The podcast about the English language. If you are an English learner, are interested in the English language or are an English language teacher then this podcast is for you. We hope you find it fun and informative and it gives you some help and encouragement in your journey with the English language.
8-minute English - Idioms with colours
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about some idioms that use colours. Covering “feeling blue” and “in the pink” among others.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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10/25/2024 • 8 minutes
62. What books should you read?
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.
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10/11/2024 • 36 minutes, 35 seconds
8-minute English - Compound adjectives
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 your grammar :)
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9/27/2024 • 8 minutes
61. How to improve your pronunciation in English
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!
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9/13/2024 • 38 minutes, 5 seconds
Exclusive episode - English proverbs
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 much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in April 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episodes too then sign up to our page on Patreon!
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8/30/2024 • 8 minutes
60. Common English errors – when a learner’s first language is Spanish
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 conversation group a number of times too.
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8/16/2024 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
8-minute English - Using 'have' and 'have got'
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 :)
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8/2/2024 • 8 minutes
59. Common mistakes in English: Part 2
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' among others.
This podcast episode was also recorded as a video and you can find it on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMcheirkVw
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7/19/2024 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
8-minute English - Reflexive pronouns
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 other'.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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7/5/2024 • 8 minutes
58. Common mistakes in English
Jon and Gideon talk about common mistakes between words in English. We cover the difference between using 'sensitive' and 'sensible'; 'beside' and 'besides'; and 'lend' and 'borrow' among others.
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6/21/2024 • 28 minutes, 30 seconds
8-minute English - Present simple vs. present continuous
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how and when to use the present simple or the present continuous. These tenses are commonly confused but after listening to this episode it should make things much clearer.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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6/7/2024 • 8 minutes
57. Shakespeare idioms that we use today
Jon and Gideon talk about different idioms that Shakespeare first used. We cover expressions such as: 'lie low', 'heart of gold', 'faint-hearted' and 'laughing stock' plus five more!
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5/24/2024 • 22 minutes, 2 seconds
8-minute English - Adjectives ending in '-ed' and '-ing'
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use adjectives when they end in '-ed' and '-ing'. They discuss when to use them depending on the situation and how you feel. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time!
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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5/10/2024 • 8 minutes
56. Prefixes and suffixes
Jon and Gideon talk about how to use different words with prefixes and suffixes. Looking at how words in their base form can some sometimes change a great deal by adding something at the beginning or at the end.
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4/26/2024 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
8-minute English - 'As' or 'like'?
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'as' or 'like'. They discuss which situations you can use them in and how they can be easily confused. This useful guide should help you use them correctly very time!
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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4/12/2024 • 8 minutes
55. How to change your mindset
Jon talks to Kevin, who is an English coach, about how to change your mindset towards English language learning. He talks about the idea of seeing your English as 'young' rather than 'bad' and other ideas that can help you change the way you think about your English.
You can find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kevin-batchelor-079a6016
Or via email: [email protected]
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3/29/2024 • 34 minutes, 4 seconds
8-minute English - Past perfect
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the past perfect. Using it to tell stories, general expressions and with adverbs.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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3/15/2024 • 8 minutes
54. Our conversation group in London
Jon and Gideon talk about the English conversation group that Monty organises on a weekly basis in London.
If you would like to come along then register a profile at the following address and from here you can see all the dates and the venue location:
https://www.meetup.com/monty-english-conversation/
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3/1/2024 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
Exclusive episode - how to use 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to'
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to'.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in April 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episodes too then sign up to our page on Patreon!
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2/16/2024 • 8 minutes
53. 10 Positive expressions
Jon and Gideon talk about ten different positive expressions. Covering expressions such as: 'the early bird catches the worm', 'good things come to those who wait', 'you reap what you sow', 'laughter is the best medicine' and 'always look on the bright side of life'; plus five more!
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2/2/2024 • 23 minutes, 6 seconds
8-minute English - Prepositions: Time and place (in, at and on)
8-minute English - Prepositions: Time and place (in, at and on)
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use prepositions of time and place with 'in', 'at' and 'on'.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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1/19/2024 • 8 minutes
52. British culture: Part 3 - Music
Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA) talk about British music. From Pink Floyd to Ed Sheeran and Freddie Mercury to Amy Winehouse to name a few. We give you an idea of what bands and artists have clear lyrics and music you can listen to to help you improve your English.
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1/5/2024 • 34 minutes, 47 seconds
8-minute English - Modal verbs: Probability
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs when talking about probability. Covering certainty with 'must', 'to be bound to' and 'can't'; degrees of uncertainty with 'should' / 'shouldn't', 'might', 'may' and 'could'; and general possibility with 'can'.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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12/22/2023 • 8 minutes
51. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen - a short extract
Jon and Amy read a short extract from the book Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. They talk about some of the less common words and their meanings. They also give some useful insights on the book.
