All Ears English Podcast

Do you dream without fear?Do you link your English studies to your big goals?Today, learn about one All Ears English listener who has an incredible goal and dream for his English – and why it’s making all the difference in his life!Come back to our site for more tips Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video training course now Sergin is an All Ears English listener in Turkey. He listens to English conversations 4-8 hours every day! His goal is to become an actor and move to Hollywood. That may sound like an ambitious dream, but it is possible.Dreaming big is the only way to achieve big things. And it’s important to have a goal that you care about. What you’re doing must inspire you and hold your attention. Find what you want to do in life, not just what you should do! Do you have any big dreams or goals connected to learning English?Tell us all about them in the comments section below!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go here to read the full episode summaryWhat’s the difference between do and make in English?Do you make something, or do you do it?Today, in #3 of our Top 15 Fixes, we talk about the difficulty of distinguishing when to use these two verbs! Many English learners have difficulty using do and make, often because they are directly translating from their own language. But native English speakers make it even more difficult. Even though there are some basic rules for using these verbs, native speakers tend to break them. Make usually means to create something, from the ground up. Some examples include: Making food, a drink, or anything requiring ingredients Making friends (creating friendships) Making the bed or table (putting things together) Making a phone call, or making mistakes Do usually relates more to a responsibility, an action or a job. Some examples include: Doing dinner, coffee or drinks (something you do together, with others) Doing homework, or doing the dishes (doing a job or work) Doing someone a favor Doing your best  Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about People Episode 209: How much versus How many What do you make?What do you do?Let us know in the comments section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you make friends in New York?What do you need to know?Today, we discuss one little part of making it in the Big Apple! Come back to our site for more! Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you know how to celebrate Halloween like an American?Today, we discuss how Americans celebrate this strange holiday, and how learning English will allow you to celebrate Halloween all year! Come back to our site for more Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video training now Halloween is a popular traditional American holiday. For many Americans, it is their favorite holiday.Among the many activities Americans engage in, the most important for celebrating Halloween is dressing up in a costume.Adults might dress up for parties, and kids might dress up for trick or treating. This is a chance to be somebody different and to reinvent yourself!Learning a new language can also allow you to take on a new personality. A new culture and language might mix with your unique personality to make you into someone 'different'. Speaking a new language is thus like Halloween all year! Do you celebrate Halloween in your country?What do you do?Tell us all about it in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Kaufmann, the founder of English LingQ and a language learning expert, emphasizes that mastering English is a personal responsibility. He shares actionable tips to enhance your skills while highlighting the importance of connection over perfection. The conversation touches on the transformative power of mentorship and technology, as well as modern resources for learners. Kaufmann also critiques the use of sitcoms for language learning, advocating for more effective auditory methods. Ultimately, he encourages a balance of fun and growth in the language journey.

Is it correct to ask how much, or how many in English?Today, in #4 of the Top 15 Fixes series, we discuss using the words 'much' and 'many' when discussing quantities! It’s important to think of the meaning of the words much and many, and how each is used differently in counting. If you're counting something as a mass that can be spilled on the table so that it goes everywhere, you would use the word 'much'. Examples include: Grainy or powdery substances like sugar or flour Liquids, semi-liquids or semi-solids like milk, honey or butter Money (when considered abstractly, as in “too much money”)  If you are counting individual pieces, use the word 'many'. Examples include: Grains such as sugar counted individually Groups of items, like chocolate chips, marshmallows or berries Countable units, such as cups, teaspoons or bags  Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about People  Do you have any examples for using much and many in your baking or cooking?Share with us in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you speak English like an American?Do you wish you did?Today, learn 3 ways to sound a little more like an American when you speak English! Come back to our site for more tips from Amy Taking IELTS?Get our free IELTS video training now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you plan for your priorities?Do you run your day, or does your day run you?Today we discuss how planning your day can help you accomplish your priorities! If you don’t decide how you’ll manage you time, someone else will. It’s simple to understand but easy to forget. Come back to our site for more expert tips Taking IELTS?Get our free video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we discuss a big mistake you’re making with "miss" and "lose" when you talk about missing the bus in English! Come back to our site for more tipsIf you take the bus or train, what do you say when you discover it has already come and gone without you?“I lost the bus,” is a common mistake. The problem with saying this is that it suggests you owned the bus, but no longer know where it is. A person can lose their keys or their wallet, but they can only lose their bus if they’re a bus driver!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you talk about people in English?Is the word “people” plural or singular?Read the full notes for this episodeToday, in #5 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss a mistake you might be making when you translate your native language into English – and how to fix it!In some languages, the word for “people” is singular. But it’s important to remember that, in English, this word is plural. People are interesting. NOT: People is interesting.  The singular term for “people” is “person.” This is similar to the situation with the words “children” and “child.” The children are good. The children are energetic. The child is good. The child is energetic.  Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To  Have you had trouble with the plural and singular of these words?Does it come from translating from your own language?Let us know in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices