The Living in English 365 Podcast

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By doing this one thing, you will learn English vocabulary faster. [Transcript] How big is your vocabulary? Test your vocabulary by taking this quick and free vocabulary test on my website.

5-6 new vocabulary words and story comprehension questions help you increase your fluency in English.  Join me for Confident Conversations. Click here to join now. 

There are only good reasons to improve your listening in English. Episodes 79 & 80 explain the problem, why you need to improve your listening, and finally how to improve your listening in English. Join the fun on the facebook group to get a conversation partner This podcast episode is part 3. It is an excerpt from Fluency Academy: Shortcut to Fluency in English. Are you an intermediate proficiency level adult? Join the waitlist now!Donate: Do you like 'Tea, 'Coffee,' or 'Both' $1=tea and $2=coffee $5=BOTH! 🙂 livinginenglish365.com

There are only good reasons to improve your listening in English. Episodes 79 & 80 explain the problem, why you need to improve your listening, and finally how to improve your listening in English. Join the fun on the facebook group.  This podcast episode is part 1 of 2. It is an excerpt from Fluency Academy: Shortcut to Fluency in English. Are you an intermediate proficiency level adult? Join the waitlist now!Donate: Do you like 'Tea, 'Coffee,' or 'Both' $1=tea and $2=coffee $5=BOTH! 🙂 livinginenglish365.com

This is the real reason you don't understand when Native English speakers talk.Join us on facebook by clicking here.Be a supporter! Donate $3 to help those who are less fortunate keep learning English and improving themselves. Be a hero by Clicking here.  www.paradigmenglish.com

7 ways to practice speaking English by yourself.Want 33 more? Visit paradigmenglish.com/blog.

Have you wondered if it's possible to learn English in your sleep (your dreams)? Wonder no more, my friend. Episode 53 answers that question plus "what types of things can you learn in your sleep?"

English speaking fluency through listening. T.V. series can help your listening, but did you know they can help you speaking. Train yourself to fluency in English. Learn 47 new vocabulary words by clicking the blog post.

Learning English is difficult if you don't have a reason and goal. Ashley from Paradigm English tells you 7 secret (and forgotten!) ways to reach your goal and finally be the best learner of English. Transcript available at paradigmenglish.com

You CAN speak perfect English, but it takes practice. How?This free, exclusive lesson from my new and upcoming course this fall is a sneak preview. What's a clover and syllables have to do with learning to speak English well? Listen to find out. Click here to download a PDF of the transcript. Did you miss the lesson from last week? Click here for the lesson guide.  

This is the day the Lord has made! I pray that you all are blessed today. Please like this episode and subscribe to this podcast. Please consider supporting more free lessons by supporting me on Venmo @AshleyRhone_PE.   Pass the IELTS and TOEFL exams the first time. How? By practicing! Reading comprehension and listening skills are essential in your university studies. Imagine how'd you feel if you were the only one in your class who was unable to understand the professor and the course textbook. ----- Goal: In today's free audio lesson, you'll analyze a short story and use adjectives to compare the text to self.  Level: Intermediate to advanced level students Materials Needed:this podcast episode (The Doll's House)the lesson guidepen/pencilpapermobile phone for notesIn the guide you will find listening and reading comprehension exercises. Here are a few helpful links: Other Resources The Doll's House: reading text | audio reading (the Guardian) Support me: @AshleyRhone_PE   

This post may contain affiliate links. If so, I will receive a small amount if you click the link. Goal:Sequence a story.Book:Falling for Rapunzel, by Leah WilcoxAssignment:What did Rapunzel give to the Prince? (Sequence the things that she gave to him.)What did the Prince ask for? (Sequence the things that he asked Rapunzel for.)Write (B), (M), (E) on your paper. Write 2 things that happened at the beginning of the story under (B). Write 3 things that happened at the Middle of the story under (M). Write 1 thing that happened at the end of the story under (E)*Bonus* Write the different ways the Prince talked about Rapunzel's hair (e.g.--locks).Visit paradigmenglish.com to learn more  This lesson teaches what sequencing is, and how to do it. The story is a children's story, so if you have children, this is a great lesson for them to learn with you!Studying for the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS exams? Sequencing and listening comprehension are important skills needed to pass those exams.  Music: Fairytale by Jonathan Segev is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

How well do you understand English?I mean, really understand. Understanding is not just knowing grammar and vocabulary, but also meaning. I'm really hopin' you'll enjoy this episode. Why?This episode tests your listening and comprehension. This lesson has free PDFs at my website. Click here. Ready? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music: Song: Evan King - From Other Suns Youtube: https://youtube.com/evankingaudioFree download at: https://www.evankingmusic.comMe 2 (Feat. Julian Avila) by LAKEY INSPIRED" is licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-SA 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/NaSopY8vG0A

You have learned over 20 reasons why you don't understand English. You can listen to them and more here.  What's in Part 3?This is the last podcast on the series "Why You can't Understand Spoken English."Today I detail what you must understand to comprehend spoken English.Which number is the most difficult for you?

