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Pet Peeves Explained! Learn English Vocabulary (ESL Podcast)

29 Jun 2026 · 11 min · S5 E46

Episode 46: Pet Peeves - English Snacks

Ever feel a flash of rage when someone chews loudly, or walks too slowly in front of you? You're not alone — and there's even a term for it in English: pet peeve.

In this episode of English Snacks, Amber explores the small, personal annoyances that drive English speakers up the wall — from misophonia (the real, scientific reason loud eating bothers some people so much) to "phone zombies" blocking the pavement, and the classic you're vs. your grammar mistake that native speakers still get wrong every day.

Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to:

✅ Learn natural, everyday vocabulary used by native speakers

✅ Understand English-speaking culture through humour and relatable topics

✅ Practise listening with clear pacing and built-in word definitions

✅ Build conversation skills with discussion questions at the end

🧠 New vocabulary covered: pet peeve, misophonia, meander, oblivious, agenda, exasperated, inconsiderate, and more — all explained simply, in context.

💬 This week's discussion questions:

• What is YOUR biggest pet peeve? • Do pet peeves reveal something about a person's values? • Does your language have an expression for "pet peeve"?

🎧 New episodes every week — language learning that actually feels like a conversation, not a textbook.

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Practice your English skills for free here:

https://englishsnacks.gumroad.com/l/petpeeves

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• https://englishsnacks.gumroad.com/l/petpeeves

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