Intrepid English Audio Courses are a unique way to learn English on the move. We appreciate that writing emails can be stressful for some people. If you are one of them, then check out Season Two of the Intrepid English Audio Courses, coming very soon. Soon, writing emails will feel like second nature. 🎧📧Find season one on Apple podcasts, or in the Intrepid English Academy:  https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/audio-course-writing-emails/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adverbs-of-frequency/ An adverb of frequency describes just that - how frequently, how often, or how many times we do something. In today's podcast, Kate explains what exactly adverbs of frequency are, and how to use them. This podcast episode is the second in a series all about adverbs! If you haven't already, make sure you check out part one, where Tom explains some common adverbs of place and how to use them, and stay tuned for more adverb podcast episodes coming soon. ____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adverbs-of-place/ What is an adverb of place? How and when do you use one? In today's podcast episode, Thomas will answer all of your questions, alongside a variety of examples! Enjoyed today's episode? Stay tuned for more episodes on adverbs coming soon!____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/colour-idioms/Idioms are an everyday occurrence in English conversation. They add colour, description and often humour to our language. As we have seen from previous podcast episodes, there are idioms of all kinds; from business idioms to music idioms, house and home idioms to water idioms, and many more. The list goes on. In today’s podcast Intrepid English Teacher Kate explains five idioms that use colours.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/Study Essential English Idioms in the Intrepid English Academy here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/idioms/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/toms-top-10-poetry-must-reads-part-2/In Part 2 of Tom’s Top 10 Poetry Must-Reads, Intrepid English Teacher Tom introduces five more must-read poetry collections from Marie Howe, Donika Kelly, Pascale Petit, Mary Oliver and Danez Smith. If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part 1 right here.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/modal-verbs-in-negotiations/Negotiating in English can seem daunting at first, but the Oxford English Dictionary describes negotiation as a “discussion aimed at reaching an agreement”. It’s likely you engage in negotiation in English or your language daily without even thinking about it. Using modal verbs in negotiations can help you express attitude, add more nuance, and remain polite.Negotiating is not just about getting your way. If one side gets their way, then the other side may leave disappointed and discouraged. A successful negotiation leaves everyone satisfied. This is why it’s crucial to make sure to stay polite throughout any negotiations.In today's podcast episode, Lida gives some helpful tips for using modal verbs to negotiate politely in English.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/ 

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/toms-top-10-poetry-must-reads-part-1/I know it’s an outrageously big-headed thing to do – to quote yourself – but I was asked by the Poetry Question to write about the power of poetry for their continuous essay series on the subject, and, I wrote, back in 2019, a piece I still very much agree with. I said,‘The power of poetry is its timeliness. Poetry endures. It survives the wars, the natural disasters, the harshness of aging. It survives foolish kings and queens, prime ministers and presidents, tsars and popes. It survives dictatorships, genocide, corruption. It survives injustice. It survives cancer. Poetry is everywhere, no matter how much you avoid it. Poetry adapts. Poetry attacks. Poetry breathes. Poetry is fluid. Poetry waits...Poetry travels. Poetry is patient. The power of poetry resides with its inability to be defined.’I quote this not, as they say, to toot my own horn or blow my own trumpet but because it is a good way of summing up my love of poetry and my excitement, therefore, in sharing some of my favourite collections with you. Most of books mentioned below are ones I’ve read in the past five years. I’ve recommended poetry books before, in our very own Novel Writing Course and I can’t not mention our Novels that Changed Our Lives series, in which teachers and students of Intrepid English spoke about the books that shaped them in some way.Book recommendations are among my favourite things to give. I, myself, am a poet and am constantly consuming different voices and deconstructing the construction of language. So, here is the first part of my ten poetry must-reads.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/what-type-of-english-learner-are-you-2/Read more about the Intrepid English Memberships here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/memberships/ Hello and welcome! My name is Lorraine and I am the Founder of Intrepid English. You might know me already from my videos, podcasts, and live webinars. Whether you're new to the Intrepid English Community or you've been a member for a while and want to know more about our membership levels, you can find out all you need to know in today's podcast! ____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/summer-giveaway/2021 Intrepid English Study Planner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AclKbbyiDRXxQK1NRohLjeT12-2QhtU/view2021 has been a busy year so far at Intrepid English! In today's podcast episode, Intrepid English Teacher Kate explains what's been happening at Intrepid English and what's coming up soon, including a big summer giveaway that you don't want to miss out on! 🌞😎____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-world-of-walking/What is walking to you?  An activity? Exercise? An event? A distance?For Intrepid English Teacher Ruth, it's an experience. In today's podcast she explains why.Check out the blog post for some practice activities on comparatives and superlatives.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-welcome-to-the-team-rikio/Say hello to the latest teacher to join the Intrepid English team! Rikio introduces himself in today's podcast episode as he chats to Intrepid English Founder Lorraine about thinking in different languages, growing up bilingual, and attending an international school in Japan.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Throughout the world, the ability to read and write in English can make all the difference to a person’s life, opportunities and success. Empowering our students has always been at the heart of Intrepid English, and we are delighted to be able to help several incredible organisations to raise funds for their critical work. When you book a lesson with Intrepid English, a percentage of your lesson fee will be donated to charity. In today's podcast, I’d like to tell you a little more about the causes that are benefiting from your kindness.Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/empowering-through-english/SmartWorks: https://smartworks.org.uk/Refugee Action: https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/Centrepoint: https://centrepoint.org.uk/Work for Good: https://workforgood.co.uk/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-hello-ruth/This week on the Intrepid English Podcast I sat down with Intrepid English Teacher Ruth.We had a fascinating chat about her experiences of working all over the world, as well as why blowing bubbles is one of her favourite things to do. I could sit and listen to Ruth and her wonderful stories for hours. I am sure you're going to love this week's episode.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

