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1. A2 - Verbs to talk about money

   26 Jan 2024 · 9:39

   In this episode, Jack talks about A2 verbs that you can use to talk about money. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries:…

2. B1 - New Year's celebrations and traditions

   28 Dec 2023 · 9:02

   In this episode, Jack talks about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

3. C1 - Song Lyrics - Imagine Dragons - Whatever it takes

   28 Aug 2023 · 26 min

   In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Whatever it takes by the band Imagine Dragons. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries:…

4. C1 - IELTS – Describing people – Conscientiousness

   26 Jul 2023 · 19 min

   In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of conscientiousness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website.…

5. B1 - Song lyrics - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

   30 Jun 2023 · 18 min

   In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Blinding Lights by the artist known as The Weekend. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Advertising…

6. IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 2

   28 Jun 2023 · 23 min

   In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. This is the second episode in the series. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word…

7. IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 1

   21 Jun 2023 · 19 min

   In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head…

8. B2 - Description of a film - Part 3

   13 Jun 2023 · 11 min

   In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus…

9. B2 - Describing a film - Part 2

   10 Jun 2023 · 13 min

   In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus…

10. B2 - Describing a film - Part 1

    6 Jun 2023 · 13 min

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus…

11. A2 - Describing Sports

    20 May 2023 · 14 min

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the 10 most popular sports in the world and describes pictures of people playing these sports. The vocabulary focus is the words for different sports, but the…

12. B1 - Food - Sweets and treats

    7 May 2023 · 15 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about 4 sweet dishes that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the third podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation…

13. B1 - Food - Snacks and food on the go

    3 May 2023 · 14 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about 4 snacks or light meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the second podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate…

14. B1 - Food - Conversation Course

    30 Apr 2023 · 13 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about 4 meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. The language from this podcasts is for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are…

15. C1 - Popular genres of music

    14 Apr 2023 · 22 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about the 10 most popular genres of music on Spotify. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16. A2 - Phrasal verbs for shopping

    12 Dec 2022 · 14 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about 10 phrasal verbs you can use to talk about shopping. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17. B2 - Alfie's Vocabulary Podcast

    7 Dec 2022 · 16 min

    This episode is a bit different because I had some help making this from my 6-year-old son Alfie. He's always been interested in this podcast and wanted to help so I asked him to share 10 words. I hope you enjoy them.…

18. B1 - Song Lyrics - White Lion - Cry for freedom

    16 Nov 2022 · 19 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Cry for freedom by the 1980s glam metal band White Lion which was requested by a listener called Edward from Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries:…

19. B2 - Protests and protesters

    10 Nov 2022 · 17 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about language related to protests and protesters. You can read the transcript for this episode and complete the language activity on the page for this podcast on the Learn English…

20. C1 - Language, dialects and accents of the UK

    27 Sep 2022 · 14 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about the different languages, dialects and accents of the UK. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21. B2 - Inflation

    8 Sep 2022 · 17 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about inflation and language related to finance and the cost of living crisis. Visit Learn English Vocabulary to read the transcript. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

22. B1 - Song Lyrics - Guns N' Roses - Appetite for destruction

    4 Sep 2022 · 16 min

    In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Guns N' Roses song Welcome to the Jungle. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Advertising…

23. B1 - Song Lyrics - Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams

    26 Jun 2022 · 22 min

    In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Image: Edvil, CC…

24. B2 - Song Lyrics - Taylor Swift - Cardigan

    14 Jun 2022 · 23 min

    In this episode, Jack discusses the lyrics to the Taylor Swift song Cardigan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25. C1 - Tesla - Part 2

    9 Apr 2022 · 11 min

    This is the second podcast in a two-part episode on Tesla. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26. C1 - Tesla - Part 1

    8 Apr 2022 · 13 min

    A listener requested a podcast on Tesla. The language connected to this topic is advanced. I have split the podcast into two because there is too much vocabulary to focus on for one podcast. Advertising Inquiries:…

