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Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
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Published 2017-06-07

AEE 752: Is All Ears English Edgy? Listen Today and You Be the Judge

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Would you say you are an "edgy" person? What does "edge" mean? How can the term be used in different contexts in English? Today we will answers these questions and we'll start with a question from a listener:

Hi Lindsay and Michelle,First of all, thank you for your hard working that you offer to help people with their English. I really appreciate your hard work. Today I have a question on how to use the word 'edge'? I hear Native say it all the time in their daily conversations and each time I hear it means differently. Do you think its meaning change depending on the situation? Or it just has one meaning? Could you please provide examples on how to use? Thanks again for your awesome job!!Sincerely,Lydia S.  Make sure you understand every word you hear on All Ears English. Bring your English to the advanced level with new vocabulary and natural expressions. Get the transcripts from today’s episode. Learn to speak naturally with the American accent. Click here to subscribe and save 50% There are many ways to use the word "edge." Great question. There are so many idioms so today we are going to focus on just a few. Idioms with "edge": 

  • Edge: “the line where an object or area begins or ends “- merriam webster

 For example: “Be careful, your coffee is on the edge of the table. I don’t want it to fall off!” 

  • To have an edge over someone: to have some advantage over another person
  • L: Do you think I’ll get the job?M: You’re the most qualified! You should!L: Yeah, but I think my competition has an edge over me because her dad works for the company.Edgy: This can be used to describe someone who is a little bit different

You might also say: “Rough around the edges”

  • M: That guy was a little too edgy for me. I like someone who is a little more clean cut.L: I know he’s a little bit rough around the edges, but his heart is in the right place.To be on edge: to be nervous

M: Can I ask you a question? L: Umm...yeah ummm M: Woah, why are you so on edge? L: Sorry, I have a deadline tomorrow so I’m kind of freaking out! What ties these uses of "edge" together? They are all about being a little bit different whether it's physically or personality wise. What do you think?? Takeaway for today: Listen to native speakers. How do they use this? What questions do you have from today? Let us know in the comments below.

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Published 2017-04-26

AEE 728: How to Build a Friendship with an American with Christina Rebuffet

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Do you struggle to build friendships with American people after the first introduction?

Do Americans seem fake when they invite you out? Not sure how to go deeper and build a real connection? Find out how to do it today with our guest Christina Rebuffet from Speak English with Christina and the Faster Fluency Conversation Club Podcast.

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Published 2017-04-05

AEE 716: Stick With Us and We'll Show You How to Use "Stick to" and "Stick With" and "Sticky By"

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One of the common native verbs that English speakers use is “stick” and it’s variations including “stick to,” “sticky by”, “stick with” and more. Today we’re going to show you what these phrases mean and exactly how to use them in English.

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