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English from all angles! We pick up where we left off with rear-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive cars - and the story of Drew’s parents’ 1982 Honda Civic and BMW 530. Drew gets sidetracked (again!), so he doesn’t discuss the verb “to be” in as much depth as planned. But you’ll learn the useful expression “to get sidetracked,” meaning to become distracted from what you were ori...

English from all angles! Mastering the verb “to be” is a cinch, isn’t it? Well, not necessarily. Don’t underestimate the power of using the verb “to be” effortlessly and accurately - and, conversely, the negative impression created when it’s used incorrectly. BTW, what does “it’s a cinch” mean? Tune in and find out!

English from all angles! If it’s genuine, it’s the real thing. Like Levi’s. If it’s authentic, it’s original. Like Chicago deep-dish pizza. You agree, don’t you? How quickly can you recognize the English letters? In this episode apply the trick and test yourself! Also - more pronunciation tips.

English from all angles! Learning the letters in English is no longer difficult – find out why in this episode. Also, FIX your problem with possessive questions FOREVER. Whose problem is that? It’s not yours anymore!

English from all angles! You can invest money and you can invest in yourself. But in both cases, you need to know when to take profit. What does that really mean in everyday English? Tune in to discover new words and expressions, boost your fluency, and sharpen your grammar skills with a practical look at question tags. How well do you really know them? Test yourself!

English from all angles! In this episode, learn why checks bounce, how to balance a checkbook, the balance beam with Nadia Comaneci, and what “that’s the way the ball bounces” and “no spring chicken” really mean.

English from all angles! Are you a Pacers fan? Are you going to stand under the mistletoe this holiday season? What LP did the Prince song “Kiss” appear on? Why so many questions? Because, there’s so much to learn! Don’t miss it. 

English from all angles! They’re selling headphones with cables again. Everything old is new again! Listen to this episode and you’ll learn this useful expression along with a lot more. Improve your listening comprehension, build your vocabulary, perfect your pronunciation…> It’s all here, in 9 minutes. 

English from all angles! Over the years, many celebrities - including Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart - have tried to escape the media spotlight by eloping. Also in this episode, test your knowledge of some new vocabulary and expressions. Improve your English tremendously in only 9 minutes! 

English from all angles! Quick question: How long does it take for fish (and guests) to stink? Answer: Three days. Do you agree? Tune in for more.

English from all angles! As always, Drew takes you on a 9-minute journey that will improve your English. Along with overthinking, Drew discusses Chicago’s Loop (and the origin of the word), instant replay (is it a good idea in sports?) Instant Karma (John Lennon’s song)…and more!

English from all angles! Is your English improving this summer? If not, you need to buckle down. Buckle down? Yes, it’s one of the useful phrasal verbs you’ll learn here. By the way, do you have the face you deserve? Find out!

Along with discussing tasty, nutritious, well-made and comfort foods, Drew presents the musician known as the founding father of the New Orleans sound. And don’t miss the wit of George Bernard Shaw, as well as some Awesome Advice: Remember, all news is biased. What do you think?

What do you own? Why do you own it? Is it worth owning? Drew takes a look at this concept as he teaches you new words and expressions. Also, don’t miss this episode’s Remarkable Recording, you’re going to love it! All in just 9 minutes.

Paying compliments. When was the last time you paid somebody a compliment? How did it make your feel? When did you last tell a joke that bombed? Discover more in this episode! And, don’t miss the Cool Quote and Awesome Advice sections. 

Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it time to hit the road? Was the LP released to very little fanfare? Did the preacher hit the road? Tune in and find out! 

In this episode, Drew bids farewell to 2024 and rings in 2025. You’ll learn these expressions along with many more. And how well do know question tags and the conditionals in English? Test yourself in this episode. Happy New Year everyone!!

In this episode, Drew looks at whether or not inauthenticity is a good thing. Faking it to make it may boost your self-esteem, but when it comes to knockoff products or counterfeit money, inauthenticity is damaging. Pretending to be real is typically disingenuous behavior. 

Before branching out into telephony, Nokia made paper. Before branching out into consumer electronics, LG made face cream. Before branching out into the energy industry, Shell sold…yep, decorative shells. There’s your new phrasal verb: branch out. Tune in for a whole lot more!

In this episode, you’ll learn the word “rowdy” and the expression “off your game”. Crowds at sporting events can sometimes be disorderly and disruptive, in other words, rowdy. Rowdy crowds often put athletes off their game. Also, check out the phrasal verbs “phase in” and “phase out”. The euro was phased in as the peseta was phased out. Tons of useful English for you - as usual - so don’t miss out...

Is it fate? Is it destiny? Is it karma? Or is it simply luck? Do you believe in luck? What makes you lucky? Do have a lucky charm? What about jinxes? Are you really ready to improve your pronunciation? Well, then here we go….

Why am I asking you to repeat this? Because by doing so you’ll improve your grammar, listening comprehension and pronunciation. Give it a shot. 

It’s time for action, as opposed to lounging around. It’s time for action, as opposed to loafing around. It’s time for action, as opposed to lazing around. You get the idea: “as opposed to” means “rather than” and we use it a lot in English. So, tune in and take advantage of this podcast, as opposed to missing your opportunity to improve your English. 

With fewer complications and less distraction, the 70’s were pretty simple, weren’t they? Are they coming back? Tune in to find out more while you improve your English. 

Spring-cleaning means deep cleaning those areas that you don’t clean on a regular basis. Hard-to-reach areas. Under the carpets. Beneath the couch. And now is the time to do it. As usual, in this podcast you’ll learn tons…expressions, pronunciation and speaking tips and new concepts and vocabulary. Don’t miss it!