Learn English Vocabulary

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Learn English Vocabulary

Learn English Vocabulary is a short format podcast that teaches English vocabulary! To read the transcript and complete interactive activities, visit www.learnenglishvocabulary.co.uk

  1. 132

    B1 - New Year's celebrations and traditions

    In this episode, Jack talks about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. 131

    C1 - Song Lyrics - Imagine Dragons - Whatever it takes

    In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Whatever it takes by the band Imagine Dragons.You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. 130

    C1 - IELTS – Describing people – Conscientiousness

    In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of conscientiousness.You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. 129

    B1 - Song lyrics - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

    In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Blinding Lights by the artist known as The Weekend. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. 128

    IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 2

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. This is the second episode in the series. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on the list arranged into sub lists. The most frequently used words are on the first sub list. In this episode, Jack talks about the first set of the words from the first sub list.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub List 1 - Part 2Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. 127

    IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 1

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS.The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on the list arranged into sub lists. The most frequently used words are on the first sub list. In this episode, Jack talks about the first set of the words from the first sub list.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub List 1 - Part 1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. 126

    B2 - Describing a film - Part 2

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films.The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 2Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. 125

    B2 - Describing a film - Part 1

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films.The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on films.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Describing a film - Part 1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  9. 124

    A2 - Describing Sports

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the 10 most popular sports in the world and describes pictures of people playing these sports. The vocabulary focus is the words for different sports, but the descriptions are also models for describing pictures. The language from this episode will be useful for learners who join in the conversation class on English Focus.You can read the transcript and test how well you have understood with the activities on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 Describing sportsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  10. 123

    B1 - Food - Sweets and treats

    In this episode, Jack talks about 4 sweet dishes that you could eat if you ever visit the UK.This is the third podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus.If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll send you the course details.Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Food: Sweets and treatsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  11. 122

    B1 - Food - Snacks and food on the go

    In this episode, Jack talks about 4 snacks or light meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK.This is the second podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus.If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll send you the course details.Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Food: Snacks on the goAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  12. 121

    B1 - Food - Conversation Course

    In this episode, Jack talks about 4 meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. The language from this podcasts is for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested in joining the course send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll send you the course details.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  13. 120

    C1 - Popular genres of music

    In this episode, Jack talks about the 10 most popular genres of music on Spotify.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  14. 119

    A2 - Phrasal verbs for shopping

    In this episode, Jack talks about 10 phrasal verbs you can use to talk about shopping.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  15. 118

    B2 - Alfie's Vocabulary Podcast

    This episode is a bit different because I had some help making this from my 6-year-old son Alfie. He's always been interested in this podcast and wanted to help so I asked him to share 10 words. I hope you enjoy them.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  16. 117

    B1 - Song Lyrics - White Lion - Cry for freedom

    In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Cry for freedom by the 1980s glam metal band White Lion which was requested by a listener called Edward from Ukraine.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  17. 116

    B2 - Protests and protesters

    In this episode, Jack talks about language related to protests and protesters. You can read the transcript for this episode and complete the language activity on the page for this podcast on the Learn English Vocabulary website.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  18. 115

    C1 - Language, dialects and accents of the UK

    In this episode, Jack talks about the different languages, dialects and accents of the UK. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  19. 114

    B2 - Inflation

    In this episode, Jack talks about inflation and language related to finance and the cost of living crisis. Visit Learn English Vocabulary to read the transcript.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  20. 113

    B1 - Song Lyrics - Guns N' Roses - Appetite for destruction

    In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Guns N' Roses song Welcome to the Jungle. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  21. 112

    B1 - Song Lyrics - Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams

    In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners.Image: Edvil, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  22. 111

    B2 - Song Lyrics - Taylor Swift - Cardigan

    In this episode, Jack discusses the lyrics to the Taylor Swift song Cardigan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  23. 110

    C1 - Tesla - Part 2

    This is the second podcast in a two-part episode on Tesla. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  24. 109

    C1 - Tesla - Part 1

    A listener requested a podcast on Tesla. The language connected to this topic is advanced. I have split the podcast into two because there is too much vocabulary to focus on for one podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  25. 108

