English & Coffee

Ideas come and ideas go, but sometimes the changes are permanent. It is for this reason that one must understand how his or her ideas can and will influence others. The people that are aware of the power that one idea can hold have the ability to build, create or destroy many things. You too are capable of sharing your ideas to help or influence others..so let's unpack that a bit. In today's pour,...

In life, there are things we can change and there are also those things that will not change no matter what we do. This is the concept of "Constants and Variables" which we must accept, if we are to make any forward progress. Today's pour will include a discussion on the constants within one's life, as well as, several examples of variables that one can change. Enjoy \ m/

When you first start learning English, most people cover the surface level Q&A. You know questions like: Where are you from? Or What are your hobbies? Well, after that...then what? People want to know "Why" or "How" and sometimes these items can trip people up. In today's pour, I'm going to give you several follow-up questions that you can expect to hear when you talk to a native. Also, I'm going...

There are moments in life when you need to keep trucking along, as if nothing happened...And there are others when you just have to say what you feel... This is one of those moments.

If you've taken a walk down the grocery aisle in the last few weeks, I'm sure that you've noticed a difference in the prices. Fluctuations such as these can and often influence what we consume or don't eat during our day to day. So what does one do when your favorite food is now 3x higher than before? Well, that's what we're going to talk about in today's pour, along with a few other interesting f...

Seems like the weather is warming up...just a taste:) All the more reason to grab a Cup Of Hot Joe and squeeze in a little English. In today's pour, we talk about how obstacles in English are some of the best gems to find! Enjoy \m/ Did you know that this podcast now has a newsletter? Check it out at englishandcoffee.org

When you look across this vast land of ours, you can see peaks that rise far above our current position in life. In today's pour, I want to talk about reaching the top your "Kilimanjaro" :) Enjoy!

Idioms will continue to be a bittersweet addition to any language learner's tool belt, but it's always easier to learn them when you have context. In today's pour, I'm going to hit you with a quality dose of relevant idioms that you can immediately use to color your convo. Enjoy :)

Looks like the cold front has us pinned in the corner..but not to fear..We can record from my apartment :). In today's pour, we will scratch that itch for English with a quick dose of caffeine and a dip into the internet. It's always eye-opening to read some of the absurdity that journalists post online these days;) Enjoy!

You ever have that moment where you want to dig into some untapped English, but don't know where to start? Well, I would say it's time to go down the rabbit hole:). In today's pour, we dive into the abyss and scan for new topics to discuss. Are you ready? Grab your cup and Let's G.O!

Hopefully.. by this time... you're already blazing new trails and smoking your goals for this year, but...but...just in case you aren't quite there just yet...This one is for you! In today's pour, we talk about how to set a proper goal for learning language this year. Simply saying, "I want to learn 50 words a day" isn't enough to have any true impact on your language journey. Let's find out why:)...

Happy New Year! 2022 has finally kicked and clawed it's way through the dungeons of 2021 and is ready to kick things off! I'm so excited for the year, as I know many of you are just as excited to receive the bounty of success and positivity coming our way. In today's pour, we are joined by one of the most succulent and beautiful double chocolate chip muffins on the planet..lol:) Along with the swe...

Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays to the best sippers in the world:) Today's cup is brewed from a collection of economical observations made during the holiday chaos mixed with a bit of caramel success. Enjoy :)

We all work from a place of our own logic and reasoning that makes the bitterness of the world just a little more palatable. This place of logic and sound reasoning is known as your "Construct" or "Mental Framework". In today's pour, we get a little deeper than I initially intended on just how significant one's place of tranquility is and how much of a difference it makes when that area of comfort...

Sometimes people complicate the easiest of things and you just don't know why they do it. In today's pour, we are going to talk about how a little knowledge of proper etiquette in "The Drive-Thru" can go a long way. Grab your cup and "Let's G.O" :)

In today's pour, I provide a much needed update on the events about to unfold over the next few weeks. If you've been sipping with me, you already know what's on the agenda;) Let's Go!

In today's pour, I talk about 2 Films that I watched over the holiday, as well as ,hit on this new "variant situation" . I know everyone will be glad when we can get back to some form of normalcy, but until then, Sip Strong and Speak English 💪:) Enjoy \m/

You ever have one of those days when everything starts out smooth as silk, but then all of a sudden turns into WTF? Yeah, today's pour has some interesting events that added a little more than Hazelnut to our cup;) So, get your favorite mug, snack or whatever your delight and Let's G-O! \m/

Today's pour could have easily been two, but I decided to make this one a Grande. So, you're probably wondering..What are we sippin on this time? Well, I'm glad you asked:) In today's savory mug, we will talk about the importance of setting boundaries with your time, as well as, dig into the craziness of auto repair in the states. They tried to rip my head off, but let's just say that I got out of...

Sometimes in life, things will happen that are just out of your control. We often tend to classify these things as "accidents" and dismiss them without as much as a second thought. However, there is a question that can arise from the chaos... In today's pour, we take a few sips of the sweet and ponder just what that question could be :) Enjoy!

So, it looks like it's that time of year again. You know that time when people put on a dollar store mask and sip the witch's brew? Well, if this is something that you don't recall, then maybe, it could be due to the fact that you've already had your fill ;) In today's pour, we're going to look at how a mask can alter someone's behavior for the good and sometimes for the worse. Enjoy :)

As the world turns, it seems that some people, 'organizations' and the 'Average Joe' have been losing their way...kinda like a train wreck. In today's pour, we sip from 3 piping hot cups that should be 'hitting the floor' any minute now..😶 Enjoy :)

Small Talk is one of those things that tends to trip people up in any language, but it's also the essential glue that connects you from one conversation to the next. So, the next obvious question would be: What kinds of things do you need to be able to discuss at the drop of a hat? Well, in today's pour, I'm going to shed a little light on the subject, as well as, throw in a few a shots of motivat...

If you're one of those people that often finds themselves wanting to practice speaking English, but can't seem to find someone to talk to...this is for you! In today's pour, I share an unorthodox technique that you can utilize to up your "Talk Game" in English. I also demonstrate how to "Apply It" which is something we all must do when learning any new skill. So, if you're ready..Let's Begin \m/

In today's pour, we snuggled up to a nearby park and are observing the insanity of Game Day traffic. Of course, along with the parkside commentary, we sip on a strong cup of Speedway Columbian and chew on a few current topics :) Enjoy \m/ Also, if you have a topic that you would like to talk about...Shoot me an email or leave a message on Anchor...Cheers