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Lindsay McMahon and Gabby Wallace, Advanced Conversation English Teachers for Professionals and University Students

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BE 528: Should You Say “Long Time, No See” in English?

2026/02/10

Do you ever discover that something you say often is offensive? Sometimes common phrases have a problematic origin. Listen in to today’s episode as Lindsay and Aubrey help you navigate this situation. You’ll learn phrases to avoid in English and details about why. Raising awareness ... Read MoreThe post BE 528: Should You Say “Long Time, No See” in English? appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1563: Band 9 Vocabulary That is a...

2026/02/10

What have you done today that was a necessary evil? You may be asked about chores or obligations on IELTS. You need high-scoring vocabulary to describe things you don’t love doing. Speaking Part 1 Many questions on Speaking Part 1 are about obligations. Use today’s... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1563: Band 9 Vocabulary That is a Necessary Evil appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1560: How to Brainstorm for This Tricky...

2026/02/05

Do you think people are less original today than when you were young? Today we’ll brainstorm a difficult IELTS question from December 2025. We’ll then share band 9 body paragraphs for this complex question. Today’s IELTS Writing Task 2 topic This essay question was reported... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1560: How to Brainstorm for This Tricky Task 2 Topic appeared first on .

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AEE 2556: Don’t Blow Off Phrasal Verbs!

2026/02/05

How many phrasal verbs contain the verb “blow?” Today we share part 2 of this 3-part series about phrasal verbs with “blow.” Find out how you can use these to bring down the wall of formality for better connection. The importance of phrasal verbs Aubrey... Read More The post AEE 2556: Don’t Blow Off Phrasal Verbs! appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1561: Will Your Sense of Humor Improve...

2026/02/05

Do you often go to comedy shows? The topic of humor often comes up on IELTS. You may need to describe a person you think is funny. You could also be asked to share how much you value humor in a person. IELTS Speaking Part... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1561: Will Your Sense of Humor Improve Your IELTS Scores? appeared first on .

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BE 524: Who Assigned What? How to Know in English

2026/02/05

Do you ever get confused at work when a task or project is assigned? Listen in today to learn how to better manage tasks at work. Who does what? Michelle asks Lindsay why it’s important for a team to know who’s working on what. Lindsay... Read More The post BE 524: Who Assigned What? How to Know in English appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1556: Speaking Part 1 Answers About...

2026/01/25

When did you last stay in a hotel? Travel is a common topic on IELTS! You may be asked on Speaking Part 1 about a recent hotel stay. You could also be asked to describe the experience on Speaking Part 2. Be ready with today’s... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1556: Speaking Part 1 Answers About Impeccable Hotel Stays appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1557: Terrific Tone for IELTS Essays...

2026/01/24

Have you ever written a complaint letter? Today’s episode is Part 3 of a 3-part series on tone in General Task 1 letters. You can listen to these out of order. We’ll share details about how the score is affected by the tone of your... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1557: Terrific Tone for IELTS Essays Part 3: Formal Letters appeared first on .

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Business English 520: Am I Taking English Vocabulary...

2026/01/24

Are you taking your English vocabulary for granted? Listen in to learn terms you can use to say that you are not giving something or someone enough attention. You will learn the phrase “take for granted” and similar expressions for daily and workplace conversations. Are... Read More The post Business English 520: Am I Taking English Vocabulary for Granted? appeared first on .

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AEE 2315: Who Asked You? Rude Phrases to Avoid in...

2026/01/14

Do you ever worry that you’re saying something rude in English? Today, get three blatantly rude phrases that you should avoid at all costs in English. Politeness and culture Aubrey asks Lindsay what’s the most polite culture she has ever visited. Lindsay says that politeness... Read MoreThe post AEE 2315: Who Asked You? Rude Phrases to Avoid in English appeared first on .

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Business English 514: Phrasal Verbs to Amp Up Your...

2026/01/14

Do phrasal verbs amp you up? You may think phrasal verbs are too informal for a business setting. In actuality, we often note use extremely formal language at work. Phrasal verbs are often the most appropriate and natural verb to use! Today Aubrey and Michelle... Read More The post Business English 514: Phrasal Verbs to Amp Up Your Business English appeared first on .

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AEE 2546: Why Repetition is Key With Hadar Shemesh

2026/01/13

Do you feel you are sometimes repetitive in English? Today, Hadar Shemesh from the Influency Podcast joins Aubrey to share why repetition is the key to improving both fluency and confidence in English. Hadar Shemesh Hadar Shemesh is the host of the Influency Podcast. She... Read More The post AEE 2546: Why Repetition is Key With Hadar Shemesh appeared first on .

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IE 1552: How Should I Practice for Speaking Part 3?

2026/01/02

How often do you discuss societal issues with friends? Many IELTS Part 3 questions are about society as a whole. These topics are very similar to those in IELTS Writing Task 2. Today you’ll learn our step-by-step strategy for practicing IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions.... Read MoreThe post IE 1552: How Should I Practice for Speaking Part 3? appeared first on .

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AEE: 3 Ways to Create Language Immersion With Lionel...

2025/12/27

Today, Aubrey chats with the host of the Impolyglot Podcast, Lionel Junior. He shares three ways to create language immersion in English wherever you live. Listen in to build your English fluency and confidence! Lionel of Impolyglot Lionel is a French language enthusiast who studied... Read MoreThe post AEE: 3 Ways to Create Language Immersion With Lionel From Impolyglot appeared first on .

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Business English 503: Fair Enough: Your Secret Weapon...

2025/12/26

Do you know the right words to sound polite at work? Tune in today as Lindsay and Aubrey talk about an expression you can use to discuss things politely with your colleagues. These phrases work even when you don’t fully agree. Speaking politely at work ... Read More The post Business English 503: Fair Enough: Your Secret Weapon for Polite Business English appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1550: Terrific Tone for Task 1 Part 1:...

2025/12/26

When is the last time you wrote and mailed a letter? General Task 1 is tricky because we don’t write letters much anymore. For the Task Achievement score, tone is extremely important. The vocabulary and grammar structures you use will be different depending on who... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1550: Terrific Tone for Task 1 Part 1: Informal Letters appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1545: How is IELTS Writing Task 2...

2025/12/13

Today you will learn strategies that help with both IELTS Writing and Speaking. Much of what you need to learn and practice for Writing Task 2 also applies to Speaking Part 3. Today you’ll learn four ways these two parts of the exam are similar.... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1545: How is IELTS Writing Task 2 Similar to Speaking Part 3? appeared first on .

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Business English 502: It’s Water Under the Bridge!...

2025/12/13

Do you find it difficult to apologize? Today you’ll learn about the phrase “water under the bridge.” Listen in to find out how to use it in the workplace to accept an apology. Bridges in the U.S. Lindsay shares that she thinks the Golden Gate... Read More The post Business English 502: It’s Water Under the Bridge! How to Accept an Apology at Work appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1543: Oodles of Band 9 Vocabulary for...

2025/12/04

Do you know oodles of ways to say “a lot?” This is incredibly useful vocabulary since you will need to express the idea of “a lot” so often. Today’s vocabulary is needed for both IELTS Speaking and Writing. You can use it on almost any... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1543: Oodles of Band 9 Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking appeared first on .

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AEE 2522: What to Say When You Lose Your Train of...

2025/12/04

Do you lose your train of thought often? This is natural and happens often in everyday conversations. It can create awkwardness for everyone involved! Today Lindsay and Aubrey share how you can recover when you’ve lost your train of thought in a conversation. Find out... Read More The post AEE 2522: What to Say When You Lose Your Train of Thought appeared first on .

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