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Emma"s ESL English

Hi, I"m Emma. I"m an Native English Speaker and CELTA Qualified ESL teacher with 10+ years of experience. This podcast was created to help English learners at intermediate and advanced levels by providing listening practise, cultural information, and going into more detail about grammar and vocabulary, as well as identifying and explaining common errors and answering learners questions. I know for many English can be a door to a better future and I want to help you get there. This podcast now

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Episode 247 Is this the end...maybe...

Emma"s ESL English ·

2025/08/05

Thank you so much for tuning in to Emma's ESL English for three years and 246 episodes! I really appreciate all your time, clicks and the occasional daring comment. Unfortunately I have run out of time. I need to evolve my business, and this just doesn't fit in anymore, literally, not enough hours in the day. I will continue to teach English as part of my business, and you're very welcome to take English classes with me. In addition, I'm hoping to incorporate my cultural knowledge

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Episode 246 The Tale Behind Peter Rabbit: Beatrix...

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2025/07/29

📚 In this special episode of Emma’s ESL English, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of beloved British writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter—whose birthday was just yesterday!Join me in the garden (two garden's! My Grandma's and mine) as we explore:- Who Beatrix Potter was and why she’s one of my favorite British women- How she created The Tale of Peter Rabbit and revolutionized children’s books- Her love for the Lake District and lasting impact on nature conservation🌿 Plus: I’ll be

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00:07:09

Episode 245 What’s a Thingamajig? Words for When You...

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2025/07/22

🌼 Welcome back to Emma’s ESL English, still recording in my grandma’s garden—complete with sunshine, thunderbugs, and roses.Today we’re talking about metasyntactic variables—a fancy way of saying “words we use when we forget the word!” These are common in English, used by native speakers every day, and they’re surprisingly useful for language learners too.In this video, you’ll learn:- Popular “filler” words like thingy, whatchamacallit, doohickey, and more- How native speakers deal with memory

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Episode 244 10 FREE Tools to Improve Your English...

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2025/07/15

✏️ Struggling with writing in English? Whether you’re writing emails, essays, or presentations, I’ve got you covered. In this episode of Emma’s ESL English, filmed in my grandma’s sunny garden 🌹, I’ll show you 10 free tools that will help you write better English today—even if you’re not confident in your grammar or vocabulary yet.These tools include:- Translation apps (like Google Translate and Deepl)- Grammar checkers (Grammarly, Ginger, Write & Improve)- Vocabulary helpers (dictionaries,

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Episode 243 Why Is English So Weird? Exploring More...

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2025/07/08

English is full of bizarre idioms that make little sense—yet we use them all the time! Remember, most British people don't study idioms at school, we just learn them by...osmosis? So we're not thinking about where they come from or how weird they sound, we just use them. Unfortunately for you as an English learner, you might need to remember them and maybe you even want to try and use them. In my podcast I try to make it easier to remember idioms by giving them stories, learning about the

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00:07:08

Episode 242 Tom Cruise’s Most Iconic Movie Quotes –...

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2025/07/01

In this episode of Emma’s ESL English, we take a thoughtful look at Tom Cruise’s career and his most memorable movie quotes. From Top Gun’s iconic “I feel the need, the need for speed” to Jerry Maguire’s “Help me help you,” Cruise’s films have shaped modern cinema.We examine his rise to fame, his ability to carry a film, and the impact of his performances—from Risky Business to Mission Impossible. We also discuss the courtroom drama A Few Good Men, where Cruise delivers one of the most famous

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Episode 241 George Orwell & The Erasure of...

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2025/06/24

Tomorrow is the birth date of famous dystopian British writer George Orwell. In this episode find out more about his interesting and unusual life and his passion for writing, freedom and raising awareness about life in poverty. I'll also be reading a little from the book.George Orwell’s 1984 isn’t just a novel—it’s a warning about historical erasure, surveillance, and authoritarian control. Orwell’s writing has never been more relevant, especially in a world where truth is constantly being

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Episode 240 More Weird British Idioms You Should Know...

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2025/06/17

English is full of strange idioms, and today we’re diving into some bizarre British expressions you might hear! Some of these are quite common, especially the 2nd and 3rd, and you might hear them in the office or out and about. The others are less common, and just for you to be aware of, rather than need to try and use. Hopefully they're fun and interesting!💬 Examples:"I don't think I had the brass neck to bunk off." → Brass neck = extreme confidence (or foolishness). Bunk off =

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Episode 239 Mastering L & R Sounds: Essential...

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2025/06/10

🗣️ Struggling with L & R sounds in English? You're not alone! Many ESL learners, especially those from Asian language backgrounds, find it tricky to pronounce these sounds correctly.🔍 In this lesson, Emma explains:- Why L & R pronunciation is challengingHow to position your tongue correctlyCommon mistakes & how to fix themAnd whether this is even worth you spending your time onToday's Practice Words:*Alive - Arrive*Light - Right*Calendar*Curly*Relax*April

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Episode 238 Daily English vs. Novel English: A Guide...

