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

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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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IE 1542: Diagram Labelling Practice for IELTS...

2025/11/28

Do you struggle with diagram labelling on IELTS listening? This is one of the trickier question types. Today you’ll learn strategies to improve your Listening score. We’ll also provide Part 2 practice questions with audio. Today’s question I have been listening to your podcast for... Read MoreThe post IE 1542: Diagram Labelling Practice for IELTS Listening Part 2 appeared first on .

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BE 495: Don’t Kick the Can Down the Road! Address It...

2025/11/25

Do you know how to address something you can’t deal with immediately at work? Listen in today as Lindsay and Michelle share several expressions. These are perfect when talking about putting things off so you can deal with them later on. Right now or later? ... Read More The post BE 495: Don’t Kick the Can Down the Road! Address It in English Now appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1537: Do You Know a Plethora of IELTS...

2025/11/22

Do you find yourself wanting to use the phrase “a lot” over and over? Today, get 10 alternatives for speaking and writing. These can boost your score from a 6 to 7 or higher. How to score 7+ on Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking It’s important... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1537: Do You Know a Plethora of IELTS Vocabulary? appeared first on .

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BE 492: How to Make an Email Introduction in Business

2025/11/18

Do you know how to introduce people over email or text message? Listen to today’s episode and learn how you can give a good introduction to two people who have never met each other via email or text message. Introduction Lindsay asks Michelle if she... Read More The post BE 492: How to Make an Email Introduction in Business appeared first on .

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AEE 2510: NYT Author Maya Rossignac – Milon Shares...

2025/11/10

Do you have difficulty getting past small talk when meeting someone new? Today’s guest, Maya Rossignac-Milon, provides tips from her research on moving past small talk. You’ll learn how riffing is the key to building real connections in English. Get past small talk Maya co-authored... Read MoreThe post AEE 2510: NYT Author Maya Rossignac – Milon Shares How Riffing Builds Connection in English appeared first on .

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Business English 487: Streamline Your English with...

2025/11/06

A great way to connect is to share how things are going at work. Today, Lindsay and Michelle share expressions for meetings and discussions with colleagues. These will help you express yourself if you need a system or process improved. Streamlined vocabulary Michelle asks Lindsay... Read MoreThe post Business English 487: Streamline Your English with these 4 Vocabulary Words appeared first on .

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IE 1535: Expert Answers to 4 IELTS Reading Questions

2025/11/04

Do you often have questions about the IELTS reading exam? How can you get answers that you trust? Today, we’re answering 4 questions we received recently about the IELTS reading exam. #1: Understanding the gist Question: I cannot understand the main idea of a passage... Read More The post IE 1535: Expert Answers to 4 IELTS Reading Questions appeared first on .

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IE 1534: New to IELTS? How to Get Started!

2025/10/31

If you’re an IELTS newbie, you may not know where to start! Today, we’ll give you 3 easy steps to get started. What you do will be different if you have only 30 days to prepare or if you have 6 months or more. If... Read More The post IE 1534: New to IELTS? How to Get Started! appeared first on .

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AEE 2503: Language Expert Ingrid Piller Shares 3 Tips...

2025/10/28

If you have recently moved to a new country, or might one day, don’t miss today’s episode. Aubrey speaks with Ingrid Piller, co-author of Life in a New Language. She shares valuable tips for becoming your best self in a new environment. Who is Ingrid... Read More The post AEE 2503: Language Expert Ingrid Piller Shares 3 Tips for Life in a New Language appeared first on .

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