Let's dive in to the psychology and mindset/mentality that plays a role in learning new languages! In this week's episode, Katherine Skelly from www.katherineskelly.com joins us to chat about the importance of a positive mindset when it comes t

Exploring Linguistic Landscapes (With Stephen Greene)

Sep 30th, 2020 24m 32s

Thank you for tuning in to the English Journey Podcast this week! Stephen Greene joins us to talk about the concept of "linguistic landscapes". This means to notice English all around you in your every day life, from street signs to restaurant

Teenage English Slang Part 2 (With Mia and Dylan)

Sep 16th, 2020 12m 15s

You guys asked and we delivered! Here is part 2 of some teenage English slang words. Mia and Dylan (teenagers from Toronto, Canada) share and discuss 3 different slang words. They also provide examples of how to properly use each slang word. In

The Beauty of Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone- #MyEnglishJourney

Sep 10th, 2020 13m 50s

For this week's episode of #MyEnglishJourney, Pedro Leite joins us from our Linkedin community. Pedro is only 19 years old from Portugal, and has pursued many international and professional opportunities thanks to his ability to speak and learn

How 1 Year Abroad Can Change Your Perspective- #MyEnglishJourney

Sep 3rd, 2020 25m 38s

In this episode, we are joined by Luis Torres (Instagram: @english.unex.mx), who shares his story and journey with the English language. Being born in Mexico, Luis wanted to improve his English by studying in the United States. He left at the a

Weather Idioms in English

Aug 27th, 2020 12m 18s

In today's episode, our host Jasmine goes over 5 common weather idioms in English. She will discuss the meaning and provide examples of how to use the following weather idioms: 1) Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining, 2) Rain or Shine, 3) Break the

#MyEnglishJourney- Rediscovering a love for languages

Aug 20th, 2020 20m 42s

This week we dive into the world of Thomas from www.cozygrammar.com who shares his story how by learning the Tamil language during his 5-year stay in southern India, he rediscovered a love for his first language, English. Thomas inspires others

#MyEnglishJourney- Living with an American Family

Aug 13th, 2020 19m 50s

Giselle left Colombia to go work as an au pair (nanny) in the United States. She lived with an American family for 2 years and just got back home a few days ago! For our very first episode in the #MyEnglishJourney series, Giselle discusses the

How to Speak English with Confidence

Aug 6th, 2020 18m 14s

This week's episode is dedicated to a question we got from a listener. Maybe you're great at listening and reading in English, but when it comes to speaking, you really have a hard time. If this is you, listen to our 5 tips on how to become mor

What NOT to do While Learning English and How to Take the Next Step (With Yulia from En-Garage)

Jul 29th, 2020 32m 8s

In this week's episode, Yulia from En-Garage (https://englishgarage.com.ua/) joins us to share her tips for those who are struggling to move further in their English learning. She discusses the importance of building and joining English communi

Teenage English Slang Words (Part 1)

Jul 22nd, 2020 23m

We are joined by Mia and Dylan in this week's episode, two teenagers in Canada. They share their outlooks and opinions on slang words and why English language learners should make an effort to learn them. We discuss 5 slang words in this episod

IELTS Exam Tips (With Mary Tabunag)

Jul 15th, 2020 18m 48s

Are you planning on taking the IELTS exam soon or in the future? Well, this episode is for you! Mary is an experienced IELTS Exam trainer with over a decade of experience in teaching English as a second language. In today's episode, she discuss

Practice English Grammar Through Games: Quiz42 (With Martin Samuels)

Jul 9th, 2020 20m 42s

Are you trying to improve your English grammar but you find it very boring and difficult to practice and learn? In this week's episode, Martin Samuels joins us to discuss why you should learn and practice English grammar by playing games, such

How to Improve Your English Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills

Jul 2nd, 2020 19m 43s

Okay guys, let's get serious here. If you're not doing these tips to improve your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, you're missing out on the chance to take your English to the next level!Subscribe for weekly English

10 Common Fruit Idioms in English

Jul 2nd, 2020 18m 59s

We all know that English speakers love to use idioms in their everyday speech. You'd be surprised to learn that there are many English idioms involving fruit! Our host Jasmine discusses the top 10 most common fruit idioms in the English languag

Learning a New Language is Not Always Easy, but It's Always Worth It (With Jacqueline)

Jun 24th, 2020 17m 42s

Our guest this week, Jacqueline, is a French teacher in Canada. She shares her struggles with learning a second language, her biggest piece of advice for language learners and why learning a new language can change your entire life.You can fi

How to Speak English Fast (Using Contractions)

Jun 17th, 2020 13m 39s

The trick to speaking faster English is to use contractions! Contractions shrink two words into one, allowing us to sound fluent and natural in English. The transcript for this episode is available on our blog 😄! Subscribe to The English Jour

English Greetings- Different Ways to Say Hello in English

Jun 11th, 2020 19m 59s

They say it takes only 7 seconds before you've made your first impression on someone. Be sure that you're making the best impression possible when greeting in English! Let's learn about all the ways, formal and informal, to say hello in English

Introducing the English Journey Podcast

Jun 1st, 2020 4m 54s

Hey, English language learners! Welcome to your new favourite English learning podcast to help you improve your language skills! The English Journey Podcast is your one-stop for English conversation tips, idioms, grammar rules, vocabulary, slan