The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English)

As time goes on, we're seeing more and more impressive advancements in AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology. Recently, a chat bot called Chat GPT has become popular and I asked this program to design my episode today. Let's see how it did! In this episode, we talk about lots of useful vocabulary related to this topic, some problems that AI will cause, such as automation and loss of jo...

In this episode, we talk about practising self-love, self-acceptance, confidence and more. We relate this to language learning and having the best attitude to succeed in life. I think this can be a useful thing to talk about no matter who you are, and as always, we'll be learning some useful phrases you can use in daily life too. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast209 Sig...

In this episode, I'm very sorry to say that we are talking about apologising! We cover the topic of British culture and why we say sorry so much, different meanings related to the word 'sorry', and some useful expressions. Sorry for the long description. Here's the BBC Article I mentioned: Click here to open Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast208 Sign Up fo...

Anna from ​ @EnglishLikeANative and I have a casual chat around the topic of interests and passion. We also talk about... - Anna's interesting background before teaching - Anna's assessment of my accent - Why we each started teaching - Our speaking speeds - Comparison to others - Our hobbies & interests - How to develop a passion - And more! Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish....

In this episode, I talk about my advice on surviving a zombie outbreak based on my extensive experience watching zombie TV series and playing video games. It's a bit of fun, but we also include some pretty advanced grammar. While talking, I use the inverted versions of the first, second and third conditionals. Check out the show notes page below for extra help.  Show notes page  - https://lev...

Why should we take a break? Well, there are many reasons! In this episode, I talk about some of the benefits of taking a break from coffee, work, relationships, and more. We look at the phrase "Distance makes the heart grow fonder". I also go through some common phrases connected to this topic that you can use to practise too. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast205 S...

This episode is based on a recent group class I taught looking at giving and asking for advice. In this episode, I'll share some good and bad advice i've received, as well as ask you all advice on a few problems I'm facing. Of course, along the way we'll look at many useful expressions too. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast204 Sign Up for Free Lessons  -...

Tika ( Tika Teaches English ) is an English teacher from England but now living in South Korea and has been for several months now. She kindly joined me for a chat about this transition to a new country. We also talk about... Life in Nottingham Tika's Teaching  Teaching online vs classrooms Living in South Korea What she misses about England Problems with answering the door The honeymoon peri...

Although my lessons on jokes have always been a bit awkward in the past, let's have a go at covering it in a podcast episode today. We'll be looking at 5 jokes; each has a word or expression we can learn from. You may not laugh at the jokes, but I hope you have fun anyway. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast202 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.s...

With the Christmas and the holiday season, we tend to buy a lot and consumerism is rampant. With that, I thought an episode about shopping would be timely. In this episode, we'll look at lots of great expressions and vocabulary while chatting about this topic.  Click the show notes page below to leave comments and get involved. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast201 Sign...

Join me for a very special 200th episode! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting me until now. In this episode, I talk about my favourite topic - New Year Reflections & Resolutions! Join me in this activity to improve your life and English study journey. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast200 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freele...

In this episode, I look at the difference between introverts, extroverts and ambiverts. We then go over some key features of each personality type while looking at lots of useful vocabulary. Join the discussion on the show notes page below. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast199 Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LevelUpEnglishPodcast Main YouTube Channel - htt...

Lindsay Williams ( Lindsay Does Languages ) first appeared on the podcast for Episode 42 , and now she's back for a fun conversation where we discuss language learning styles and habits.  We also talk about... A Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics Different types of language learners A quiz to find out your style Lindsay's study routine Bad and good habits And more! Show notes pa...

The glottal stop is a feature that is common in British English pronunciation where a sound (usually a T) changes quite drastically. In this podcast, I go over why we use it, how we use it, and if you need to use it too! Don't miss this episode! Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast197 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up...

I look at a few articles on how to be organised. I love the topic of organisation and I really think that, when done correctly, it can help improve your life and, of course, make your English learning journey much easier too. Hope you enjoy it!   Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast196 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up Engl...

The intermediate plateau is a term used to describe a period somewhere between Beginner and Advanced levels in language learning where it feels like progress has stopped. No matter how much you study, it feels like you never improve. In this episode, I talk about why this might happen, some tips on how to move up to the advanced levels, and about my personal experience with this too. Show notes pa...

Lindsay McMahon is the cohost of the All Ears English Podcast and I was delighted when she agreed to join me for a chat about our own cultures!  In this episode, we compare British and American cultures. We also talk about... Why Lindsay started podcasting Lindsay's experience with other languages Podcasts helping you learn languages Passive listening Having dreams in your second language Wha...

How can we find the time to study, rest and have fun while working all day? I react to some online articles and Reddit posts that talk about how to find or make more time in your busy days. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast193 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English  - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming...

I go over some tips (about 10!) on improving your spelling in English. It's not easy, but there are some things you can try to see improvements over time. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast192 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English  - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all p...

This is a heavily requested episode on the IELTS exam. Let's talk about how you can get a high score and reach your goals in the exam. In this episode, I talk more generally about what you can do to prepare for the exam. In the future, I plan to make more specific episodes on each section of the exam. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast191 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - http...

In today's reaction episode, I look at a Reddit post from someone moving to the UK and asking some Brits what etiquette (politeness) rules must be followed to integrate into society. We had some jokes and some good tips! Can you think of any more? Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast190 Sign Up for Free Lessons  - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level U...

This is a topic I have been thinking about some quite some time. The difference between approaching something Deep and Narrow versus Wide and Shallow is having a single-minded focus on one thing. This focus can lead to success in life. “You can get almost anything you want out of life, as long as it's one thing and you want it far more than anything else.” Show notes page  - https://levelupen...

Today, I decided to do a more casual and relaxed episode since I'm still a bit ill at the time of recording. I discuss my own experiences of the USA and some of the culture shocks I had during my 3-week trip there. I discuss these differences from my own point of view and how this is reflected in the language too. I should say, I feel like I sounded a bit negative towards America. If that&apo...

In this episode, I start by teaching some phrases related to "cringe". (Full vocabulary list on Level Up English) I then read some Reddit posts looking at other people's cringe moments, as well as sharing some of my own that keep me awake at night. I finish with some advice on how to move past these embarrassing moments. Show notes page  - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast187 Si...

In the past, in my series on English-speaking countries around the world, I've recorded guest episodes looking at Scotland , Ireland , Wales , Cornwall , The US and Australia. Continuing this series, Julie ( @englishetc_with_julie ) joins me to discuss her home country of Canada. Julie is an online English coach now living in Dubai. We talk about the culture, language, accent, travel, food an...