English with Monty - The Podcast about the English Language

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about some common compound adjectives. Covering adjectives such as “offputting” and “downhearted”. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee

Jon and Gideon talk about how to improve your pronunciation in English. From focusing on the phonetics to recording yourself while speaking, we cover a number of tips to help! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty You can also find the podcast on video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG...

Jon and Ben talk for around 8 minutes about English proverbs such as 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' and 'procrastination is the thief of time' among others. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in April 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episodes too then sign u...

Jon and Diana talk about common English errors that Spanish speakers make. Diana is from Bogota in Colombia and now lives in London. She did some lessons in a small group with Jon and has been to the conversation group a number of times too. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'have' and 'have got'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee

Jon and Gideon talk about common mistakes between words in English. We cover the difference between using 'practise' and 'practice'; 'injured', 'damaged' and 'wounded'; and 'suit', 'fit' and 'match' among others. This podcast episode was also recorded as a video and you can find it on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMcheirkVw For more information about Monty and to support o...

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use reflexive pronouns. 'Myself', 'yourself,' 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'yourselves', 'ourselves' and 'themselves', also covering 'each other'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through L...

Jon and Gideon talk about common mistakes between words in English. We cover the difference between using 'sensitive' and 'sensible'; 'beside' and 'besides'; and 'lend' and 'borrow' among others. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how and when to use the present simple or the present continuous. These tenses are commonly confused but after listening to this episode it should make things much clearer. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with...

Jon and Gideon talk about different idioms that Shakespeare first used. We cover expressions such as: 'lie low', 'heart of gold', 'faint-hearted' and 'laughing stock' plus five more! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use adjectives when they end in '-ed' and '-ing'. They discuss when to use them depending on the situation and how you feel. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the...

Jon and Gideon talk about how to use different words with prefixes and suffixes. Looking at how words in their base form can some sometimes change a great deal by adding something at the beginning or at the end. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'as' or 'like'. They discuss which situations you can use them in and how they can be easily confused. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connec...

Jon talks to Kevin, who is an English coach, about how to change your mindset towards English language learning. He talks about the idea of seeing your English as 'young' rather than 'bad' and other ideas that can help you change the way you think about your English. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kevin-batchelor-079a6016 Or via email: kevin.batchelor@hotmail.com For mo...

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the past perfect. Using it to tell stories, general expressions and with adverbs. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee

Jon and Gideon talk about the English conversation group that Monty organises on a weekly basis in London. If you would like to come along then register a profile at the following address and from here you can see all the dates and the venue location: https://www.meetup.com/monty-english-conversation/ For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https...

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in June 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episodes too then sign up to our page on Patreon! Here's the address: https://www.patreon.com/...

Jon and Gideon talk about ten different positive expressions. Covering expressions such as: 'the early bird catches the worm', 'good things come to those who wait', 'you reap what you sow', 'laughter is the best medicine' and 'always look on the bright side of life'; plus five more! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englis...

8-minute English - Prepositions: Time and place (in, at and on) Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use prepositions of time and place with 'in', 'at' and 'on'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee

Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA ) talk about British music. From Pink Floyd to Ed Sheeran and Freddie Mercury to Amy Winehouse to name a few. We give you an idea of what bands and artists have clear lyrics and music you can listen to to help you improve your English. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast ple...

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs when talking about probability. Covering certainty with 'must', 'to be bound to' and 'can't'; degrees of uncertainty with 'should' / 'shouldn't', 'might', 'may' and 'could'; and general possibility with 'can'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to supp...

Jon and Amy read a short extract from the book Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. They talk about some of the less common words and their meanings. They also give some useful insights on the book. A great, short introduction to the classics! You can download the transcript of the episode here . For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect w...

Jon and Amy (https://englishwithamyonline.com/) talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs with the word 'have'. Covering 'will have', 'might have', 'would have' and some more. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty

Jon and Gideon talk about participle clauses. These clauses give information in a briefer form or to add some drama. They are typically used in written texts in academic, journalistic or literary style. Ideal if you would like to write more or for reading these kind of texts! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmo...

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs to express requests, offers and invitations. Covering more polite and formal forms as well as everyday usage. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) They help make your speaking more natural! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://l...