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The Level Up English Podcast (Natural British English)
Introduction
(Note that the podcast begins as "The English With Michael Podcast", but later on changes to "The Level Up English Podcast")
Hello and welcome to The Level Up English.
Hello and welcome to the first-ever episode.
This is an introductory episode so I thought I could take some time to tell you about who I am and what to expect from this podcast.
So my name is Michael Lavers. I'm an online ESL teacher - that is, people learning English as a Second Language.
I'm from a city called Plymouth in the United Kingdom.
I have taught thousands of lessons online with students from all around the world, all difference countries, from ages 4 to 80.
But maybe we could talk about why I want to make a podcast.
I love helping people improve their English, but, there's only so much I can do in one day. I have a lot of questions online, on my website, on social media, asking for help, but unfortunately I can't help everyone.
So I thought a podcast would be a great way to reach more people and, hopefully, help people improve their English, and also British English.
I love podcasts! I listen to several hours of podcasts every day, so I think it's a really good way to learn no matter how busy you are.
I'm really passionate about helping people and I think podcasts are a good way to do that.
So let's talk about what you can expect in this podcast.
A usual episode might include me:
- answering your questions
- providing some advice on how to learn English
- maybe sometimes we can talk about grammar and vocabulary (but in a fun way)
- in the future I may do some interviews as well (I've never done that before so we'll have to see how it goes, but that's something I would be very interested in trying)
Each podcast with the podcast notes and all the resources will be available on my website at ewmichael.com/podcast (Note: this will redirect to my new website)
If you have any questions for me that you'd like me to answer, or any ideas for future episodes, please let me know and I'll be happy to answer.
So thank you vert much for coming to check out my podcast and I'm looking forward to learning together.
Go to https://levelupenglish.school/podcast for more resources and information!
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- Group Classes
- Private Coaching
- And over 500 online lessons!
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394. #394 How to Improve Your English Speaking (Alone!)
33:32||Ep. 394Have you ever wondered how to improve your speaking, but you find it hard to get a teacher or language partner? In this episode, I explore on method I found recently that works really well for me, so you'll have no excuse not to practice! I'm not saying this method can replace interaction with another person, but if you're looking to get more speaking practice in your week, this might just work for you. Let me know what you think! Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast394/393. #393 Fix the Biggest Mistake in Your English
51:34||Ep. 393This podcast series is based on the idea that fixing just one or two of the biggest mistakes in your English will have the largest effect. I noticed that students from the same countries always made the same mistakes in English, so let's go around the world and share the biggest mistake made by learners in that country based on my teaching experience. Was your country mentioned? If not, leave a comment and share what you think the biggest mistake is there.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast393/392. #392 Make Your English Sound Less Formal
33:45||Ep. 392This is Part 2 in my series of comparing formal and casual English, with the aim to make your English sound more natural for everyday conversations. You can listen to part 1 in Episode 388.I give you a list of phrasal verbs and their more formal synonyms while giving examples of each one. I encourage you to share your own examples too so you can practice these yourself. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast392391. #391 10 Questions that Changed My Life
39:01||Ep. 391On my final day in the UK before returning to Thailand, I get quite self-reflective as I sit in the countryside and answer 10 questions that might change your life.These are deep questions where on the way to find the answer, you might come to some big realisations about how to life. Of course, along the way, I'll also be sharing new and useful vocabulary.I encourage you to answer these questions too, and as a bonus, try to practice any words that were new for you.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast391390. #390 The Problem With "Perfect" English | Paul Palmer
49:40||Ep. 390Paul is a teacher from the UK who has recently been teaching Saturday group classes on the Level Up English website. Although we've got to know each other over the years, this is the first time talking together on the podcast.Paul shares his experience gaining confidence for TV appearances, the ups and downs of teaching group classes, interesting experiences teaching private classes, and more!What I love most about this episode is Paul's insights on learning English, from accent and how you sound, to the most important things to focus on. Don't miss this one!Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast390/389. #389 How to Explore the REAL UK
26:48||Ep. 389This is one of the rare Level Up English Podcast episodes that is better suited for video watching, so if you like, check it out on YouTube or Spotify to see where I am. Hopefully, the listening experience is still good despite the wind in the middle.I take you on a journey to the 2nd most remote place in all of England. This is Dartmoor National park, where I'm on a hike to a place called Fur Tor. This is just one example of exploring off-the-beaten-path places in the UK, and I talk about some more in today's episode. Remember, new vocabulary and bonus lessons are available for members on the link below.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast389/388. #388 Formal vs Casual English: Which Should You Learn?
41:45||Ep. 388English is pretty famous for having loads of confusing synonyms - these are different words that have the same meaning. What learners often struggle with is knowing when to use these words, because although they have the same meaning, they are used in different ways and at different times.In this episode, I'll be sharing some pairs of words that have the same meanings, but one is formal and one is casual, so you'll know the best one to use in each situation. I'll also be sharing examples and answering questions using these words, and I encourage you to do the same to help learn them faster.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast388/387. #387 The 6 English Verbs That Change Meaning
36:00||Ep. 387Let's explore why Gerunds and Infinitives are so important. The basics are a gerund is an ING verb that acts as a noun (eg. swimming), while an Infinitive is a verb beginning with 'to' (eg. to swim). Sometimes we can say both: I like to swim / I like swimming. But sometimes (in fact, more often) only one is possible.What many learners don't know, is that sometimes you can use both, but the meaning changes when you do. In this episode, we'll be exploring these meaning changes in more detail.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast387/386. #386 How Much Do You Know About British Culture?
38:50||Ep. 386I bring Molly to a beautiful field in the English countryside on the border between Devon and Cornwall, and I quiz her on British culture. I ask a variety of questions on topics of behaviour, attitudes, cultural norms, and language. Play along while you listen and see how many you can get right too.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast386/