Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

All Ears English Podcast

Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation...

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Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

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Education

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www.allearsenglish.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

AEE 165: Listen or Hear, What's the difference? 12.08.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you listen or do you hear? What’s the difference in English? Today, in #15 of our countdown of the Top 15 Fixes in English series, we’ll be discussing the difference between listen and hear, and how to think about them so you don’t mix them up! Come back to our site to get more info   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

AEE 164: How Was Your Meal 3 Phrases TO GO 11.08.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Today you'll get 3 English meal phrases to dine with native speakers! Dining is a great time to socialize and connect. But you can’t just listen to yourself chewing food – you have to be active and engaged with others! But what do you talk about? How should you start? Come back to our site to get the 3 phrases Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

AEE 163: Mix it Up Like a Chef for English Success 07.08.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training   Find out how to learn English like a chef for the most English success! Today we talk about the five qualities of a chef, and how you can apply these to learning English. A great chef develops his skills over many years of hard work – much like a student of English. Here are five other ways chefs compare to English learners: Come back to our websit...

AEE 162: Can You Learn English in Your Sleep? 06.08.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Can you learn English in your sleep? Today we talk about this interesting question, and new research presented in Wired Magazine that says it may be possible! Get more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEE 159: 3 Ways to be a Motivated English Learner 31.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Are you feeling unmotivated with your English learning? Do you have no energy? Today we talk about three ways to become a more motivated English speaker! Come back to our site for more tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEE 158: Kevin Conwell from Feel Good English on How to Use Facebook Groups to Find English-speaking Friends 30.07.2014

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   Today we talk with Kevin Conwell, creator of inglesninja.com, a site that helps people learn HOW to learn English in more effective ways. Kevin has been teaching English in Brazil for several years. He shows you how to use Facebook to find ideal practice partners for your English skills.   Learn more about your ad choices....

AEE 157: Announcement! TOP 15 FIXES for Your Biggest English Mistakes 29.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Does your English need a tune-up? Your English is like a car. The better you take care of it, the better it runs! Today we’re going to help you keep your English in top shape by introducing the top 15 biggest mistakes in English! Every Tuesday from August until November, we will talk in-depth about one of these mistakes. We will discuss wh...

AEE 156: 3 Conversational Phrases for a Sports Event 28.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Game on! Do you like to watch sports? Do you want to be able to talk about sports with your English-speaking friends? Today we introduce three useful English phrases for talking about sports. Come back to our site to learn more   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEE 155: Startuprad.io Host Joe Menninger Talks About How NOT to Translate Your Idioms into English 24.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today we talk to Joe Menninger, host of StartupRadio.de! Joe is an entrepreneur from Germany who studied in Texas and China. Living in three very different countries has given him many experiences. These experiences have helped him as an entrepreneur. Come back to our site for more tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

AEE 154: Dance Your Way to English Success 23.07.2014

Get more tips at our website   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now English is not something you can buy. You must work for English skills! In today's episode we talk about thinking of English as part of life, not a commodity. It’s easy to purchase a certificate course for English. But if your heart and mind are separated from your learning, the certificate means nothing. In...

AEE 152: Are People Who Study or Work Abroad Smarter? 21.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Are people who study or work abroad smarter? A recent Time magazine article says yes! Today you’re going to learn how living in a different culture can make you more intelligent. You will also learn some ways to do this in your own country! How can living in another culture make you smarter? What are the benefits to your mind? Come back to our we...

AEE 151: English Puns You Can Use at a Party 17.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Do you like to tell jokes at parties? Would you like to be able to tell a few jokes in English? Today you’ll learn how to play with words and have a lot of “pun”! What is a pun? It’s a creative use of the language, usually using the literal meaning of the language and then a more creative, idiomatic use of the word. Come back to our site to see...

AEE 150: Let Go of Your Grammar Obsession and Speak English like a Native with Idahosa Ness from Mimic Method 16.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Today you’ll learn how to let go of your grammar mistakes and your obsession with perfection and you’ll learn how to finally speak like a native! Today we have Idahosa Ness who is the founder of the Mimic Method and he helps learners reach fluency through song lyrics and mimicking the language.   What does it mean to “mimic” English speakers? T...

