All Ears English Podcast
Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan
Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
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Feb 25, 2015 • 18min
AEE 276: 3 Tips to Read Your Way to Advanced English
Do you use reading to advance your English?Today, learn 3 ways to do it with italki teacher Arianne! Come back to our site for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2015 • 19min
AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English
Do you know how to interrupt others in English?Today, learn how interruption is a part of American speaking culture, and how you can participate! Americans often interrupt each other. It can appear rude, and can cause frustration, but it happens. Don’t take it personally. Instead, learn how it works so you can take part in this aspect of spoken American English culture.There are many phrases you can use when being interrupted, or when interrupting others. Some of them include:
Sorry or Oops: These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting, but also by the person who is interrupted.
Go ‘head (ahead) and No, you go: These phrases permit the other person to interrupt you.
No problem: This indicates that you are okay with the interruption that just occurred.
Other common interruption phrases include:
What was that?
Uh huh.
Oh?
What other ways have you heard Lindsay and Michelle interrupt each other on past episodes of All Ears English?Tell us in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2015 • 19min
AEE 274: Why It's Hard to Date in a Big American City and What to Do About It
Why is dating in a big American city so difficult?Today, returning guest Jessica Coyle talks about some of the obstacles, and shares 3 tips to improve your odds of success!Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2015 • 15min
AEE IELTS: Is the IELTS for Me? Find Out Today!
What is the IELTS English exam?Who takes it, and why?Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss all the basics of the IELTS exam! Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2015 • 17min
AEE 273: 3 Ways to Become Fluent in English Even If You Never Leave Your Home Country
How can you achieve English fluency where you live?Today, find out why you don’t have to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English!Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2015 • 15min
AEE 272: How to Use "By" and "Until" in English
Do you know the difference between “by” and “until”?Today, learn how they’re not the same, and how to use them like a native speaker! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2015 • 15min
AEE IELTS: How Does Being a Drama King/Queen Help You on the IELTS Speaking Exam
Do you want to impress the examiner in the IELTS speaking section?Today, find out why exaggerating will give you a better score! Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video training now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2015 • 14min
AEE IELTS: Don't Make THIS Cultural Mistake on the Writing Test
Are you in danger of making a cultural mistake in writing?Today, learn the biggest cultural mistake people make in Writing Task 2 of the IELTS!Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2015 • 17min
AEE 269: How to Use the Arts to Become Fluent in English with TEDx Speaker Mindy Young
Can the arts take your English to a higher level?Today, Lindsay talks with TEDx speaker and ESL expert Mindy Young about how to use music, painting and poetry in learning English! Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2015 • 16min
AEE 268: How to Match a Title with a Person in English
How do you address people in English?Today, Lindsay and Michelle tell you what you should call people, and when! Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