27. B1 - Song Lyrics - Encanto - We don't talk about Bruno

    6 Feb 2022 · 21 min

    Jack looks at the interesting vocabulary from the song We don't talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the film Encanto. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…

28. B2 - Song Lyrics - Adele - Easy on me

    27 Jan 2022 · 15 min

    Jack looks at the lyrics to the song Easy on me from Adele's most recent album and discusses the meaning and interesting vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…

29. C1 - The Royal Family

    20 Jan 2022 · 15 min

    In this episode, Jack looks at vocabulary related to the royal family. To read the transcript when you listen visit the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Advertising Inquiries:…

30. B2 - Rockets and satellites

    30 Sep 2021 · 15 min

    In the podcast, Jack talks about the Atlas V rocket launch and describes B2 vocabulary related to space and satellites. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…

31. B1 - Song Lyrics - One Direction - Long Way Down

    22 Sep 2021 · 14 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the vocabulary and meaning of the lyrics of the One Direction song Long Way Down. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

32. B1 - A scene from a film - Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem

    18 Sep 2021 · 27 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about a scene from the film Dead Poets society and lots of B1 / B2 language. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

33. C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Openness to experience

    14 Sep 2021 · 14 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of openness to experience. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website.…

34. A2 - The Physical World Quiz

    7 Sep 2021 · 11 min

    In this podcast, Jack describes 8 words you can use to talk about the physical world and you have to try to work out what the words are. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary > A2 > The Physical World Quiz…

35. C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Agreeableness

    3 Sep 2021 · 12 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality that's related to the trait of agreeableness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website.…

36. C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Extraversion

    1 Sep 2021 · 9:07

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about language you can use in Part 1 and 2 of the speaking part of an IELTS test. In these sections, you often have to describe yourself or other people so this is…

37. B2 - Song Lyrics - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    18 Aug 2021 · 16 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to the Elton John song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He looks at the interesting vocabulary and tries to interpret the meaning. Advertising Inquiries:…

38. B1 - Song Lyrics - My Chemical Romance - Cancer

    19 May 2021 · 14 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Cancer by My Chemical Romance and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

39. A2 - Past tense - The pronunciation of -ed endings

    17 May 2021 · 9:41

    In this episode, Jack talks about the past simple and focuses on the pronunciation of -ed endings. This podcast was requested by a listener so has more of a grammar focus than normal. Advertising Inquiries:…

40. C1 - Art, History and Movements

    12 May 2021 · 20 min

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different movements in art from the renaissance to contemporary art. This is an advanced vocabulary podcast and was written following a request from a…

41. B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up

    14 Apr 2021 · 14 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

42. B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris

    3 Mar 2021 · 14 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the language used by MotoGP commentator Nick Harris. You can read the transcript for the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Upper Intermediate - MotoGP and Nick Harris Support…

43. B1 - Creative collocations

    25 Feb 2021 · 12 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about collocations and vocabulary related to the verbs read, write, paint and draw. Read the transcript for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Creative collocations…

44. B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover

    18 Feb 2021 · 12 min

    In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack looks at some language connected to this evening's NASA mission to Mars. You can read the transcript and join in the community at Learn English Vocabulary -…

45. C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2

    17 Feb 2021 · 13 min

    In this episode, Jack looks at the vocabulary in the last three verses of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. You can read the transcript and join in the discussion on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 Advanced - The Rocky…

46. C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1

    16 Feb 2021 · 15 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about the interesting vocabulary from the first verses and chorus of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song…

47. A2 - The hardest journey

    9 Feb 2021 · 15 min

    In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the hardest journey he has ever made. The language focus is question forms and discourse markers. You can read the transcript of the podcast on…

48. B2 - The Legend of King Arthur

    4 Feb 2021 · 13 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the legend of King Arthur. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - The Legend of King Arthur Support the show…

49. C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

    2 Feb 2021 · 20 min

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary…

50. B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema

    26 Jan 2021 · 15 min

    In this episode, Jack talks about the questions you can ask when you are getting to know someone. The podcast focuses on the uncontroversial topics of eating out and going to the cinema. To read the transcript and join…