English Podcast with Tommy

Self-help on finance is something that we all need, right?! - Well, look no longer! - In her debut episode, Noreen from @englishwithnoreen talks to us about the book 'Total Money Makeover' written by Dave Ramsey. - Noreen tells us that the idea of talking about this book came from her speaking club. - She tells us that the vocabulary in this book is not so advanced. Intermediate learners w...

In Vickie's (@vickiekelty) second episode, we are brought five alternative films to improve your English. - Vickie explains to us that her favourite films have to be rated 3 or 4 out of 10 points by the website IMDB (imdb.com) then she might watch the film. - At number 5, we have 'While You Were Sleeping' a Christmas film, number 4 we have a Sandra Bullock film 'Practical Magic&#39...

Linenopolis! Or should I say: Belfast! - Yes, one of the smaller capitals in the UK, but nevertheless and brilliant melting pot of different accents! - In her debut episode, Rebekah from @englishparati tells us about her accent and how she speaks the English language. - Rebekah explains to us that there is a specific 'Northern Irish twang'. In the region of Mid-Ulster, around Belfast, you&...

In this magical episode, Tanita from @speakreallifeenglish brings to you the magic of Harry Potter. - Tanita explains that, despite the series of books and films following a child to adolescence, we can still get a lot out of this series. - Tanita tells us that we can see a mirroring of our social and work lives within these series, with the different dilemmas and problems that Harry and his frien...

We find out in this episode from Eliza @confidentenglish_atwork about two great tools to improve your business English. - The first thing Eliza talks to us about is the song 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. - Eliza explains that the song provides us with some great business-related vocabulary for example 'to make a living' - which means to earn to live from. - The second business-related tool is th...

In this episode, you will find about the hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' presented to you by Yessica @ourconversationclub. - In her debut episode, Yessica tells us the story of Emily, an American girl, who to start with doesn't want to move to Paris for a new job. By the end, obviously, Emily takes the job and all is well. - What can you learn with this series? We should learn to a...

In this episode, Julieta @teacherjulieta talk about the use of extensive reading & learning skills. - She talk to us about how we can use the five finger rule to find out whether a book is good for us to improve our language skills. - What sort of books did Julieta read to improve her English? And what book was her favourite? These are all things that you can find out in this episode with anot...

In this episode with Yeganeh @englishwithmiss.taghavi we find out about the successful Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'. - Yeganeh explains how she has used 13 Reasons Why as a resource with her students. - She tells us that this series should not be watched by people under the age 16, due to the difficult topics that mentioned, for example bullying. - Nevertheless, this series helps us und...

In episode 10 of brilliant British accents and dialects we head to North Wales with @clairelilleyesl - We found out about the part of the UK she grew up in and about the differences within Wales between the way people speak. - Claire explains that, despite coming from North Wales, many people in her area actually sound a lot like people who come from the north-west of England, due to the proximity...

In the second episode of this double-bill to end my anniversary week, Dela from @delateaches brings to us another amazing American accent. - Dela, who comes from the WMD area (Washington, Maryland and Delaware) talks to us about the way she speaks the English language. - First of all, I make the big mistake of saying that the state capital of Maryland is Baltimore, my apologies to anyone who lives...

In the first a double-bill of episodes, Vito from @speakenglish.likeaboss brings to us the Netflix hit series Orange Is The New Black. - He first tells us how he learnt American English, like many hispanohablantes in Latin America. - Orange Is New Black is something he and his wife listen to. He tells us about the way while watching this series, he'll pause the episode and repeat the phrase or...

On day 4 of this anniversary week, Vickie @vickiekelty, tells us about the way the speak the English in the state of Nebraska - the Cornhusker State. - We find out what a ' Dorothy Lynch ' is (a type of salad dressing) is, what a doodinkus (an object) is and what detasseling means - for that, you'll have to find out what it is and what Vickie has to do with detasseling. - Tune in to fi...