How is it not your fault that you don't understand English?That's simple: It's someone else!(*This podcast is for high-intermediate to advanced English level students and uses difficult words, phrases, and a natural speaking speed)This is part 2 of 3.In this podcast you will learn other reasons (that have NOTHING to do with you! :D) why you may have problems listening to English. How are you improving your listening?

How good is your listening? Want it to be better?Learn 11 reasons why listening is difficult in English.Download the top 6 reasons here.----more----You don't have enough relevant vocabulary.You don't have enough vocabulary in general.The topic is unknown (no background knowledge).You don't have a lot of knowledge in the topic (limited background knowledge).You only learned academic English.You did not learn non-standard/informal (colloquial) English--How people speak in real life.You did not study pronunciation/sounds.You rarely practice speaking.You practice speaking for a short time (our brains get tired after a few minutes).You watch lips as they speak (lip reading), which makes you slower.You did NOT practice listening when you CAN'T see the other person

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Can You Learn English on Duolingo and Rosetta Stone?You open your mouth to practice your English, but you can't speak!You can't remember what you learned from Duolingo or Rosetta Stone. But why?Sound familiar?How frustrating and embarrassing. You feel as if you have wasted your time learning English. "Did I learn anything," you ask yourself. Listen to this podcast to learn the answer.Are you fluent in English after using Duolingo or Rosetta Stone? Leave your answer in the comments below. Music:LAKEY INSPIRED - Warm Nights Download→ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...www.paradigmenglish.com

Visit paradigmenglish.com to get a free e-book!Learning English is important. Learning how to study English is even more important. This episode teaches you study skills. Use these 9 study skills to improve your English. Music:Island by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Island-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6by8zhaG04Y

Bored? 60+ Things to Do Online During COVID-19 QuarantineI'm over this...I'm tired of the Coronavirus. I'm tired of hearing about COVID-19. But, mostly, I'm tired of being in lockdown. All thanks need go to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for staying Coronavirus free, but staying inside our homes during this time has me, well, bored. What about you? For sure you are ready to leave your house or apartment and enjoy your life as you did before the pandemic. This podcast tells you some ways I have found to do so. Want More?I have listed the full list of over 60 activities that you may enjoy doing online. Which have you done? Click here to see the blog post over that. *This blog post has been written for intermediate (B2+ students).

Are you still at home because of the Coronavirus. Don't know how to learn English at home without your teacher and classmates?Hi, I'm Ashley Rhone from ParadigmEnglish.com. My goal is to help you with the three biggest challenges to your success in English. You'll learn 3 things you can do to learn English at home:Which step is the most challenging? 

Did you know you can learn more English by staring at your screen?Today I give you 3 of the best, and often forgotten, American Television (T.V.) shows to watch to improve your English. What 3 new vocabulary words did you learn from this podcast?Post our response in the comments, or @paradigmenglish on IG. What you'll learn:Three T.V. shows to watchMore vocabulary wordsImprove your listening skills in English Visit my website at www.paradigmenglish.com this Friday to learn 3 more T.V. shows to watch as well as a list of classic black and modern black (African-American) T.V. shows to begin watching. Transcript: "American entertainment is famous across the globe. From T.V. film, and streaming, American sitcoms and cinema are everywhere. But how can you use something so easy as watching the screen to improve your English? I'm Ashley Rhone from Paradigm English and the podcast Living in English:365. I am going to tell you THREE excellent T.V. shows to watch to improve your English. So, to get started, like this episode, subscribe to this podcast, and get ready to be entertained. Many of you already know, and probably watch such shows like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM), and they are all fantastic in their own, very different way. However, me, an English teacher, recommends these three T.V. American T.V. shows to improve your English. Also, most Americans do not say "T.V. Series" when speaking directly about a show on T.V. We prefer to use say "T.V. Show/Series" unless we are referring to a series that we enjoy. 1) The Golden GirlsOkay, listen. This is one of my favorites. Not only is it hilarious, but the acting is superb. The 'Golden' in title, if you didn't know, is a reference to all of the 4 main characters' age: they're aged 50+. The show is about how 4 older women who, because of very different life experiences, have to learn to live together and the friendship that is created from that. I think this show is great for you not because I like it, as well as millions of Americans, but because each character has a different American dialect which helps you get used to hearing non-standard accents. Also, there are plenty of dialogues that will help you improve your listening skills 2) The SimpsonsThis is a T.V. show that my mother wouldn't allow me to watch as a child. Ha! Today, it's one of my favorites. I love it so much that I have even used it to teach grammar points and vocabulary! It's versatile! Okay, okay, enough about me, listen, this show is fantastic for learners. Not only has it been around for more than 3 decades, so you'll never run out of episodes to watch, but it's probably something you watched at some point in your life. This is great because you already have background knowledge about the show, which will help you comprehend the episode. Additionally, there are many different situations and dialogues to increase your vocabulary and listening skills. The Simpsons is an all-around terrific choice for you as you learn English. 3) The Daily Showit's won numerous awards, has been running for over 2 decades, focuses on political and news satire. Satire, as defined by Merriam-Webster's Learner's Online Dictionary, is "a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc. : humor that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc." This use of satire is why The Show has referred to itself as "fake news" in the past. In fact, a 2010 research paper by then undergraduate scholar Michelle Newman stated that, "The Daily Show draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, and often uses self-referential humor as well." Why should you watch This show, as its name implies, is produced Daily. Now, because of COVID19 and the global pandemic of Coronavirus, the show is produced by its host, Trevor Noah, outside of the studio and minus the studio audience. You can catch this show on Comedy Central (CC) and Youtube. This show incorporates many different styles and dialects (the Noah is originally from South Africa). It has familiar topics for those of you that also consume news about world events. Additionally, it allows you to see American humor, which may be a little different than your own country. Thanks for listening to how to improve your English with American T.V. Shows. I hope you have enjoyed this list. Subscribe to this podcast to get more tips and insights into learning English. Visit my blog paradigmenglish.com to read 3 more American T.V. Show recommendations. I'm Ashley Rhone for Living in English: 365, bye y'all!"

