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Dec 2024
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#301 Saying 'Sorry' Like a British Perso...

Michael Lavers
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#388 Formal vs Casual English: Which Should You Learn?
English is pretty famous for having loads of confusing synonyms - these are different words that have the same meaning. What learners often struggle with is knowing when to use these words, because although they have the same meaning, they are used in different ways and at differ ... Show More
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#387 The 6 English Verbs That Change Meaning
Let's explore why Gerunds and Infinitives are so important. The basics are a gerund is an ING verb that acts as a noun (eg. swimming), while an Infinitive is a verb beginning with 'to' (eg. to swim). Sometimes we can say both: I like to swim / I like swimming. But sometimes (in f ... Show More
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#386 How Much Do You Know About British Culture?
I bring Molly to a beautiful field in the English countryside on the border between Devon and Cornwall, and I quiz her on British culture. I ask a variety of questions on topics of behaviour, attitudes, cultural norms, and language. Play along while you listen and see how many yo ... Show More
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