Sep 1

Why do so many last names sound like jobs?

1216. In honor of Labor Day, we look at occupational surnames — why Baker, Cooper, and Fletcher sound like jobs, and why Wainwright, Chandler, and Fuller were jobs too, even though they don't sound like it anymore. We also look at how names like Webster and Baxter preserve an Old ... Show More

9m 51s

Aug 27

Explosions, chemistry, and dictionary 'spite,' with Kory Stamper

1215. This week, we talk to Kory Stamper about why color science is surprisingly dangerous. We look at the literal chemical explosions at DuPont dye labs and the bitter rivalry between Webster’s Third and the American Heritage Dictionary. Then, we look at Kory's top three book re ... Show More

20m 52s

Aug 25

It's Greek to me: Why is the language of 'The Odyssey' shorthand for all that we don’t understand?

1214. This week, we look at why we say, "It's all Greek to me" when we don't understand something. We trace the phrase from medieval monks who couldn't read Greek manuscripts to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," and look at how other languages, like Czech, German, and Cantonese, exp ... Show More

10m 52s

Jun 2020

How to speak American accent ?

How to speak like a native american ?

8m 13s

Mar 2019

Different ways to say "I don't know"

Learn how to speak English like a native speaker.

3m 54s

May 2022

'Ish' - The English We Speak

Make the English you speak sound more natural

2m 46s

Oct 2022

442 : How To Speak English More Fluently With 5 Real-Life English Expressions

In today’s episode, you will learn more about speaking English like a native.If you want to learn how to speak English like a Native, go to<a href='http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/'>http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/</a>

16m 45s

Oct 2022

444 : The Dos and Don’ts Of English Conversation That You Must Know

In today’s episode, you will learn more about speaking English like a native.If you want to learn how to speak English like a Native, go to<a href='http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/'>http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/</a>

15m 53s

Oct 2022

441 : How To Communicate Clearly In English Using 4 Simple Steps

In today’s episode, you will learn more about speaking English like a native.If you want to learn how to speak English like a Native, go to<a href='http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/'>http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/</a>

16m 48s

Nov 2022

446 : 5 Steps To Finally Speaking English

In today’s episode, you will learn more about speaking English like a native.If you want to learn how to speak English like a Native, go to<a href='http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/'>http://www.englishfluencyplan.com/</a>

19m 27s

267 How to Speak English Like the Irish