All Ears English Podcast

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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...

Episodes

08 / 01 / 2015	English Quotes About How to Make your Mark Are you making an impact? Today, get two quotes by two famous entrepreneurs, and learn how to talk about the impact you want to make on the world in 2015! Come back to our site for more info - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:14:08
07 / 01 / 2015	3 Ways to Raise a Bilingual Child with Bilingual Avenue Host Marianna Du Bosq How do you raise a bilingual child? Today, Lindsay chats with Marianna Du Bosq, a bilingual educator-who has-three ways to help you raise your child to speak more than one language! - The benefits of raising a bilingual child are many.-Not only will knowing more than one language open career opportunities for-the child when they grow up,-research is also finding significant positive cognitive advantages to-having a-bilingual brain. - Marianna believes bilingualism (and even tri-lingualism) is definitely achievable if parents are focused enough.-Here are Marianna-s three main points to focus on: Expose your children to-quality language input.-Read books, or even use audio books.-This way, your child is hearing voices other than those of their parents. Create a need to use the language. If the child doesn-t have to use the language to get what they want, they-re naturally going to-fall back on using-the dominant language.-Ask your family members help by only speaking one language or the other. Keep it fun! Children will be far more involved in the language if they are doing the kinds of things they already love to do. - Are you a parent interested in raising bilingual children? Share your thoughts or experiences-in the comments section below! - Marianna Du Bosq is a bilingual mother, former bilingual educator, and lifetime language learner.-She is the host of the Bilingual Avenue podcast and blog where she interviews parents and experts raising and teaching multilingual children, and provides an excellent collection of tips and strategies for anyone choosing this journey. She is originally from Venezuela, has spent the last twenty years in the United States,-and is currently on a one year adventure in the Black Forest in Germany with her husband and two year old daughter. Click here to get -7 Ways to Increase Exposure in the Target Language- a free PDF guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:17:35
06 / 01 / 2015	You Don't Even Know How Easy It Is to Use "Even" in English How do you use the word -even- in English? On today-s Tear-Up Your Textbook Tuesday, Lindsay and Michelle talk about four situations for using the term -even-, and how to use your tone of voice to make it work in an English conversation! - Get more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:13:25
05 / 01 / 2015	5 English Phrases to Declare Your New Years Resolutions How do you declare-a New Year-s resolution in English?- Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss five easy English phrases to use for your intentions in the new year! - Come back to our site to see the phrases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:17:07
02 / 01 / 2015	Skim! Scan! Success! On the IELTS Reading Section How can you prepare for-the Reading Section of the IELTS? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss two strategies to help you answer questions quickly and correctly! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:14:29
31 / 12 / 2014	Improv Comedy Artist Jessica Coyle Shows You How to Use Your Body to Get More Confident in English Can you use your body to learn English? Today, Lindsay chats with Jessica Coyle about some of the ways the art of improvisational technique can help you use your body to improve your English! - Come back to our website to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:20:53
30 / 12 / 2014	How to Build a "Brain Box" for Listening on the IELTS Exam How-do you-build a -Brain Box- for the IELTS Listening Exam? Today Lindsay and Jessica talk about two strategies to make the listening part of the IELTS exam easier! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:13:00
30 / 12 / 2014	5 Weird Americanisms to Never Miss a Hollywood Line in English Again Do you have trouble understanding American speech habits? In today-s Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday, Lindsay and Michelle discuss 5 weird ways Americans use English,-and how to understand-what they-re saying! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:21:08
29 / 12 / 2014	How to Avoid the Dangers on Speaking Part 1 What-s so difficult about the IELTS-Speaking Part 1? What can you do to prepare? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss some tactics for avoiding the dangers and allowing yourself to stand out! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now - Speaking Part 1 of the IELTS includes questions about yourself.-You will be asked about three topics, and though it-may seem like-simple stuff, the danger is that-you might-become too relaxed and start using one-word answers. You want to do better than that.-In fact, ideally your answers will be 2-4 sentences each! How can you do come up with that?-Do some brainstorming.-Think of the question words.-Question words can help you think of better answers. - Vocabulary is also important in Speaking Part 1.-If you want to achieve a higher score, you will need to use a range of vocabulary, including slang and idioms.-The examiner wants to hear that you know more than what-s in-your textbook.-A good strategy is to have a short list of-slang and idioms ready to use. - What are some good English slang words or idioms that might be helpful to have for Speaking Part 1 of the IELTS test? Let us know in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:16:36
29 / 12 / 2014	To "Do" or to "Don't"- That Is the Question! Do you prioritize learning English? Are you a multi-tasker? Today,-Lindsay and Michelle-talk about the famous -to do- list, and whether or not it really moves you forward in your life or your career! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:16:13

