If you are a longtime listener of the Intrepid English Podcast, you’ll know that we cover a new English learning topic each episode, whether that be an English grammar point, useful topical vocabulary, pronunciation tips, study tips, help with exam preparation, or perhaps some useful business phrases or idioms. Today's episode is a little different…

Every week on Thursdays at 10am BST, Kate R runs a Reading Club available for everyone no matter their level in order to empower everyone in English. It is part of Intrepid English’s mission for equality in education, which is one of our core values. It is an opportunity to not only practice your reading skills but also your pronunciation and publi…

In the spirit of Spring, this month's upcoming Earth Day, and the relaunch of several courses in the Intrepid English Academy, we realised just how many English verbs there are beginning with 're'. This prefix means to repeat or do something again. Today, let's have a look at fifteen useful verbs which begin with 're' which you may hear at work or …

There are several ways that we can use colours in the English language to express emotions or ideas. For example, the colour red is often associated with anger or passion. Someone who is 'feeling blue' is sad. Generally, when you hear the word 'green' in English, you imagine something environmentally friendly or good for the planet. Did you know th…

Have you heard the phrase 'spring clean' before? This phrase can be used as a noun (a spring clean) or as a verb (to spring clean). A spring clean is a deep and thorough cleaning of a place. It typically takes place in the Spring, a season associated with rebirth, renewal, and starting again, but you can do a spring clean at any time of year that y…

With March Madness basketball tournaments kicking off in the U.S., in today's podcast we will explore how sports-related phrases are often used in business contexts. 📝Read the post on the Intrepid English website: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/march-madness-using-the-language-of-sports-in-business-english/ 📚 Download free Business English …

📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English Website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/equal-rights-and-empowerment-english-vocabulary-for-gender-equality/ 🙍‍♀️International Women's Day and Whataboutery: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/international-womens-day-and-whales/ 📚Join us for Reading Club every Thursday: https://intrepidenglis…

Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Have you heard these romantic English idioms before? Try to use them in your English conversations this week. 📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English Website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/5-romantic-english-idioms-to-use-this-valentines-day/ ________________________________ 🌍 Find out more about Intr…

📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English Website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/understanding-the-future-tenses-planning-your-english-goals-for-2025/ 🗓️ Download a free 2025 study planner here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/how-to-set-smart-english-learning-goals-for-2025-download-a-free-2025-study-planner/ 🎥Watch some of Kate R's YouT…

🚀 We are kicking off 2025 with a podcast episode full of useful vocabulary to talk about your hopes and goals for the new year. 📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English Website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/new-year-new-vocabulary-10-words-to-kickstart-your-english-learning-in-2025/ 🗓️ Download a free 2025 study planner here: https://…

🎄How did Christmas traditions start in the UK and where did they come from? find out in this festive podcast episode from Intrepid English Teacher, Kate R. 🤶 📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English Website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/how-did-christmas-traditions-start-in-the-uk-and-where-did-they-come-from/ ________________________…

Have you heard the phrase 'have an attitude of gratitude' before? In today's podcast, learn ten useful English words ending in -tude! 📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English Website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/10-english-words-that-end-in-tude-and-how-to-use-them/ ____________________________________________________________ 🌍 Find …

Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. 5th November is known as either Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night and is possibly one of the best nights in the U.K. It is a night where we spend the evening out in the cold in front of huge bonfires with sparklers in our hands and fireworks above our heads. It is a wonderful eve…

Learn about All Hallow's Eve and the origin of trick-or-treating in today's podcast from Intrepid English Teacher Kate R. Read the post on the Intrepid English website here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/all-hallows-eve-the-origins-of-trick-or-treat/ 🎃 Download a ✨free✨ Halloween Idioms lesson here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/h…

This is the first in a mini series of 'false friends'. Intrepid English Teacher Kate B explains some common mistakes made in English by Spanish speakers. 📝 Check out the written version on the Intrepid English website: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/false-friends-in-english-for-spanish-speakers/ _____________________________________________…

Do you know the difference between these two words? Find out how to use them correctly in today's podcast. 📖Read the blog post on the Intrepid English Blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/the-difference-between-remember-and-remind/ ____________________________________________________________ 🌍 Find out more about Intrepid English here: http…

Are you preparing to take the TOEIC exam? Find out what to expect from the speaking section. 📖Read the blog post on the Intrepid English Blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/what-to-expect-from-the-toeic-speaking-exam/ ____________________________________________________________ 🌍 Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepide…

Are you preparing to take the TOEIC exam? Find out what to expect from the listening section. 📖Read the blog post on the Intrepid English Blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/what-to-expect-from-the-toeic-listening-exam/ ____________________________________________________________ 🌍 Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepi…

Avoid these common vocabulary mistakes in your emails and make sure you sound professional. 👩‍💼 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/avoid-these-common-mistakes-in-business-emails/ 📖FREE Business English Phrase Bank ebook: https://intrepidenglish.activehosted.com/f/3 _____________________________________________________…

Learn how to form tag questions in today's podcast episode. 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/when-and-how-to-use-tag-questions-in-english/ ____________________________________________________________ 🌍 Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/ ​ Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Twitte…

Learn four phrasal verbs with 'put', plus some additional idioms with 'put' in the 200th episode of the Intrepid English Podcast. 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/phrasal-verbs-with-put/ 📖FREE Figure Out Phrasal Verbs ebook: https://intrepidenglish.activehosted.com/f/1 _______________________________________________…

Learn useful idioms to talk about relationships in today's podcast. 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/english-idioms-to-talk-about-relationships/ 📖FREE Essential English Idioms ebook: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b396e55b2d08a9b95d9b12 ____________________________________________________________ 🌍 Find out more a…

Do you know when and how to use causative verbs like make, have and get? 🤔 Kate R explains in today's podcast! 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/causative-verbs-in-english-and-how-to-use-them/ 🎥 Watch a video lesson on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlY4tpuXWIY&t=2s&ab_channel=IntrepidEnglish ___________…

In honour of Saint Patrick's Day, Kate R recorded a podcast version of her blog post all about these useful idioms! 💚🌈 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/saint-patricks-day-idioms/ 🎥 Watch a video lesson on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16m8-bVPdp0&ab_channel=IntrepidEnglish _____________________________…

💜Today's episode is a repost from a couple of years ago.💜 https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/international-womens-day-and-whales/ March 8th is International Women's Day. In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo explains 'whataboutism', the importance of International Women's Day, and why women's rights need support. _____________________…