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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!
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10:3221/07/2021
AEE 1612: Context is King When You Re-Introduce Yourself in English
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When you run into someone that you have met before, maybe at a conference or even at a party, how can you share the context of how you met to make them recognize you in English? Find out how to do it for the best possible connection today.
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15:4121/07/2021
AEE 1611: How to Pump Yourself Up in English
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Before you enter a big presentation or a meeting or even just a long day, what can you say to yourself in English to get motivated and ready? Today get new English phrases to give yourself a pep talk in English.
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18:5220/07/2021
AEE 1610: How to Make Sense of Statistics in English
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You want to have interesting conversations in English about current events and issues in society but do you freeze when someone throws out a number? Today get a 4-step framework for listening to statistics, understanding them, and responding in a group conversation.
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19:5419/07/2021
AEE 1609: Don't Talk My Ear Off!
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In today's episode we answer a listener question about how to use the phrase "head off." Learn about the many ways we use this expression and other head and ear expressions in English conversation today.
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18:4215/07/2021
AEE 1608: How to Report on Something You Heard in English
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Do you ever hear native speakers say, "She was like or he mentioned"? In today's episode we'll highlight four ways native speakers pull in other conversations and comment on them. Listen in for natural and native English today.
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15:4714/07/2021
AEE 1607: How to Start Your Answer with Confidence and Personality in English
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When you get asked a question- you want to start your answer off in a strong way. If you want to state your answer in the affirmative there are 5 natural ways to say yes that will show confidence. Learn what they are today.
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16:2113/07/2021
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What should you do or say in English when you talk over someone accidentally on a call because of a bad connection or bad reception? Find out in today's episode.
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12:0413/07/2021
AEE 1606: How to Take a Mental Health Day in English
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In American business culture, the concept of the mental health day is becoming more and more accepted. What can you say in English when you just need a day off? Find out today.
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20:4712/07/2021
AEE 1605: Ew! Gross! How to Express Disgust in English
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Small words can be powerful when it comes to English conversation and connection. Today learn simple ways to say that you are disgusted by something in English.
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19:5408/07/2021
AEE 1604: How to Take the Reins in an English Conversation
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In today's episode we talk about how and when to take control in a group conversation to move from the vague and superficial to the specific. Listen in today for this super high level English skill.
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22:2207/07/2021
AEE 1603: How Talking About Dance Can Help You in the Business English World
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Did you know that even the topic of dance can be a way to build relationships in business? Today find out what the common line dances are in American culture and how to ask your colleagues or native speaking friends about their dance experiences.
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20:4906/07/2021
AEE 1602: How to Drop an English Proverb into Your Conversation
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Do you ever feel like you want to share a deeper thought in the form of a proverb or saying to build the connection but not sure how to introduce it? Find out how to do it and maintain an English conversation today.
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19:5105/07/2021
AEE 1601: Don't Beat Yourself Up in English Conversations
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Are you hard on yourself especially when it comes to your English? Today get three new English phrases that native speakers use all of the time on this topic and find out how to give yourself a break.
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19:5501/07/2021
AEE 1600: How to Talk About Politics and Washington with the Right Acronyms in English
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In today's milestone episode, learn how to say common government acronyms by getting the chunks, then immersing yourself in the news and talking about the events in a lively native English conversation.
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20:4630/06/2021
AEE 1599: How to Change It Up When it Comes to Online Work Meetings in English
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Do you have Zoom fatigue? How could you suggest that you change the meeting format at your workplace? Today get some ideas on ways to suggest new formats to meet with your colleagues in Business English.
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19:2129/06/2021
AEE 1598: How to Make Your Friendships Sticky in English
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How can you talk about being there for someone or supporting them in English? Today learn a few easy ways to express that you would drop everything for someone.
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18:5628/06/2021
AEE 1597: Textbooks Teach You Get, But Natives Use What?
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Your textbooks and classroom teachers might teach you to use the word "get" but there is a far more natural way to say this. Find out what it is and how to use it today.
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22:3424/06/2021
AEE 1596: Is No News Good News? Find out Today
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When you are waiting for something important, the expression "no news is good news" can be really comforting. Learn more about this English expression today, and find out why it is so common to use about healthcare in American culture.
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23:3123/06/2021
AEE Bonus: Don't Take All the Credit in Business English
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In your workplace you probably have to work on a team. In this bonus episode you'll get new vocabulary for talking about teamwork in English plus find out how to get your business English level in 2 minutes with our simple quiz.