    B1 - Song Lyrics - Encanto - We don't talk about Bruno

    Jack looks at the interesting vocabulary from the song We don't talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the film Encanto.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  26. 107

    B2 - Song Lyrics - Adele - Easy on me

    Jack looks at the lyrics to the song Easy on me from Adele's most recent album and discusses the meaning and interesting vocabulary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  27. 106

    C1 - The Royal Family

    In this episode, Jack looks at vocabulary related to the royal family. To read the transcript when you listen visit the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  28. 105

    B2 - Rockets and satellites

    In the podcast, Jack talks about the Atlas V rocket launch and describes B2 vocabulary related to space and satellites.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  29. 104

    B1 - Song Lyrics - One Direction - Long Way Down

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the vocabulary and meaning of the lyrics of the One Direction song Long Way Down.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  30. 103

    B1 - A scene from a film - Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem

    In this podcast, Jack talks about a scene from the film Dead Poets society and lots of B1 / B2 language. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  31. 102

    C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Openness to experience

    In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of openness to experience.You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  32. 101

    A2 - The Physical World Quiz

    In this podcast, Jack describes 8 words you can use to talk about the physical world and you have to try to work out what the words are. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary > A2 > The Physical World QuizSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  33. 100

    C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Agreeableness

    In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality that's related to the trait of agreeableness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  34. 99

    C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Extraversion

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about language you can use in Part 1 and 2 of the speaking part of an IELTS test. In these sections, you often have to describe yourself or other people so this is the first of five podcasts on advanced language for describing people. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  35. 98

    B2 - Song Lyrics - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to the Elton John song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He looks at the interesting vocabulary and tries to interpret the meaning.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  36. 97

    B1 - Song Lyrics - My Chemical Romance - Cancer

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Cancer by My Chemical Romance and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  37. 96

    A2 - Past tense - The pronunciation of -ed endings

    In this episode, Jack talks about the past simple and focuses on the pronunciation of -ed endings. This podcast was requested by a listener so has more of a grammar focus than normal.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  38. 95

    C1 - Art, History and Movements

    In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different movements in art from the renaissance to contemporary art. This is an advanced vocabulary podcast and was written following a request from a listener. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  39. 94

    B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up

    In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  40. 93

    B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the language used by MotoGP commentator Nick Harris.You can read the transcript for the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Upper Intermediate - MotoGP and Nick HarrisSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  41. 92

    B1 - Creative collocations

    In this podcast, Jack talks about collocations and vocabulary related to the verbs read, write, paint and draw.Read the transcript for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Creative collocationsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  42. 91

    B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover

    In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack looks at some language connected to this evening's NASA mission to Mars.You can read the transcript and join in the community at Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Mars Perseverance RoverSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  43. 90

    C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2

    In this episode, Jack looks at the vocabulary in the last three verses of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin.You can read the transcript and join in the discussion on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 Advanced - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  44. 89

    C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1

    In this episode, Jack talks about the interesting vocabulary from the first verses and chorus of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song Lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  45. 88

    A2 - The hardest journey

    In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the hardest journey he has ever made. The language focus is question forms and discourse markers.You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - A2 - The hardest journeySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  46. 87

    B2 - The Legend of King Arthur

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the legend of King Arthur. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - The Legend of King ArthurSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  47. 86

    C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

    In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song Lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  48. 85

    B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema

    In this episode, Jack talks about the questions you can ask when you are getting to know someone. The podcast focuses on the uncontroversial topics of eating out and going to the cinema.To read the transcript and join the speaking club, visit the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  49. 84

    B2 - Song Lyrics - Ralph McTell - Streets of London

    In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Streets of London by Ralph McTell and discusses the vocabulary.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Song Lyrics - Ralph McTell - Streets of LondonSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  50. 83

    B1 - The Natural History Museum

    In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about a trip to the Natural History Museum in London.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 - The Natural History MuseumSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Learn English Vocabulary is a short format podcast that teaches English vocabulary! To read the transcript and complete interactive activities, visit www.learnenglishvocabulary.co.uk

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