Synopsis
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! All Ears English is an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced learners around the world. Teachers Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan will show you how to use everyday 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, life in America and Boston, 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 Lindsay and Michelle and the All Ears English community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
Episodes
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AEE 137: Be More Likeable with These Six English Phrases
23/06/2014 Duration: 14minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now What can you say in English to make people like you? Today you're going learn a few phrases, questions, and vocabulary words that you can use in any conversation to make people enjoy your company more. Phrases to make people like you: "How about you?": This is better in the middle of a conversation. People want to talk about themselves and share their opinion on a topic so give them a chance to do it. This shows that you are interested in the person and that's why they'll find you interesting. Use the person's name: This shows that you care enough to remember the person's name. Use their name to show that you care. Try to insert their name at the beginning or the end of a conversation. Don't be afraid to ask for their name again if you forget it. Do NOT use "sir" or "ma'am" in the US: This is too formal in the Northeastern United States or on the West Coast (Boston, NY, Portland, Washington State). It can also make you sound submissive or like you are p
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AEE 136: Lisa Biskup from English Fluency Now Talks About Pacific Northwest Culture
23/06/2014 Duration: 23minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today we have a great guest! We have Lisa Biskup from English Fluency Now. Lisa is from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Lisa is going to introduce us to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and she is going to show us 4 things that are different or unique about her region. 4 Things That Are Unique About the Pacific Northwest: People enjoy the outdoors: People are focused on the environment and spending time outdoors. Even though it rains a lot, people like to get out and when it’s nice out, people spend a lot of time sailing, boating kayaking, hiking, etc. The temperatures are mild throughout the year and it’s not “painful” to be outdoors. They value local, organic food: A lot of people in this area value organic and local food, grass-fed beef, etc. There are a lot of farmers’ markets that people go to regularly. There is a huge market for this kind of natural food. A vibrant coffee culture: Starbucks started here! Starbucks broug
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AEE 135: Why You’re Not Fluent in English — Fear of Success
19/06/2014 Duration: 12minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now You say you want to speak English like a native. You work hard to accomplish that goal every day. But what is the final thing that is holding you back? Why haven’t you reached your goal yet? Is it fear of failure? Maybe not. We... Read More The post AEE 135: Why You’re Not Fluent in English — Fear of Success appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 134: One Secret Pronunciation Rule Your English Teachers Will Never Teach You
18/06/2014 Duration: 10minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Today you’ll get a super useful and secret English pronunciation rule that your teachers won’t teach you in class! Throw away your typical way of learning pronunciation and listen up! Learn where to pause! Today we’re looking at tongue twisters and we’re going to show... Read More The post AEE 134: One Secret Pronunciation Rule Your English Teachers Will Never Teach You appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 133: ESL Hip Hop – A Glimpse into Black American Culture Through Music with Stephen Mayeux
17/06/2014 Duration: 20minSubscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Want to learn English through music? Today you will learn about 3 hip-hop English songs that you must know to improve your English pronunciation! Today we have special guest Stephen Mayeux from ESL Hip Hop on the show. Stephen teaches English through hip hop and he’s here today to share some of his best ideas with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 132: Go Local in New York City — Don’t Miss Out on the Real Character
16/06/2014 Duration: 14minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training here Do you want to “go local” the next time you visit New York? Today we will show you how to do it. Today you’ll find out what NOT to do if you don’t want to look like a tourist. Don’t go to Times... Read More The post AEE 132: Go Local in New York City — Don’t Miss Out on the Real Character appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 131: The Hug or The Handshake – How to Greet in American Culture
12/06/2014 Duration: 11minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course Do you know how to greet someone in American culture? Today you’ll learn how to avoid embarrassing situations when you are not sure whether to hug, handshake, or wave. We had a question from a Chinese student. She wasn’t sure how to greet American men.... Read More The post AEE 131: The Hug or The Handshake – How to Greet in American Culture appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 130: Mau Buchler from Tripppin on Trending Topics – How to Connect in English When You Travel Abroad
11/06/2014 Duration: 18minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today you’ll find out how to connect with people in English when you travel. Mau Buchler from Trippin on Trending Topics is here to give is some hints and ideas. Mau thinks that traveling is the best way to learn English. But before you travel you need to prepare and... Read More The post AEE 130: Mau Buchler from Tripppin – How to Connect in English When You Travel Abroad appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 129: TOEFL Expert Bruce Stirling on How to Get a High Score on the Exam
