We need to start talking about death. It's a subject and a phase that is often avoided in conversation, but it's one that is every bit as important as life itself - it gives life its value. In this episode, we'll discuss the the options available during childbirth and the end of life process which could help us approach these events with a more openminded,  conscious and colourful mindset...and we'll learn some new English words on the way. In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's Engli ..read more

When someone tells you they are home-educating the kids, what is your first question? Nine times out of ten, I get asked about socialisation. It's time to debunk the misconceptions and set the record straight. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (04:55) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation; Undertone (noun)- An unspoken but implied meaning or emotion "She didn't say she was angry but I could hear it in the undertones of her voice" Accustomed (adj)- customary, usual, habitual ..read more

The value and importance of multiculturalism, inclusion and support networks is something that should be considered in every activity. How you choose to integrate these things into your community is a personal preference. I chose football management and a team called FC Kuffen in a beautiful country called Finland. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (11:00) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: shooting pains (noun) ease off (phrasal verb) let's see how it goe ..read more

Everyone loves Christmas don't they? Let's look at the most popular seasonal holiday from a different perspective and discuss consumerism, Christmas villains and those people who may not be having such a good time underneath the bright lights, fake smiles and festive cheers. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (14:10) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: grump (noun) mention (noun) conscious effort (noun) overboard  (adjective) stupid o'clock (phrase) are ..read more

The World Cup has stirred up a lot of controversial discussions, from breaching human rights to discrimination of the LGBQ community, and Fifa corruption. We're not talking about any of this...this is simply about football, the game we love. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (19:15) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: Hype up (phrasal verb) Niggle  (noun) Deliver the goods / Deliver (expression) Doesn't he? - "Dun e?" (dialect) Bombing down (phrasal ve ..read more

An innocent child or a criminal mastermind? Learning the rights and wrongs of society's rules can be difficult for adults, but children, they have to learn the hard way. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (9:20) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: To roam (verb) Fringe  (noun) To Flop (verb) / Flop (noun) Grub (slang) Gobble down/up (phrasal verb) Sure enough (expression) Down in the mouth (idiom) Laugh off (phrasal verb) Open house (noun) Caught red-ha ..read more

Our Queen has fallen, it's the end of an era, and change is upon us.  How does the death of Queen Elizabeth affect the general public? What's  next for Great Britain? Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (12:00) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: Glum (adjective) In the face of adversity (expression) To loiter (verb) Crummy (adjective) Graced by one's presence (expression) Facade (noun) Condolences (noun) To be inundated (transitive verb) Not fussed ..read more

Dealing with big life changes can be difficult, but change will come – it always does. Does our natural world, the environment and our surroundings impact how well we are able to cope with such transitions? If in doubt, just blame climate change for all your problems! Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (12:30) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: Rear one's head (expression) To emulate (verb) Bright and breezy (adjective) Gloomy (adjective) Overcast (adjecti ..read more

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at The Oscars. Does anyone really care? What is this fake, meaningless celebrity world and does this latest drama prove that it's just too much for people to handle? Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (11:15) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation. Today's words: Creme de la creme (noun) Prestigious (adjective) To hog (verb) Jump on the bandwagon (idiom) Butt of a joke (idiom) Full on (adjective) To swivel (verb) To condone (verb) Chew up / spit ..read more

My daughter hissed like a snake. Any parent will tell you that 2 year olds can be challenging, but sometimes I like to step back and observe their rather interesting behaviour. Let me share a little moment from my personal life, whilst providing some new English vocabulary. Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (7:10) In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation ENGLISH LEARNERS!  You can book English Conversation Lessons and proofreading services at speaktolee.com or  https ..read more