English Tips and Tricks
Par Neil Fitzgerald
Réseau : Neil Fitzgerald
13 épisodes
Quick hacks and handy shortcuts to improve your English skills.
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Épisodes
13. First Pages - Nineteen Eighty-Four
Another new series - First Pages ... a read-through and discussion of meaning and new vocabulary of the openings of famous novels, for B1+/B2 learners aiming for proficiency, hopefully giving you the confidence to read on in the novels.
Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode:
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12. Sentence starters: Let's face it / Funny you should ask
Two handy little sentence starters today for awkward or interesting moments in a conversation.
Transcript and key vocab here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yYyixdp2e0beMfWOxfuWYADeP5oPgkmC/view?usp=sharing
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11. Colourful Language - Bloody hell
In today's episode, we continue a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this second episode, we'll be looking at the word 'bloody' and how it's used in popular films and polite society.
Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ih4e1Dx_xJmb5DUKlCiyC5G2JXr3fqeC/view?usp=sharing
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10. Zombie English: Wait for things to blow over
Another new series - Zombie English... giving idioms and vocabulary from zombie films, like the excellent Shaun of the Dead. Today's idiom is 'Wait for things to blow over'.
Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgdlmKVjdFmdLOAAyEv0qpoyrLineveO/view?usp=share_link
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9. How to talk about ... heatwaves
Another new series - How to talk about... giving key vocabulary about current topics like AI, Donald Trump and today, heatwaves.
Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UTBUs6EuqPGVZCHF4-mpceXYid8pLd-v/view?usp=share_link
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8. Colourful Language - Damn It All
In today's episode, we start a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this first episode, we'll be looking at the word 'damn' and how it's used in popular films and polite society.
Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euknml_a8zJ-okzCyQ_XbCPEd0002bss/view?usp=share_link
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7. Pro-Tips: Simpler reads to avoid frustration
Reading can be a great way to improve your English and build vocabulary - just make sure you choose the right book!
Links:
- Penguin Readers: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/books/
- excerpt: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excerpt
- elegant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/elegant
- poignant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poignant
- grasp: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/grasp
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6. Pro-Tips: Listen to podcasts you’re genuinely interested in
The most self-defeating episode ever? Or a really useful pro-tip to help you improve your listening skills? You decide!
Vocabulary links:
- Chore definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chore
- Naturally definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/naturally
- Self-defeating definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-defeating
- Handy definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/handy
- Hooks definition (the final definition): https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hook?q=hooks
- Geopolitics definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/geopolitics
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5. Sentence starter: How come
A handy little sentence starter for questions that seek to understand the reason for something.
Useful vocab from today's episode:
- How come dictionary definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/how-come
- Meta definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/meta
- Recessive definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/recessive
- Keen definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/keen
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4. Repurposed Vocabulary: Adjacent
Why is everything being called something-adjacent these days? What is its meaning and should you try using it?
Links:
- The New York Times article cited: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/style/are-you-adjacent.html
- Merriam Webster definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjacent
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3. Metaphors and Macbeth
Life's but a walking shadow...and some other useful metaphors that could help spice up your English!
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2. Sentence Starter: The thing is...
In this episode, we'll look at a useful little sentence starter for a very specific occasion.
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1. Sentences beginning with What.
Today, we’ll take a quick look at sentences starting with the word what. You’ll be used to seeing What being used as a question word, such as in the question, such as What’s up? But what can also be used as a sentence starter.
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