English On the Go with Ken Ng（Ken哥哥）

Ken Ng（Ken哥哥）

An English learning companion podcast to fit in the nook and cranny of daily life in Hong Kong. Learning English doesn't have to be a chore.

Episodes

  1. 12/16/2021

    Ep 12: More Music, Play by Ear, Strike a Chord

    This week, we continue where we left off and look at more music-related idioms and expressions. The sound of music never ends. . Ring a bell Music to my ears Play by ear Tone-deaf Strike a chord Jam / jamming

  2. 12/09/2021

    Ep 11: Music Idioms, Second Fiddle, Change Your Tune

    Today, we talk about English idioms and expressions related to music. Who doesn't like music? The answer is no one... And that is why there are full of music-related idioms in the English language! . Blow your own trumpet Play second fiddle Change your tune Face the music It takes two to tango

  3. 11/18/2021

    Ep 10: Food Idioms, Go Bananas, Spill the Beans

    Food inspired idioms and expressions are the theme of this episode. It's no wonder that the English language is filled with sayings that are associated with food. After all, what's more thought-provoking and alluring than food? Today, we talk about how these sayings came to be and how they're used! Enjoy! . The apple of my eye Easy as pie Go bananas Spill the beans That's the way the cookie crumbles

  4. 11/11/2021

    Ep 9: Odd English Expressions, Under the Weather, Bite the Bullet

    Today, we discuss a few out of place expressions and idioms that seemingly have nothing to do with their actual meaning in English! I dive into how language is a representation of the culture and tradition of the people using them. Please sit back and enjoy this episode as we explore the meaning and origins of some English most used expressions! . Under the weather One foot in front of the other Bite the bullet A piece of cake Barking up the wrong tree

  5. 11/04/2021

    Ep 8: Hold Your Horses, Beat a Dead Horse, High Horse

    We continue this week and finish off the English items related to horses. Unlike the last episode, all the horse-related English items feature the word "horse" in them. Enjoy! . Hold your horses Beat a dead horse High horse You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink

  6. 10/21/2021

    Ep 7: Horse Betting, Neck and Neck, and Leg up

    Culture and language are integral to each other. By learning a language, we're also accessing its culture. No matter the language, "horses" have shaped human civilization across the globe. Today, we look at a few English items related to the iconic animal. . Bet on the wrong horse Neck and neck Leg up

  7. 10/08/2021

    Ep 6: Breaking Even, Raking It In, Flop, Belly Up, and More

    We talked about money today! What English items should we use when a business is doing well or not doing so well? . Items used: Break-even Raking it in Making money hand over fist Cash cow Flop Going out of business In the red Going belly up

  8. 09/30/2021

    Ep 5: Throw in the Towel, One the Ropes, Saved by the Bell, and More

    What are idioms, and why are they so hard to understand sometimes? Today, we go through some popular boxing (that's right, the fist-throwing sport) idioms that are still used on a daily basis. . Items used: Throw in the towel On the ropes Saved by the bell Throw your hat in the ring

  9. 09/23/2021

    Ep 4: 家用, Monetary Gift, Salary, Tax, and Stipend

    How do you explain the concept of 家用 to someone who has never heard of it? I dive into this discussion and how it fits into the bigger idea of 孝順 in Chinese culture. Oh yes! And we'll learn a few things on the way: monetary gift, salary, tax, and stipend.

  10. 09/17/2021

    Ep 3: Gratuity, Service Charge, Surcharge, and Discretionary Tipping

    What's one of the biggest cultural differences I faced growing up in a dual-culture environment. It's getting used to how tipping works in the East and the West and their dissimilarities. I talk about this cultural difference and the terminologies involved: tips, service charge, surcharge, discretion, and gratuity.

  11. 09/09/2021

    Ep 2: Cultural Filters, Hyperbole, and How to Say “Tired”

    Today, we talk about the difference between English and Chinese culture in our use of hyperbole and exaggeration. Do people really mean that they're starving, or when they say something costs an arm and a leg? We also talked about different ways of saying, "I'm tired." Tune in and join me!

  12. 09/02/2021

    Ep 1: On the Go, Involved, Passive, Wrap It Up, and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

    In our inaugural podcast, we learned what this podcast is about, why I am doing it, and how you can take advantage of passive learning to jumpstart your English learning process. Join me in today's episode where we talked about the meaning of On the Go, Involved, Passive, Wrap It Up, and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.

    Ep 1: On the Go, Involved, Passive, Wrap It Up, and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
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An English learning companion podcast to fit in the nook and cranny of daily life in Hong Kong. Learning English doesn't have to be a chore.

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