What is the secret to telling an interesting story? It's not perfect grammar but it's being flexible with your grammar. Listen in today to find out how to own the room with your dynamic stories in English.

What should you do if you make a mistake? Own it! Today we'll share a valuable lesson from a recent viral video. Get ready to be motivated by the amazing example set by one of France's Miss Universe contestants.

You've probably noticed that English speakers say 'like' a lot but you may not know why. Today, linguist and author Valerie Fridland joins us to breakdown the word 'like' and why it's actually a positive and useful speech marker.

Do you sometimes end up at parties where people are telling jokes in English and you don't get them? Today get vocabulary and tips on how to navigate this situation and come out of the party feeling confident and connected.

Do you need to get away? Today find out exactly how native speakers use this high-level phrasal verb when they talk about their trips and why this could be a gateway into connection with your colleagues on Friday afternoons.

Would you pass the vibe check? Today we share 3 new slang phrases from social media that are being adopted into English. Listen in so you don't miss this brand-new slang to connect with friends and coworkers!

What is the difference between prevent and avoid? Today we answer a great listener question with real-life examples, role plays, and more. Listen in to discover English alongside Lindsay and Michelle.

In today's grammar episode, we answer a listener's question about four English modals- are they still relevant? will they make you sound like a kid if you use them? Find out today.

Today we have some very good news! You know how tricky phrasal verbs can be so today we're sharing 3 that you don't need to worry about! Listen in to decrease your English stress level!

Do you ever want to encourage someone to do something but you need the words to tell them that it's easy? In this episode, get 5 ways to say something is a breeze in English.

Sometimes, inserting would into your statement about the past can create a super powerful connection. Learn how to do it today with Lindsay and Michelle.

In today's episode, a listener asks us how to use the word resonate- find out today what it means and how powerful this phrase can be for sharing your opinions, reactions, and deep memories for a better connection.

Jessi discusses how important it is to listen when animals communicate with us. Steve the cockatiel shows off some excellent communications.

Miss Palomine explains that not only do animals need plants for shelter, but that many animals need plants for food. She talks about the many different kinds of plants and many parts of those plants that animals eat.

Said fled Afghanistan with his wife and seven children. Only he and his nine-year-old son Wali Khan made it to Britain. Their life in Derby is precarious and for Said, who is struggling to learn English, lonely. We will follow this...

In recent years, Africans on the continent and in the diaspora have become leading voices in black culture – in music, film, fashion, social media, comedy and even our memes. When Grace Shutti was growing up, black culture usually...

According to the 2013 NatCen British Social Attitudes survey, almost a third of British people report that they have some feelings of racial prejudice. A recent Guardian event discussed what racism looks like in the UK today. The debate...

BONUS VIDEO: Chopsticks the Quaker Parrot plays it up on camera. He's a comedian.

Jessi answers questions from viewers. Who's she most proud of, interesting animal quirks, how to tell if an animal is stressed, favorite food? She answers them and more.

Jessi does an unscripted show and brings on a few of the animals to share. She talks about how they're communicating using body language and behavior that's typical of each species and individual.

Today we teach two adverbs that are especially challenging in English for both native speakers and language learners! We share a pro tip so you know whether to use it specially or especially in conversations.

Did you know that social isolation can actually cause your brain to shrink? Watch this video to learn more about the effects of social isolation and what you can do to undo the changes.
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Intended Audience explores the importance of keeping the intended audience in mind when writing by identifying types of audiences.

Figurative Language and Tone interprets figurative language and shows its relationship to tone.