This week on the Intrepid English Podcast, we have something a little different for you.For today's episode, I sat down for a chat with fellow English teacher and friend of mine, Patrick. Patrick is an accent coach, online English teacher, and host of the excellent English Out LOUD podcast. He's from Toronto, Canada, but currently resides in Monterrey, Mexico, and specialises in American accent coaching.We had a really fun chat about all things podcasting, teaching online, and the differences between our accents. Enjoy!____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/language-learning-myths-part-2/As English teachers, we often hear the same type of questions and complaints about learning a language. So some of our Intrepid English teachers decided to share the language learning myths they hear most often. While most of our ideas come from our teaching experiences, we also drew from our own language learning journeys. Did you know that all of our Intrepid English teachers can speak at least two languages? What are some common language learning myths that you have heard? Let us know in the comments or send us a message.Read the conversation about native and non-native teachers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lorraine-venables-she-her-%F0%9F%9A%80-6548a677_meet-the-teachers-elena-intrepid-english-activity-6792835350810112000-Ft3F____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/language-learning-myths/As English teachers, we often hear the same type of questions and complaints about learning a language. So some of our Intrepid English teachers decided to share the language learning myths they hear most often. While most of our ideas come from our teaching experiences, we also drew from our own language learning journeys. Did you know that all of our Intrepid English teachers can speak at least two languages? After a short discussion with the teachers, we had so many ideas that we had to divide this podcast into two. Enjoy today's instalment, and watch this space for part two.What are some common language learning myths that you have heard? Let us know in the comments or send us a message.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/water-idioms/Did you know that there are more than 25,000 idiomatic phrases in English? Idioms are used in everyday language to add fluency and description to a sentence. They can be difficult for English learners to understand because the meaning of the idiom often has nothing to do with the individual words within the idiom.For instance, when we describe something as being “like water off a duck’s back”, we are not talking about a wet bird, we mean to say that something, such as criticism, has no affect on a person.Here are five more idioms with water to whet your appetite. 🌊____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

The Intrepid English team is growing! This week, Lorraine sat down with our newest teacher, Elena, to ask her about her life, studies and love of languages. You can listen to our chat through the Intrepid English podcast or read it on the Intrepid English blog.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-english/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/intrepidenglish/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/english-for-travelling/If you’re like us here at Intrepid English, you love to travel and have a long list of places you want to visit once places start to open up again!If an English-speaking country (or two…or ten!) is already on your travel list, that’s great! Not only will you get to see the sights and experience a different culture, but you’ll also be able to practise your English skills. Visiting an English-speaking country is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the language, chat to local people, learn some new vocabulary and feel more confident about your English skills. In today's podcast, learn lots of useful English for travelling with Intrepid English Teacher Gemma.You can also try out our free in-depth English for Travelling course online in the Intrepid English Academy: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/english-for-travelling/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/welcome-to-the-writing-emails-course/I’m going to be honest with you – I quite enjoy writing emails. This is probably down to the fact that I’m a writer and any form of writing gives me pleasure.But I understand that this activity can cause stress for others. That is why I have written the Writing Emails course which breaks everything down.How do you write an email? What structure is the most affective? What tone or register should you use? What do certain abbreviations mean? What are the big mistakes when writing emails that you need to avoid?

