Join us as we share a lighthearted conversation about eggcorns, malapropisms, and folk etymology. We explore how linguistic slip-ups—like confusing "Alzheimer's disease" with "old-timers disease" or "in one fell swoop" with "in one foul swoop"—become part of everyday language. We'll also take you through some amusing Spanish examples, from national anthem mi ... Show More
Yesterday
¿Qué Pasó con la ch, ll, y rr? - What happened to “ch,” “ll”, and “rr”?
<p>We walk you through why letters like ch, ll, and even rr used to appear in the Spanish alphabet—and why they were eventually removed. We explain the role of the Real Academia Española and the network of language academies that oversee updates to Spanish, including the move to ... Show More
25m 52s
Nov 18
Español Útil para un Viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
<p>We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say <em>provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, disculpa, perdón,</em> and <em>salud</em>, plus the cultural meaning behind eac ... Show More
25m 2s
Nov 11
Me Paró la Policía en Puebla - The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
<p>Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got pulled over by a police officer for having tinted windows — something that’s perfectly normal in other parts of Mexico but not a ... Show More
33m 30s
Oct 21
AEE 2499: English Vocabulary for Your Most Jarring Moments
Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy ... Show More
19 m
Sep 11
Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo, Chris & Mike
📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Welcome to a series of shor ... Show More
23m 28s
Aug 24
Broligarchy in Technology - AIRC584
In today's podcast, you'll learn some useful language to talk about the world of the broligarchs - those tech-savvy men who partly control the world. Like it or not, this very small and extremely powerful group affects your daily life, so let's find out more about them and the ty ... Show More
36m 39s
Nov 10
361. What Are Idioms, Euphemisms, and Slang? (And Should You Learn Them?) (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. ... Show More
25m 46s
Oct 18
AEE: Story of My Life! How to Resonate with People in English
Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy ... Show More
18m 17s
Sep 4
Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung
📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Hors ... Show More
26m 37s
Feb 2025
Easy English-Brexit and Economy Words Ep 797
Have you ever wondered what happened after Brexit? Did disaster strike the UK's trade, immigration, and travel? In this episode, we examine key Brexit vocabulary and explore how changes in the UK economy, trade rules, and travel affect everyday life. You'll learn all about simple ... Show More
14m 27s