AEE 149: Practical Alternative Phrases for Saying I'm Sorry 15.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Yesterday we asked the question, “should you apologize?” and we asked if you are apologizing and saying sorry too much. Today we want to give you more ways to say “sorry” if you decide that you are in the right place and the right situation to offer an apology. You’ll see a comparison of 3 typical ways to apologize and 3 creative, new ways to a...

AEE 148: Sorry, Not Sorry? Think Twice About Your Speech Habits 14.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you say “sorry” too much in English or in your native language? In today’s episode you’ll find out why you might not want to always say “sorry” and you’ll hear from the co-hosts about their different opinions on how and when to say sorry. Come back to our site to read a summary of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

AEE 147: Let Go of Good for Great 10.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now As an English learner or in your everyday life, why do you need to let go of something “good” to wait for some “great” to come along? Today you’ll hear our personal examples and find out what this means for your English learning. If something is not amazing in your life then you should let it go and wait for something better to come along.   This...

AEE 146: Turgay Evren on How Learning English Online Will Make You Braver! 09.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Could learning English online make you a braver and more confident English speaker? Let’s find out today with our special guest, Turgay Evren. Turgay is an English instructor from Turkey and also an author of more than 60 ESL best-selling books. Turgay is going to tell us about the differences between learning English in a traditional classroom v...

AEE 145: A Big Yes No Mistake You're Making in English and How to Fix it 08.07.2014

You are making a big mistake! It’s time to stop and fix this common error with “yes/no” questions. Today you’ll hear a real conversation where we use “yes/no” questions and answers and you’ll see how to do it right in English. If someone asks you this: “Do you have any other questions?” The incorrect way to respond: “Yes I don’t have any other questions” The correct way to respond: “No I don’t hav...

AEE 144: Copy a Celebrity for English Success with Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo 07.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training   What's your English character? Today Josh Plotkin from Brazilian Gringo is going to show you how copying a celebrity and creating an English character can help you improve your English. You'll also learn how to learn more about the culture as well as the language when you try to become fluent in English. If you want to get fluent in a language you...

AEE 143: How to NOT be Alone on Independence Day in the US 03.07.2014

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July! Yay! Today you’ll learn how to respond to a typical Fourth of July invitation and you’ll find out what most Americans usually do on the Fourth of July. What is special about July 4, 1776? It was the day that we signed the Declaration of Independence to become independent from Great Britain.   What do Americans usually do? Barbecues: It’s common to have a barbecue al...

AEE 142: Skype Me, Maybe Top 3 Don'ts for Meeting English Speakers Online 02.07.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Today you’ll learn about 3 mistakes that you are making that might be killing your connections with native English speakers before they even start! In this episode you will hear a role play where there is a misunderstanding when it comes to scheduling a time to practice English online. Here are some mistakes that you are making when you try to me...

AEE 141: Four Phrases to Politely End a Conversation in English 01.07.2014

Today you’ll hear a conversation between the co-hosts where Lindsay tries politely escape the boredom of looking at her co-host's vacation photos. Learn how to politely end a boring conversation in English today!   Here are some phrases that you should NOT use: “Ok bye.” “See you later.” ” I have to go to the bathroom.”   Here are some phrases to get out of the conversation: “Ya know what? I reall...

AEE 140: Three Pro Tips on How to Start Your Presentation in English with Carl Kwan 30.06.2014

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course Do you have to make presentations in English sometimes? Do you know how to start your presentation in English? Today you’ll find out 3 awesome tips from our guest Carl Kwan! Carl has been on our show a few times this year! He is a presentation expert and he told us why it’s important to know your audience when you present and how to end your E...

AEE 139: Four Lessons From Michelle's Move to New York City 26.06.2014

Go here to read the full episode summary Ten years ago Michelle moved to New York City. In this episode you get to hear about the four lessons she learned about life from her move. Learn how to be resilient in your life in a new country and a new city even when you don't know anyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEE 138: Ana Luiza from Ingles Online Gives You 3 Tips to Learn English Without Traveling Abroad 25.06.2014

Do you ever feel frustrated because you can’t travel to an English-speaking country to learn English? Today we have Ana Luiza from Ingles Online. She is going to offer you three tips to make it work from home.   3 Ways to Learn English from Home: Don’t only read, start with audio: Don’t invest too much time in just reading if you don’t know the sounds of English. It’s common for people to start wi...

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