This week we are kicking off a new feature for our users - the Inner Circle. The Inner Circle is for learners of all levels - beginner, intermediate, and advanced. In each of the Inner Circle's weekly lessons, you are presented with three mini-lessons, which feature the writing of other learners of English from all over the world. One writer might be from ... Show More
Nov 2010
My Pet, My Dog: Americans' Love Affair with Pets
Americans are in love with pets: dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, birds, and more! Some Americans even have pet rocks! Today we interview one American dog owner; join us for a fun interview!
4m 15s
Nov 2010
Noun-Pronoun Agreement: Mr. President and the First Lady
Nouns ("Mr. President") and pronouns ("he") must get along in English! They must agree about things like person (I, you, he/she/it, they) and number (singular or plural). In today's podcast, we practice with agreement of nouns and pronouns and listen to some examples from your es ... Show More
3m 30s
Jul 2024
East-coast living: the pros and cons (Focus on)
Today's story: The east coast of the U.S., between Washington, D.C., and Boston, is home to about 50 million people. It has rich history, great cultural treasures, top-notch universities, and four distinct seasons. But the winters are harsh, costs can be high, and the pace of lif ... Show More
20m 27s
Jan 2023
Is your English unbalanced?
Today I’d like you to consider this question: Is your English unbalanced? If something is unbalanced, it means it is not equal, it is not even. There is more in one part, and less in another part. What does it mean for your English to be unbalanced? Learning a language has many d ... Show More
4m 32s
Oct 2021
Introducing Everyday English with E2!
Welcome to our brand new English language learning podcast - Everyday English with E2. Each week there will be a brand new episode focusing on one of three English skills, grammar - the rules of English, vocabulary - the words of English and pronunciation, the sounds of English. ... Show More
40s
Jul 2023
333. Culture, Identity, and Language with English Teachers Chris & Nick
In this episode I speak with English teachers Chris and Nick about the intersection of language, culture, and identity, and how all of that relates to English learning and to different experiences of people who immigrated to an English-speaking country. This episode was originall ... Show More
56m 37s