AEE 260: The United States of Paranoia
Are Americans paranoid? Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss why a few towns in the United States are banning a common winter activity for kids! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS training course now Most Americans live in places that get snow in the winter. As children, they probably went sledding at least a few times. But today, some places are trying to ban sledding because it can be dangerous! Towns with sled hills are afraid somebody will get hurt, and the town will be sued. Some lawsuits are justified, but there is such a thing as a “frivolous lawsuit,” which is a lawsuit that has little merit but is being pursued for money, rather than justice. What do you think about banning sledding? What do think about suing a “haunted house” park because it’s too scary? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Jan 201515min
AEE IELTS: Think You Need to Speak Fast on the IELTS? It's a Myth! How to Bring Your Best Intonation to the Test
Do you try to speak fast to sound like a native English speaker? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss why you shouldn’t leave your heart behind on the IELTS Speaking Section! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Nobody expects you to sound exactly like a native speaker. People just want to understand you. So if you’re talking too fast and trying to sound like a native, you might actually become more difficult to understand. Speed is not important. If you speak with clarity and confidence, you will always sound better than if you’re in a rush. You have to be able to relax, pause between sentences, and use intonation and emotion. If you want a high score on the Speaking Section, the examiner must be able to understand what you’re saying. Intonation is important — practice expressing your feelings so you DON’T sound like a robot! How are you going to speak English with your heart? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Jan 201514min
AEE 259: Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew When It Comes to Learning English
How many words should you learn at a time? On today’s Wisdom Wednesday, Lindsay and Michelle talk about why it’s important to pace yourself so you don’t get overwhelmed! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Jan 201513min
AEE IELTS: Unfamilar Speaking Question? How to UN-freeze Yourself in the Speaking Section
Are you afraid of being asked an unfamiliar question in the IELTS speaking section? Today, Lindsay and Jessica tell how NOT to handle it, and give you two tips on what you can do to unfreeze! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Jan 201513min
AEE 258: 3 Resources to Be An Inspired English Learner in 2015
Where do you find inspiration to learn English? Today, learn 3 places where you can find compelling, interesting content to move you to the next level! We live in a time of abundant online resources for learning English. In fact, there are so many that it can be overwhelming! But Thaddeus believes finding the right ones are the key to keeping your interest so you stay motivated. Come back to our site for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Jan 201519min
AEE 257: You'll Get to the Next Level AS LONG AS You Listen
How do you use “as long as” in English? On today’s Tear Up Your Textbook Tuesday, find out how to stop using “if” all the time and start using “as long as”! The phrase “as long as” is a connector similar to “if”, or “provided that”. It means that meeting certain conditions will allow something to happen. The emphasis is on the importance of meeting the conditions. Here are a couple ways “as long as” might be used: When do I have to be home? Whenever you want, as long as you bring the car back in good condition. “Is your landlord nice?” “He is, as long as we pay the rent on time.” How can you use “as long as”? Write us a sample sentence in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Jan 201515min
AEE IELTS: How to Attack Writing Task 2
Are you prepared for the IELTS Writing Task 2? Today, Lindsay and Jessica give you 3 strategies to help you take charge! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Jan 201517min
AEE 256: Exaggerate or Understate? 3 Key Differences Between American and British English
Did you know there are differences between British and American English? Today, Lindsay talks with teacher and author Douglas Amrine about three key differences, and why these matter for you in a job interview! Douglas has spent half his life in the United States and half in the United Kingdom, so his accent is somewhere in the middle of the two. His experience has given him clarity about the differences in how Americans and British speak, and how speech is perceived in each country. Come back to our site for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Jan 201523min
