Jul 6

English surnames that come from occupations - AIRC577

In English, many surnames come from the professions of their ancestors. These are called "occupational surnames". Examples include Smith (blacksmith), Miller (miller), Taylor (tailor), and Carpenter. In this episode, you’ll learn some of the more common ones and we’ll explain the ... Show More

41m 41s

Jun 29

Arts and Crafts in English - AIRC576

In today’s podcast, you’ll learn words and expressions connected to arts and crafts, (from sketch to sculpture). We hope you find this episode “handy”. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Las notas del episodio y más podcasts par ... Show More

39m 14s

Jun 22

10 Stupid things people do - AIRC575

In today’s podcast, you’ll learn expressions connected to regrets so that you can reflect on what you did in the past and look back with a critical eye. We’ve all made mistakes, sometimes we might consider them stupid. But don’t feel bad, we’ll also share 10 REALLY stupid things ... Show More

38m 48s

Feb 2021

102: The Lawyer's English Language Coursebook (Review)

💡EPISODE INFORMATION In this podcast episode I talk about the Lawyer's English Language Coursebook, also known as the TOLES book for the Test of Legal English Skills. This podcast is not endorsed or sponsored by TOLES as is my honest review. 📚 HELPFUL RESOURCES The Lawyer's Leg ... Show More

29m 4s

Oct 2024

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'money'

'Set aside' or 'squander'. These are both things you can do with money. You can learn these verbs and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engl ... Show More

1m 6s

Apr 16

English in a Minute: Learn some verbs to use with 'structure'

What's the difference between 'devising' and 'imposing' a structure? Find out with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minuteFIND ... Show More

1m 14s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'paper'

There are some verbs that we commonly use with 'paper'. As a student, you might have to draft and prepare papers for your lectures. You might even have to put it forward to deliver it at a conference or publish it. Learn these verbs and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT F ... Show More

1m 13s

May 21

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'opinion'

Your opinion is what you think and believe. There are some verbs that we often use with 'opinion'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: h ... Show More

1m 11s

Nov 2024

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with the word ‘fact’

A fact is something we know to be true. But do you know which verbs we most commonly hear with 'fact'? Learn about them in this podcast with Georgie.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear ... Show More

1m 6s

Jun 18

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'theory'

What is a theory and which verbs are commonly used with it? In this podcast, you'll learn what 'formulate a theory' means and lots more. Learn collocations with Georgie.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https: ... Show More

1m 5s

Aug 2024

English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'consider'

Let's learn about the word 'consider'. Phil explains three different ways that you can use it and gives you a lot of examples.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/cou ... Show More

1m 9s

Mar 2023

Your Language Journey | E6

[E6] In today's episode we talk about specific tactics that will allow you to use podcasts to become fluent. We review some of the key strategies and give you concrete suggestions for when and how to use these podcasts in your daily routine. Speakeasy English is designed to help ... Show More

28m 9s

May 14

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'source'

A source refers to an original place, person or thing. There are some verbs that we often use with 'source'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your Eng ... Show More

1m 8s

Written Legal English - AIRC550