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2025/06/03

🚀 Take your English reading skills to the next level! Don’t let descriptive writing slow you down—learn how to tackle novels with confidence.📚 Learning English through books can be a challenge! In this video, we explore the difference between creative writing and daily spoken English, breaking down how novels use descriptive language that might not be useful for everyday conversation. We dive into four books, including Rogue Herries (Hugh Walpole), The Island of Missing Trees (Elif Shafak),

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Episode 237 British Idioms That Make No Sense (But We...

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2025/05/27

British idioms can be totally baffling—what on earth does “she’s absolutely cream crackered” mean? 🤯 In this episode, we unpack some of the UK’s weirdest and most illogical idioms, from Cockney rhyming slang to century-old phrases like “a different kettle of fish.” These expressions are commonly used but rarely understood—so let’s figure them out together! Listen in to discover:Why "cream crackered" means "tired"What kettles and fish have to do with troubleHow idioms evolve and spread (even when no

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Episode 236 Real British English: UK Dialect Words...

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2025/05/20

Hello and welcome back to Emma’s ESL English! This week, we’re diving into some brilliant and bizarre British dialect words — from sea fog called fret or sea roke, to mountains named bens, fells, and bryns.We’ll also explore how bread rolls have a dozen different names across the UK (seriously — baps, cobs, barms, and more!), plus Scottish weather words like driech and hoolie that perfectly describe grey, rainy days.British English is full of regional quirks, and understanding them can really help

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Episode 235 Real British English: Why Strangers Might...

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2025/05/13

Welcome to Emma's ESL English! This week we’re diving into the quirky regional terms of endearment for strangers you might hear across the UK — from "alright, hen?" in Glasgow to "how you doing, chuck?" in the Midlands. These words like "love," "pet," "duck," and "mate" may seem strange or even inappropriate to outsiders, but they’re part of the UK’s rich linguistic culture. Whether you're traveling to the UK, learning English, or

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Episode 234 British Accents Explained: Why the UK...

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2025/05/06

Welcome to Emma’s ESL English! This episode kicks off a three-part series on real British English—and today, we’re diving into British accents. Think there's just one “British” accent? Think again! From RP (Received Pronunciation) to Cockney, Geordie, Welsh, Scottish, and Liverpudlian, the UK is full of unique, regional voices that may surprise international learners.Learn how history, geography, and class shape how we speak—and why the RP accent you hear on the BBC or in The Crown isn’t what

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Episode 233 English Listening Practise - The...

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2025/04/29

Welcome to Emma's ESL English!Today, we're doing something a little different—and a lot of fun! I'm reading an excerpt from the famous British sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.You’ve probably heard me say “Don’t Panic” before—and now you’ll learn where it comes from!📘 In this reading, you’ll:Hear real British English from a classic bookLearn new vocabulary and adjectives in contextExplore British humor and science fictionDiscover what a Babel Fish is

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Episode 232 We're snowed under with weather idioms

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2025/04/22

I went to look for weather idioms last month, and discovered none of them were about the weather! So today we're reviewing weather idioms that you can use in Business English. Actually you can use them in any situation, but our sample sentences are focusing on business scenarios today. We'll cover:Snowed under - I wish I could help but I'm absolutely snowed under - very busyA breeze - This project is going to be a breeze - so easyCome rain or shine (also come rain or come shine) -

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Episode 231 Use English Greetings Like a Native Speaker!

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2025/04/15

Today we're covering a common question from students:It it OK to just answer 'how are you?' with 'I'm fine'. Yes! We'll also cover it's cultural purpose.And we'll cover the nuances of these common phrases and greetings:How was your weekend?How have you been?What have you been getting up to?Did you have a good holiday?And, what do people even mean when they say:Let's grab coffee sometime.We must catch up.Let's do drinks one of these days.We must put

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Episode 230 English Big Day Birthday Idioms and Phrases

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2025/04/08

Today it's my birthday! So we're covering some common idioms and phrases you might hear people use when talking about birthdays. Today's VocabularyOver the moon - to be very happy about somethingBig day - another way to refer to a birthdayThe icing on the cake - the best thing about this event/day/situationTo have a blast - to have a great timeAge is just a number - said to make people feel better about aging, just means age is not important.Full of beans - to have a lot of energy or

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Episode 229 Come With Me To Scotland! We're off to...

Emma"s ESL English ·

2025/04/02

Last month I went to Scotland with my Mum. We went first to Helensburgh, the town where I went to high school, then to visit my piano teacher and finally to Glasgow. While I was visiting I took some pictures to show you all. Come along with me and take a look at the architecture and views in Scotland. While in Helensburgh I visited #thehillhouse designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh a famous Scottish designer and architect and his brilliant wife Margaret, who was a great designer and interior

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Episode 228 English Listening Practise - Reading from...

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2025/03/25

In this episode I will read a short excerpt from Terry Pratchett's Raising Steam. In this section we are in a dwarf meeting. We hear the king and his direct rival having a conversation. Unfortunately this book is set in difficult/exciting times in Discworld, some dwarves have become terrorists and they think they are fighting for all dwarfdom, but in fact most people recognise that the future has come, and are happy about it. Perhaps this sounds a bit familiar. There is a section where the rival

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