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14:0023/06/2021
AEE 1595: How to Start Strong with your English Teacher
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Today, we answer a listener's question about online English tutors. Listen in for our answers, and get tons of ways to connect with your English tutor in your first meeting to build a strong connection.
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22:2422/06/2021
AEE 1594: How to Be Natural in English from the Get-Go
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How can you talk about the things that have been happening for a long time in English? Today get this classic connection skill to refer to the past and things that have been going on for a while in English.
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17:3521/06/2021
AEE 1593: How to Paraphrase in English Like a Native
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Find out what to listen for when the person you are talking to quotes or summarizes what someone else said in English. Listen today so that you'll be ready to respond with confidence in your next English conversation.
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20:0717/06/2021
AEE 1592: How to Keep Your Chin Up When You Learn English
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Let's face it, you need to expand your English vocabulary. In today's episode you'll get 6 new expressions that have to do with the face. Get new ways to get your point across with fun face vocabulary.
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21:0616/06/2021
AEE 1591: A More Confident Way to Check Your Understanding in English
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Understanding language is a two-way street! Today get new and high-level ways to make sure you understand what you're hearing and further the conversation in a smart way.
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19:2615/06/2021
AEE Bonus: How to Carry Yourself with Confidence at Work
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14:2515/06/2021
AEE 1590: Kicking and Screaming All the Way to Kickball
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Today we show you a winning English expression to use when you just don't want to go somewhere. Find out how natives use it to sound more interesting today.
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19:0814/06/2021
AEE 1589: How to Connect in English Over Something You Want to Avoid
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In many situations, especially challenging situations, you may have times when you want to make plans for a negative scenario and express that you don't want something to happen. How can you say it in English and build the human connection? Find out today.
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19:0110/06/2021
AEE 1588: Is Youth Wasted on the Young?
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Today learn a common English phrase that natives use when they give advice plus Lindsay and Michelle talk about the importance of mentors and getting clear words of wisdom when you make a big decision in life.
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19:0009/06/2021
AEE 1587: Never Ever Go Shoe Shopping with Michelle
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Today we answer a great question from our listener- how and when can you use the words never and ever in English and can you ever use them in a sentence together? Find out all of the details you need today.
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20:2708/06/2021
AEE 1586: How to Flex Your English Muscles
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This isn't heavy lifting! Today find out how to take phrases you might hear in the gym and apply them to other situations in English. This is the sign of a high-level speaker so listen to get the skill today.
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20:5007/06/2021
AEE 1585: Why Showing Support is Just as Important as Speaking in English
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Speaking is not the only way to build connection. In today's episode we show you a clip of a group conversation with our team and we highlight three ways in which you can support the speaker in a fast group conversation for a great connection in English.
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22:1203/06/2021
AEE 1584: Don't Do It By Yourself - Learn Today with Lindsay and Michelle
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Today we answer a listener question. What is the difference between do it yourself and do it by yourself in English? Find out today and get many ways to use both expressions in English.
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21:4402/06/2021
AEE 1583: Take a Deep Breath with Lindsay and Michelle
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20:5301/06/2021
AEE 1582: Can't Get Enough of All Ears English?
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17:3331/05/2021
AEE 1581: Four English Expressions to Share the Essence of Something
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19:1127/05/2021
AEE 1580: Are You a Chocoholic? One Fun Suffix to Show Your Personality in English
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20:2326/05/2021
AEE 1579: Find the Simple English Framework You're Looking For
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19:4125/05/2021
AEE 1578: One English Expression to Show Someone You Know Them Well
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19:2324/05/2021
AEE 1577: You Got It, Dude! How to Use TV Nostalgia to Connect in English
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23:2220/05/2021
AEE 1576: How to Understand a Fast and Technical Explanation in English
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23:1919/05/2021
AEE Bonus: Android App Is Live - Special Dedication to Beta Testers
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11:0619/05/2021
AEE 1575: Be a Heavy Hitter in English with These Natural Phrases
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21:5818/05/2021
AEE 1574: Small Potatoes and Vegetable Idioms
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18:3117/05/2021
AEE 1573: This English Word is a Secret Weapon in Songs and in Life
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15:3913/05/2021
AEE 1572: Speedbumps and Hypotheticals in English Conversation
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18:0912/05/2021
AEE 1571: The 3-step Formula to Express Yourself in English
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22:1911/05/2021
AEE Bonus: A Shiny New Android App to Practice Your English
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13:2711/05/2021
AEE 1570: 3 Things to Consider When You Break a Grammar Rule
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23:1010/05/2021
AEE 1569: Enough with Thoughts and Prayers - Our Perspective on Guns in the US
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23:3606/05/2021