Welcome to 5-Minute English Talk - your daily dose of real-world English made simple. In just 5 minutes (or even less!), you'll learn something useful every day, from everyday phrases and clear pronunciation, to casual small talk, grammar basics, and real-life speaking tips. No pressure, no textbooks, just easy, practical English you can use right away. Whether you're just starting out or want to sound more natural, this podcast is here to help, like a friend by your side. Short. Simple. Rea ...
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Do you want to get a band 7 on the IELTS exam? IELTS exam preparation doesn’t have to be hard or boring! It can be fun! Aubrey and Jessica from All Ears English are back with a new way to help you achieve the IELTS score you need for the General or the Academic exam! We’ll give you IELTS strategies, practice, tips, tricks, and secrets using real English examples. We’ll show you how to take control of the Speaking Section by reducing anxiety, panic, and fear. You’ll learn what to do when your ...
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Are you a senior manager who lacks confidence communicating in English at work? Accredited Neurolanguage Coach® Anna Connelly brings professionals like you, who already need to use English in their daily work, practical business English tips to help your boost confidence. The goal is to help you feel more confident using a framework of 1. Learn, 2. Take Action, 3. Repeat. Professionals say they love the podcast because it's to-the-point, it covers on very relevant topics and they get results ...
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Variety is the spice of life and that’s exactly what our terrific podcasts give you – spoken English in an assortment of settings. Who said language learning can’t be fun and exciting?
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well. Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll ...
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Shadow English Practice - Happy New Year Conversations
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk! I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re starting the year with a Happy New Year Shadow English Practice. In this episode, you’ll practice positive, natural English that people commonly use at the beginning of a new year — at work, with friends, and in everyday conversations. You’ll repeat and shadow sentences like…
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War of the dots. Why we say 'pitch black.' Pitch hot.
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1146. This week, we look at the history of Braille, from the tragic accident that inspired Louis Braille's six-dot system to the "War of the Dots"—a decades-long conflict over competing reading standards in the U.S. Then, we look at the origin of the phrase "pitch black," revealing how the intensifier "pitch" refers to an ancient, dark wood tar and…
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IE 1551: How to Have Ideas for Every Writing Task 2 Essay
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What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learni…
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[Listen again] How to implement the science of reading with young learners - with Amie Burkholder
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What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode221 Get the free Letter Sounds Game: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/letter-sounds/ Sign up…
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk with Bruce and Stacy. In this New Year episode, we explore how to wish someone a Happy New Year and talk about goals and resolutions in natural, everyday English—the way native speakers really speak. You’ll learn simple, friendly phrases like “Happy New Year,” “Here’s to a fresh start,” and “Wishing you health …
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IE 1550: Terrific Tone for IELTS Essays Part 1: Informal Letters
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What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learni…
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How a long-lost yearbook revealed the origin of 'hella,' with Ben Zimmer
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1145. In this bonus segment from October, I talk with Ben Zimmer about "hella" and how even yearbook messages can be digitized to help preserve the language record. Ben shares the full story of this slang term, and we also talk about the detective work that led to the OED using Run DMC's use of "drop" in “Spin Magazine” as a citation. Ben Zimmer's …
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Shadow English Practice – Christmas Conversations
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk! I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re back with another Shadow English Practice episode — designed to help you speak more naturally by listening, repeating, and copying intonation. Since it’s Christmas season, today’s practice focuses on warm, friendly English you’ll hear at this time of year — with family, frie…
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The origin of X in algebra. Why we say ‘how come’ for ‘why.’ Water handles.
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1144. This week, we look at the origin of the letter X as the variable for the unknown in algebra. Then, we look at the phrase "how come," explaining why it's more informal than "why" and how its grammar subtly differs from other question words. That X segment was written by Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Middlebu…
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IE 1549: How to Go Off Topic for Higher IELTS Speaking Scores
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What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learni…
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[Listen again] A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation - with Lyn Stone
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I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and "rapid fire" questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you'll be entertained and come away with new understandings after listening to this episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/ep…
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In this special Christmas episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you’ll learn how people naturally talk during the holiday season using simple, warm, everyday English. You’ll hear common Christmas greetings like “Merry Christmas,” friendly ways to check in on others, and relaxed responses about holiday plans such as “Keeping it simple this year” and “No…
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IE 1548: What Adjective Order Should I Use in English?
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What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learni…
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2025 Words of the Year, with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber
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1143. This week, we look at the 2025 words of the year with Jess Zafarris and Danny Hieber. We look at viral slang like "six seven" and cultural terms like "rage bait" and "fatigued." We also look at the dramatic rise of "slop" to describe low-quality AI content and how words like "parasocial" are changing function. Find Jess Zafarris at UselessEty…
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304. I Don’t Sound Like a Senior Manager in English: 11 Executive Upgrades to Get On Autopilot
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You are already able to communicate in English but you don't feel confident that you sound like a senior manager. In this episode, I've picked my top 11 quick upgrades you can make to sound more executive. But let me be clear, you don’t need these to do your job. You already are a senior manager. But if you want to feel more confident when you walk…
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Shadow English Practice – Holiday Season Conversations In English
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In this episode, you’ll practice real holiday-time sentences like: “I’m getting ready for the holidays.” “Do you have any plans for the holidays?” “It’s been a busy end of the year.” “I’m looking forward to some time off.” “The holiday season always goes by so fast.” “Wishing you a happy and relaxing holiday.” “Let’s catch up again in the new year.…
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'Pride and prejudice' before Jane Austen. Was Parson Brown a real person? Happy Panda.
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1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different lin…
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IE 1547: How Can I Write Longer IELTS Essays?
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What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learni…
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[Listen again] Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
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Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode181 Get the f…
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Talking About the Holiday Season in English – Mid-December Conversations
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In this seasonal episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you’ll learn how to talk naturally about the holiday season in mid-December — the time when the year is slowing down, plans are being wrapped up, and conversations feel warmer and more relaxed. You’ll hear natural, everyday English phrases like: • “Can you believe how fast this year went?” • “It do…
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IE 1546: Exaggerate for Higher IELTS Speaking Scores
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What score would you get if you took the IELTS tomorrow? Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learni…
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The 'sheeple' incident, with Stefan Fatsis
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1141. We look at the controversy that caught Stefan Fatsis by surprise when he defined the word "sheeple" for Merriam-Webster, leading to public complaints. We also look at the origin and purpose of the obscure "Backward Index" invented by Webster's Third editor Philip Gove and how quickly Merriam added COVID-related words to the dictionary. Find S…
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