Use Your Noodle - 26 January 2026

If you take up texting and social media late in life, there’s a lot to learn! A twenty-something wants advice getting her dad up to speed on memes, Instagram, and animated images. Plus, when you’re on a long road trip, what do you call that one driver you keep passing on the free ...  Show more

Ever wonder what medieval England looked and sounded like? In Old English, the word hord meant "treasure" and your wordhord was the treasure of words locked up inside you. A delightful new book uses the language of that period to create a vivid look at everyday life. Plus, a shot ...  Show more

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days membership for free:  https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts:  https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Today I want to discuss Noah Webster, the man who played a major role in cre ...  Show more

In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two very useful English idioms: to go off the rails and to get out of hand. These are common expressions that English speakers use to describe situations that become chaotic, unmanageable, or out of control. You’ll hear And ...  Show more

Ever wondered why "of" seems to disappear and sound so "soft" when native speakers are talking quickly? In this episode so you'll learn why and how to soften the word "of" so you can sound more natural when you speak in English as well as und ...

Today's story: Dollar stores started as a novelty, a place where consumers could hunt for amusing bargains. But now, they're a big business. Customers can buy cleaning supplies, hardware, clothes, and some food there, all for rock-bottom prices. But not everyone loves dollar stor ...  Show more