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/compound-adjectives/Compound adjectives are composed of more than one word. They have the same role in a sentence as one-word adjectives. This can sometimes be confusing for learners of English because those words don’t have to be adjectives but can be a combination of different kinds of words.Learn how to recognise and use compound adjectives in today's podcast!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/how-it-started-how-its-going/Have you seen the popular meme on social media showing two images; a vintage photo and its modern-day version? Well, the Intrepid English Teachers and I decided to join in to give you all an update on what we've been up to and what you can look forward to this year.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/should-i-take-the-ielts-or-the-toeic-exam/English learners are often required to pass standardised exams in order to be accepted onto a university course in which English is used or to get a promotion at work.Two of the most popular exams taken by learners of English today are the IELTS and TOEIC exams. All of these exams are designed to assess your level of English in four areas; reading, writing, listening and speaking. However, there are many differences between these exams.If you are trying to decide which of these two exams you should take, you will find this podcast useful.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commas/One of the reasons that commas are confusing for English learners is that there are four different types of commas: The listing comma, the joining comma, the gapping comma, and bracketing commas.In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo explains when to use commas in English.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/business-english-idioms/Welcome to part three of our Business English Idioms series!We’ve compiled this list of some of the most common workplace idioms to help you understand your colleagues and fit seamlessly into any workplace. All of the idioms are included in our Business English Basics course that you can find in the Intrepid English Academy.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/presentations-part-1/Over the last decade of teaching presentations skills to my students, I have seen even the most nervous and reluctant individuals transform into competent presenters, delivering compelling presentations. With the right guidance and a lot of practice, I am confident that anyone can improve their skills and become an effective presenter.In today's podcast, I'll tell you how!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/international-womens-day-and-whales/March 8th is International Women's Day. In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo explains 'whataboutism', the importance of International Women's Day, and why women's rights need support.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/prepositions-for-giving-directions/Giving and receiving directions in English can be challenging for many English learners. Whether you are travelling in an English-speaking country, telling a colleague how to get from the train station to your office or helping some lost tourists in your city, it is essential that you use the correct prepositions in your directions as any mistakes might lead to a wrong turn.In this week's episode of the Intrepid English Podcast, we will look at some of the most common direction phrases in English. Try to memorise the correct preposition or prepositions within each phrase.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/countable-and-uncountable-nouns/Nouns can be countable or uncountable. Countable nouns are the name of separate objects, people, etc, which we can count; they have singular and plural forms.Uncountable nouns are nouns which we do not see as separate, and which we cannot count; they do not have plural forms.Learn about the difference between countable and uncountable nouns in today's podcast with Intrepid English Teacher Tom!

I have been asked many times about the difference between adjectives ending in –ed and –ing. Many students find these two categories of adjectives difficult to master. The rules are relatively simple, all you need is a little practice.Download your free -ed and -ing adjectives cheat sheet on the blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adjectives-ending-in-ed-and-ing/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/love-idioms/With Valentine's Day just around the corner, in the spirit of love and romance, this week on the Intrepid English Blog (and Podcast), we decided to take a look at five love idioms and their meanings. At the end, there is a mini quiz to test your understanding.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-cut/A phrasal verb consists of a root verb (such as go, put or set) and an adverb or preposition (such as away, on or out).Phrasal verbs are idiomatic, which means that the phrasal verb has a different meaning to the individual words within the phrase.In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Thomas explains the meanings of eight common phrasal verbs containing the verb cut.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-ten-vocabulary-words-of-2020/For those of you that follow us on our social media channels, you will know that every Wednesday on our Instagram, we post a new vocabulary word.Kicking off 2021, we decided to take a look back at ten of our favourite and most relevant Instagram vocabulary posts of 2020. Have you heard these words before? Listen to find out!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commonly-confused-english-words-part-3/Assume or presume? Lose or loose? Lay or lie? Are you using these commonly confused English words correctly?This is the third instalment of the Commonly Confused English Words series which explains the difference between pairs of often confused words in English.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-run/Phrasal verbs are used all the time in English. A phrasal verb is a verb (such as run, send or hang) with a preposition (such as up, on or under). With the recent lockdowns, many of us have been getting out and about and keeping active with daily runs or walks. Today, we will look at four phrasal verbs with the verb ‘run’ and their meanings. Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commonly-confused-english-words2/Your or you're? Proceed or precede? Stationary or stationery? Join Intrepid English Teacher Gemma in today's podcast, as she discusses some more commonly confused English words.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/welcome-to-intrepid-english-jo/For our first podcast of 2021, our founder Lorraine spoke to one of the newest teachers to join the team, Jo!Listen to find out all about her vast experience of teaching English all over the world, her love for sailing, and what she loves most about being an English teacher.Add Jo as a friend in the Intrepid English Community: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/josephine/Walk and Talk with Jo on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRkgIa6ggJo

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/have-fun-earn-badges-and-get-free-lessons/If you have been into the Intrepid English Community recently, you have probably seen some intriguing colourful badges. We want to encourage our Intrepid English learners to learn consistently, because that's when they make the most progress in English. That's why these badges are worth points. And those points can be used to buy English lessons. In today's podcast, Maddox will guide you through the Intrepid Badges so you can start learning and earning!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/modern-british-food/Modern British food comes from centuries of travellers returning from abroad with different kinds of food and recipes. Additionally, because of our history as colonisers, we have citizens originating from all over the world who now call Britain their home. This means that our modern-day British food has many global influences and we are not afraid to mix it up. In today's podcast, Jo talks about some popular dishes in modern day Britain.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/relative-clauses/"When should I use 'which', 'who' and 'that'?"If you have wondered about this, you are certainly not alone.Today, I'm going to explain to you the meaning and usage of relative clauses. A relative clause contains the pronouns who, which, whose, that or whom.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/a-christmas-gift-from-intrepid-english/In today's podcast, Kate explains all about how you can get your hands on an Intrepid English gift voucher this Christmas. PLUS how to enter our exclusive social media Christmas competition to win a FREE monthly membership worth £150! You won't want to miss out on this one!Enter the competition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/?hl=enOr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglish

