English & Coffee

What do McAfee, AVG and Norton all have in common? I know a few of you out there know the answer, but I would say that the aforementioned names don't even hold a candle to the cyber threat that we are going to talk about today... Can you guess what it is? Grab your cups and let's get into it... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: englishandcoffeepodcast@gmail.com

In today's pour, we are going to review a few bad habits that English learners need to leave in the remnants of 2023. As most of us already know, successful people have successful habits and those with bad habits well...( you can fill in the blank ) So grab your cups and let's talk about some language study pitfalls that should never see the light of day in 2024! *Transcripts available: ww...

You ever wake up and have the feeling of not wanting to do anything for the entire day? Literally, not wanting to do anything besides sit on the couch and scroll through Instagram? Well, if you have, then you've probably experienced what we refer to as a "Lazy Day." "Lazy Days" happen , but what do we do when they occur? Is it possible to truly enjoy a Lazy Day ? In today&#...

In life, there are moments when our we take action without thinking, move without hesitation and seemingly do the impossible without any effort. Some people call this phenomenon "intuition" or "going with your gut" , but we will call it: Ultra Instinct! In today's pour, we will talk about this strange occurrence with plenty of examples, in an effort to see how we can replic...

If you've ever swam in anything deeper than your bathtub, you're probably already acquainted with the feeling of panic. Panic is that uncomfortable feeling that sets in when you feel that you just can't stay afloat. You feel that you've gone as far as you can and that hope is a bird that has just flown to an island that you will never see... But ...before you resign yourself to the...

Social media has given birth to many senseless things over the years, but this latest trend of " cancel culture " seems to be giving keyboard warriors and trolls a little more influence than anyone expected.... Is it something to fear? Or is this just the natural progression of a larger problem at hand? Grab your cups and let's sip this one over \m/ *Transcripts Available : www.engli...

Happy Early Halloween Everyone! In today's pour, we take a look at "costumes" and try to figure out the reasons that people feel the need to put them on. -What benefits do they provide? -What evils do they try to hide? Also, I created a special eBook just for the Halloween holiday, so be sure to check it out in the link below! And as always...raise your cups and let's begin... Tr...

The distance between two points can stretch for minutes to miles, days to years and it is up to us to figure out how we can accomplish this without losing everything that we hold dear. In today's pour, we come to an impasse and use our English to work through the issue...Grab your cups and let's begin... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org *Contact: englishandcoffeepodcast@gma...

Professionalism - conducting one's self in a manner congruent with standard moral, ethical and business practices associated with a particular industry or sphere. Now that we have defined this word... what does it mean to you? Does it mean showing up to work every day in a suit or business blouse? Does it mean, never being late for an appointment? Never mixing business with pleasure? The word...

If you scamper around the internet long enough, you're bound to come across someone impersonating the " greatness " of someone else, but one has to ask... is it really worth it? Just imagine giving away precious hours and years of your life to look, sound and behave like another person... Is it worth it? Sure, you can make a lot of money if you do it right, but what about you? If you...

If you've been speaking English for a while and still find that you're often misunderstood... even when you know all of the words, this episode is for you! I know what it's like to be tripped up by the little nuances in a foreign language that can turn a simple exchange into a heated debate...all because of the little subtleties that you will only focus on once you have a firm grasp of...

If you had to decide between amassing a great deal of practical knowledge or theoretical knowledge in a short time, which one would you choose? This is a question that a lot of people ask themselves... only when it's too late. One must understand that these two types of knowledge are not one and the same and not knowing that very fact could be the reason why you haven't been able to achiev...

So...you've changed jobs and your spouse, but life still kicks you in the jewels. You have even changed your circle of friends and moved to a new country, but yet, somehow trouble continues to find you... Why is this? What is the one thing that is always there at every crook and twist in the road? Have you guessed the answer? In today's pour, we're going to use our English to explore t...

In today's pour, we are going to explore the people that we don't know...the people that we call, " Strangers ". We are going to inquire about the reasons that we refer to them as such, as well as, try to pinpoint the exact moment when we no longer treat them as a potential threat to our very existence. So, if you're up for a sip on the backside of the Twilight Zone...raise y...

Have you ever wondered why your English progress has started to stagnate? Have your English conversations started to become a little blah and redundant? Do you sit on the sidelines and watch your friends throw and catch idioms in the air like Frisbees? If this sounds like you, then your English may just need a little spice to get you back in the game! ^_^ In today's pour, I'm going to show...

In today's pour, we are going to talk about a few wild vids on YouTube that show some of the world's "silliest " people trying to outsmart the law. The perpetrators range from elementary school teachers all the way to nurses, but that doesn't mean that their offenses required an IQ higher than that of a goldfish. So with that, raise your cups and let's begin... Transcript...

My long-time sippers are fully aware of the vocab-rich lingo packed within each cup, but every now an then, we have to let the world know just how strong our kung-fu is! So, in today's pour, we will highlight 25 phrasal verbs in context for the latte and bubble tea crowd that isn't quite ready for a pure shot of caffeine :p But for my real ones.. . there's more than 25 :D Can you find...

If you are reading this now, you already know that change is an inevitable and critical part of your success in learning a new language. In fact, without change, I think it would be safe to say that most if not all of us would still be rolling on the floor because we never tried to stand up and walk. Change demands growth and growth demands change. In today's pour, we will talk about a recent...

Discipline is like a sword that must be sharpened daily to slay the dragons of complacency and demolish endless cycles of lunacy. In today's pour, we talk about areas within one's life that we can explore to find out our own level of self-discipline. Grab your cups and let's begin... *Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Contact: englishandcoffeepodcast@gmail.com

"Commitment" is a word that many use, but few understand, due to the level of effort and dedication that true commitment requires from an individual. One cannot simply say that they are committed to something or someone and expect for others to believe them, since commitment is all about action and has very little to do with someone's words. In today's pour, we will take a look a...

In most countries around the world, a child becomes an adult when they reach 18...on paper anyway...lol The reason for the stark difference from person to person resides in their level of maturity and understanding of how the world works. A beard doesn't make you a man nor does a pair of Gucci heels make you a woman. In today's pour, we're going to talk about a few of the key differenc...

Mankind's search for the elusive and sometimes mythical can take him to depths unknown, as well as, heights of peril and it is for this very reason that we must pick and choose our battles carefully. Within the realm of language study, chatter can be heard about the search for the elusive unicorn named, "Fluency" and for some, the search is a never-ending loop of frustration and pain...

Sometimes the rain is unavoidable and even the safest of plans get wet... So what do you do when you're stuck in the rain? Do you wait it out? Do you run through it and hope that you can dodge the pellets of rain like some Marvel Hero? Will this rain prevent you from achieving your objective? In today's pour, we're going to talk about the " rain " and how sometimes the only t...

As temperatures rise, people from all walks of life are looking for ways to stay cool during the summer months. Some places have reported reaching temps as high as 118 ° during weekly reports, but for most, temps are somewhere situated between the mid 80s to upper 90s. So...only one question remains.. .How can we beat the heat and still have somewhat of an enjoyable summer? Well, in today's po...

So, you've finally mustered up the courage to ask your crush out on a date and now are faced with the challenge of picking the " perfect place. " We all know that choosing the best location for a first date will impact future interactions, but...where will you take them? The movies? A party? Dinner? In today's pour, we will sip over this question and ponder a few factors that one...