A great, short introduction to the classics!
You can download the transcript of the episode here.
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12/8/2023 • 17 minutes, 40 seconds
8-minute English - Modal verbs with ’have’
Jon and Amy (https://englishwithamyonline.com/) talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs with the word 'have'. Covering 'will have', 'might have', 'would have' and some more.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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11/24/2023 • 8 minutes
50. Participle clauses
Jon and Gideon talk about participle clauses. These clauses give information in a briefer form or to add some drama. They are typically used in written texts in academic, journalistic or literary style.
Ideal if you would like to write more or for reading these kind of texts!
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11/10/2023 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
8-minute English - Modal verbs: Requests, offers and invitations
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs to express requests, offers and invitations. Covering more polite and formal forms as well as everyday usage.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
They help make your speaking more natural!
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10/27/2023 • 8 minutes
49. British culture: Part 2 - Literature
Jon and Gideon talk about British literature throughout the ages. From Beowulf to Chaucer and Shakespeare to Jane Austin to name but a few. We give you can insight to what they wrote and also give you an idea of what books are easier to read as an English learner.
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10/13/2023 • 40 minutes, 10 seconds
8-minute English - Infinitives of purpose
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when and how you use infinitives of purpose - e.g. I went to the shop to buy some milk
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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9/29/2023 • 8 minutes
48. Discourse markers
Jon and Gideon talk about how to use discourse markers when speaking. Discourse markers are words and phrases that are used to organise and manage the structure of discourse. Examples include 'well', 'I mean', 'you know' plus quite a few more.
They help make your speaking more natural!
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9/15/2023 • 22 minutes, 30 seconds
8-minute English - Separable and non-separable phrasal verbs: Part 2
Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA) talk for around 8 minutes using separable and non-separable phrasal verbs. How and when to use them and in what context.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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9/1/2023 • 8 minutes
47. Common English errors - when a learner’s first language is Dutch
Jon and Tessa from the Netherlands talk about common English errors that Dutch speakers make.
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8/18/2023 • 36 minutes, 2 seconds
8-minute English - Separable and non-separable phrasal verbs: Part 1
Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA) talk for around 8 minutes using separable and non-separable phrasal verbs. How and when to use them and in what context.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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8/4/2023 • 8 minutes
46. British culture: Part 1 - Positives and negatives
Jon and Amy (from English With Amy Online - https://englishwithamyonline.com/) talk about three positive and three negative aspects of British culture. We have a bit of a chat about our viewpoints, which should hopefully give you a better insight of what British culture is like.
So, if you want to learn more about British culture then give it a listen!
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7/21/2023 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
8-minute English - Using stative verbs in the continuous form
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when to use stative verbs in the continuous form. Many state verbs have two different forms (a state one and a dynamic one) with the meaning changing in each form. We cover look / looking, have / having, hear / hearing, feel / feeling, smell / smelling, think / thinking, weigh / weighing and see / seeing.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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7/7/2023 • 8 minutes
45. 10 English idioms you can use at work
Jon and Gideon talk about idioms that you can use at work. Covering: Cut corners; it's not rocket science; get the ball rolling; up to speed; on the back burner; back to the drawing board; for the long haul; burn the midnight oil; change of pace; think outside the box, plus one or two more.
If you would like to sound smart at work then give it a listen!
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6/23/2023 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
8-minute English - Adjectives or adverbs: Part 2
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when to use adjectives or adverbs. In this part they cover spellings of adverbs with an -ly ending, what we do when we use linking verbs and comparatives or superlatives with adverbs.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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6/9/2023 • 8 minutes
44. Proverbs to motivate English learners
Jon and Ben (from To The Point English - http://ttpenglish.com) talk about proverbs that can help motivate you as an English learner. Covering: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime; you can lead a horse to water...; a Jack of all trades is a master of none; fortune favours the brave; two heads are better than one, among others.
So, if you are feeling demotivated or just like proverbs then give it a listen!
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5/26/2023 • 37 minutes, 27 seconds
8-minute English - Adjectives or adverbs: Part 1
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when to use adjectives or adverbs.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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5/12/2023 • 8 minutes
43. The origins of the English language
Jon and Gideon talk about the origins of the English language. They cover the history and influences English has taken from other languages and people. Not a definitive guide by any means but it should give you a good background knowledge of how English became the language it is today.