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All Ears English Podcast

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Episodes

08 / 01 / 2015	English Quotes About How to Make your Mark Are you making an impact? Today, get two quotes by two famous entrepreneurs, and learn how to talk about the impact you want to make on the world in 2015! Come back to our site for more info - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:14:08
07 / 01 / 2015	3 Ways to Raise a Bilingual Child with Bilingual Avenue Host Marianna Du Bosq How do you raise a bilingual child? Today, Lindsay chats with Marianna Du Bosq, a bilingual educator-who has-three ways to help you raise your child to speak more than one language! - The benefits of raising a bilingual child are many.-Not only will knowing more than one language open career opportunities for-the child when they grow up,-research is also finding significant positive cognitive advantages to-having a-bilingual brain. - Marianna believes bilingualism (and even tri-lingualism) is definitely achievable if parents are focused enough.-Here are Marianna-s three main points to focus on: Expose your children to-quality language input.-Read books, or even use audio books.-This way, your child is hearing voices other than those of their parents. Create a need to use the language. If the child doesn-t have to use the language to get what they want, they-re naturally going to-fall back on using-the dominant language.-Ask your family members help by only speaking one language or the other. Keep it fun! Children will be far more involved in the language if they are doing the kinds of things they already love to do. - Are you a parent interested in raising bilingual children? Share your thoughts or experiences-in the comments section below! - Marianna Du Bosq is a bilingual mother, former bilingual educator, and lifetime language learner.-She is the host of the Bilingual Avenue podcast and blog where she interviews parents and experts raising and teaching multilingual children, and provides an excellent collection of tips and strategies for anyone choosing this journey. She is originally from Venezuela, has spent the last twenty years in the United States,-and is currently on a one year adventure in the Black Forest in Germany with her husband and two year old daughter. Click here to get -7 Ways to Increase Exposure in the Target Language- a free PDF guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:17:35
06 / 01 / 2015	You Don't Even Know How Easy It Is to Use "Even" in English How do you use the word -even- in English? On today-s Tear-Up Your Textbook Tuesday, Lindsay and Michelle talk about four situations for using the term -even-, and how to use your tone of voice to make it work in an English conversation! - Get more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:13:25
05 / 01 / 2015	5 English Phrases to Declare Your New Years Resolutions How do you declare-a New Year-s resolution in English?- Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss five easy English phrases to use for your intentions in the new year! - Come back to our site to see the phrases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:17:07
02 / 01 / 2015	Skim! Scan! Success! On the IELTS Reading Section How can you prepare for-the Reading Section of the IELTS? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss two strategies to help you answer questions quickly and correctly! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:14:29
31 / 12 / 2014	Improv Comedy Artist Jessica Coyle Shows You How to Use Your Body to Get More Confident in English Can you use your body to learn English? Today, Lindsay chats with Jessica Coyle about some of the ways the art of improvisational technique can help you use your body to improve your English! - Come back to our website to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:20:53
30 / 12 / 2014	How to Build a "Brain Box" for Listening on the IELTS Exam How-do you-build a -Brain Box- for the IELTS Listening Exam? Today Lindsay and Jessica talk about two strategies to make the listening part of the IELTS exam easier! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:13:00
30 / 12 / 2014	5 Weird Americanisms to Never Miss a Hollywood Line in English Again Do you have trouble understanding American speech habits? In today-s Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday, Lindsay and Michelle discuss 5 weird ways Americans use English,-and how to understand-what they-re saying! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:21:08
29 / 12 / 2014	How to Avoid the Dangers on Speaking Part 1 What-s so difficult about the IELTS-Speaking Part 1? What can you do to prepare? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss some tactics for avoiding the dangers and allowing yourself to stand out! - Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now - Speaking Part 1 of the IELTS includes questions about yourself.-You will be asked about three topics, and though it-may seem like-simple stuff, the danger is that-you might-become too relaxed and start using one-word answers. You want to do better than that.-In fact, ideally your answers will be 2-4 sentences each! How can you do come up with that?-Do some brainstorming.-Think of the question words.-Question words can help you think of better answers. - Vocabulary is also important in Speaking Part 1.-If you want to achieve a higher score, you will need to use a range of vocabulary, including slang and idioms.-The examiner wants to hear that you know more than what-s in-your textbook.-A good strategy is to have a short list of-slang and idioms ready to use. - What are some good English slang words or idioms that might be helpful to have for Speaking Part 1 of the IELTS test? Let us know in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:16:36
29 / 12 / 2014	To "Do" or to "Don't"- That Is the Question! Do you prioritize learning English? Are you a multi-tasker? Today,-Lindsay and Michelle-talk about the famous -to do- list, and whether or not it really moves you forward in your life or your career! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices	00:16:13