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🕰️Are you confused about talking about time in English? Do you struggle to say if something happened in the past, present, or future? Do you understand the difference between "a year ago", "in the last year", "next year", and "within the next year?"
🎧Don't worry! This episode of the Learn English podcast is here to help! As someone who teaches English online to non-native speakers, I often encounter confusion when it comes to discussing past and future events. But don't worry, I'm here to guide you through it. We'll explore how native speakers express when things happened or will happen, so you can communicate more effectively in English.
🗣️This episode will give you different phrases you can use to talk about past and future events, depending on when they are occurring. We'll cover saying like "ago," "last," and "in the past" to talk about the past. You'll also learn how to use "this," "next," and "in the next" to discuss future events. You'll learn which to use depending on whether you have a specific date in mind or a general timeframe.
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📚 Vocabulary List:
1) Demarcate: To set the boundaries or limits of; separate or distinguish.
2) Clarify: To make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.
3) Decade: A period of ten years.
4) Century: A period of one hundred years.
5) Millennium: A period of one thousand years.
Talking about the Past
yesterday - the day before todaya go - used with numbers of days, weeks, months, etc. to indicate how long ago something happened (e.g., three weeks ago)this past - refers to a recent time period (e.g., this past week)last - used with specific days of the week, months, seasons, holidays, or years (e.g., last Friday, last month)in the last - used for longer periods in the past, often when something started in the past and continues to the present (e.g., In the last 20 years, technology has changed rapidly)Talking about the Future
this - refers to the current week, month, season, or year (e.g., This Friday, I'm going to the movies)next - refers to the following week, month, or year (e.g., Next summer, we're planning a trip to Europe)in/within - used with "the next" for a general timeframe in the future (e.g., In the next few days, I'll call my mom)from now - used with a number and a unit of time (e.g., Three weeks from now, we're moving)

🎧Welcome back to the Learn English Podcast, where we explore the English language in real-life contexts, helping you learn naturally. As we release this episode on April 22nd, it's Earth Day—a global celebration observed in 190 countries. Earth Day encourages community involvement to address environmental challenges and raise awareness about our planet's well-being. Today, we discuss the history of Earth Day, its significance on April 22nd, and its global observance.
🌎Learn about the origins of Earth Day in the 1960s, a decade marked by societal movements like civil rights, anti-war protests, and the emergence of environmental activism. Discover the impact of the first Earth Day in 1970, which mobilized millions, leading to legislative action such as the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and important environmental laws. Explore how Earth Day continues to evolve, uniting communities worldwide in environmental stewardship and advocacy.
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📚 Vocabulary List:
1) raise awareness (v): to make people more conscious or knowledgeable about something
2) environmental issues (n): problems that harm the environment
3) turbulent (adj): characterized by a lot of change or conflict
4) grassroots (adj): involving ordinary people rather than those in positions of authority
5) resounding success (n): a very successful event
6) rally (n): a public meeting at which people express their opinions or support for a cause
7) demonstration (n): a public expression of protest or support
8) cleanup effort (n): an activity in which people clean up a dirty or untidy place
9) beautify (v): to make something look more attractive
10) emissions (n): harmful gases or particles that are released into the atmosphere
📜 SOURCES
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/09/trump-epa-plan-environment
https://www.eenews.net/articles/conservatives-gear-up-for-epa-revamp-in-2025/
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192634090/if-republicans-win-the-white-house-in-2024-climate-policy-will-likely-change
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/27/project-2025-dismantle-us-climate-policy-next-republican-president
https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-epa-good-neighbor-air-pollution-rules-9d29c120d276f4bad5b3ea2c75d107ff

🤔Are you confused about how to write dates and tell time in American English? Do you know when to use 5/5, May 5th, and the 5th of May? Even those are all referring to the same date, you would use them in different contexts, and it's difficult to know when and how to use them.
🎧 Don't worry, this episode of the Learn English Podcast is here to help! You'll learn the correct format for writing dates, including how to use numbers and ordinal numbers. We also cover how to say the date out loud and how Americans typically express time using am/pm. Even if you're familiar with the basics, this episode dives into some interesting details. Remember, context is key! The more you engage with these words in different contexts, the better you'll grasp their meanings and usage.
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📚 Vocabulary List:
1) slash: a diagonal line (/) used in writing to separate things
2) ordinal form: a number used to indicate position in a sequence (e.g., first, second, third)
3) imply: to suggest something without saying it directly
4) military time: a 24-hour clock system
5) incorporate: to include something as a part of something else
6) Capitalized: Written with the first letter as a capital letter.
7) figure out: to understand something
8) Rigid: Firm or inflexible.
9) hurry: to cause someone to move or act more quickly
10) invitation: a formal request for someone to come to an event

