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1227. This week, we talk to Eli Burnstein, author of "Phrased & Confused." We look at why Robert Frost's "road less traveled" wasn't really less traveled, and why the other half of Stewart Brand's "information wants to be free" will make you think about it differently. Then we lo ... Show More

1226. This week, we look at why so many people say "try and" instead of "try to," including why it may be the older form, why it turns up more in speech than in writing, and why it bothers Americans more than Brits. Then we look at what an epilogue actually does, whether one can ... Show More

1225. This week, we talk to lexicographer Steve Johnson from Dictionary.com. We look at how slang like "no cap" and "throw hands" works its way up from a separate slang dictionary, why one lexicographer fought against adding "rizz," and where "lost in the sauce" comes from. Then ... Show More

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and Stacey as they dissect the modern British hen party. From Brighton's buzz to Cotswolds' calm, and the games that make it a night to remember. We cap it off with a look into "mi ... Show More

Carmen responds to listeners' questions about mental health, friendships, college, and more! Check out... ⭐️Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegirlygirlpodcast/⁠⁠ ⭐️ Email: ⁠⁠thegirlygirlpodcast@gmail.com 

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Listen in to find out how Charlie & Harry would deal with some terribly British awkward moments. Ever fumbled with odd tea or feigned an accent? Tune in for a fun journey through the quirks of ... Show More

This trailer of the Girly Girl podcast introduces listeners to the host, 16-year-old, Carmen Applegate. Carmen also describes what will be included in the podcast. Remember to stay tuned every Monday for teen advice! Send questions or suggestions if you want to see anything speci ... Show More

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, dive into British humour with Charlie as he dissects witty memes and comments, unraveling the nuances of UK pop culture and communication, from Christmas clichés to birthday aw ... Show More

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👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gives you a one-man show exploring and explaining British humour for non-natives to better understand the language and the people. Useful Links below... 🎓 Sample ... Show More

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and Tim Hyland for a dive into life at the intersection of British and American culture. From childhood holidays to dual nationality, they explore humour, identity, and a sprinkle ... Show More