The Love to Learn English Podcast
The Love to Learn English Podcast brings you real conversations to help you speak English the way it is on the streets. The podcast is suitable for intermediate to advanced English students and is a great resource for those studying for the IELTS exam. Full transcripts of each episode can be found at https://lovetolearnenglish.com, which contain the best vocabulary, expressions, and real English that cannot be found in textbooks. We use Buzzsprout to host our podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=914830
Episodes
28 episodes
S01 - E28 - Kathrine - the second and third conditional
In today's episode, Rich speaks again with Kathrine. They use the second and third conditionals in a conversational manner so that you can see how they are used naturally. Head to lovetolearnenglish.com to book your free 30-minute ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:51
S01 - E27 - Mariana - The psychology of stress and addiction
In today's episode, Rich speaks again with his student Mariana. She is a psychologist from Brazil specializing in stress and addiction. Head to lovetolearnenglish.com to book your free 30-minute trial with Rich. You can talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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15:38
S01 - E26 - Rachel - Travel idioms
In today's episode, Rich speaks again with his friend Rachel. They discuss some essential travel-based idioms for you to speak English the way it is spoken on the streets.Head to lovetolearnenglish.com to book your free 30-minute trial ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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15:28
S01 - E25 - Rachel - English for travel
Hey, in today's episode, Rich speaks with Rachel about her experiences with travel and her experiences working in the travel industry.Throughout the episode, they cover some essential English vocabulary related to travel.Go to l...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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20:14
S01 - E24 - Matthew - The Rise of the Nazi Party Part 2
In today's episode, Rich speaks again with Matthew about the rise of the Nazi party within Europe. During the episode, they slow down to cover some essential vocabulary associated with history. This is part 1 of a 2 part special. S...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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28:54
S01 - E23 - Matthew - The Rise of the Nazi Party Part 1
In today's episode, Rich speaks with Matthew about the rise of the Nazi party within Europe. They talk about why this subject is still so important to study. It is part 1 of 2 episodes and the next one will be released shortly. Hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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22:21
S01 - E22 - Mariana - Brazilian Psychologist
Hey guys, in today's episode Rich speaks with his student Mariana. They discuss what it is like to be a therapist in Brazil and the reasons why people go to therapy. I also ask some of the great psychology questions that were sent to us by you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:36
S01 - E21 - Kathrine - Covid catch up & more dog idioms
In today's episode, Rich speaks with Kathrine. The episode was recorded at the start of the 2020 pandemic and it is interesting to revisit the conversation and see what life was like then for us. They cover more dog idioms (of course) to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:32
S01 - E20 - Svetlana - Living in London & London slang
Hey, in today's episode Rich speaks with his student Svetlana. They discuss what it is like to live in London and how it compares with life in Russia. During the episode, they also review some London slang vocabulary that you can try out the ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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18:08
S01 - E19 - Svetlana - Death and funerals in the UK
Hey, in today's episode Rich speaks again with his student Svetlana. They talk about death and funerals in the UK. Don't worry it's not as depressing as it sounds!Go to lovetolearnenglish.com to get the episode transcripts that cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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14:38
S01 - E18 - Jack and the London Police
Hey, in today's episode Rich speaks again with his friend Jack who currently works for the London Police. They talk about what it is like to be a police officer in one of the world's major cities and the type of crime that exists in Londo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:11
S01 - E17 - Rafaela Part 2 - Life in Texas and minimal pair pronunciation practice
Hey, in today's episode Rich speaks again with his student Rafaela from Brazil. She has recently passed the TOEFL test after classes with Rich and is now living the American dream in Texas. We talk about what life is like in the USA and at the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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22:03
S01 - E16 - Talita, my online Portuguese teacher
Talita is my Brazilian Portuguese teacher and I have been taking classes online with her for many years. I couldn't ask for a better teacher and I have also had the pleasure of teaching her English. In today's episode we talk about what it is l...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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17:40
S01 - E15 - The History of Oasis with Jack Perrett
Hey, in today's episode Rich speaks with indie rock and roll star Jack Perrett about one of his main influences --- Oasis. We cover the history of the band and also cover some key music idioms. Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchest...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:51
S01 - E14 - Cultural differences between the USA and Brazil and American idioms - Linna
In today's episode I'm joined once again by my lovely student Linna. She shares a few stories about life in Brazil and how it compares to her new life in the USA. We also discuss some key American idioms to help you speak like a real American.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:04
S01 - E13 - Rafaela's journey to the USA & some American Idioms
Hey everyone, thanks for joining me again. In today's episode, I speak with my former TOEFL student Rafaela about her experience moving from Brazil to the USA. At the end of the episode, we also discuss some essential American idioms to help yo...
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18:19
S01 - E12 - Svetlana and life in Siberia
Hey guys, welcome back! In this exciting episode, I speak with my student Svetlana about what life is like there and we discuss some interesting cultural differences.Go to lovetolearnenglish.com to get the episode transcripts that conta...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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18:05
S01 - E11- Claire Paffey, Illustrator and author of "The Lost Twins"
In today's episode, I speak with the amazingly talented author and illustrator Claire Paffey. Later this year she will be launching her first book "The Lost Twins". Follow her on Deviant Art -
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:03
S01 - E10- Moving to the USA, TOEFL and American Idioms - Linna
In this episode, I speak with my former student Linna. She studied for the TOEFL test with me and I am very proud to say passed with a great grade. Linna has since moved to the USA and is now living the American dream. At the end of the episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:09
S01 - E09- Competitive gaming with cerealgaming.com - Dan
In today's episode, I speak to Dan who is the founder of the popular competitive gaming website and app cerealgaming.com. He is a young entrepreneur seeking to revolutionize the way people game online. Go to lovetolearnenglish.com to get the ep...
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23:01
S01 - E08 - Guy Fawkes night - Talita
In this episode, I speak with my Portuguese teacher Talita about Guy Fawkes night. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in the United Kin...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:16
S01 - E07 - Coronavirus Part 2 - Amina
In this episode, I am joined by the lovely Amina who is a radiologic technologist working hard to fight the coronavirus in Iran. We discuss her involvement in fighting the virus and we also explain some key coronavirus vocabulary. Go to lovetol...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:12
S01 - E06 - Dog agility competitions and dog idioms - Kathrine
In today's episode, I speak once again with my good friend Kathrine. We talk about "Dog agility" which is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. In addition, we cover some o...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:49
S01 - E05 - Coronavirus part 1 - Gabriel Vieira Marcque
Today, I speak with Gabriel who is a medical student currently helping in the fight against coronavirus. In this episode, we answer some of your most common questions about the virus and in the end, cover some essential coronavirus vocabula...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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14:09
S01 - E04 - Jack and the British army
In today's episode, I talk with Jack about his career in the British army and experience serving in the Afghanistan conflict. Go to lovetolearnenglish.com to get the episode transcripts that contain the best vocabulary, tips, expressions, and real...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:35