AEE 1721: Eat the Chocolate Chips! Hints from a Parent on Learning English
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In today's episode Michelle shares what she's learned about introducing new foods to her child and what this means for you as an English learner. Listen in today.
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19:5727/01/2022
AEE 1720: Let Me Tell You! How to Explain the Topic of a Movie or TV Show
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When you ask someone if they know a movie or TV show and they say NO, don't just end the conversation. Tell them what it's about with these four phrases in today's episode.
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17:3326/01/2022
AEE 1719: Dangerous Cliches
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When someone is going through a job loss, a break up, or a death, what should you NOT say? Today get 8 cliches to avoid and find out what to do instead
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21:2725/01/2022
AEE 1718: How to Take the Good with the Bad in English Conversation
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When you talk about deeper issues or even decisions, do you know how to provide a balanced perspective in English? Today get expressions that show opposites to show balance in your point
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20:1324/01/2022
AEE 1717: It's All Just Hearsay. How to Refer to Gossip in English
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Do you like to gossip? Today we answer a listener question about how to use the phrase 411 and so much more when it comes to discussing the inside scoop in English.
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19:3620/01/2022
AEE Bonus: How Should you Learn Grammar?
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11:2619/01/2022
AEE 1716: Group Conversation: What Sci-fi Technology Should Exist?
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What futuristic technology have you seen in TV and movies that you wish existed? Today you'll hear the entire All Ears English team discuss the science fiction technology they would like to see invented!
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17:3819/01/2022
AEE 1715: Try Me! How to Show Confidence with a Bite to It
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When someone challenges you or says that you can't do something, how do you respond? Today get one key phrase that you can respond with that shows you are ready and up for the challenge in English.
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20:5618/01/2022
AEE 1714: How Long Will This Take? How to Set Time Expectations in English
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To maintain connection you need to set expectations around how long things will take, especially if people are helping you with something. Today get two simple words you can add to your statement to be clear about time.
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20:1017/01/2022
AEE 1713: Trendy Generation Talk in English
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People love talking about generational differences. Today find out how you can start a vibrant English conversation about generations, trends, and economic perspectives based on age in English
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22:0913/01/2022
AEE 1712: Animal Idioms - The Bird Edition
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Are you free as a bird when it comes to your English? Today get 5 idioms where native speakers use birds to communicate a point. Listen in to add wings to your English today
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20:5412/01/2022
AEE Bonus: Don't Use Present Perfect Like This
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09:4011/01/2022
AEE 1711: Ugly Sweaters and Stocking Stuffers- Phrases You Only Use in Winter
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There are some phrases that you only use in one season of the year. Today we look at phrases that are only used in the wintertime. Listen in for tips on how to use them today
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19:0511/01/2022
AEE 1710: Sprinkles on Sale! Be Sure You Claim Your Discount at the Grocery Store in English
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What happens if you visit the grocery store and purchase something that you think is on sale but when you get it to the register it doesn't ring up the discount? Today learn how to speak up politely to make sure you save your money
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21:0110/01/2022
AEE 1709: You Were Robbed! How to Take Empathy to the Next Level in English
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When something bad happens to a friend, what can you say to commiserate without quickly changing the subject? Find out today
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21:2306/01/2022
AEE 1708: Doors, Business, and Why They Have More in Common Than You Might Think
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Today we are talking all about doors on All Ears English. You will learn how doors are used to talk about opportunities and business today, so get your foot in the door by listening to this episode now!
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17:5305/01/2022
AEE 1707: Enjoy English in the New Year - Plan Now, Party Later!
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Want to get better at English in 2022? Plan now and party later! Today find out how to design your own English learning calendar based on what you love so that you can reach fluency in 2022
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20:2604/01/2022
AEE 1706: Simplify Your Words to Succeed at Work in English
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There are certain words and phrases that will make you sound less confident in yourself at work. Today we show you what they are, why you should avoid them, and what to say instead
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16:2903/01/2022
AEE 1705: Cambridge English Dictionary’s #1 Word of 2021 and Why We Like It
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In today's episode find out what Cambridge dictionary named the top word of 2021 and two big reasons this word won. Plus, find out what this word means to the everyday American English speaker.
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18:5830/12/2021
AEE Bonus: 30-Minute Challenge with All 4 English Skills
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09:4429/12/2021
AEE 1704: Got Sticker Shock? How to Talk About Rising Prices in English
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Are you seeing your grocery bill increasing? Today Lindsay and Michelle talk about prices going up and how to talk about this in English.
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21:3129/12/2021
AEE 1703: How to Claim Credit for Your Work in Business
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Do you get credit for the tasks you do at work? Today get our answer to a student question about what to do if your boss isn't aware of the contributions you're making at work. Find out what to say in English and how to handle these situations.
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21:0328/12/2021
AEE 1702: Native Group Conversation about Snow Sports
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What's your favorite snow sport? Today, we have a group conversation as an All Ears English team to discuss our experiences participating in or avoiding snow sports.
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16:0527/12/2021