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1169. In this bonus segment, originally released in November, we look at Peter Sokolowski's "Tale of Two Dictionaries," tracing the word "dictionary" back to a 16th-century Latin work by a monk named Calepino. We look at how this original source led to the first monolingual dicti ...  Show more

1168. This week, we look at the word "leprechaun" and its surprisingly wild origin story involving shoemaking, ancient Rome, and wolf-men. Then we look at the word "equinox": its Chaucer connection, the newer word "equilux," and why the first point of Aries is actually in Pisces ...  Show more

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, host Charlie wraps up "The Mystery of the Crimson Manor," revealing that Clarissa, facing financial woes, stole the jewel with the butler's help ...  Show more

In this episode, we're delving into more train-related idioms that native English speakers love to use. Whether you're at work, chilling with friends, or just hanging out, these expressions add some fun flair to your conversations. Join me as we break down phrases like "a train o ...  Show more

Creator and proprietor of The Grammar Table, Ellen Jovin, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about traveling the country to discuss grammar, learning the languages of New York, and finding joy in learning grammar.Featured ResourcesRebel with a ClausePatreon Extended Ep ...  Show more

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, host Charlie wraps up "The Mystery of the Crimson Manor," revealing that Clarissa, facing financial woes, stole the jewel with the butler's help ...  Show more