English with Monty - The Podcast about the English Language

Jon and Gideon recommend some English books to read. From A2 to C1 levels we cover a number of books that are ideal for English learners. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast pl...

11 Okt 202436min

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about some common compound adjectives. Covering adjectives such as “offputting” and “downhearted”. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on...

27 Sep 20248min

Jon and Gideon talk about how to improve your pronunciation in English. From focusing on the phonetics to recording yourself while speaking, we cover a number of tips to help! For more information abo...

13 Sep 202438min

Jon and Ben talk for around 8 minutes about English proverbs such as 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' and 'procrastination is the thief of time' among others. Perfect if you don't have muc...

30 Aug 20248min

Jon and Diana talk about common English errors that Spanish speakers make. Diana is from Bogota in Colombia and now lives in London. She did some lessons in a small group with Jon and has been to the ...

16 Aug 202435min

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'have' and 'have got'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to s...

2 Aug 20248min

Jon and Gideon talk about common mistakes between words in English. We cover the difference between using 'practise' and 'practice'; 'injured', 'damaged' and 'wounded'; and 'suit', 'fit' and 'match' a...

19 Jul 202427min

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use reflexive pronouns. 'Myself', 'yourself,' 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'yourselves', 'ourselves' and 'themselves', also covering 'each othe...

5 Jul 20248min