logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
21m 30s

#350 | The Unusual Names of Cocktails

Leonardo English
About this episode
Whether it's Carrie from Sex and the City or the advertising executives in Mad Men, people are drinking more cocktails than ever before. In this episode, we take a look at the fascinating stories behind six popular cocktails, from the Bloody Mary to the White Russian. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leona ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
[Black Friday Freebie #3] The Worst Church In The World | The Westboro Baptist Church
<p>Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. </p><p>Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️</strong></p><p><strong>Special link: </strong><a h ... Show More
24 m
Nov 24
[Black Friday Freebie #2] The Hijacking Of The Achille Lauro
<p>Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. </p><p>Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️</strong></p><p><strong>Special link: </strong><a h ... Show More
26m 34s
Nov 23
[Black Friday Freebie #1] Trump University: A $25 Million Lesson in Fraud
<p>Part of our "Black Friday Freebie" series, unlocked for free. </p><p>Follow the link below to listen and learn (for free) with the interactive transcript and study pack.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️</strong></p><p><strong>Special link: </strong><a h ... Show More
23m 32s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2019
The rise of alcohol-free cocktails and beer | Learn English phrasal verb 'pop up'
<p>"</p> <p>Beverage makers, restaurants and bars are working hard to attract a new demographic of drinkers: those who don't drink at all, or who want to cut down on their alcohol consumption. New cocktails, spirits, and even craft beer are helping people have an elevated cocktai ... Show More
21m 6s
Jan 2023
138 - 5-Minute English: How to Order a Cocktail in English
You walk into a restaurant and head towards the bar. Behind it, a lighted mosaic of colorful liquors spread from the ceiling to the floor. It's fancy on another level. Some people may describe it as resplendent; it feels like you're looking into a Queen's jewelry box. A long coun ... Show More
39m 3s
Oct 2021
CBE 2.08 | A classic British dish: Fish and Chips | Language focus: how to pronounce ‘ed’ verbs
<p>&nbsp;In this episode we’re back in the UK with Susan, who talks about fish and chips. As we discuss this classic British dish, we also focus on the pronunciation of verbs ending in <em>ed</em>.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Coffee Break English can help you improve your English with short ... Show More
34m 33s
Mar 2021
119 : Topical English | "Cooking" Part 1
<p>Visit <a href='https://www.speakenglishwithtiffani.com/episode119/'>SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode119</a> for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.<br/><br/>In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Teacher Julie about &quot;cooking&quot;. This ... Show More
32m 37s
Jun 2021
CBE 1.09 | It’s tea time - Britain’s favourite drink and gerund and infinitive forms
<p>This week Susan talks about the most popular drink in the UK - tea! She tells us about the history of tea in the UK, and some British tea traditions. We also focus on using the gerund and infinitive forms after certain verbs.</p><br><p>Coffee Break English can help you improve ... Show More
24m 42s
Mar 2023
111 Advanced English Idioms
<p>Learn 111 English phrases that you can use formally and informally in your everyday English conversations.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Use this link to get the PDF guide to help you study today’s lesson</p> <p><a href="https://subscribepage.io/everydayenglishphrases">https://subscribep ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2023
Learn over 100 food, shopping and restaurant English phrases
<p>Are you an English language learner looking to enhance your dining-out experience? Look no further! In this video, I’ve compiled a rich collection of over 100 restaurant and food-related expressions to help you communicate confidently in any dining setting.</p> <p>From orderin ... Show More
53m 42s
Sep 2018
Is a drink a day healthy? New research says no | Learn English phrase ‘to put stock in’
<p>A new study published in The Lancet medical journal refutes the myth that having a drink a day is healthy: it’s actually not, say researchers. The negative consequences of one drink per day are relatively minor, but the risk increases for heavy drinkers. Learn the English phra ... Show More
17m 39s
Sep 2021
4 chocolate pairings to satisfy your sweet tooth | Learn the English expression ‘hear me out’
<p>"</p> <p>If you walk down the candy aisle in a grocery store, there are endless chocolate bar options: dark, milk, white, salted, fruity, you name it. Today’s lesson reveals four professional chocolate pairings that enhance chocolate’s natural flavor, so you’ll know exactly wh ... Show More
18m 16s
Jan 2022
Bonus Episode 17 - How to get a "near-native" accent like Maria from @Mariaspeaksenglish
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie invites a non-native English teacher from Spain on the show to talk about her language learning journey, especially regarding her accent acquisition. This teacher is called Maria and go ... Show More
38m 33s