MiniPod: Take it easy | Words we use

Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'call it a day'. 

Learn polite ways to refuse a drink in English. Discover useful expressions for taking it slow, sitting one out or explaining you're on a permanent dry spell. 

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #99 Saying 'No' to alcohol. 

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like swimming? Is it difficult to learn how to swim? What's the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea? Where do people in your country like to go swimming? Tune in and have a gr ... Show More

Jump in the water and listen to Jackie and Richard talk about learning to swim 

Today, we’re diving into the topic of swimming. Whether you’re someone who loves the water or maybe you're a bit nervous around it, swimming is a great activity to talk about because it evokes very specific memories. The more memories we can recall, the easier it is to chat! Ju ... Show More

During a hot summer a swimming pool can be invigorating. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation. 

<p>In this episode, I take you with me to a typical swimming session in France! From entering the pool to the little details that might surprise you, I share what it's like to go for a swim in a French public pool. You'll learn lots of vocabulary around this topic, in slow and cl ... Show More

In this lesson, we learn how to talk a little bit about school. 

<p>But it’s important to know how to swim if you’re going to be around water! In this episode, Upper Valley Aquatic Center Swim School Director Kana Wyman gives us swimming tips, like how to get comfortable putting our heads in the water, how to float and more.</p><p>Download our ... Show More

Have you ever done something completely new—something that scared you, but changed your life forever? 🌊 In this episode, I talk about my first time scuba diving, the fear I felt, and how it became one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life.This is the perfect English l ... Show More