Day 4 of this anniversary week brings a double episode! - Josefina brings us a podcast 'What Should I Read Next' and a book called 'Little Women'. - Josefina explains to us that the podcast is something where the presenter listens to what books the guest likes to read and gives them recommendations. - The book 'Little Women' is a book about a coming-of-age of women. This bo...

In day three of this wonderful anniversary week, Eugenia from @aloha_englishforyou brings to you two short stories: Lady Into Fox and Tangled Web. - Eugenia tells us a brief description about both of the books. Lady Into Fox is about the peculiar story a woman, who turns into a vixen (a female fox). Nevertheless, her husband insists on treating her as if she were still human. How could we interpre...

This episode with Laura (@tesolpop) brings to you a definitive guide! - Laura tells you what you can do before, during and after a lesson to improve your language skills. - The main message is to always have a good mindset when going into lessons. - During the lesson, make a risk and try and do something to improve our skills, whether it be contributing to a conversation, whether it be answering a...

In the first episode of my anniversary week, Henry (@henrytheteacher) talks to us about the book 'Underdog advantage' by Dean Graziosi. - 'Underdog' means someone who has a tremendous disadvantage over others when it comes to doing something. - Henry explains that someone, who is an underdog, can never have an advantage if they believe they have a problem. - Henry explains that Gra...

In episode 6 of amazing American accents and dialects we head to 'The Sunshine State' - Florida with Tonia (@english_teachert). - She talks to us about the region of Florida she comes. She also talks to us about the influences on the English language in Florida, for example hispanohablantes (Spanish speakers) in the bigger cities like Miami and the deep-south states of Georgia, Mississippi...

In episode 5 of amazing American accents we head to New Jersey, the Garden state with @ask_teacherwill. - We come across some strange connected words that are used in New Jersey for example: jeechyet - meaning 'did you eat yet' and twentyregularcash - meaning 'could you give me a 20 dollar note'? - Want to find out more about the New Jersey accent and some words and phrases used? - Then now's the...

STRONG ISLAND, NY! Where did you it was?! - In the fourth episode of amazing American accents and dialects, Steph (@speakupwithstephanie) talks to us about Long Island, New York State. - Which famous actors hail from Long Island? Do you they pronounce certain words differently on Long Island, compared to other parts of New York? - Come and find out! - P.S.: are you a teacher looking to use music i...

The 'River City’ or the ‘Capital of the south’? Today we’re looking at Richmond, VA in episode 3 of amazing American accents and dialects - In this episode, Melissa @melissaisteaching takes us into the wonderful world of how people in the town of Richmond speak. - Do you know the meaning of ‘my dogs are barking?’ Do you know what a word means if you put ‘ish’ on the end of it? - All the answers ca...

In this episode, Rebecca @learnenglishmx talks to us about how people speak in the Lonestar State of Texas.  - Is the language influenced a lot by Texas's past ties to Mexico?  - Are there words and phrases that are commonly used in Texas that are used in Spanish as well? - Come and find out! - P.S.: Want to get more from my podcast? Then sign up to EnglishToGo here: https://learnenglish...

In the first episode of the series Amazing American accents and dialects, Leon (@englishteacherleon) talks to us about his home city of Los Angeles.  - What makes the city of LA so unique?  - Are there different types of ways people speak in the city of LA? - Come and listen and find out!

In this episode, you will learn about the magic of learning English with the help of music. - Who does Thaís love listening to? - Does she only listen to one artist? - Come and find out! - Want to get more from my podcast? Head over to www.learnenglishwithtommy.com/englishtogo for more information on how!

In this episode, Claudia (@englishwithclaudia_) presents the American remake of the British series 'The Office'. - Why is this series so funny?  - What level students can watch it? - Come and listen and find out for yourselves!

In this episode you'll find out about the accent spoken by Brummies - people from the British city of Birmingham. - But does Amy like her accent? - Is there something that made her change her accent? - What does it she say about accents in general? - Come and find out! - Want to get more out of my podcast? Then go to https://learnenglishwithtommy.com/course-offers/englishtogo/ for more information...