Better at English - Free English conversation lessons podcast
Summary: Want to learn English conversation? Better at English "Real English Conversations" podcast (established in 2006) gives you fun, authentic English conversations for listening practice. You'll learn informal vocabulary, slang, idioms, and more. Read along as you listen with our free transcripts -- go to https://www.betteratenglish.com/transcripts for free transcripts and vocabulary lessons. The host of Better at English, Lori, also does solo English lesson episodes where she talks about English learning tips, grammar, vocabulary, and other topics to help you with your English learning. This podcast is suitable for English learners from lower-intermediate and above.
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In today's conversation, which is part 2 of 4, my British friend Michael and I continue discussing dogs and cats, and which we prefer.
In today's conversation, which is part 2 of 4, my British friend Michael and I continue discussing dogs and cats, and which we prefer.
My British friend Michael and I begin by talking about whether we are dog people or cat people. Then we move on to discuss the social etiquette of dog walking, particularly picking up after them in public places.
My British friend Michael and I begin by talking about whether we are dog people or cat people. Then we move on to discuss the social etiquette of dog walking, particularly picking up after them in public places.
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In this videocast, Lori explains how EFL and ESL learners can easily check their spelling (in multiple languages) when writing emails and other online forms of communication. There is simply no excuse for bad spelling anymore!Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.Tips and tools for EFL and ESL learners: spell checking online (TT-01)
Link to pdf file for iTunes Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.TT01: spell checking online – transcript PDF Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.TT01: spell checking online – transcript PDF
A listener recently emailed offering some constructive criticism about my voice in the Better at English podcasts. I’m always grateful for tips on how we can improve our shows, and I am quite sure that she meant to be helpful. However, because of the language she chose, her critique sounded rather harsh. If I didn’t know how difficult it is to express yourself in a foreign language, I probably would have been offended. Luckily, I DO understand how difficult English can be for EFL and ESL learners, and am thankful for the advice Being too direct and harsh when giving (constructive) criticism or making requests is a very common problem for the EFL / ESL learners that I teach, so I’ve decided to use this authentic email as a writing contest for you. TASK Your task is to rewrite the email below to get the point across more tactfully. Of course your spelling and grammar should be good too. Make it your most beautiful English! DEADLINE The deadline for your entries is 00:01 UTC Tuesday 7 August. HOW TO ENTER Post your rewritten text as a response to this topic on our forum. (You’ll have to join the forum, but it’s easy. And FREE.) I’ll choose the submission I think is best. PRIZE The prize is a 25-Euro gift certificate from Amazon. We had some generous donations to BetterAtEnglish this month, so it’s nice to be able to give something back to our dedicated listeners! REWRITE THIS Hi Lori It would really help me and I’m sure a lot of others like me, if you’d speak with your natural voice, not so high pitched. I was listening to the phrasal verbs on your website ( the episode about spending money) and I was really turned off by your animated speaking. Good luck! P.S: I agree with the critique. My delivery in the early “2-minute English” shows SUCKED bigtime Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.Better at English writing contest – win an Amazon gift certificate! Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.Better at English writing contest – win an Amazon gift certificate!
In this episode, Michael and Lori talk about weird food combinations -- you won't believe what some Americans like on their hamburgers!
In this episode, Michael and Lori talk about weird food combinations -- you won't believe what some Americans like on their hamburgers!
Lori and Michael talk about 20Q, a fun electronic game that Lori got to try while she was on her recent vacation in the USA.
Lori and Michael talk about 20Q, a fun electronic game that Lori got to try while she was on her recent vacation in the USA.
Learn about the idiom "to have itchy palms" and more on the topic of superstions.
Learn about the idiom "to have itchy palms" and more on the topic of superstions.
Lori wants a pet cat, and not just any cat, but a naked Sphinx cat. Michael thinks they are ugly. A heated discussion ensues...