10/06/2014 Duration: 15minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Do you want to get a high score on the TOEFL exam? Do you want to know some great strategies? Today we have TOEFL expert Bruce Stirling. Bruce will show you the thinking techniques that separate the winners from the losers on the TOEFL. ... Read More The post AEE 129: TOEFL Expert Bruce Stirling on How to Get a High Score on the Exam appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 128: American English Pronunciation Podcast Shows How to Self-Correct
09/06/2014 Duration: 20minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Do you struggle with pronunciation? Do you want to be able to pronounce your English words like a native but are you not sure how to do it? Today you’ll meet Mandy Egle from Pronuncian! Mandy is a pronunciation expert and she is going to... Read More The post AEE 128: American English Pronunciation Podcast Shows How to Self-Correct appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 127: Want to Make Friends When You Travel to the US? 4 Phrases to Use
05/06/2014 Duration: 11minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you want to make friends when you travel to the US? Don’t be lonely when you travel in the United States! Today we’ll give you 4 phrases to use when you come to the US and you want to make some American friends. One... Read More The post AEE 127: Want to Make Friends When You Travel to the US? 4 Phrases to Use appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 126: Does American Optimism Annoy You? 5 Phrases Used by the Optimist
04/06/2014 Duration: 13minTaking the IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Does American optimism annoy you? A lot of Americans tend to see the “bright side” of things. Why is this? Where does optimism show up in American English? Where does it show up in our intonation and our expressions? Optimistic expressions in English: To look... Read More The post AEE 126: Does American Optimism Annoy You? 5 Phrases Used by the Optimist appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 125: What’s My English Level?
03/06/2014 Duration: 12minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now What’s your English level? Do you ever ask this question? Today you’ll find out how to figure out your English level and you’ll hear what Gabby and Lindsay have to say about the importance of knowing your level. We got this question from one of... Read More The post AEE 125: What’s My English Level? appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 124: RealLife English Podcast on How to Live English Not Just Learn It
02/06/2014 Duration: 17minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Today Chad from RealLife English Podcast is here! Chad is going to show us how to live English and not just learn it. Chad has three keys to real life English fluency that he is going to share with us today. Listen to this... Read More The post AEE 124: Real Life Radio Podcast on How to Live English Not Just Learn It appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 123: Look Up to Make American Friends
29/05/2014 Duration: 13minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today find out how to “look up” and make more American friends in the United States! In... Read More The post AEE 123: Look Up to Make American Friends appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 122: Luke’s ENGLISH Podcast and How to Be Funny in English
27/05/2014 Duration: 17minToday you’ll meet Luke Thompson from Luke’s English Podcast! Luke is a funny guy and a comedian and he’ll teach you how to be funny in English. Learn three different kinds of humor in English and how to avoid the embarrassment of telling a bad joke in English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 121: Fun or Funny? Learn the Difference Between Two English Words
27/05/2014 Duration: 13minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Are you confused about when to use “fun” and when to use “funny” in English? They don’t have the same meaning! In today’s episode you’ll learn the difference between these two English vocabulary words and you’ll learn how to use them like a native. Fun... Read More The post AEE 121: Fun or Funny? Learn the Difference Between Two English Words appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 120: Effortless English Podcast Host AJ Hoge Gets “Emotional” with All Ears English
25/05/2014 Duration: 14minGet your estimated IELTS band score at https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore Do you know why it’s important to learn English with emotion? Today we have a special guest on the show who is going to show you a new way to learn English to finally succeed! AJ Hoge is the founder of Effortless English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 119: Encouraging Phrases in English to Motivate Your Friends
22/05/2014 Duration: 10minTaking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Learn how to motivate your friends with some encouraging phrases in English. Do you know what to say to your friends when they need some motivation and some help? Today you’ll get 6 ideas that you can use today. Here are the phrases that... Read More The post AEE 119: Encouraging Phrases in English to Motivate Your Friends appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AEE 118: Train Your Brain for English Language Learning
21/05/2014 Duration: 11minTaking IELTS? Get your free IELTS video training here Do you ever feel discouraged about your English? Do you feel like you’ll never be able to learn or remember new grammar or vocabulary words? Well, when you feel this way, you need to remember that it’s all about science! Today you’ll learn three things... Read More The post AEE 118: Train Your Brain for English Language Learning appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices