Jun 15

In the Ballpark (Rebroadcast) - 15 June 2026

Novelist Charles Dickens and the musician Prince were very different types of artists, but they also had a lot in common. A new book chronicling their extraordinary careers becomes a larger meditation on perfectionism and creativity itself. Plus, the military origins of the term ... Show More

53m 45s

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

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

Words to Know <ul style= "color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman' ... Show More

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

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

Jul 2025

Your Kid's Not Broken. They're Just Different.

This week's caller is a mom of two young boys doing her best to face life head-on. Her oldest son is autistic and recently diagnosed with depression. She talks with Gethard about parenting a neurodivergent child, advocating in a world that doesn't always get it, and ... Show More

1h 12m

Oct 2025

Why Q needs U and how hieroglyphics created our alphabet, with Danny Bate

1125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acrophonic principle" (one sou ... Show More

37m 49s

Sep 2025

Different Ways to Say Yes and No in English - Sound More Natural

In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Jane and Bruce explore the many different ways native speakers say yes and no. From casual responses like “yeah” and “nope” to polite answers and strong agreements or refusals, you’ll learn how to choose the right expression for every sit ... Show More

2m 37s

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

Outer Space - 8 June 2026