logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2021
15m 18s

Why and When 'Very Unique' Is Wrong. Cap...

Quickanddirtytips.com
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Jul 16
Decoding the Chinese character paradox, with Dr. Charles Kemp
1203. In this bonus discussion with Dr. Charles Kemp, we look at why the Chinese writing system has actually become visually more complex over thousands of years. Dr. Kemp explains how his team used "perimetric complexity" to measure characters and why the need for distinctivenes ... Show More
12m 26s
Jul 14
Isn't it ironic? Plus, the man behind the guillotine
1202. This week, we look at the tricky question of what makes something ironic, including situational irony, verbal irony, and "skunked" words, with help from psychologist and author Roger Kreuz. Then, for Bastille Day, we look at how the guillotine got its name (ironically) from ... Show More
11m 30s
Jul 9
Saving Canadian lexicography, with John Chew
1201. In this bonus discussion from January, we look at why Canada has been without a current homegrown dictionary for twenty years and how John Chew is leading the charge to fix it. We look at how John got the job and the unique challenges of funding a dictionary in a bilingual ... Show More
37m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2021
AEE 1646: How to Respond to Someone's Mistake in English
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   Don't be so hard on yourself! What can you say in English when someone makes a mistake and it's not such a big deal? Find out in this episode today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
17m 43s
Jun 2024
130. Understanding the Differences: "You're Welcome" vs "Your Welcome" vs "You're Welcomed"
<p>Do you find yourself puzzled by the phrases &quot;you&#39;re welcome,&quot; &quot;your welcome,&quot; and &quot;you&#39;re welcomed&quot;? Understanding the differences between these expressions can be tricky. In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Amnah clarifies ... Show More
17m 23s
Aug 2024
What Does "This Is My Body" Mean? (Words, Words, Words 20)
Time's up! I gave you a weekend extension on the first-ever Young Heretics homework assignment, but now it's time to review some of the responses that came in. From a purely grammatical perspective, it turns out to be one of the most fascinating sentences in the English language, ... Show More
29m 17s
Jul 2021
AEE 1601: Don't Beat Yourself Up in English Conversations
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   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. Le ... Show More
19m 55s
Mar 2022
AEE 1743: Are You a Cautious Conversationalist?
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com ... Show More
20m 35s
Jul 2025
V vs W — Don't Mix Up Your Vests and Wests! - Compare vs Compere — A Sneaky Pair You Didn't Know You Were Saying Wrong - Calligrapher or choreographer? Stress less, sound posher ✍️
Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccent.com Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini ... Show More
8m 8s
Aug 2021
AEE 1626: Take a Bite Out of the Commentary Sandwich
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   When people are sharing stories and the group goes off on a tangent, how can you stay flexible, add to the conversation and know when to bring it back to the main topic? Build these connection skills in En ... Show More
19m 21s
Mar 2022
AEE 1748: YOLO, JOMO, FOMO - Philosophical Slang in English
Subscribe to the transcripts Native English speakers don't always use complete sentences or words! Today learn about some hip acronym slang as Lindsay and Michelle discuss "Fear of Missing Out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
20m 37s
Dec 2021
AEE 1698: How Being Humble Can Hurt You in Business English
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   Are you using this one little word that can cause you to seem less confident in the business and social world? Find out today what it is and why you should stop using it Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More
19m 30s
Nov 2021
AEE 1682: How to Call Someone Out in English
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   Natives sometimes want to call someone out on something if the person is behaving badly or if something good is happening. Today find out how to do this with a new advanced English structure. Learn more ab ... Show More
16m 44s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami