Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig

Craig and Zdenek discuss their backgrounds and passion for football. Zdenek, an English teacher from the Czech Republic, has been teaching since 2011 and hosts the Footglish podcast. They share their experiences with football, including Zdenek's support for Arsenal and Craig's mixed feelings about Arsenal and Spain. They also discuss the emotional investment in football, the impact of politics on...

Travelling by caravan, campervan, or motorhome has become a popular way to explore the world with freedom and flexibility. In today's episode, we'll look at the differences between these vehicles, useful vocabulary, common expressions, and some fun facts about life on the road. We'll also discuss why so many people are choosing this lifestyle and what challenges come with it.  Show notes and more...

Whether you work in a gym, watch fitness videos online, or simply want to improve your English, learning gym vocabulary can help you communicate more naturally and confidently. In this episode, we'll explore essential words and expressions used by fitness trainers, discuss common gym situations, and learn useful collocations and professional language connected to exercise and health. Show notes an...

Today we're going to explore two very common English verbs that often confuse English learners: come and go These verbs all describe movement, but the difference depends on direction. In other words, whether something moves towards the speaker, away from the speaker, or goes somewhere and returns. Even advanced learners sometimes mix these verbs up, especially in conversation. In this episode, we'...

You've reached an advanced level in English—but something still feels off. Maybe you sound too formal, a bit unnatural, or not quite like a fluent speaker. In today's episode, we'll explore why that happens and how you can sound more effortless and natural.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar...

Have you ever wondered why someone would be 'green with envy' or why a 'golden opportunity' is so much better than a regular one?  English is a very visual language, and today you'll learn some colour-based idioms that will help make your spoken and written English a bit more colourful.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodi...

Renting a car in another country can be stressful, especially if you're not sure what to say. From insurance questions to understanding the contract, it's easy to feel lost. But don't worry—today we'll walk you through the essential English phrases step by step.   Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para me...

What did the Romans ever do for us?  We can see their influence everywhere: in the roads we travel on, the laws we follow, even the words we speak.  In this episode, we'll explore how an ancient empire didn't just conquer lands, it laid the foundations for modern civilization.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más po...

Today's episode is all about The Moon. You'll learn useful vocabulary, common collocations, simple expressions, and a few easy idioms. You will hear phrases like "once in a blue moon" and "shoot for the moon," and learn how to use them in everyday English. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu...

In today's episode, we're focusing on how to describe physical appearance in English. This is a key skill for everyday communication—whether you're describing a friend, identifying someone, or telling a story. We'll look at useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and tips to help you sound more fluent and precise.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.c...

Language is constantly evolving, and one of the most noticeable changes in modern English is the move towards gender-neutral vocabulary.  In this episode, we'll explore how English has developed from gender-specific words like fireman and policeman to more inclusive terms like firefighter and police officer. We'll look at why these changes matter, how they're used in day-to-day English, and how yo...

Today's episode is inspired by a message from one of our listeners who's been exploring concessive clauses—and finding them a bit tricky to use naturally in conversation.  If you've ever wondered how to say things like "Strange as it may seem" or "Try as he might" without getting lost halfway through the sentence, you're definitely not alone. Although they seem tricky, in this episode, we'll break...

In this week's podcast, we'll explore how these icy worlds differ in geography, wildlife, climate, and human presence. We'll also look at useful vocabulary and expressions to help you talk confidently about polar regions in English, whether you're just chatting with a friend or taking an English exam.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las no...

The word "box" seems simple, but it appears everywhere in English. We use it for physical objects, technology, business, sport, and even psychology.  In this episode, we'll explore how this small word creates many useful expressions such as think outside the box, ticking a box, or box office success. By the end of the episode, you'll understand how native speakers use "box" in everyday conversatio...

In today's episode, we'll explain the difference between though, although and while/whilst, look at how they are used in real sentences, and explore when you should use them in everyday English. You'll also learn how to use some other linking words that may be confusing. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts...

Can you feel a certain way about a word? Do you like some words more than others?  English is full of fascinating vocabulary and today we're going to talk about words we love and words we dislike. We'll explore why certain words make us feel good and why others make us uncomfortable. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y...

In this podcast, you'll learn how to make your English more colourful and descriptive. We are looking at similes—a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/...

In this podcast, you'll learn what meditation really is, how to start doing it, and why it can improve concentration, mood, and even language learning. Many people think meditation means emptying your mind — it doesn't. Meditation is actually training your attention. You'll learn how to do that today.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las no...

In this podcast, you'll learn how to improve your English pronunciation by understanding English vowel sounds — especially the difference between monophthongs (single vowel sounds) and diphthongs (moving, blending or sliding vowel sounds). We'll guide you through all the English vowel sounds. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del ep...

Today we're going to talk about something very familiar to parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who spends time with little children: baby talk. Baby talk includes the special words, sounds, and games adults use when talking to babies and young children. Scientists call this child-directed speech, and research shows it helps children learn language faster and understand the world around the...

When people talk about the British police, they often imagine one single organisation. In reality, policing in the UK is more complex. The British police system is made up of several different forces, each responsible for a specific region and operating under slightly different laws and traditions. We'll explain it to you in this week's podcast and you'll learn some vocabulary connected with the p...

Long time listeners to the podcast may remember that in the past we've spoken about a variety of different countries including Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Chile, to name but a few. In this episode, we go down under to talk about Australia in answer to a listener request. So, take off your thongs, grab a stubby from the fridge and sit back to learn some interesting facts about this ama...

This week, we ask the question, 'Is chivalry dead?'. When was the last time someone held open a door for you to walk through, or helped you to put your coat on? In this episode, we'll briefly explain the origins of chivalry and look at some modern-day examples to see if chivalry, good manners and correct behaviour still exists. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.in...

In today's podcast, you'll learn how to make small talk, chit-chat, and casual conversation so that you'll know what to say next time you want to start, and continue, an informal conversation in English.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   

This week's episode is sponsored by italki. Follow the link below, sign up for free and book your first class. Use the promotional code " INGLES1 " when you pay for your first lesson and you'll get a €5 discount on your first class of at least €10. https://go.italki.com/ingles1 In today's podcast, you'll learn how and when to use 4 types of deterniners in English so that you'll know, once and for...