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This episode teaches A2 English vocabulary for discussing money. Learn key verbs like spend, pay, buy, sell, and cost, with examples comparing similar words. The episode also explains common payment methods in the UK, such as cash, card, till, and contactless payment.
In this episode, Jack talks about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This episode explores the lyrics of Imagine Dragons' "Whatever It Takes," providing an in-depth vocabulary lesson. Host Jack Radford connects the song's themes of determination, identity, and personal struggle to lead singer Dan Reynolds' Mormon upbringing. The analysis covers metaphors like "break the chains" and complex ideas about society, faith, and self-perception, offering a rich understanding of the song's deeper meanings.
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of conscientiousness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Blinding Lights by the artist known as The Weekend. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. This is the second episode in the series. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on the list arranged into sub lists. The most frequently used words are on the first sub list. In this episode, Jack talks about the first set of the words from the first sub list. You can read the transcript and test how well you hav...
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on the list arranged into sub lists. The most frequently used words are on the first sub list. In this episode, Jack talks about the first set of the words from the first sub list. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn ...
In this episode, Jack describes a film to help listeners learn English vocabulary related to cinema. He then reveals the film, Bohemian Rhapsody, and breaks down key vocabulary words like "biopic," "powerful," "convincing," and "portrayal." The episode also explores the unique meaning behind the title "Bohemian Rhapsody" and includes a replay of the film description for context.
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 2 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 1 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the 10 most popular sports in the world and describes pictures of people playing these sports. The vocabulary focus is the words for different sports, but the descriptions are also models for describing pictures. The language from this episode will be useful for learners who join in the conversation class on English Focus. You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - ...
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 sweet dishes that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the third podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at jack@englishfocus.com and I’ll send you the course details. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Food: Sw eets and treats Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 snacks or light meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the second podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at jack@englishfocus.com and I’ll send you the course details. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Food: Snacks on the go Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. The language from this podcasts is for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at jack@englishfocus.com and I’ll send you the course details. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
In this episode, Jack talks about the 10 most popular genres of music on Spotify. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Jack talks about 10 phrasal verbs you can use to talk about shopping. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This episode is a bit different because I had some help making this from my 6-year-old son Alfie. He's always been interested in this podcast and wanted to help so I asked him to share 10 words. I hope you enjoy them. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Cry for freedom by the 1980s glam metal band White Lion which was requested by a listener called Edward from Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Jack talks about language related to protests and protesters. You can read the transcript for this episode and complete the language activity on the page for this podcast on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Jack talks about the different languages, dialects and accents of the UK. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Jack talks about inflation and language related to finance and the cost of living crisis. Visit Learn English Vocabulary to read the transcript. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Guns N' Roses song Welcome to the Jungle. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Image: Edvil, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
In this episode, Jack discusses the lyrics to the Taylor Swift song Cardigan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This is the second podcast in a two-part episode on Tesla. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
A listener requested a podcast on Tesla. The language connected to this topic is advanced. I have split the podcast into two because there is too much vocabulary to focus on for one podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jack looks at the interesting vocabulary from the song We don't talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the film Encanto . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jack looks at the lyrics to the song Easy on me from Adele's most recent album and discusses the meaning and interesting vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Jack looks at vocabulary related to the royal family. To read the transcript when you listen visit the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In the podcast, Jack talks about the Atlas V rocket launch and describes B2 vocabulary related to space and satellites. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy