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English with a Brew: Beginner English Listening Practice

James Cleaverpodcasters.spotify.com
The best way to learn English (or any language!) is to listen to it. In this podcast, I talk about day-to-day topics in simple and clear English to help beginners and intermediate learners. On Patreon, I share more intermediate and advanced content, and relaxing stories to help you unwind or sleep: www.patreon.com/EnglishwithaBrew So sit back, get a brew on and learn English the fun way.
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Episodes

76. Topic - Patience

Hello! In this episode I talk about patience and what it means to be patient, as well as some moments that require patience. Sometimes in life, we need to wait for things. Or take our time doing something. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Nov 13, 20246 min

75. Topic - Maslow's hierarchy of needs

James discusses Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a theory from the 1940s-50s that uses a pyramid model to categorize human needs. He details each of the five levels, starting with basic physiological and safety needs, then progressing to love, esteem, and finally, self-actualization. The episode explains how fulfilling lower-level needs is crucial before higher ones can be addressed, providing a framework for understanding human behavior and personal growth.

Nov 11, 20247 min

74. Topic - Drinking too much

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking what happens when you drink to much, specifically, drinking too much alcohol. I talk about being drunk, its effects and about hanngovers. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Nov 08, 20247 min

73. Grammar - Uses of the word 'run'

Hello everyone. In this episode I'm talking about the uses of the word run. Run is a very common verb, but it used in lots of different ways and sometimes, as an adjective. I talk about some of the most common ones used in day-to-day English. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Nov 06, 20248 min

72. Topic - Productivity

Hello everyone. In this episode I'm talking about productivity, and sharing some tips and tricks you can use to be more productive. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Nov 04, 20246 min

71. Topic - A doctor's appointment

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about a trip to the doctors. I talk about how to book an appointment, how to describe your symptoms and the treatments they can prescribe you. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Nov 01, 20248 min

70. Spooky special #5 - Halloween

Hey everyone. Welcome to the fifth and final spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about Halloween: where it comes from, how people in the UK celebrate it, and some of the games we play. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew...

Oct 30, 20246 min

69. Spooky special #4 - Scary movies

Hey everyone. Welcome to the fourth spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about scary movies: why we enjoy them, and what the are characteristics of a good scary film. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 28, 20246 min

68. Spooky special #3 - Ghosts

Hey everyone. Welcome to the third spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about ghosts, haunted houses and ghost stories. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 25, 20247 min

67. Spooky special #2 - Aliens

Hey everyone. Welcome to the second spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about aliens, extra-terrestrial life and spaceships. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 23, 20247 min

66. Spooky special #1 - Folk stories

Hey everyone. Welcome to the first spooky special episode... As we go into Autumn, I'm making a special short series where talk about the supernatural, the mythical and scary. In this episode, we're talking about folk stories, like King Arthur, Black Shuck and Kelpies. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 21, 20248 min

65. Topic - Creativity

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about one of my favourite subjects, creativity. There are lots of ways to be creative, and it's one of the most useful skills in life. So I talk about the different ways you can be creative and its uses. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 18, 20247 min

64. Topic - The gym

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about going to the gym. In the gym, you can find lots of equipment to help you exercise and train your body. In this episode, I talk about different types of training and what to expect at a gym in the UK. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 16, 20247 min

63. Topic - The supermarket

Hello everyone. In this episode I talk about a trip to the supermarket. And some of the things you should expect if you to a supermarket here in the UK. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 14, 20248 min

62. Topic - Sustainability

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about sustainability and things we can all do to help protect the environment. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 11, 20247 min

61. Topic - Bodies of water

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about water. While it might seem like a simple topic, there's a lot different words we use to describe different types of water. So hopefully this episode is useful, enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 09, 20247 min

60. Topic - Dreams and nightmares

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about dreams and nightmares - why we have them, the most common ones and give you a useful expression about dreams. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 07, 20247 min

59. Topic - Personal hygiene

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about personal hygiene and all of the things we can do to look after ourselves and our bodies. That includes showering, bathing, shaving and cutting our hair. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 04, 20247 min

58. Topic - A trip to the mechanics

Hey everyone. In this episode I'm talking about cars and a trip to the mechanics - which is the place you go to get your fixed. In American English, people use the word "Garage", but it's different here in the UK. So hopefully this episode is useful! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Oct 02, 20247 min

57. Topic - The universe

Hey everyone. In this episode, I talk about... well... everything. Because I talk about the universe, including all its planets, galaxies, stars and other phenomena. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 30, 20248 min

56. Topic - How to record a podcast

Hello everyone. In this episode, I talk about all of the equipment you need, and the steps you need to folllow if you want to make your own podcast. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 27, 20248 min

55. Topic - A rainy day

Hello everyone. Today's a rainy day - a perfect day for relaxing episode where I describe my perfect rainy day: some of my favourite things to do, eat and enjoy when it's wet and cold outside. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 25, 20247 min

54. Topic - Ways to learn a language

Hello everyone. In this episode, I give you a super short summary of some of the most popular ways to learn a language. Which one works for you? Let me know in the comments. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 23, 20247 min

53. Friday chat - 5000 plays and the changing seasons

Happy Friday. After a break, I'm back with a third Friday chat episode. And this time, we celebrate reaching 5000 plays on this podcast. It's also starting to feel like Autumn here in the UK, so I talk a bit about what that looks and feels like. If you like (or don't like) this format, let me know! Your feedback will help this podcast be as helpful as it can be for you and everyone who listens to it. And remember you can listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Pat...

Sep 20, 202413 min

52. Topic - The Lake District

Hello everyone. I've just returned home after a short weekend holiday in the Lake District, on the UK's most beautiful national parks. In this episode, I tell you about the lake district and my connection with it. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 18, 20247 min

51. Topic - Roald Dahl

Hey everyone. Last Friday was Roald Dahl day... do you know who Roald Dahl is? Maybe you know the books he wrote? In this episode, I talk about Roald Dahl and some of his most famous stories. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 15, 20247 min

50. Topic - Superstitions (and Friday 13th)

Hey everyone. In today's episode, I talk about different superstitions in the western world. Because it's Friday 13th, which apparently brings bad luck! I also talk about optimism and pessimism. It's gonna be a good one! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 13, 20247 min

49. Topic - Diets

Hey everyone. In today's episode, I explain different types of diet that you can follow and the different reasons people diet. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 11, 20247 min

48. Topic - Musical instruments

Hey everyone. In this Monday episode, We chat about various musical instruments, and the process of learning an instrument. Do you play any instruments? Let me know in the comments. And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 09, 20248 min

47. Topic - Tools

Hey everyone, happy Friday! In this episode, I talk about tools and their different uses. I also talk about another way you can use the word tool, and the difference between abstract and concrete nouns. Enjoy! And remember, you can read the transcript, as well as listen to exclusive intermediate, advanced and relax content over on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/englishwithabrew

Sep 06, 20248 min
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