Jun 1

Stub Your Toe (Rebroadcast) - 1 June 2026

Advice about college essays from the winner of a top prize for children’s literature: Kelly Barnhill encourages teens to write about experiences that are uniquely their own, from a point of view that is theirs and no one else’s. Plus, why do we say that someone who’s fortunate ha ... Show More

53m 45s

May 25

Snookums and Snicklefritz (Rebroadcast) - 25 May 2026

A new book about how animals perceive their environment reveals immense worlds beyond our own. A bee can see ultraviolet light, catfish have taste buds all over their bodies, and manatees use highly sensitive lips to examine nearby objects. Also, what’s the relationship between r ... Show More

53m 45s

May 11

Match Game - 11 May 2026

Why do speakers of the same language have different accents? A lively new book called Why We Talk Funny offers a linguist’s look at how and why accents develop. And: If you’ve “stood up” at a wedding, were you supporting the marriage or objecting to it? Plus, a new expression mak ... Show More

53m 45s

Jun 2024

Dollar stores dominate rural America (Fall out of fashion)

Today's story: Dollar stores started as a novelty, a place where consumers could hunt for amusing bargains. But now, they're a big business. Customers can buy cleaning supplies, hardware, clothes, and some food there, all for rock-bottom prices. But not everyone loves dollar stor ... Show More

21m 23s

Nov 2025

#461 - American Vs. British Vs. Australian English — Learn Useful English Words, Vocabulary Differences You Need to Know, and More!

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Have you ever wondered why the same word can mean something totally different in the US, UK, and Australia? In this fun and fast-paced RealLife English episode, Ethan, Andrea, and Olly explore some of the most comm ... Show More

15m 7s

Aug 2013

31 - People's Names

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29m 59s

Aug 2025

Daily Easy English #1164: Learn how to use "sound too hot" with Coach Shane

Master the American English phrase "sound too hot" in this fun and free ESL podcast lesson! Join Coach Shane to improve your English speaking, listening, and pronunciation with clear explanations and real-life examples. Today's Expression: doesn't sound too hot I'm going to the B ... Show More

6m 41s

Aug 2025

197 - 5 Prepositions Advanced Speakers Still Get Wrong (with Lucas!)

Think you’ve mastered English prepositions? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with my husband Lucas (an advanced English speaker) to tackle 5 prepositions even fluent speakers still get wrong. We’ll cover:✅ Invest ____✅ Be interested ____✅ Participate ____ / Take part ____ ... Show More

25m 11s

Jul 2017

[120] Learning English Through Outdoor Activities

Today we talk about outdoor activities, learn more new vocabulary and I also share a tip when talking about activities: Go + Activity + ing. Tune in to find out more. Enjoy :) *** Start Speaking English Today - Learn With Me https://www.englishmadesimple.net/learnwithme/ ***G ... Show More

12m 56s

Feb 2025

329. Why Is American English Different to British English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Today I want to discuss Noah Webster, the man who played a major role in cre ... Show More

18m 19s

Jun 2025

ChatGPT has upended education

Today's story: In just a few short years, ChatGPT has transformed what it means to be in school. Students can use AI to for help in their homework, or to do their assignments from start to finish. Educators worry that widespread cheating means that students today are not getting ... Show More

16m 2s

Aug 2013

32 - Start the RLE Movement in YOUR City

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33m 42s

Aug 2025

Daily Easy English #1165: Learn "A/C" with Coach Shane

Daily Easy English #1165: Learn "A/C" with Coach Shane Master the American English idiom "A/C" in this fun and free ESL podcast lesson! Join Coach Shane to improve your English speaking, listening, and pronunciation with clear explanations and real-life examples. Today's Expressi ... Show More

3m 35s

If Grandma Had Wheels (Rebroadcast) - 18...