Welcome to the very first episode of the ShiftEnglish Podcast! In this introduction, Joseph — a British-American living in New Orleans — shares his story and explains the purpose of ShiftEnglish: helping intermediate learners improve English naturally through real and engaging topics, without boring grammar drills.

You’ll hear how cultural differences between British and American English (like pants vs. trousers) can lead to funny misunderstandings, and Joseph’s philosophy on learning: repetition, making mistakes, and practicing through immersion. He also gives practical advice on how to use this podcast effectively, along with resources to support your English journey.

Get the full transcript and vocabulary notes at ShiftEnglish.com.