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/traditional-british-food/The Britain I live in today has amazing food from all over the world. It is perfectly normal to eat Swiss food for breakfast (muesli), Japanese food for lunch (sushi) and Moroccan food for dinner (tagine). However, we haven’t forgotten our traditional British food.In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Jo talks about some traditional British dishes.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/make-the-most-of-groups/I'm sure that you have seen our new website by now. Everything looks amazing, and we know it's a great place to learn English!You may have noticed some exciting new features of the new Intrepid English website already. To start with, there are a few new tabs to explore in the menu at the top of every page. To find out more about these, check out this helpful video from Lorraine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHbkYhzgeawIn today's podcast, I'm going to tell you more about the groups!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/writing-your-novel-the-next-chapter/It may be the end of the 30-Day Novel Writing Challenge but it’s the beginning of the Novel Writing Course.In today's podcast, Thomas reflects on November's 30-Day Novel Writing Challenge, and explains all about the Novel Writing Course coming soon to the Intrepid English Academy. Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/adjectives-word-order/In today's podcast, Intrepid English teacher Tom G explains the correct word order when using adjectives in English.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/dog-idioms/If you’re a fan of English idioms, and if you have ever been to the UK, then you have probably heard the phrase ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’ before. But did you know that there are several more dog-related idioms in the English language?Today we will look at five dog-related idioms and their meanings. Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-books-that-changed-our-lives-part-4/Read about the Intrepid English teacher’s tastes in books – what they love and hate, what they’re ashamed not to have read, what they think is over-rated, all is here in our interview!As November is our 30-day novel writing challenge, I thought it would be interesting to ask the Intrepid English teachers and students about their taste in novels. Here’s what they had to say:This is the third part of our 4-part series. I thoroughly recommend that you check out part 1, part 2, and part 3.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/handy-phrasal-verbs-in-the-us-or-uk/Phrasal verbs are phrases where you combine a verb and a preposition to mean something new. They are very common in spoken English, but their meanings are not always obvious(check out our Figure Out Phrasal Verbs course to see that for yourself). No matter which side of the pond you’re on, you’re sure to find these 6 examples useful.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-books-that-changed-our-lives-part-3/As November is our 30-day novel writing challenge, I thought it would be interesting to ask the Intrepid English teachers and students about their taste in novels. This is the third part of our 4-part series. I thoroughly recommend that you check out parts 1 and part 2 as well!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/what-type-of-english-learner-are-you/What kind of English learner are you? In this blog post, Lorraine describes how her own language learning journey inspired her to begin Intrepid English.Take the quiz to find out what type of English learner you are: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5f90898a4c31060014ee81dbLet us know your result in the comments!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-books-that-changed-our-lives-part-2/Hear about the Intrepid English teacher's tastes in books - what they love and hate, what they're ashamed not to have read, what they think is over-rated, all is here in our interview!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commonly-confused-english-words-1/The English language contains many words which can cause confusion for learners. It's common for a word to have several meanings, or to be pronounced and spelled the same as other words.This is the first instalment of the Commonly Confused English Words blog and podcast series, which will explain the difference between these pairs of often misused words in English.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-books-that-changed-our-lives-part-1/You will discover the books that changed our lives, we love and hate, what we’re ashamed not to have read… yet, the books we believe are over-rated, and the stories that made us cry! You are in for a treat!To join the challenge, sign up for a membership here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/memberships/Or tag 5 friends on our Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/intrepidenglish/Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/intrepidenglish/Or Twitter page...https://twitter.com/IntrepidenglishTo win a FREE one-month membership!!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/everyday-business-idioms1/How many times have you been listening to a colleague speaking English and heard a word or phrase which doesn't seem to fit into the conversation?Hi Bob, how are you today?Great thanks, Hiroko, but it's raining cats and dogs outside today, isn't it?If you would walk away from this conversation thinking "Why did Bob start talking about cats and dogs in the middle of our conversation?" Then, you will find this podcast useful.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/30-day-novel-writing-challenge/Join the 30-day novel writing challenge group over on the Intrepid English website: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/groups/november-novel-writers-month/members/all-members/Hello! I'm Thomas, one of the teachers here at Intrepid English. I am so excited to welcome you to the 30-day novel writing challenge. This month is all about giving you the tools to start writing.In this podcast, I'll explain a little more about what to expect from the challenge, and how to get involved.

