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Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS training course now Do you know how to socialize in English? Have you been to any social events lately? Today, we discuss three phrases that will help you be a smooth communicator at your next social event! Socializing is an art.  It's important to be smooth and confident, but also to say the right thing. Here are three common phrases to help you get started: Come back to our site to get more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course Can your English mistakes help you be a better English learner?  If so, why do we feel so vulnerable when we admit them? Today we talk about why your brain is still stuck in caveman days, and how it affects your English success! Come back to our site for more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you listen or do you hear? What’s the difference in English? Today, in #15 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the difference between listen and hear, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up! Come back to our site to get more info   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Today you'll get 3 English meal phrases to dine with native speakers! Dining is a great time to socialize and connect. But you can’t just listen to yourself chewing food – you have to be active and engaged with others! But what do you talk about? How should you start? Come back to our site to get the 3 phrases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training   Find out how to learn English like a chef for the most English success! Today we talk about the five qualities of a chef, and how you can apply these to learning English. A great chef develops his skills over many years of hard work – much like a student of English. Here are five other ways chefs compare to English learners: Come back to our website for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Can you learn English in your sleep? Today we talk about this interesting question, and new research presented in Wired Magazine that says it may be possible! Get more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Are you feeling unmotivated with your English learning? Do you have no energy? Today we talk about three ways to become a more motivated English speaker! Come back to our site for more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   Today we talk with Kevin Conwell, creator of inglesninja.com, a site that helps people learn HOW to learn English in more effective ways. Kevin has been teaching English in Brazil for several years. He shows you how to use Facebook to find ideal practice partners for your English skills.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Does your English need a tune-up? Your English is like a car. The better you take care of it, the better it runs! Today we’re going to help you keep your English in top shape by introducing the top 15 biggest mistakes in English! Every Tuesday from August until November, we will talk in-depth about one of these mistakes. We will discuss why it is a problem and give you the tools you need to fix it.  Our weekly discussions of the top 15 biggest mistakes in English will focus on these topics: Using the verbs “listen” and “hear” Whether to use “say” or “tell” or “speak” or “talk” Using “wish” or “hope” Do you use “to have” or “to be” to tell your age? Using the verb “will” correctly when talking about the future Are you “bored” or “boring?” Should you say “I have been” or “I was?” Do you “lend” or “borrow?” What does it mean to “invite over?” “I will” or “I’m going to?” “People is” or “People are?” When to use “much” and when to use “many” T

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Game on! Do you like to watch sports? Do you want to be able to talk about sports with your English-speaking friends? Today we introduce three useful English phrases for talking about sports. Come back to our site to learn more   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today we talk to Joe Menninger, host of StartupRadio.de! Joe is an entrepreneur from Germany who studied in Texas and China. Living in three very different countries has given him many experiences. These experiences have helped him as an entrepreneur. Come back to our site for more tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get more tips at our website   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now English is not something you can buy. You must work for English skills! In today's episode we talk about thinking of English as part of life, not a commodity. It’s easy to purchase a certificate course for English. But if your heart and mind are separated from your learning, the certificate means nothing. In the end, your skills in English are what is important – not the certificate!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Are people who study or work abroad smarter? A recent Time magazine article says yes! Today you’re going to learn how living in a different culture can make you more intelligent. You will also learn some ways to do this in your own country! How can living in another culture make you smarter? What are the benefits to your mind? Come back to our website to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Do you like to tell jokes at parties? Would you like to be able to tell a few jokes in English? Today you’ll learn how to play with words and have a lot of “pun”! What is a pun? It’s a creative use of the language, usually using the literal meaning of the language and then a more creative, idiomatic use of the word. Come back to our site to see the puns written out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Today you’ll learn how to let go of your grammar mistakes and your obsession with perfection and you’ll learn how to finally speak like a native! Today we have Idahosa Ness who is the founder of the Mimic Method and he helps learners reach fluency through song lyrics and mimicking the language.   What does it mean to “mimic” English speakers? To “mimic” means to copy. When you learn English, don’t learn from the written word. Learn from what you hear. Try to surround yourself with the language and repeat back what you hear. Don’t think about conjugating verbs in your head or making a mistake. When you focus too much on conjugating, it restricts your ability to take in new sounds in your head. There will be no space in your mind. Come back to our site for a summary   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Yesterday we asked the question, “should you apologize?” and we asked if you are apologizing and saying sorry too much. Today we want to give you more ways to say “sorry” if you decide that you are in the right place and the right situation to offer an apology. You’ll see a comparison of 3 typical ways to apologize and 3 creative, new ways to apologize. Come back to our site to see the phrases written out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you say “sorry” too much in English or in your native language? In today’s episode you’ll find out why you might not want to always say “sorry” and you’ll hear from the co-hosts about their different opinions on how and when to say sorry. Come back to our site to read a summary of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now As an English learner or in your everyday life, why do you need to let go of something “good” to wait for some “great” to come along? Today you’ll hear our personal examples and find out what this means for your English learning. If something is not amazing in your life then you should let it go and wait for something better to come along.   This can be hard. It can be scary to sit in the open space after you let something go. Here is today’s quote: “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” -Jim Rohn   Come back to our site for a summary of today's episode   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Could learning English online make you a braver and more confident English speaker? Let’s find out today with our special guest, Turgay Evren. Turgay is an English instructor from Turkey and also an author of more than 60 ESL best-selling books. Turgay is going to tell us about the differences between learning English in a traditional classroom versus learning English online. Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices