AEE 299: 4 Topics that You Should NEVER Discuss in a First English Conversation

AEE 299: 4 Topics that You Should NEVER Discuss in a First English Conversation

Come back to our blog and leave a comment. Did you bring up one of these topics on a first date? What happened? Tell us your story: http://www.allearsenglish.com/299 Get our free IELTS Chat Sheet at http://www.allearsenglish.com/evaluation Jessica is the author of Hopeful Disasters where she explores dating in New York City. She is also an ESL teacher in New York City. Check out her blog here! When you meet someone for the first time in English, whether it’s a date or just a first-time meeting with a friend or colleague, there are certain topics that you should NEVER discuss. Today you’ll find out what they are with our favorite AEE dating consultant, Jessica Coyle. A few weeks ago we talked about what four things you SHOULD talk about on a first date in English or at a first meeting but today we’ll show you what you should avoid. 4 Topics to AVOID on a first date or first meeting in English: Politics: You can casually mention your political interests but don’t get drawn into a political debate or discussion. Jessica calls this “quicksand” because you can start to sink and you’ll get stuck and you won’t be able to get out of it. It’s better to bring up this topic once you already know someone well and after you know their triggers well. Age: You should definitely avoid asking the person their exact age. Also, this means that you should not ask people about their timeline in terms of when they want to get married or have kids. It’s too direct and too intense for a first date or first conversation. You might terrify the person if start asking these questions too early. Religion: You probably have a rough idea of your date’s religion and it will be important later but it’s too personal to get into during a first date. It’s ok to share your own religion if you want to but don’t ask the person directly what their religion is. Education: This is tricky. Jessica says that the goal in not asking this question is to avoid coming off as arrogant or judgmental. If you ask the person where they went to school or how many degrees they have, it will be clear that you are fishing for information regarding their intelligence or social status. You might make the other person feel bad if you ask this question. Try to figure out if there is an intellectual connection instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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AEE 180: Native Speaker Expressions that are Not in Your English Textbook

AEE 180: Native Speaker Expressions that are Not in Your English Textbook

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Native English speakers often break grammar rules – did you know that? Today we discuss six common ways native English speakers mistakenly speak their own language! Language creates culture, and people talk the way they want to be seen. Sometimes this means being loose with the language, whether using slang or speaking in a way that is more comfortable than right.   Come back to the site to get the phrases in writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Sep 201419min

AEE 179: Thomas Frank on Momentum, Missions and Motivation

AEE 179: Thomas Frank on Momentum, Missions and Motivation

What is the most productive way to learn English? Are there strategies you can use to improve productivity in language learning? Today we talk with productivity expert Thomas Frank about three ways to learn English faster! Thomas believes a big part of success in learning a language has to do with how you manage your time. By using certain strategic behaviors, he says that you can get more and better learning, faster. The top 3 three tips for improving English learning productivity: Come back to our site to get the top 3 tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Sep 201419min

AEE 178: Gaming Will Change How You Learn English

AEE 178: Gaming Will Change How You Learn English

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Can you learn English like a game? Can it be fun and addictive rather than just work? Today we talk with Geremie, an entrepreneur who says that gaming can show us how to make learning English more interesting and enjoyable! Geremie says we can learn from the psychological incentives that video games give us to keep playing, and that these lessons can help with motivation and ultimate success in learning English. Come back to our site to get the 3 lessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Sep 201423min

AEE 177: When and How do You Talk About Age in English

AEE 177: When and How do You Talk About Age in English

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now When and how do you talk about age in English? Today, in #12 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing what is polite (and not so polite) about doing this in America! Come back to our site to get more tips   Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Sep 201414min

AEE 176: A Professional Singer Shows You How to Deeply Learn the Sounds of a Language

AEE 176: A Professional Singer Shows You How to Deeply Learn the Sounds of a Language

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learning English pronunciation can be tricky. But is it possible to learn it better and faster? Singer Lydia Lyon does not speak Arabic. But when she sings in Arabic, she sounds just like a native speaker. Today we talk to Lydia about how she learned the pronunciation without knowing the language! Come back to our post to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Sep 201417min

AEE 175: How to Craft Your Art Through English in 28,000 Days

AEE 175: How to Craft Your Art Through English in 28,000 Days

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now How can you treat English as part of your art? Have you thought about what your legacy will be? Today we talk about how your learning English a part of how people will remember you when you're gone. Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Aug 201413min

AEE 174: How to Think in English with Shayna from Espresso English

AEE 174: How to Think in English with Shayna from Espresso English

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now How can you think in English? Today, we talk with Shayna Oliveira from espressoenglish.net about three levels to start thinking your way to fluency! Many language learners believe that you must be advanced or even fluent before you can think in that language. Shayna believes you can start developing that skill when you are a beginner. Come back to the blog to get more details from Shayna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Aug 201420min

AEE 173: Wish vs. Hope in English - What's the Difference?

AEE 173: Wish vs. Hope in English - What's the Difference?

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Wish and Hope in English are similar, but not exactly the same.  Today, in #13 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, find out how to correctly use the verbs Wish and Hope! Come back to our site to get the differences between wish and hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Aug 201415min

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