In this week's episode of the Intrepid English podcast, Lorraine chats with Maddox, the newest member of the Intrepid English family. To find out more about Maddox, check out his Meet the Teachers blog here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/?p=29511You can become a member of the Intrepid English Community here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/memberships/Thanks for listening!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/homophones-you-need-to-know/Have you heard the joke about the English teacher consoling his student?The student cried, "I'll never learn all of these homophones!"Comforting the student, the teacher replied, "Their, they're."Homophones are pairs or groups of words which are pronounced the same, but differ in meaning, origin or spelling. For example, there, their and they're.In today's podcast we'll take a look at some essential English homophones you need to know.Thanks for listening!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-student-profile-theresa/For today's podcast I spoke to Theresa, who has been a student of mine for three years now! We spoke about some of her milestones over the past three years, how her confidence has grown, and how she plans to use her English skills for her future career.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/the-new-look-intrepid-english-website/What type of English learner am I? Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5eff753b40c7b00014f06b2bIf you have been an Intrepid English Learner for a while, you will have noticed some changes to the website. In this podcast, I'll answer some of the questions you might have and explain some of the fantastic new features that we've added to help and encourage you to progress faster in English.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/capitalisation/Capitalisation can be a tricky subject. A question I am asked often is “When should I use a capital letter in English?” Well, it’s not as difficult as you might think.In today's podcast, Gemma talks you through ten tips to help you to remember when to use capital letters.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-tom/A video version of this podcast is also available on our Youtube channel which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeqDCmtM4x4For this week's podcast I spoke to Intrepid English Teacher Tom. We spoke about his experience of teaching English in Bavaria and how it compares to living in Edinburgh, his research for TV show Peaky Blinders, and why it's so important to make mistakes when learning a new language.Enjoy!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/8-reasons-to-learn-english-online/Learning English used to mean sitting in a classroom at the same time every week, feeling a little self-conscious and wondering if your questions will seem silly to the other students. Times have certainly changed as more and more people choose to study English online. If you're considering ditching the crowded classroom and taking English lessons online, here are 8 reasons why you might find online English lessons the best way to learn.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/music-idioms/Music is an essential part of life. It influences our culture, our fashion and, of course, our language. There are too many music-related idioms in the English language to cover in one blog post, so here are five of the most common musical idioms. Try to use them in your English conversations this week.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-hang-part-2/We use phrasal verbs every day. In conversation, in writing, over the phone.A phrasal verb is a combination of (verb + preposition) or (verb + adverb).When used together, the words take on a different meaning to that of the original verb.This podcast explains the meanings of four common phrasal verbs with the verb hang.Let's get started.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-hang-part-1/A phrasal verb consists of a root verb (such as go, put or set) and an adverb or preposition (such as away, on or out).  In this podcast, Tom will explain the meanings of four common phrasal verbs containing the verb hang.Phrasal verbs are idiomatic, which means that the phrasal verb has a different meaning to the individual words within the phrase.

Hello everyone,Today I will be chatting to one of the Intrepid English Teachers, Kim.This episode is part of our Meet the Teachers series during which you can get to know the Intrepid English Teachers a little better.This podcast accompanies a blog written by Kim which you can find here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-intrepid-english-teacher-kim/To find out more about Kim, you can visit her profile page and add her as a friend: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/kimaj46/Let’s get started!Links to resources mentioned:Listen to UK radio online - https://internetradiouk.com/Sir David Attenborough documentaries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmtXC_n6X6Q (Our Planet | Netflix)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGEGXk1nIk (Animals of Africa)-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPYxbMvgR30 (Desert Seas | National Geographic)

