Linda Ellis

English Puzzle

Education EN ↓ 57 episodes

English as a foreign language for intermediate students with reasonable command of the language. English is a puzzle and I hope I can help you solve it!

Author

Linda Ellis

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jan 23, 2026

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Episodes

The Story of the Legendary Mini Cooper 04.02.2021

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. This episode is directed to Intermediate learners and provides the background behind the popular Mini Cooper Car, known throughout the world. Support the show

Useful Phrasal Verbs & Idioms 27.01.2021

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. This episode highlights some useful and everyday phrasal verbs and idioms.  Support the show

More Everyday English Binomial Expressions 20.01.2021

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Even more of these useful expressions....good to "have up your sleeve" (another English expression for you!). Support the show

Tea & The British 11.01.2021

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Tea and the British.....a quintessentially part of our lives!  Learn about its origins and how to make a "cuppa"! Support the show

The Tradition of Christmas Cards in Britain 21.12.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. This episode is all about the tradition of Christmas cards in Britain which began in 1843! Support the show

More Everyday English Binomial Expressions 08.12.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Further commonly used binomial expressions in the English language, both spoken and written. Support the show

Everyday English Binomial Expressions 02.12.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. These binomial expressions are commonly used in everyday English, whether spoken or written.  This is the first of two sections focusing on these expressions. Support the show

Spelling Patterns & Their Sounds for "EIGH" Words 13.11.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. How to pronounce words where the letters "eigh" are included.  Support the show

Idioms About Run & Give 07.11.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. More everyday idioms using Run & Give Support the show

The Story of Coca Cola 28.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. This episode looks at the history of Coca Cola, which is almost 100 years old!  Fascinating. Support the show

Phrasal Verbs using Up & Down 22.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Phrasal verbs using Up & Down.  All very common in the English spoken and written language. Support the show

Britain's Fish 'n' Chips 19.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Wha is happening to Britain's fish and chips shops?  This episode will let you know why the traditional fish 'n' chip shops are disappearing from our towns. Support the show

Phrasal Verbs using In & Out 14.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Phrasal Verbs:  All About In & All About Out Support the show

The Story of London 08.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. A brief outline to the Story of London Support the show

Spelling Patterns &Their Sounds for "OUGH" words 06.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. This episode looks at spelling patterns and their sounds using words with OUGH.  Very confusing! Support the show

Homophones & 20 Common Ones 05.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Homophones with 20 common ones.  How it can be confusing when writing and reading English. Support the show

New Life for Big Ben 01.10.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. History about the most famous clock in the world and its renovations. Support the show

Idioms About the Weather 29.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Continuing with everyday idioms but About the Weather. Support the show

The Story of Blue Jeans 24.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. The Story of Blue Jens and Denim, the most popular clothing in the world Support the show

Idioms About Food & Drink 23.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Some everyday conversational idioms about Food & Drink Support the show

Idioms About The Body 21.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Some everyday idioms with words about the body Support the show

The word "Cool" used in everyday English 17.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. This highlights the use of the word "cool" in everyday English Support the show

Who is James Bond? 15.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Some background information on the James Bond character from Ian Fleming's famous novels Support the show

Proverbs & Sayings 13.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. An introduction to Proverbs & Sayings with their origins Support the show

The History of English 09.09.2020

I would love to hear from you with any special requests. Here is a brief history of the English language and how is has evolved. Support the show

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