Daway English Podcast

Accents are a great way to improve your English. The Yorkshire accent is one of the most iconic accents to hear from the UK! Louis Tomlinson from One Direction has a strong Yorkshire accent. Today we look at the accent, the history and some vocabulary that you can hear from this northern city in England. 

Los phrasal verbs son una parte importante del aprendizaje del inglés, especialmente en el nivel A2 o B1. Este podcast tiene 9 buenos phrasal verbs para que aprendas sobre la vida cotidiana, el trabajo y las relaciones y mejora tu vocabulario.

Today we have a spooky and fun episode for you. We're talking about monsters and legends from different cultures. Not only will you learn about some famous creatures, but you'll also expand your English vocabulary as there are some good words mixed in! This is a great listening comprehension activity with a writing homework as well at the end! Let's get started!  

We're diving into the world of fame and celebrity. Whether you're talking about your favourite movie star, a viral influencer, or a famous musician, knowing the right vocabulary is key to expressing yourself clearly and confidently. In this episode, we'll explore phrases, and expressions related to fame, discuss their meanings, and show you how to use them in everyday conversations. Let's get star...

In Speaking Part 2, you have to describe the photo for 1 minute! Here are some clues and ideas to help you. 

What are the differences between these two exams, Cambridge and LangCert. Teacher Aurelia goes into the general differences between these two international exams.   

Here are some fantastic new words for you to learn for the Autumn season, from food to adjectives! At the end, Teacher Aurelia has some films to watch that shows the cosy feeling of Autumn.  

There are 5 long vowel sounds. In this podcast, we are looking at the sounds with :  La pronunciación es un aspecto importante para ganar fluidez en inglés, por lo que vale la pena echar un vistazo a estos sonidos, comprender las diferencias y dominarlos. Pronunciation is an important aspect in gaining fluency in English so it is worth taking a look at these sounds, understanding the differences ...

Aquí tienes dos dictados B1 para que practiques la comprensión auditiva y la escritura. ¡No olvides descargar la transcripción para comprobar si hiciste el dictado correctamente!  Here are two B1 dictations for you to practise your listening and writing. Don't forget to download the transcript to check if you did the dictation correctly! 

It's the perfect time to look at your goals and analyse what is the best way to achieve your objectives before the end of the year. Look on our website (blog.daway.es) to download the PDF for this fun writing activity. Es el momento perfecto para mirar tus objetivos y analizar cuál es la mejor manera de alcanzarlos antes de que acabe el año. Busque en nuestro sitio web (blog.daway.es) para descarg...

It-Clauses are an easy way to emphasize information when speaking. This simple grammar point uses 'it' and 'when', for example: I love it when…

South Africa is called the Rainbow Nation due to its diverse and multicultural society. Let's look at some interesting facts about what makes this country so special.

Today we are looking at 9 (plus a few bonus) fixed expressions with 'and', specifically for C2 students. For example, 'life and death'.

Los phrasal verbs son una forma natural de comunicación en inglés. Aquí tienes 10 phrasal verbs que puedes utilizar en el trabajo.  Phrasal Verbs are a natural form of communication in English. Here are 10 phrasal verbs that you can use in a work environment.  

When spelling words in English, a lot of Spanish speakers have problems with the vowel sounds, especially A E I because, for example, Spanish i sounds like the capital letter E in English. Let's look at the pronunciation of the A E I O U sounds in English.

Here are two B1 dictations for you to practise your listening and writing. Don't forget to download the transcript to check if you did the dictation correctly!  Aquí tienes dos dictados B1 para que practiques la comprensión auditiva y la escritura. ¡No olvides descargar la transcripción para comprobar si hiciste el dictado correctamente!  

Download the transcript for this episode so that you have all the necessary information to help you pass this part of the Cambridge exam! ¡Descarga la transcripción de este episodio para que tengas toda la información necesaria para ayudarte a aprobar esta parte del examen de Cambridge!  

Anthony talks about the Language Cert B2 speaking exam and gives some tips and advice on how to take each part.  There is also a video on our youtube channel if you would like to see the full presentation

Today's episode is a dialogue between Aurelia and Anthony. Conversations between natives is a great way to improve your listening skills! El episodio de hoy es un diálogo entre Aurelia y Anthony. ¡Las conversaciones entre nativos son una excelente manera de mejorar tus habilidades de listening!

In general, the Past Simple is quite easy. However, there are two difficult aspects: regular VS irregular verbs and the pronunciation of ¨ed¨ regular verbs.  This is what we are going to focus on in this podcast. 

An important skill in language is being able to explain a word without saying the word - paraphrasing. So let's play Taboo! Guess the name of the job that Aurelia describes.   Una habilidad importante en el lenguaje es ser capaz de explicar una palabra sin decir la palabra, parafraseando. ¡Así que juguemos a Taboo! Adivina el nombre del trabajo que Aurelia describe.  

Phrasal Verbs are extremely important to show that you have a good level of spoken English. These are the basic phrasal verbs that Teacher Aurelia expects you to use in the speaking exam, if possible.

Springtime in Murcia, Spain, is a vibrant tapestry woven with colorful traditions, joyful celebrations, and a deep-rooted sense of community. As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, the region comes alive with a series of captivating festivals that capture the essence of Spanish culture. Let's embark on a journey to explore these lively and enchanting springtime celebrations.  

In this Pronunciation Clinic series, we have done 4 episodes on different sounds. Today we are focusing on 6 different sounds that we use for A.  En esta serie de Clínica de Pronunciación, hemos realizado 4 episodios sobre diferentes sonidos. Hoy nos centraremos en 6 sonidos diferentes que usamos para A.  

Ireland is a country steeped in rich history, with vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. So, whether you're sipping a cup of tea or enjoying a pint of Guinness, get ready to dive into some interesting facts about this beautiful nation. Irlanda es un país lleno de rica historia, cultura vibrante y paisajes impresionantes. Entonces, ya sea que estés tomando una taza de té o disfrutando de una pi...