Hello everyone,Today I will be chatting to one of the Intrepid English Teachers, Kate.This episode is part of our Meet the Teachers series during which you can get to know the Intrepid English Teachers a little better.This podcast accompanies a blog written by Kate which you can find here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-intrepid-english-teachers-kate/To find out more about Kate, you can visit her profile page and add her as a friend: intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/kate/Let’s get started!Links to resources mentioned:- StoryCollider - https://www.storycollider.org/- Ted Radio Hour -https://www.ted.com/podcasts/ted-radio-hour- NPR - https://www.npr.org/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/cat-idioms/Idioms are everywhere in the English language, and there are plenty of animal-related idioms out there. With their nine lives, all-seeing eyes and ability to navigate many a situation or garden fence with grace and elegance, cats are the inspiration for a number of commonly-used idioms.Today, in celebration of this Saturday's International Cat Day, we will look at five cat-related idioms and their meanings. See if you can incorporate them into your English conversations this week.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/common-british-slang-part-2/Welcome to the second part of my Common British Slang blog post. If you haven't already, check out the first part of this two-part blog inspired by Intrepid English student, @tess, who asked us to teach her some common slang terms. You can find it here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/common-british-slang-part-1/Today I'm going to take you through another 10 words and phrases which commonly crop up in casual and informal conversation in the UK.So, here’s part 2 of our quick introduction to British slang.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/english-verb-tenses-part-4/Thank you for listening to this Intrepid English podcast. I'm Jennifer. Today we're going to talk about conditionals. This is the fourth and final part of our English Verb Tenses Cheat Sheets.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/how-to-crack-the-cover-letter/Writing a cover letter is the chore that nobody likes to do. But, like all chores, they have to be done. Cover letters are the perfect way of pulling away from the formality of the CV and adding your voice. It's the opportunity to tell your future employer why you're the best person for the job. It's a chore that we should view differently, one that is an opportunity to simply talk about ourselves. So here's a breakdown of how to write a cover letter.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/figure-out-phrasal-verbs/As an English learner, I imagine you’ve struggled with the grammar of phrasal verbs many times. Yes? Well, you’re not alone. Phrasal verbs are notoriously difficult for English learners to master.In English, we use phrasal verbs all the time. We use them to give commands, to express an opinion, to share stories. They’re such an important part of the English language because we use them in almost all conversations.This podcast will give you a brief introduction (and some examples) to the world of phrasal verbs. I’m also going to let you in on a secret weapon that will help you in your battle to figure out phrasal verbs – our new phrasal verbs course.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/common-british-slang-part-1/Here at Intrepid English, we love to help our students to understand all kinds of English. Whether it's formal business English, phrases for exam preparation, or general conversational English. So, when Intrepid English student Tess asked us to teach her some common slang terms, I was more than happy to oblige.So, what is 'slang'? Well, the word itself is a combination of the words 'street' and 'language' and it describes extremely new words that are in fashion. Many of these words enter into the dictionary eventually, but most of them are only used temporarily by the younger generation to talk about the current issues in their lives. What's the best way to learn 'slang'? Well, I encourage students to listen out for words and phrases around them, on the bus, in a shop, on TV or the radio. Note them down and discuss them with your Intrepid English Teacher. This is the number one best way to learn what is common slang now, as it evolves so quickly with new slang words emerging all the time.  Today I’m going to explain some common British words and phrases, complete with their meanings and examples.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/baby-idioms/I have some great news for you all today! We are delighted to announce the arrival of the latest member of the Intrepid English family. Our wonderful teacher Jen has given birth to a beautiful baby girl! We are pleased to report that mother, baby and family are all doing well. Congratulations Jen!In celebration, I've polished up one of the most popular Intrepid English blog posts, focusing on baby idioms. In English we have several idioms related to babies and children.Here are some of the most common baby idioms for you to use in your English conversations.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/house-and-home-idioms-part-3/Welcome to the third and final installment of this blog post and podcast mini-series on ‘house and home’ related idioms. Make sure to check out parts one and two if you haven’t already. In this podcast we will look at five idioms related to specific parts of the house.

Accompanying blog post: phrasal-verbs-with-send-part-2In English, we use phrasal verbs all the time. We use them to give commands, to express an opinion, to share stories.Phrasal verbs consist of a root verb (such as go, put or set) and an adverb or preposition (such as away, on or out).This blog explains the meanings of five common phrasal verbs containing the verb 'send'.To find out more about Intrepid English Teacher Tom, you can visit his profile here: intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/thomas/You can book a free trial lesson with Tom here: intrepidenglish.co.uk/private-lessons/And study Tom's new Phrasal Verbs course in the Intrepid English Academy soon: intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-engli…-introduction/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/house-and-home-idioms-part-2/Welcome to part two of this House and Home Idioms mini-series.In the first part of the series, I introduced five common idioms based around the theme of Houses and Homes: ‘go around the houses’, ‘get on like a house on fire’, ‘home truths’, ‘safe as houses’ and ‘the lights are on but nobody’s home’. In today’s instalment, I’ll give you another five House and Home Idioms. 1. On the house2. Home and dry3. Make yourself at home4. Eat (someone) out of house and home5. Hit home/ Hit close to homeThis blog was written and recorded by Intrepid English Teacher, Kate. Say hello, ask her a question or book a free trial lesson with Kate by visiting her Teacher Profile page: intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/kate/Let's get started!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-with-send-part-1/Phrasal verbs are a way of communication. They’re made of a root verb (such as go, put or set) and an adverb or preposition (such as away, on or out).This blog explains the meanings of five common phrasal verbs containing the verb 'send'.To find out more about Intrepid English Teacher Tom, you can visit his profile here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/thomas/You can book a free trial lesson with Tom here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/private-lessons/And study Tom's new Phrasal Verbs course in the Intrepid English Academy in early June: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-academy-introduction/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/house-and-home-idioms-part-1/Learning to understand and use idioms is a vital part of becoming fluent in English. Inspired by the current climate this blog post focuses on idioms related to houses and homes, where we are all spending the vast majority of our time at the moment.Check out these five house and home idioms and practise using them in your English conversations this week.1. Go around the houses2. Get on like a house on fire3. Home truth4. Safe as houses5. The lights are on but no one’s homeThis blog was written and recorded by Intrepid English Teacher, Kate. Say hello, ask her a question or book a free trial lesson with Kate by visiting her Teacher Profile page: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/kate/Let's get started!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/welcome-to-intrepid-english-gemma/As part of our Meet The Intrepid English Teachers series, today's interview is with the first teacher to join me on the Intrepid English team. During our chat, we discuss Gemma's experience of teaching English in Taiwan, her love of languages, and what she likes most about teaching English.To ask Gemma a question, or add her as a friend, visit her Intrepid English Teacher profile page here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/gemma/Click on this link to study Gemma's English course 'English for Travelling': https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/english-for-travelling/New members get a 14-day free trial to the Intrepid English Academy.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/home-based-activity-ideas-for-children/What an unprecedented time we are in at the moment. A lot of us are adjusting to working from home whilst taking on full-time childcare responsibilities. (Who do we have to contact for our medal?!)We’re sending you all lots of positive vibes for this period of self-isolation, social distancing, lockdown, or whatever you’re calling it. We’re all in this together.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/sound-like-a-native-speaker-in-7-easy-steps/English pronunciation can cause many problems for English learners from beginner to advanced level. Pronunciation in English is irregular, and the spelling of a word doesn’t always help you to know how it should be pronounced. This is because English is a language that constantly develops as it is influenced by many languages.As English teachers and language learners, we know how frustrating it can be to master English pronunciation. Many students tell us that their goal is to sound like a native English speaker. As someone who has achieved this goal, let me share with you some of the lessons I have learned along the way.Find out more about Lida by visiting her Intrepid English Teacher profile page: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/lida/Book a free trial lesson with Lida here: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/Trial-lesson-Lida