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4/28/2023 • 37 minutes, 23 seconds
8-minute English - Modifiers: Part 2
Jon and Jules from Italy talk for around 8 minutes about modifiers. This part covers adjective, adverb, phrase and clause modifiers. Squinting modifiers are also included at the end of the episode.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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4/14/2023 • 8 minutes
42. Common English errors – when a learner’s first language is French
Jon and Gideon talk about common English errors that French speakers make. Gideon has an English language school in Paris, he gives some useful insights from his own personal experience.
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3/31/2023 • 29 minutes, 38 seconds
8-minute English - Modifiers: Part 1
Jon and Jules from Italy talk for around 8 minutes about modifiers. This part covers adjective order, misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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3/11/2023 • 8 minutes
41. 10 British dialects you need to know
Jon and Gideon talk about 10 different British dialects you need to know which are commonly heard. We cover Scottish, Geordie, Yorkshire, Welsh, Brummie, West Country, RP, Mancunian and Cockney.
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2/6/2023 • 35 minutes, 59 seconds
8-minute English - Punctuation: Part 2
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about punctuation. This part covers avoiding multiple punctuation at the end of a sentence, using a colon, commas for non-essential information, a dictionary to help, dots after abbreviations, the number of clauses in a sentence, and some more on hyphens and dashes.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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1/21/2023 • 8 minutes
8-minute English - Punctuation: Part 1
Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about punctuation. This part covers apostrophes, quotation marks, brackets, hyphens, colons and semicolons.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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1/7/2023 • 8 minutes
40. Linking words - Addition, contrast and purpose
Jon and Gideon talk about linking words (or connectives). Different words you can use to express addition, contrast and purpose.
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12/2/2022 • 21 minutes, 38 seconds
8-minute English - Second and third conditional
Jon is joined by Gideon to talk about how to use the second and third conditional forms.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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11/24/2022 • 8 minutes
39. Narrative tenses - Tenses we use to talk about past events
Jon and Gideon talk about narrative tenses. Verb tenses we use to talk about the past.
We cover past simple, past continuous, past perfect and past perfect continuous. You can often find them in stories, textbooks, spoken accounts and in descriptions of past events.
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10/28/2022 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
38. How to be fluent in English: Part 2
Jon and Gideon talk about how you can be fluent in English. We give you some tips and ideas which will help you speak better in English.
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10/7/2022 • 22 minutes, 2 seconds
38. How to be fluent in English
Jon and Gideon talk about how you can be fluent in English. We give you some tips and ideas which will help you speak better in English.
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9/15/2022 • 24 minutes, 26 seconds
8-minute English - Quantifiers
Jon is joined by Gideon to talk about how to use quantifiers: any, some, much, many, a lot of, lots of, none and enough to name but a few.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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8/27/2022 • 8 minutes
37. Taking an English exam, should you do it?
Jon and Ben (from To The Point English with Ben) talk about taking an English exam. Covering if it's a good idea to take one and what preparation you can do.
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7/21/2022 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
36. British slang - Words and expressions we use in the UK
Jon and Gideon talk about slang that we use in the UK. Covering a number of commonly used words and expressions.
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6/24/2022 • 31 minutes, 19 seconds
8-minute English – Zero and first conditional
Jon is joined by Gideon to talk about how the structures of zero and first conditional are formed and in what situations we would use them.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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6/9/2022 • 8 minutes
35. Using the word ’wish’ and expressing regret
Jon and Gideon talk about how to use the word 'wish' and its grammatical forms. We also cover how to express regret.
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5/20/2022 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
8-minute English - Relative clauses
Jon is joined by Gideon to talk about how to use relative clauses: which, who, whom, that and whose.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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4/29/2022 • 8 minutes
34. Present perfect vs. Past simple
Jon and Gideon talk about different forms of the perfect tense and compare it to the use of the past simple. We cover the common mistakes made by English learners and give some clear examples as to how these tenses are used differently.
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4/8/2022 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
8-minute English - The future
Jon is joined by Niccolò to talk about how to use different forms of the future.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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3/25/2022 • 8 minutes
33. Adverbs and adverbial phrases
Jon and Gideon talk how we use adverbs and adverbial phrases. By using adverbs and adverbial phrases effectively you can improve your speaking and writing skills.
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3/4/2022 • 22 minutes, 59 seconds
8-minute English – Question tags and indirect questions
Jon talks for around 8 minutes about questions tags and indirect questions. Looking at how and when to use them. They can be very useful to confirm information and to be more polite when you don't know someone very well.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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2/17/2022 • 8 minutes
32. 10 More ways to improve your vocabulary
Jon and Gideon talk about 10 more ways to improve your vocabulary. Giving you some tips and methods as to how you can improve your vocabulary. Check out episode 15 where we talk about the first 10 ways!
