Enhancing Your English podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 23: Portmanteaus
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some common portmanteaus (blended words) in English.
Episode 22: Words and Expressions from Products: Part 1
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some English words and expressions that come from the names of company products. Included in this episode are: -google -phot...
Episode 21: English Expressions from Nature: Part 2
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 slop...
Episode 20: Expressions from Nature: Part 1
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 19: Expressions with Foods and Drinks: Part 1
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 -...
Episode 18: Texting and Chatting Abbreviations
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some common texting and chatting abbreviations in English.
Episode 17: Health and Medical Terms
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some common health and medical terms for English language learners.
Episode 16: Phrasal Verbs: Part 1
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some common phrasal verbs in English. This show will cover: 'turn up' and 'turn down' 'bring up' 'come up' and 'coming up' '...
Episode 15: An Explanation of Phrasal Verbs
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phrasal verbs are two or three-part verbs such as 'turn down,' 'run into,' and 'come up with.' This episode will give an introduction and explanation ...
Episode 14: Expressions with the Color Blue
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at six terms and expressions in English that use the color blue. Included in this episode are: 1. 'feeling blue' 2. 'to come o...
Episode 13: Spelling and Grammar Tips: Part 1
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some rules and tips for spelling English words. This show will cover: -When to double the last letter when adding 'ing' to ...
Episode 12: Words and Expressions from the Names of People: Part 2
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will continue with the stories of five more English words and expressions that come from the names of people. This show will cover...
Episode 11: Words and Expressions from the Names of People: Part 1
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will tell the stories of some English words and expressions that come from the names of people. Some of the people are real people from h...
Episode 10: Abbreviations Part 1
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at some of the common abbreviations used in English. Included in this episode are: e.g. etc. aka B.C.E./C.E./B.C./A.D. c. FYI V...
Episode 9: Compound Adjectives for Personality
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This show will look at some compound adjectives that can be used to describe someone's personality. Included in this episode are: -easy-going/laid-bac...
Episode 8: Animal Expressions Part 1
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This show will look at English expressions related to animals. Included in this episode are: -'the rat race' -'dog-eat-dog' or 'a dog-eat-dog world' -...
Episode 7: Halloween
21 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode gives a brief history of Halloween, which is celebrated on October 31st.
Episode 6: Body Expressions Part 1
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at ten expressions in English that are related to parts of the body. The expressions are: 1. 'break a leg' 2. 'I'm pulling your...
Episode 5: Days and Time
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at the origins of the days of the week in English, and some word roots related to 'time.'
Episode 4: Color Expressions with Red
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at six expressions in English that use the color red. 1. 'seeing red' 2. 'in the red' 3. 'red tape' and 'cutting through the r...
Episode 3: A Quick Warning About Word Roots
15 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at some of the problems with learning and using Latin and Greek word roots, and offers a recommendation for using a flashcard app ...
Episode 2: Class Subjects
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will look at class subjects in English, and use some examples of class subjects to learn about Latin and Greek word roots to enhance your...
Enhancing Your English Podcast: Episode 1 Numbers
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast will look at the meanings of prefixes related to numbers, and provide tips on how to read big numbers in English.
Enhancing Your English Podcast: Episode 0 Introduction
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short introduction for the Enhancing Your English Podcast.