Speaking of English

In the last episode we looked at the basic rules of English Articles and explained that they are not as confusing as many English learners think. Now that you are on your way to mastering the basic rules, we can look at the exceptions. You will notice, I hope, that they're not as confusing as you may have thought. As always, I encourage all of my listeners to ask questions and leave comments or su...

In this episode we look at the basic rules of English Articles and explain that they are not as confusing as many English learners think. If you can master these basic rules, you will soon see that articles are not as confusing as you may have thought. In the next episode, we will explore the exceptions to these basic rules and explain how they are mostly used for some very specific types of conve...

In this episode we are exploring two more figures of speech in English. Namely, Spoonerisms and Pig Latin. How do they work and why do we do them? Make them? As always, I encourage all of my listeners to ask questions and leave comments or suggestions via email (at SOenglishpod@gmail.com) or by leaving comments in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. I also have a Substack you can join. FInd it at https://s...

In this, my fourth episode, I explore one type of English language word-play known as Oxymorons. These word pairs are often used to add emphasis to a thought or the second word in the pairing. As always, I encourage all of my listeners to ask questioins and leave comments or suggestions via email (at soenglishpod@gmail.com) or by leaving comments in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. I also have a new Sub...

In this, my third episode, I provide the third and final of three parts that will define what phrasal verbs are and help you understand how they are used with everyday examples. In this episode I explain what separable and inseparable phrasal verbs are and explain how separable phrasal verbs share the special rule for using pronouns with transitive verbs. I also explain how phrasal verbs can be bo...

In this, my second episode, I provide the second of three parts that will define what phrasal verbs are and help you understand how they are used with everyday examples. In this episode I explain how phrasal verbs work as transitive and intransitive verbs and explain how transitive phrasal verbs have a special rule for using pronouns. I also explain how phrasal verbs can be both transitive and int...

In this, my first episode, I provide the first of three parts that will define what phrasal verbs are and help you understand how they are used with everyday examples. In this episode I explain the difference between normal verbs and phrasal verbs and give you an idea of how a verb like "GO" changes its meaning when you add the preposition "OUT". I also cover how phrasal verbs are used in past, pr...

This trailer announces my new podcast all about helping Englsh learners worldwide understand the subtleties of English, demystify the mysterious phrasal verbs and generally help you understand and gain confidence to speak English without any hesitation. Each episode will generally cover a single topic, such as explaining why we use articles in some cases but not others or helping you understand ph...