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2/3/2022 • 30 minutes, 37 seconds
31. Modal verbs - using them in different forms
Jon and Gideon talk about how to use modal verbs for obligation, advice, deduction, ability and possibility. We look at the different ways you use them and the various verb forms they take.
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1/20/2022 • 25 minutes, 24 seconds
8-minute English - Articles: Part 2
Jon talks for around 8 minutes about articles and how you use them. This is the second part covering institutions, geographical references and uncountable nouns.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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1/7/2022 • 8 minutes
30. Using the verbs ‘do‘ and ‘make‘
Jon and Gideon talk about how to use the verbs 'do' and 'make'. We cover the different expressions and times when you use each of these verbs including common mistakes made by English learners.
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12/17/2021 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
8-minute English - Misspellings and Word confusion: Part 3
Jon and Niccolò talk for around 8 minutes about misspellings and word confusion. Covering a few words that often get confused by English learners but also by natives too!
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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12/2/2021 • 8 minutes
29. British English idioms (mostly!)
Jon and Gideon talk about British English idioms. This episode gives you a good idea of what useful idiomatic expressions we use in Britain. There are also a few American ones that we have adopted.
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11/18/2021 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
8-minute English - Articles: Part 1
Jon talks for around 8 minutes about articles and how you use them. This is an introduction as to the basics of how to use articles, there is more to come!
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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11/4/2021 • 8 minutes
8-minute English - Misspellings and Word confusion: Part 2
Jon and Niccolò talk for around 8 minutes about misspellings and word confusion. Covering a few words that often get confused by English learners but also by natives too!
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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10/14/2021 • 8 minutes
28. The diversity of London and its communities
Jon and Gideon talk about the diversity of London and all the many different communities you can find there. A good insight if you want to settle somewhere in particular. Talking about the food and cultural influences that make London such a great city to live in!
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9/24/2021 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
8-minute English - Misspellings and Word confusion: Part 1
Jon and Niccolò talk for around 8 minutes about misspellings and word confusion. Covering a few words that often get confused by English learners but also by natives too!
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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9/9/2021 • 8 minutes
27. Commonly confused words in English
Jon and Gideon talk about words that commonly get mixed up or mistaken. Sometimes the spellings of words are slightly different and the pronunciation is the same but they don't have the same meaning.
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8/26/2021 • 27 minutes, 46 seconds
8-minute English - Present Perfect
Jon and Niccolò talk for around 8 minutes about the present perfect. Some brief tips and ideas about how to use it.
Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)
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8/5/2021 • 8 minutes
26. Finding a job in London or elsewhere in the UK
Jon and Gideon talk about how you can improve your chances of getting a job in London or elsewhere in the UK. They give tips on your CV, interview technique and some general advice.
Please take a look at the following article to give you an idea as to how the UK points-based migration system works:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48785695
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7/15/2021 • 40 minutes, 13 seconds
25. 10 Common mistakes writers should avoid
Jon and Gideon talk about 10 common mistakes writers should avoid in the English language. There are even some that native speakers make! This should give you some good guidance if you are looking to do some writing in English.
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6/24/2021 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
24. Films and series - How they can help you with English
Jon talks to Igor from Brazil, who is a big fan of film and an aspiring screenwriter. They talk about how watching films and series can help you improve your English.
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6/10/2021 • 40 minutes, 29 seconds
23. Common mistakes with Conjunctions
Jon and Gideon talk about the use of conjunctions and how to avoid common mistakes.
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5/27/2021 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
22. How to avoid direct translation
Jon and Niccolò chat about how to avoid direct translation and what you can do to help yourself with this. They also talk about false friends and challenges for non-native speakers.
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5/13/2021 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
21. All about London - The home of Monty
Jon and Gideon talk about London and all that it has to offer. If you have never been to this wonderful city before or would like to visit again we give you some nice insights into what to look out for.
If you would like some more information about Monty, please visit our website at: www.montyenglish.co.uk
4/22/2021 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
20. Erasmus and English in Ireland
Jon talks to his friend Tito who spent his time in Ireland for his Erasmus experience. He talks about what it was like and how English has helped him in his career.
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4/8/2021 • 33 minutes, 9 seconds
19. Synonyms and Antonyms
Jon and Gideon talk about synonyms and antonyms, how they can help expand your vocabulary. They mention a couple of nice games you can devise and Gideon is tested on his knowledge of synonyms and antonyms.
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3/18/2021 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
18. English resources - Books and the like
Jon and Gideon discuss their favourite books for English language learning and teaching. Also covering some online resources and apps.