Okay, so, you have learned English, but your pronunciation is not great, right? Here are 3 steps you can take to improve your accent in English. Start your journey with Ashley Rhone at paradigmenglish.com

How to Teach Online due to Coronavirus"I have to teach/learn online because of the Coronavirus! HELP!"So many teachers and students are being forced to teach online due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It's frustrating and scary. I can sympathize. I was the same up until today. This live podcast details some quick tips on how to teach online, which program(s) to use [*spoiler alert: I prefer Zoom®], how to learn online, and how to structure a lesson.  Don't struggle alone! God is with us and we'll get through this together, brilliant people!

A few weeks ago, the world lost not necessarily a great person, but a great basketball player. I'm talking about Kobe Bean Bryant (1978-2020). Kobe spent his entire basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers. I was a Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks fan in my youth, but I digress... Was Kobe the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time), or does that title and crown belong to Lebron James or Micheal Jordan? In my opinion, Michael Jordan, but whomever you support, the passing of Kobe Bryant alongside his 13 year old daughter--Gianna Bryant-- is tragic and heart wrenching. In this episode I give props to a great basketball legend, a young life cut too short, and how Americans talk--or don't talk--about death, funerals, and "kicking the bucket."How did you mourn the loss of Kobe Bryant? Learn English in 2020 with Paradigm English. Live classes starting February 2020. What can you do until then?Subscribe and support this podcast. Take an English Language Test to see if you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student. Learn English for $1!Sign up for live English lessons. Credits:Air Prelude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100337Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Funeral March by Chopin

Are you studying for the TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or GRE? Or do you want to know how to learn more words in English to grow your vocabulary? Well, in today's podcast you will learn the easiest tool/skill to use to learn and understand the meaning of English words.Want another vocabulary learning tip? Click here!Click this link to practice with a quiz! Learn more words with Ashley!

Although we completed our list of graded sight words, we still have several nouns on our list. So, today's podcast is our first 19 words on our nouns sight words list. Ready to practice your sight words? Click here to practice. Want to test your English level? Click here.Want a free e-book? Click here. 

I LOVE vocabulary! I have had many students ask me to teach them more English phrases. So, in part 1 of 3, I will give you 5 of the most used words/phrases in English! Can you guess what they are? Which English phrases do you use often?Come back each Monday in June 2019 to complete your list! Want more English vocabulary? Visit my podcast to learn sight words, the best way to learn vocabulary. Take our Instagram English Language Challenge each month to learn more! #IGELC

"I make many mistakes in English! Is this bad, or is this good?" Great question! Today I will answer this question. Ready to make less mistakes in English? Sign-up for our conversation/speaking class, or tutoring class here. Want a free E-book Guide for beginners? Click here. 

"How can I learn more new vocabulary?" Students ask this question all the time. In this episode, Director Rhone of Paradigm English answers this question. Want to learn vocabulary for the IELTS, TOEFL, or just to become more fluent in English and be able to speak English like a native speaker? Then enroll in classes today! Paradigmenglish.comLearning new vocabulary is a challenge. You must have a goal and a plan. Ashley Rhone hosts this delightful episode. Listen to learn HOW to learn more English vocabulary. Want to start learning now? Get started now by clicking here. Want even MORE vocabulary? Take our Instagram English Language Challenge EACH month! Just search #IGELC on Instagram to get your monthly words. Remember, you have 28 days to complete your challenge. Want to see previous #IGELC words? Visit our blog. What's next? We will continue our monthly Sight Words next week! You can start learning, or reviewing here. Stay tuned to learn more vocabulary! Subscribe, Like, and share!--Ashley

Our last of a three part series on Americans and their culture. As always Commint Languages gives you the Real American English that you need to ace your exam, better understand native speakers or your favorite movies, music, books, etc. 

Do you know what going Dutch or halfsies is? What about which topics Americans don't like to talk about? Ashley J. from Commint Languages gives you all of the information you ever wanted to know about Americans and their culture in Part 2 of this series. Subscribe to catch part three next Monday!

Ashley J. of Commint Languages gives a short and sweet introduction to greetings in America. Subscribe to us and get part 2 fresh, fast, and early next Monday. 

How do typical Americans celebrate their day of birth? Listen and find out!