Learn English idioms & phrasal verbs from films and speak English NATURALLY like a native speaker.🤓 Hi! I’m Adenike, the host of the Mother isn't Murder Podcast. Improve your English speaking skills with me. Here, I share the English lessons that I learn with you—using Nigerian Pidgin to keep learning fun while making references to Korean 🇰🇷 and my mother tongue, Yoruba.🇳🇬 Disclaimer: All clips are used under the fair use provision for educational purposes, helping learners improve their Eng ...
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Ep. 10: 7 Lessons from 'Gifted Hands' (Part 2)
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14:09Ep. 10: 7 Lessons from 'Gifted Hands' (Part 2) #GiftedHands #BenCarson #EnglishPhrasalVerbs Listen to Part 1 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1832398/episodes/17039523 In this episode, we learn 7 insightful English Lessons from Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (a 2009 film), about the life of Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon at Johns…
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Ep. 9: 5 Lessons from 'Gifted Hands' - (Part 1)
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18:15Ep. 9: 5 Lessons from 'Gifted Hands' - (Part 1) #GiftedHands #BenCarson #EnglishPhrasalVerbs In this episode, we explore 5 powerful English Lessons from Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (a 2009 film), about the life of Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins who overcame adversity in childhood. At the end of this episode, y…
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Ep.8: ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ - 21 Lessons
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1:03:00Ep.8: 'The Pursuit of Happyness' - 21 Lessons #WillSmith #Englishlessons #ThePursuitofHappyness If you enjoy improving your English speaking skills through movies, you'll love this new episode with 21 English lessons from the iconic biographical drama 'The Pursuit of Happyness,' starring Will Smith (as Chris Gardner), Jaden Smith (as 5-year-old Chr…
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Ep. 7: 'Bridgerton' - 21 English Lessons
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1:13:37Ep. 7: 'Bridgerton' - 21 English Lessons #Bridgerton #EnglishLessons #Polin In this episode, you'll learn 21 English lessons from the historical drama and Netflix original series Bridgerton, seasons 1, 2, and 3, all starring Regé-Jean Page, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, and many more incredible actors a…
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Ep. 6: 'Notting Hill' - 25 English Lessons
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1:12:20Ep. 6: 'Notting Hill' - 25 English Lessons #MotherisntMurderPodcast #NottingHill #JuliaRoberts #HughGrant In this episode, you'll learn 25 English lessons from the 1999 romantic comedy film 'Notting Hill' starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Here’s a breakdown of the lessons: - 8 Vocabulary and Pronunciation - 6 Idioms - 6 Phrasal Verbs - 3 Briti…
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Ep. 5: 'The Back-up Plan': 45 English Lessons
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2:16:10Ep. 5: ‘The Back-up Plan’ - 45 English Speaking Lessons 45 English lessons? I can’t believe it either, but it’s true! In this episode, you'll listen to interesting and insightful clips with valuable lessons from the film ‘The Back-up Plan’ starring Jennifer Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin, as if you were watching it. Here’s a quick breakdown: - 18 Idioms…
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Ep.4: 'The Intern': 15 English Speaking Lessons
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53:11Episode 4 Title: 'The Intern’: 15 English Speaking Lessons In this episode of Speak English Through Films on the Mother isn't Murder Podcast, you’ll learn the following English lessons from the film 'The Intern' featuring the legendary Robert De Niro and the fabulous Anne Hathaway. •Ten idioms and their meanings •Two idiomatic expressions and their…
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Episode 3 Title: ‘Mr Deeds’: 5 English Speaking Lessons In this episode of Speak English Through Films on the Mother isn't Murder Podcast, you’ll learn: •Two vocabulary words and their correct pronunciation •One instance of article usage •One colloquial expression •One idiom and meaning These English lessons are from the 2002 comedy film Mr. Deeds.…
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Episode 2 Title: ‘Spanglish’: 3 English Speaking Lessons Introduction In this episode, you learn one new English vocabulary, two popular English idioms, and their meanings and usages. This lesson is based on three 2004 romantic comedy Spanglish scenes. 3 English Lessons from Spanglish Meticulous (with a focus on how Deb uses it to describe herself …
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In this fresh season of the podcast, Mother isn't Murder, the focus is on helping you improve your English speaking skills. If you want to speak English without anxiety or fear, this podcast is for you. Listen to this podcast trailer to learn the purpose and format of this podcast. Remember to Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts…
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Ep.1: ‘Emily in Paris S3 E7’: 3 English Lessons
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12:52Ep.1: ‘Emily in Paris S3 E7’: 3 English Speaking Lessons IntroductionIn this episode, you learn two English vocabulary and how to pronounce them correctly in addition to an English idiom, its meaning, and how to use it. This lesson is based on three scenes in Episode 7 of Emily in Paris Season 3. 3 English Lessons from Emily in Paris Atelier (with …
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Episode Title: The Crown Season 2 Ep. 2 | IELTS Speaking | Improve Your Speaking Skills Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience) In this episode, you will learn the phrasal verb “stick it out”, what it means, and how to use it. Using a scene from the popular historical drama, The Crown, you get to le…
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IELTS Writing Task 2 How to Generate Ideas
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1:01:51Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 How to Generate Ideas | IELTS Weekly Specials Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience) If generating ideas for your IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay) scares you, it’s probably because you’ve not mastered the art of making the question make sense to you. In this episode, you’ll learn my 5 primary s…
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Questions and Practice
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18:49Episode Title: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Questions | Practice Segment Ep.1 Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience) How you answer questions in the IELTS Speaking test determines your overall band score. And one way to guarantee a high band score is to speak naturally, confidently, and at length. …
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction Strategy