📚Do you ever feel like you have a limited vocabulary? Feel frustrated about not being to express yourself or sound like a native English speaker? Ever wish you could just ignore these problems?
💫On today's episode of the Learn English Podcast, we discuss the different synonyms for the word "ignore". We discuss the differences between "ignore", "disregard", "dismiss", and "tune out", while giving you some helpful idioms that you can use to improve your English vocabulary and sound more like a native. Make sure to give your full attention to this episode to improve your fluency in English!
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📚Vocabulary List:
1) ignore: general term for not listening or paying attention
2) nuance: subtle difference
3) precise: exact
4) disregard: formal, not considering something important
5) dismissive/dismissing: formal, treating something as unimportant
6) brush off : casual, ignoring someone or something unimportant
7) not paying attention: neutral, simply not focused on something
8) tune out: gradually stop paying attention, can be intentional or unintentional
9) pretend: act as if something is true although it is not

📖You've likely heard that input, how much you listen to or read a language, is key to learning. The more you read and listen in English, the better your fluency will be. So, you should aim to read and listen daily. But how can you do this effectively? What reading strategies should you use? What kind of materials should you read?
📚🎧On today's episode of the Learn English Podcast, we answer these questions and help you use reading to boost your fluency. We'll discuss two main reading strategies - intensive and extensive reading - and how you can use both to increase your fluency in English. Tailoring your approach based on your proficiency level is key, transitioning from extensive reading in the early stages to more intensive reading as your comprehension improve. By using these strategies and selecting appropriate materials, you'll continue to grow and expand your English skills.
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📜 SOURCES
Steve Kaufmann: @Thelinguist
Stephen Krashen: https://www.sdkrashen.com/
📚 Vocabulary List:
1) Intensive reading: reading a text closely and carefully, often with the goal of understanding every word (learning)
2) Extensive reading: reading a large amount of text, often without stopping to look up every unknown word (exposure)
3) Mimic: to copy someone's behavior or style (action)
4) Graded readers: books that are written at a specific level of difficulty for language learners (resource)
5) Aggregate sites: websites that collect information from other websites (source)
6) Intonation: the way that your voice rises and falls when you speak (pronunciation)
7) Rhythm: a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed sounds (pronunciation)
8) Fiction: stories that are not based on real events (genre)
9) Youth literature: books written for teenagers or young adults (genre)
10) Summer reading list: a list of books recommended for reading during the summer vacation (resource)
11) Opinion pieces: articles that express the writer's personal opinion on a particular topic (genre)
12) Persuasive language: language that is used to try to convince someone to do something (communication)

🤔Are you convinced that it is impossible to learn English? What if I told you that English was actually an easy language to learn? Would you believe me?
🎧On today's episode of the Learn English Podcast, we focus on the positives of learning English. Even though English can be challenging to learn, there are many aspects that make it easier than other languages. From the grammar, shared vocabulary with other languages, and informality of spoken English, there are a lot of reasons to think English is easy. This episode aims to boost your confidence and remind you of the advantages of learning English. Remember, keep practicing and you'll reach your fluency goals!
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📜 SOURCES Steve Kaufmann: https://youtube.com/@Thelinguist
Stephen Krashen: https://www.sdkrashen.com/
📚 Vocabulary List:
conjugate (verb): to change the form of a verb depending on tense (past, present, future) or person (I, you, he/she/it, we, they)declension (noun): the system of changing the form of a noun to show its grammatical role in a sentence (subject, object, etc.)gender (noun): the grammatical classification of nouns as masculine, feminine, or neuter (not applicable in English for nouns)subjunctive tense (noun): a verb mood used to express a wish, possibility, or hypothetical situationcognate (noun): a word in one language that is related to a word in another language due to a common originboost (verb): to increase or improve somethingdiscouraged (adjective): feeling a lack of hope or confidenceadvantage (noun): a benefit or something helpfulstraightforward (adjective): simple and easy to understandinformality (noun): the lack of formality or strictnessrigid (adjective): following strict rules, unwilling to change. barrier (noun): something that hinders progress or communication.grateful (adjective): appreciative or thankful