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-10-non-fiction-books-part-2/Welcome back! I hope you’ve all been reading or thinking about reading over the last few weeks. Last time I talked about five of my top ten non-fiction books. There were books about World War II, murders and grief. Dark subjects, I know, but I feel these books have the ability to touch us so deeply and give us the opportunity to explore the human condition.Here in part 2, I will explore adoption, gun crime, writing, reading and brain surgery. During these unprecedented times, entertainment is paramount. But something struck me – the longer this situation continues, the longer our favourite TV shows will remain on hold and films will continue to be unmade. That is why books are of the utmost importance. We need new stories. So here are five for you.I'd love to hear from you, so head on over to the Intrepid English Academy and say hi! https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/author/thomas/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-10-non-fiction-books-part-1/The non-fiction I tend to read seems to be about the darker side of life. Not that I’m against humour or hopeful stories, it’s just that, in times of darkness, I retreat to darkness. The longer I stay there the more familiar I become. The less unknown it is. The less I fear.In these uncertain times, where it is recommended we haul ourselves up in our towers, we are relying on sources of entertainment we would otherwise take for granted. Yes, we have Netflix. Yes, we have the Internet. But let’s not forget that the majority of the TV shows and films you’re watching are based on books. Books came first. Books will out.So, here are the first five books in my list of Top 10 Non-Fiction books.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-5-reasons-to-take-the-cae-exam/The CAE is a Cambridge exam aimed at C1 level speakers. The CAE is also known as C1 Advanced exam and used to be known as Cambridge English: Advanced and Certificate in Advanced English (this is where the abbreviation comes from). It is preceded by the FCE (B1 level) and followed by the CPE (C2 level). It is supposed to be a thorough test of your English language skills across a variety of areas and topics. You can find the full CAE Preparation course here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/cae-exam-preparation-course/This blog was written and recorded by Intrepid English Teacher, Lida. Come and say hi by visiting Lida's profile page here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/lida/Let's get started!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/toeic-preparation-course/I always hated preparing for exams. Practising the same thing over and over. I found it tedious, repetitive, boring. What I didn’t understand, then, was that practice is the best way to prepare for an exam.Doing something so much that you know it inside out is crucial. Not just because you’ll be familiar with everything the exam requires but you’ll be mentally prepared – you’ll feel confident, and confidence is key.That’s why I have written the TOEIC Exam Preparation Course for the Intrepid English Academy; to give you all the tools to prepare and feel confident.You can find the full TOEIC Preparation course here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/toeic-exam-preparation-course/

