Enhancing Your English podcast Kevin Demme
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This podcast looks at the origins of English words and expressions as well as exploring the history of the English language. It is geared towards intermediate-level English learners and is designed to help them enhance their language skills.
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Portmanteaus
This episode will look at some common portmanteaus (blended words) in English.
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Words and Expressions from Products: Part 1
This episode will look at some English words and expressions that come from the names of company products. Included in this episode are:
-google
-photoshop
-Kleenex
-xerox
-dumpster
-dumpster fire
-band-aid
-spam
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English Expressions from Nature: Part 2
This episode will look at five more common English expressions that are related to things in nature. Included in this episode are:
1. 'a slippery slope'
2. 'caught between a rock and a hard place'
3. 'make waves' / 'rock the boat'
4. 'water under the bridge'
5. 'we'll cross that bridge when we come to it' / 'we'll cross that river when we come to it' -
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Expressions from Nature: Part 1
This episode will look at five common English expressions that are related to things in nature. Included in this episode are:
1. 'don't beat around the bush'
2. 'can't see the forest for the trees'
3. 'out of the woods'
4. 'to go out on a limb'
5. 'to extend an olive branch' -
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Expressions with Foods and Drinks: Part 1
This episode will look at some common English expressions that have to do with foods and drinks. Included in this episode are:
-it's a piece of cake
-it's a cakewalk
-it's easy as pie
-it's like taking candy from a baby
-the icing on the cake
-have your cake and eat it, too
-sell like hotcakes
-bread and butter
-butter someone up
-don't cry over spilt/spilled milk
-don't put all your eggs in one basket
-walk on eggshells
-egg someone on
-take something with a grain/pinch of salt -
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Texting and Chatting Abbreviations
This episode will look at some common texting and chatting abbreviations in English.
Customer Reviews
Great Podcast for English Learners!
This is an excellent and very informative podcast. Kevin explores many very interesting topics related to the English language in a way that is clear and easy to understand! Highly recommended.