Sweet Dreams (Rebroadcast) - 24 September 201...

Sure, there’s winter, spring, summer, and fall. But the seasons in between have even more poetic names. In Alaska, greenup describes a sudden, dramatic burst of green after a long, dark winter. And there are many, many terms for a cold snap that follows the first taste of spring: ...  Show more

Temperature blankets are a visual and tactile mirror of the day’s weather. Knitters use specific shades of yarn to match daily temperatures, creating a colorful, cozy record of weather across time. Plus, a new book chronicles the history and uncertain future of modern dictionarie ...  Show more

Today's English expression and dialog: My way or the highway No more work from home. From now on, you must be in the office by 9am, Monday through Friday. Why? It's so inconvenient. Yeah, Zoom works just fine. The commute is such a waste~ It's my way or the highway. GET FREE LESS ...  Show more

Lindsay McMahon is the cohost of the All Ears English Podcast and I was delighted when she agreed to join me for a chat about our own cultures! 

In this episode, we compare British and American cultures. We also talk about. ...

<span style="font-weight: 400;">We spend one third of our lives sleeping and it's no wonder that there are so many great words we use instead of sleep in English. By learning them, you can be more specific about the way that you describe your sleep. We also use heaps of expres ...

Learning pronunciation can be challenging. The English language has so many different sounds that learning all of them can be overwhelming. However, there is ONE particular sound that can dramatically change the way you speak and understand English. This small, tiny sound can ...