If you would like more information about Monty, please visit our website at: www.montyenglish.co.uk
3/4/2021 • 37 minutes, 11 seconds
17. Helping children learn English as a parent
Jon speaks to his friend Dana about her experience of helping her daughter Maria in improving her English. We talk about some nice ideas to help children and make things fun for them.
2/18/2021 • 40 minutes, 2 seconds
16. Articulation - Ways to help improve your pronunciation
Jon is joined by actors Elena (from Spain) and Niccolò (from Italy) talking about articulation. We explore some fun techniques, give you an insight into what actors do and hopefully help improve your pronunciation.
2/4/2021 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds
15. 10 Ways to improve your vocabulary
Jon and Gideon talk about 10 different ways to improve your vocabulary. Giving you a good idea as to how you can remember new words and the best ways to use them so you don't forget.
1/21/2021 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
14. Idioms about the festive period and new year
Jon and Gideon talk about idioms you can not only use at Christmas time but throughout the year. We also mention some expressions for the new year and reflect on 2020 as teachers.
12/31/2020 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
13. Gerund or infinitive - which one should you use?
Jon and Gideon explain the rules on using gerunds and infinitives. There is also a ten-question quiz in the second part of the episode to test your knowledge!
12/10/2020 • 26 minutes, 7 seconds
12. More Questions & Answers for English Learners
Jon and Gideon answer some questions from English learners giving some useful advice and insights into how you can improve.
Questions were asked by:
Julia from Germany
David from Spain
Rachel from India
Igor from Brazil
Olya from Kirov in Russia
Nidhin from Kerala in India
11/19/2020 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
11. Australian and Scottish accents with useful phrases
Jon talks with Brodie about what an Australian and Scottish accent sound like. They look at some interesting phrases used in each country and give some background on their origins.
11/5/2020 • 27 minutes, 50 seconds
10. Niccolò is back - Talking about phrasal verbs
Jon and Niccolò talk about how to use phrasal verbs and play a bit of a game to show how learning them can be fun!
10/22/2020 • 26 minutes, 43 seconds
9. False friends - How not to get misunderstood in English
Jon and Gideon talk about false friends in the English language. There are words which sound similar in each language but have a different meaning when you translate them. If you ever find yourself in this situation then I would recommend a listen!
10/8/2020 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
8. Get - How to use this mysterious word
Jon and Gideon talk about the ins and outs of using the word 'get'. The word is not often very well understood by English learners so we give you some clear insights as to how you can confidently use it when speaking or writing in English.
9/17/2020 • 27 minutes, 44 seconds
7. Life in London - Making it your home
Jon talks to Irene and Jorge, a Spanish couple, about their experience of living in London and making it their home. We give some interesting tips about living there, about your first job and what it's like to settle there.
9/3/2020 • 33 minutes, 25 seconds
6. Questions & Answers for English learners
Jon and Gideon answer questions asked by English learners at Monty and talk about what they think makes a good English teacher. Have a listen if you would like some advice about learning English and see if you agree with all their views. As an English teacher there are plenty of ideas to help you here too.
Presenters: Jon Edwards and Gideon Ben-Ami
Producer: Jon Edwards
Cover design: Ludovica Quaranta
8/20/2020 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
5. Taking the IELTS exam - tips and advice
Jon and Louise discuss their experiences of teaching IELTS and gives tips and useful advice about taking the exam. There is also some useful help for English teachers too.
8/6/2020 • 30 minutes, 16 seconds
4. Idioms - Time expressions
Jon and Gideon talk about the meanings and some of the origins of a number of idioms connected to 'time'. Always useful to use in a conversation and a great way to improve your English skills to sound more like a native speaker.
7/23/2020 • 24 minutes, 38 seconds
3. Life in London - A short trip for Niccolò
Jon talks to Niccolò about his experience of learning English and improving his language skills in London. Hopefully it will inspire you to come and visit to explore London for yourself. It could help you remember your first days in the big city too and reflect on how far you have come!
7/16/2020 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
2. Common grammar mistakes in English
Jon and Gideon discuss common grammar mistakes made by English learners. They pick out a selection of mistakes that are often made, give the correct answers and chat about why they are formed in this way. Useful for English teachers as well as English learners!
7/2/2020 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
Introducing English with Monty - Our English teaching experiences
This is our first episode of English with Monty, the podcast for English learners, those with a keen interest in language and English language teachers.
Jon and Gideon give us a brief snapshot of what it's like to be an English language teacher. Speaking frankly about teaching experiences and how they got started in the profession.
Presenters: Jon Edwards and Gideon Ben-Ami
Producer: Jon Edwards
Cover design: Ludovica Quaranta