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. We 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 our IELTS and test expert Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join our community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
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AEE 279 Part 1: Listen to a Real, Spontaneous First-time Meeting in English
Are you looking for an authentic English conversation? Today, listen to Part 1 of a real, authentic example of two people using English to get to know each other! In Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay meets Mo. Mo is from New Zealand but has lived all over the world. He currently lives in Germany and teaches English. The two of them talk about this, and about learning a language and living in a different culture. Some of the discussion points in Part 1: Why do people want to learn English? How can they be relaxed enough to learn it? Is it okay to accept that you’ll never be a native speaker? What did you get out of this conversation? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
AEE 278: Are You Committing One of these Four American Workplace Taboos?
Are you avoiding taboos in the American workplace? Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the top taboos to look out for in American workplace culture! A taboo is something that is improper or unacceptable based on culture or region. Different companies might have their own taboos, but most American workplaces probably have many of the same ones. An article by Barbara Mason outlines the biggest of these taboos. Here are a few of them, and how to avoid them: Spreading rumors: To spread a rumor is to make up an untrue story about somebody, and tell it to others. Americans tend to look down on people who do this. If you want to be trusted and have positive relationships, avoid gossip! Taking credit for another’s work: This means telling others that you did the work or achieved a success when, in fact, somebody else did. Again, Americans won’t trust anybody suspected of doing this, so don’t do it. Falling asleep at work: It may not be natural to be completely energized for 8 straight hours, but at minimum your boss will expect you to be awake. Try taking a break from your desk, going for a short walk or stepping outside to refresh yourself. Lying about an academic background: Honesty is very important to American bosses. If you lie about your academic background, you’re likely to be fired when you get caught. The best thing to do is to present the academic background that you do have in the best possible way. What are the top workplace taboos where you live? Tell us all about them in the comments section below!
AEE 277: 3 Strategies to Remember Someone's Name in English with Alan Headbloom
How can you remember other people’s names? Today, learn three tactics to remember names in English, and why it’s important to do so! A name is a person’s most basic possession and part of their identity. It’s the sweetest sound to their ears. For this reason, Alan Headbloom believes it’s important to get a person’s name right, and to show an interest in it. But it’s not always easy to do that, especially with names you are unfamiliar with. Here are Alan’s tips for remembering new names: If a name is unfamiliar, ask them to repeat it. This helps you learn their name and also shows a respectful commitment to learning it. Simply say, “Your name is a little difficult for me, but I’d really like to get it right. Could you say it again?” Ask for their business card. This works best in a business context, though students may also have business cards. Reading the name might make it easier to remember. Make up a pneumonic, or memory aid. Think of what the unfamiliar name sounds like in your native language and use that to help you remember. This is a way to bridge your language and English. Alan suggests you also learn common names in the English-speaking world, and that you try asking others if their names have any special meanings or significances. How do you deal with learning new names? Share your experiences in the comments section below! Alan Headbloom is an intercultural trainer, a professional English teacher and a talk show host. He frequently appears as a speaker on topics such as cultural diversity and workplace inclusion. He lives in Michigan, USA where he and his wife produce the show Feel Like You Belong, a show about immigrants creating a new life in the United States. Visit Alan’s Website: Feel Like You Belong and Alan Headbloom- Cross Cultural Communication
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AEE 276: 3 Tips to Read Your Way to Advanced English
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AEE 275: How to Naturally Interrupt Someone in English
Do you know how to interrupt others in English? Today, learn how interruption is a part of American speaking culture, and how you can participate! Americans often interrupt each other. It can appear rude, and can cause frustration, but it happens. Don’t take it personally. Instead, learn how it works so you can take part in this aspect of spoken American English culture. There are many phrases you can use when being interrupted, or when interrupting others. Some of them include: Sorry or Oops: These might be said not only by the person doing the interrupting, but also by the person who is interrupted. Go ‘head (ahead) and No, you go: These phrases permit the other person to interrupt you. No problem: This indicates that you are okay with the interruption that just occurred. Other common interruption phrases include: What was that? Uh huh. Oh? What other ways have you heard Lindsay and Michelle interrupt each other on past episodes of All Ears English? Tell us in the comments section below!
AEE 274: Why It's Hard to Date in a Big American City and What to Do About It
Why is dating in a big American city so difficult? Today, returning guest Jessica Coyle talks about some of the obstacles, and shares 3 tips to improve your odds of success! Come back to our site for more
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What is the IELTS English exam? Who takes it, and why? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss all the basics of the IELTS exam! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now
AEE 273: 3 Ways to Become Fluent in English Even If You Never Leave Your Home Country
How can you achieve English fluency where you live? Today, find out why you don’t have to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English! Come back to our site for more
AEE 272: How to Use "By" and "Until" in English
Do you know the difference between “by” and “until”? Today, learn how they’re not the same, and how to use them like a native speaker! Come back to our site for more
AEE 271: How to NOT Talk in Circles in English
Are you getting to the point in English? Today, learn 3 reasons you might be talking in circles when it comes to business English, and how you can get your point across more precisely! Come back to our site for more
AEE IELTS: How Does Being a Drama King/Queen Help You on the IELTS Speaking Exam
Do you want to impress the examiner in the IELTS speaking section? Today, find out why exaggerating will give you a better score! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now
AEE 270: 3 Ways to BE Somebody in Your Career
What does it mean to "be somebody"? On today's Deep Thoughts Thursday, hear a quote that will inspire you to be specific in your career choice! Come back to our site for more
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Are you in danger of making a cultural mistake in writing? Today, learn the biggest cultural mistake people make in Writing Task 2 of the IELTS! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course
AEE 269: How to Use the Arts to Become Fluent in English with TEDx Speaker Mindy Young
Can the arts take your English to a higher level? Today, Lindsay talks with TEDx speaker and ESL expert Mindy Young about how to use music, painting and poetry in learning English! Come back to our site to learn more