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58:42Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience) Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction Strategy | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Ep.15 | March 15, 2024 Your IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction should have two main parts, and these things give your Essay a strong start. When yo…
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Double/Direct Question Essay Practice
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1:03:58Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience) Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 Double/Direct Question Essay Practice | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Ep. 14 | March 8, 2024 Writing your Essay boils down to understanding the IELTS Writing Task 2 Question and generating ideas based…
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IELTS Reading Table Completion Question Practice
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51:06Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: IELTS Reading Table Completion Question Practice | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Ep. 13 | March 1, 2024 The two most powerful strategies for finding your answers fast in the IELTS Reading Table Completion are: Interpret …
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Reliable Answers to 15+ Frequently Asked IELTS Questions
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1:02:20Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: Get Reliable Answers to 15+ Common IELTS Questions (my 2024 IELTS Exam Experience in South Korea) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Episode 12 | February 23, 2024 Are you curious about the IELTS test and everything the exa…
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Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: IELTS Listening Map Labelling (Strategy and Practice) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | February 12, 2024 Do you often get lost when the speaker describes a map or plan in your IELTS LISTENING test? This episode answers al…
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Formal Letter Practice
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50:21Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: IELTS General Writing Task 1 Formal Letter (Strategy and Practice) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | February 7, 2024 Answering your IELTS General Writing Task 1 can be a piece of cake if you know how to imagine the question …
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Strategies for IELTS Reading Yes/No/Not Given Questions (Practice)
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51:18Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Host: Adenike Babalola (An IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: IELTS READING YES/NO/NOT GIVEN Questions (Strategy and Practice) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 31, 2024 Can you identify the writer's views when you read a passage with YES/NO/NOT GIVEN Questions in the IELTS R…
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IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 “Describe” Practice
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38:36Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Host: Adenike Babalola (An IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: IELTS IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 Describe Some Food or Drink You Learned to Prepare (Strategy and Practice) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 19, 2024 How you answer your IELTS Speaking Part 2 question affects your even…
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IELTS Writing Task 2 General Training Opinion Essay Practice
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38:16Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Host: Adenike Babalola (An IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience) Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 IS THIS A GOOD THING OR A BAD THING Plus Practice Test | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 14, 2024 Learn how to answer this opinion essay question in your IELTS General Training Writing Task 2. …
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IELTS Writing Task 2 To What Extent do You Agree or Disagree Practice
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1:27:48Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE Plus Practice Test | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 9, 2024 How do you feel when you see a “To what extent do you agree or disagree?” essay question in your IELTS Academic Writing Task 2? This essay question confuses m…
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15-Part Strategy for IELTS Reading Matching Headings (Practice)
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53:36Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Episode Title: IELTS Reading Matching Headings 15-Part Strategy Plus Practice Test | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 7, 2024 Answering Matching Headings questions in the IELTS Reading test makes many IELTS test takers nervous. In this episode, you will learn my 15-part strategy for answering Ma…
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IELTS Reading Summary Completion Tips & Practice
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1:07:31Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Episode Title: IELTS Reading Summary Completion Tips and Practice Test | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 4, 2024 Summary completion questions often require you to choose answers from the passage or phrases from a box. If you’re unfamiliar with the strategies for spotting your answers fast or ch…
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IELTS Listening Part 4: Note Completion Practice & Tips
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50:51Mother isn’t Murder Podcast Show Episode Title: IELTS Listening Test Part 4 Practice: Note Completion Explained | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | January 2, 2024 Part 4 of the IELTS Listening Test is the most complex section of the Listening exam. This is because the audio is longer, the information is more scientific or research-base…
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14 Tips for Answering IELTS Listening Multiple Choice Questions
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50:39Podcast Show: Mother isn’t Murder Episode Title: IELTS Listening Multiple Choice Questions (14 Tips Plus Sample Practice Test) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | December 29, 2023 IELTS Listening Multiple-Choice questions are complex for so many people. Yet, they’re some of the easiest questions in the IELTS Test. With the 14 proven ti…
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7 Easy Steps to Achieve Your Desired IELTS Score in 2024
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37:36Podcast Show: Mother isn’t Murder Episode Title: 7 Simplified Steps to Pass Your IELTS Test in 2024 | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder | December 22, 2023 If you’re planning to take the IELTS test in 2024, this season of my podcast show is dedicated to you. Whether you’re preparing for the IELTS General Training Test or the IELTS Academi…
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