Easy English Navigator

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Easy English Navigator uses comprehensible and engaging content, delivered in relaxed English for intermediate students. Visit Aaron at easyenglishnavigator.com for more free resources to help you on your language learning journey!

  1. 4d ago

    Learn Popular English Idioms: "Touch Grass" and "Go Analog" | Intermediate B1

    Learn what “Touch Grass” and “Going Analog” mean and how to use this vocabulary (Intermediate B1) 🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES: • TRY the AI speaking tool and other episode resources: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson • GET access to ALL past episode resources for FREE: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 – Literal vs. real meaning 02:17 – Real word vs online world 03:08 – Do you need to touch grass? (questions) 03:50 – Is touching grass good? 04:35 – Another way to say touch grass 05:20 – Going analog 06:49 - Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[Dude, you need to touch grass man. (music) Welcome learners, to the 21st episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about the saying “touch grass.” And, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com, to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flashcards, a short quiz. Before we begin, let’s consider three questions 1) How many hours do spend online? 2) What do you like to do when you’re not online? 3) Do you want to spend less time online? Ok learners, let’s begin! Touch grass. What does this mean? Well, there is the literal meaning. This is a command, an imperative sentence. If you say it, this means that you think that another person should go outside, find some grass, and touch it with their hands. So there is the literal meaning. What is the real meaning? If you say this to another person, it means that you think they need go outside. You mean, that they spend too much time online. They need to put down their phone, and go be in the “real world.”]" 🌐 Website & Full Library: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/

  2. Oct 13

    How to Check into a Hotel in English (Intermediate A2+/B1)

    In this episode you will learn how to check into a hotel in English.  🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES: • Try the AI speaking tool & other episode resources:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• Get the past episode lessons for free: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Episode Introduction 01:27 – Dialogue Introduction 03:34 – Dialogue First Time 04:44 – Dialogue Analysis 08:09 – Dialogue Second Time 09:24 - Outro  📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[So why are you learning English? One big reason people learn English is to travel to other countries. And if you are travelling, well, you will need somewhere to sleep. Most people choose a hotel. And if you do this, well, you will need to do the hotel check in. So, let’s practice how to do the all important, hotel check in!  (music) Welcome learners, to the 20th episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about how to do the hotel check-in in English.  Also, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flash cards, a short quiz, and the transcript to help you practice today’s topic more.             Ok, so for today’s episode, we will listen to a dialogue, where you will hear the hotel receptionist, the worker inthe hotel, speaking with the guest, the person staying in the hotel.             Before we listen, let’s think, what do you need to bring when you stay at a hotel? (timer tic toc). Well, you willdefinitely need to bring some identification. Also, normally, you should have a reservation.]"

  3. Oct 6

    Sound More Natural in English: Use "Fair Enough" to Agree to Disagree (Intermediate B1/B1+)

    In this episode you will learn how sound more natural in English, how to agree to disagree with "fair enough," what “fair enough” really means in English with several examples, and practice at the end of the episode. 🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES: • Try the interactive flashcards & AI speaking tool:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson • Unlock past episode packs: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/   ⏱️TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Episode Introduction 01:40 – How to use “fair enough” in the first way 03:00 – How to use “fair enough” in the second way 05:25– Practice using “fair enough 08:15– Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[How about we learn what “fair enough” means? “Fair enough!” (music) Welcome learners, to the 19th episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about how we use a very common reply in English: “fair enough.” Also, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, a short quiz, and the transcript to help you practice today’s topic. So, let’s begin! One of my favorite ways to reply to a person is to say “fair enough.” It is super common in the UK, and we also use it often in the USA. Today, we will look at how it is used in two different ways, and then practice it at the end of the episode. So, how do we use “fair enough?” There are basically, 2 ways. The first way is to use it is when another person gives a suggestion, an idea on what to do, and you agree. For example, if your girlfriend or boyfriend says: “It is pretty late. I think we should go back home.” You can reply: “Fair enough. Let’s go.]"

  4. Sep 29

    Why Is the American Flag Everywhere in the USA? How to Talk About American Identity in English (A2/B1)

    In this episode, learn natural American English vocabulary as we talk about why you will see so many American flags in the USA (Intermediate English A2+/B1). 🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES: • Try the AI speaking tool & other resources :https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson • Unlock past episode packs: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ ⏱️TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Topic Introduction 01:58 – Americans just like flags? Flag design 03:48 – Patriotism and the pledge of allegiance   05:32 – Business use the flag and commemoration   06:40 – Flag as politically neutral, and ideas as identity 09:13 – Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[ The red, white and blue. The stars and the stripes. Old glory. These are all names for the American flag. Well last summer, my wife asked me, well why are there so many flags in the USA? (music) Welcome learners, to the 18th episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to try to understand why it seems like so many Americans love the flag, why you see so many if you visit the USA, and why this seems strange to people who aren’t Americans. And, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com, to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flashcards, a short quiz. Before we begin, let’s consider three questions1) What does your country’s flag look like? (What colors, what is the deign like?) 2) In your country, do you see your flag on special days? If so, what days?  3) Why do you think countries have flags? Ok learners, let’s begin! Why are there so many flags in USA? Ok, maybe Americans just like flags? I am from the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee, has a flag. When you go to that city, you will see people who fly the Milwaukee flag.]"

  5. May 27

    Learn English with US Culture: The Story of Blue Jeans (Intermediate B1)

    Stuck at the intermediate English plateau? Practice your intermediate listening skills with this relaxed explanation of an iconic piece of American fashion history: blue jeans. Learn why half the world wears them, the secret history of Levi Strauss, and what that weird 5th pocket is actually for. Goto easyenglishnavigator.com to get your free episode resources, including the full text transcript, vocabulary flashcards, episode quiz, and interactive AI speaking practice! 00:00 - A weird question: What are you wearing?02:15 - The California Gold Rush and the invention of Levi's04:50 - What is that tiny fifth pocket actually for?06:05 - The "Canadian Tuxedo" and denim culture

  6. May 20

    Summer Begins! | Memorial Day in the USA (A2/B1)

    Welcome to episode 16 of Easy English Navigator, a podcast for English learners! In this episode we talk about why Memorial Day represents the beginning of summer, the history of the holiday, and what Americans normally do on this long weekend.  Please visit https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ for free access to speaking practice resources, transcripts, flashcards, and quizzes connected to this episode!

  7. May 6

    Call Your Mom! | Mother’s Day in the USA (A2/B1)

    Welcome to episode 15 of Easy English Navigator, a podcast for English learners! In this episode we talk about we talk about the history of Mother's Day, some facts about this day, how American’s normally celebrate it, and three phrases about how we can talk about us and our mothers in English. Please visit https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ for free access to speaking practice resources, transcripts, flashcards, and quizzes connected to this episode!

  8. Apr 29

    America’s Best Idea | How the National Parks began in the USA (B1)

    Welcome to episode 14 of Easy English Navigator, a podcast for English learners! In this episode we talk about how an old hippie influenced a Republican president in the forests of California to create the National Parks and protect American nature forever. Please visit https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ for free access to speaking practice resources, transcripts, flashcards, and quizzes connected to all episodes!

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