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/english-verb-tenses-part-3/Today we have the third part of our English Grammar Tense Cheat Sheets. Check out the blog by clicking the link above☝️Make sure you like, share and comment with the answers to the exercises at the end of the episode. English Verb Tenses course: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/verb-tenses/Sign up to the Intrepid English Academy today and get a 7-day FREE trial! https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-academy-introduction/ Let’s get cracking.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/phrasal-verbs-up/How many phrasal verbs can you think of containing the preposition up? Do you have a favourite way to pick up phrasal verbs? Do you make a note when they come up in conversation or do you like to speed up the learning process by reading up on this grammar in a textbook or looking it up online?We've dished up this list to help you brush up your knowledge of some of the most common up phrasal verbs. Take the quiz at the end of the blog to test your understanding.To receive our FREE 30-day email course Figure Out Phrasal Verbs, sign up here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e669563ea014a00264165d3Our online self-study Figure Out Phrasal Verbs course is now available in the Intrepid English Academy, and we are offering a free 14 day trial. Find out more here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-academy-introduction/Let's get started!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/commonly-confused-english-words-part-4/English, just like any other language, has plenty of words that can confuse native and non-native speakers. There are words that are similar or the same in pronunciation. Others can be similar in spelling but mean different things. And finally, there are words that seem like they are interchangeable, but actually, have distinctly different meanings.This is the fourth instalment of the Commonly Confused English Words series which looks at the differences between pairs of often-confused words in English.Okay. Let’s get started.

Hello everyone,Today I will be chatting to Intrepid English student, Sevgi. We discuss her experience of learning English and what it was like for her to move to London. She also has some useful advice for English learners. You can find the accompanying blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-student-profile-sevgi/You can add Sevgi as a friend and ask her any questions here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/sevgi/We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Let’s get started!

Hello everyone,Today I will be chatting to one of the Intrepid English Teachers, Jen.This is the second episode of our Meet the Teachers series during which you can get to know the Intrepid English Teachers a little better.This podcast accompanies a blog written by Jen which you can find here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/?p=23313&preview=trueStudy Jen's courses in the Intrepid English AcademyEnglish Verb Tenses: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/verb-tenses/Subject-Verb Agreement: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/grammar-subject-verb-agreement/IELTS Speaking Preparation Course: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/ielts-speaking-preparation-course/To find out more about Jen, you can visit her profile page: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/members/jen/Or send her a message in the Intrepid English Community: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/forums/Let’s get started!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/idioms/Idioms are used every day. They’re so common that native speakers are unaware that they’re using them. Due to this, it is crucial to learn idioms in order to excel in conversation. So, you’re probably wondering – what is an idiom?Idioms are words, expressions or phrases that are not meant to be taken literally. The meaning of an idiom cannot be derived from the exact words. Instead, they have hidden meanings. This blog will give you a handful of idiom examples. So, let’s begin.

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/english-verb-tenses-part-2/We’ve put together a few English Grammar Tense Cheat Sheets for you to bookmark, print, laminate and stick to the outside of your shower. Trust us, you will want to find these again.This is part two, which covers the past tenses. Check out the other three parts; present tense, future tense and conditionals. Okay. Let’s get started.

Hello everyone,Today I will be chatting to one of the Intrepid English Teachers, Lida.This is the second episode of our Meet the Teachers series during which you can get to know the Intrepid English Teachers a little better.This podcast accompanies a blog written by Lida which you can find here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/welcome-to-intrepid-english-lida/Study Lida's courses in the Intrepid English AcademyEnglish for Beginners: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/beginner-english/CAE Exam Preparation: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/cae-exam-preparation-course/Let’s get started!

Accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/english-verb-tenses-part-1/We’ve put together a few English Grammar Tense Cheat Sheets for you to bookmark, print, laminate and stick to the outside of your shower. Trust us, you will want to find these again.This is part one, which covers the present tense. Stay tuned for the other three parts; past tense, future tense and conditionals. Okay. Let’s get going.

Hello everyone, Today I will be chatting to one of the Intrepid English Teachers, Tom. This is the first episode of our Meet the Teachers series during which you can get to know the Intrepid English Teachers a little better. This podcast accompanies a blog written by Tom which you can find here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-intrepid-english-teachers-tom/So, let’s get started!

This recording accompanies the following Intrepid English blog post:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/burns-night/Here in Scotland, the 25th January is a day for celebration. Why? It’s because our most famous poet, Robert Burns, was born on this day.

https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-academy-introduction/ Hello and welcome to the Intrepid English podcast. I’m Lorraine, and I am the Founder of Intrepid English. My amazing team of teachers and I have been writing an English language blog for several years and we were inspired to create this podcast after we received a message from one of our readers named Patricia. She wrote: "I've been a reader of your blog for around 4 months and I really enjoy it. It would be great if you could add audio versions of your articles, as that would make them easier to consume for me and for others. Thereby, I have a favour to ask. Is it possible for you to add an audio version of your articles? It would be very useful for people like me or others who like to listen to your content. It’s so nice to hear from our students, especially when they have great ideas like this! So, thank you, Patricia! When I told my teachers about this, they were more than happy to get involved. In fact, one of our teachers, Gemma, is a radio DJ, so she's used to doing this kind of thing. The first blog post that we have recorded is entitled Burns Night, and it was written and read by Gemma. We hope you enjoy it! You can find the link to this blog in the track description. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive new English language lessons, special offers and all the latest news from the Intrepid English Academy. Your personalised path to success in English.