The Google search engine has become so popular during the last few years that we often use it as a verb – to Google something. In this episode, we’ll give you some ideas on how you can use Google services to improve your English. Voice message from Marcela from Argentina https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_four_extra Voice message from Ines…
Keen, Enthusiastic and Eager – AIRC322
Learn how to use the words keen, eager and enthusiastic in English in this episode. Voice message from Alba from Argentina Small talk and socialising translating from Spanish in her head How to start a conversation and make small talk – AIRC77 Beyond the English Language – AIRC312 Improving fluency in social situations ask questions…
Old Jobs, New Jobs – AIRC321
The 2020 pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus has changed the way many of us work. Some people have lost their jobs, some of us have been working from home and some jobs may disappear completely. In this episode, we talk about jobs that no longer exist, new jobs that could soon disappear and which…
A History of the English Language in 20 Minutes – AIRC320
Where did English get words like sky, feet, judge and sandals? Greek, Latin, Christianity, the bible, The French, The Vikings. English has been influenced by so many things over time. We’re going to try to explain some of these influences on the English language in 20 minutes. Dominique from France has recommended a podcast: “I…
Present perfect, past simple, gerunds, infinitives – AIRC319
In this episode, learn the difference between ‘What did they say’ and ‘What have they said’? ‘Where were you?’ and ‘Where have you been?’. We’ll also give you some advice on how to improve your writing in English. Audio message from Rocio from Chile Lovely pronunciation. Very clear. Well done for making ‘advice’ an uncountable…
Guatemala – AIRC318
Chocolate, coffee, Mayan history, impressive volcanoes and wildlife all come together in the wonderful country of Guatemala. Improve your listening and learn about Guatemala in this episode. Audio message from Alberto from Australia XIt’s been a long time since I haven’t contacted you guysX (since I HAVE contacted you) I just listened TO your last…
Manage, handle, deal with, cope – AIRC317
What’s the difference between manage, handle, deal with and cope? Learn how to use these words in context in this episode. An email from José Lares from Venezuela replying to the monthly inglespodcast newsletter. “I’m from Venezuela, but I’ve been living in Colombia since last year. Here we are still having many people with the…
The Army – AIRC316
What does ‘to call the shots’ mean? And what about ‘to bite the bullet’? What’s the difference between a wound and an injury? And is it a good thing to be in the firing line? You’ll learn vocabulary and idioms connected to the army in this episode. Voice message from Andrés from Colombia with 2…
Reza’s Story – AIRC315
We pull back the curtain on Reza’s background in this episode. What are his roots? Why did he come to Spain and how did he become interested in teaching English? Find out more about Reza in this episode. Voice message from Augustina from Argentina Passed the Cambridge B2 First exam with an A! And we…
Memory Techniques – AIRC314
Learning a language can be difficult if you have a bad memory. We’ll give you some advice on how to improve yours. Voice message from Mimi from Mexico XI love hear themX – I love listening to them (the podcasts) XI haven’t able to speakX – I haven’t BEEN able to speak XThey learn English…
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