English Podcasts

Why you’re not improving your English Action Plan 08.07.2026 21:42 ↓

In this episode Chris and Sue give an action plan to turbo-charge your English

Why you’re not improving your English 15.06.2026 25:26 ↓

In this episode Chris and Sue dive into Why you’re not improving your English

Did The UK invent sport? 11.05.2026 11:52 ↓

In this episode Chris and Sue dive into one of Britain’s boldest cultural claims: Did the UK invent sport?

Reluctant to relaxed walker 08.05.2026 8:30 ↓

Join Chris and Sue on a relaxed and entertaining 7.5km walk along the beautiful Coulée Verte in Toulouse, France.

Mastering English Vocabulary 06.05.2026 8:30 ↓

This podcast focuses on learning English vocabulary in context, improving pronunciation, and mastering English.

Learning English Collocations 25.04.2026 6:47 ↓

Why do we say make a decision but do homework? Why is it heavy rain and not strong rain? This episode is here to help.

Food Hell; foods we detest. 13.03.2026 9:59 ↓

Describing food likes and dislikes is a basic language skill to acquire. Listen in as we describe "horrible" foods.

Why do we love doing quizzes? 28.09.2025 12:19 ↓

Quizzes aren’t just about answering questions; they challenge your knowledge, spark curiosity, and keep you on your toes.

National Pet Day 31.08.2025 ↓

National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, Pet Day is every day. Do you know all the facts?

Resolutions, why bother ? 28.06.2025 15:39 ↓

Did you know that 93% of all resolutions made on 31 December are abandoned just a week or two later?

Live or Livestreamed Sports? 09.06.2025 14:10 ↓

Is the thrill of the crowd worth the ticket price, or does the TV offer the ultimate front-row seat?

Drug enhanced sports 04.06.2025 14:10 ↓

A controversial idea…. The Enhanced Games which encourages performance enhanced drugs in sport.

Off the Beaten Track in India 01.06.2025 15:32 ↓

Chris tells Sue all about his trip to India where he went off the typical tourist track and went off the beaten track.

What’s a language SWOT? 01.06.2025 14:55 ↓

Ever heard of a SWOT ? What about a language SWOT? Find out how to assess your strengths and weaknesses.

How streets got their names 22.05.2025 8:04 ↓

Discover the origins of streets names, roads, lanes, and alleys We explore historic figures, battles and trades.

How to use Question Tags 15.05.2025 4:59 ↓

Tag questions are very common in natural English but tricky for learners to use. Listen in for top tips.

How much sugar is too much? 01.05.2025 12:10 ↓

Do you consider sugar as a sweet friend or sneaky foe? What about natural sugars in fruit?

The Restaurant 1: Meeting up 10.04.2025 12:10 ↓

Part 1 in our series, The Restaurant. We meet up and get settled into our seats... eventually. Check Comp out the quiz too.

The Restaurant 2: The Menu 30.03.2025 12:10 ↓

Episode 2 in our series, The Restaurant. At last we've got the menu, and we go through the choices... but we need a little help.

The Restaurant 3: Ordering 29.03.2025 12:10 ↓

Episode 3. We order the food, but it seems that some of our choices are "off". Can the waitress cope with 2 difficult customers?

The Restaurant 4: Being Served 26.03.2025 12:10 ↓

Episode 4. The food is served, but Chris has a problem with the curry, and we want more chips!, Can the waitress cope?

The Restaurant 5: Paying the Bill 25.03.2025 12:10 ↓

Episode 5. Paying the bill. Do they split the bill or does Chris treat Sue? Should they leave a tip after a disappointing meal?

Restaurant 6: Writing a review 24.03.2025 12:10 ↓

Episode 6. Writing a review. How many stars would you give to this restaurant for its service, food quality, value for money ?

A Few Days in New York 23.03.2025 19:39 ↓

In this podcast, we're on holiday in New York! You'll hear about the top places to visit and also great grammar too.

Addicted to British soaps? 23.03.2025 16:02 ↓

Millions in the UK tune in usually several times a week, to follow the ups and downs in the storylines in the British TV soaps.