Latest Episodes
Wildfires and fire vocabulary – AIRC639
Forest fires are becoming more common in many parts of the world. At the time of recording, there are terrible wildfires blazing in France, Spain, Canada, Italy and many other countries.Every summer, we see dramatic images of burning forests, smoke-filled skies and firefighters working...
Why English jokes are funny – learn English humour and wordplay – AIRC638
Some people say that if you can laugh in another language, you’re no longer just learning it, you’re starting to live it! Many English learners discover that understanding grammar is one thing, but understanding humour is something completely different. English jokes often depend on...
Living in a Multicultural Society – AIRC637
The world has never been more connected. Whether you live in a large city or a small town, you’re likely to meet people from different countries, cultures, languages, and backgrounds.This diversity has brought exciting opportunities, but it has also raised important questions. How do...
Advanced English verb tense review – AIRC636
If you’re a regular listener to the podcast, there’s a good chance you’ve already mastered the basic English tenses. If so, congratulations! You’ve got the foundation. But if you’ve ever wondered why native speakers say “I’ll have finished by Friday” instead of “I’ll finish...
Advanced modifiers for comparatives and superlatives – AIRC635
If you’ve been studying English for a while, I’m sure you remember learning basic comparatives and superlatives and seeing expressions like ‘bigger than’, ‘more expensive’ and ‘the best/worst’ in your coursebook. But native speakers don’t stop there!At a more advanced level, if we want...
Two Roads: Understanding The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost – AIRC634
We haven’t spoken about poetry for a while, so in today’s episode we’ll explore one of the most famous poems in English literature, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.We’ll read the poem and break it down in simple, clear English to help you...
