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Quick and Easy English - Worksheets for ESL teachers

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Quick and Easy English - Worksheets for ESL teachers - ESL Worksheets

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Quick and Easy English provides ESL worksheets and lesson plans to ESL teachers, including grammar, games, videos, and listening activities.

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Hello friend! Join this wonderful collaborative project that has saved language teachers millions of hours in prep time since 2009. The best way to give back to the community is to upload the lessons you created. After you're done uploading, make sure to check out the "Most popular daily" section as you may be the star of the day!

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5000+ Español ELE hojas de trabajo imprimibles gratis, video lecciones

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Un tesoro de folletos gratuitos de ELE en español pdf & doc, diapositivas, cuestionarios en video con ejercicios de comprensión de lectura y comprensión auditiva, vocabulario y práctica de gramática

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Free ESL Resources: We have over 1,000 free English learning and teaching handouts, materials, and lesson plans.

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Welcome to our free ESL resources, materials, lessons, and activities! Here, you'll find a variety of English learning and teaching materials to help both teachers and students. Teachers can use these English learning resources and lessons to create lesson plans and activities, while students can use them to supplement their own learning outside of the classroom. Whether you're looking to brush up on your grammar, develop your business English communication abilities, practice daily speaking, or explore other areas of English language learning, we've got you covered. Our handouts, lessons, and activities are designed to be engaging, informative, and accessible for learners of all levels. So, take a look around and start exploring all that we have to offer!

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Our short article English lessons are designed to help English learners practice their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills through engaging short articles and thought-provoking discussion questions on a variety of topics. Each activity includes a short article to read, vocabulary words to learn, comprehension questions to check understanding, and discussion questions to encourage conversation and critical thinking. Whether you're a teacher looking for materials to use in your ESL classroom or a student looking to improve your English skills, these activities and handouts are a great resource for you.

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Media Lesson - The Good Place: Teach or learn English with TV. We have English lesson handouts for the entire season 1 of The Good Place.

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Media Lesson - TED Talk: Learn English with Ted Talk. We have gap-fill worksheets, listening comprehension, and discussion handouts for short TED Talk videos on various topics. Learn something interesting in English! We are always adding more video lessons so click here to get daily updates.

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Free ESL resources for everyone. We have collected the best ESL resources from experienced instructors and other ESL resource sites.

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World History lists at Ranker - The ultimate source for hundreds of world history lists and rankings

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Hi...Hope this helps someone. There are loads of titles and authors. Basic text, no frills..!! Here is the website : https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/categories

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If the vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar weren't hard enough, this table sheds light on just how difficult it can be for a foreigner to understand what the British really mean when they're speaking. A very important lesson not taught at school.

The author of the table is unconfirmed, although it is thought it may have originally been drawn up by a Dutch company as an attempt to help employees working in the UK.

What the British Say

What the British mean

What others understand

18. Cheers

Not only used when clinking glasses in a pub,but also used instead of "thank you", and signing off a phone call or an email.

To your good health

What the British Say

What the British mean

38. Meanings of "I beg your pardon"

1. I didn't hear you

2. I apologise

3. What you're saying is making me absolutely livid

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48 Things British People Say And What They Actually Mean - angmohdan.com

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?, If you eat in a restaurant, this person brings your food to you., Say what you were doing yesterday at 5 o'clock. , You feel like this if it's hot and there's nothing to drink., Say two things you used to do when you were fours years old. , Say two things that you have never done. , Name three things you should take on a camping trip. , Say one thing you've already done today and one thing you haven't done yet. , You choose from this list of food and drink in a restaurant., Point to two things. Say what they are made of and what they are used for. , Make two predictions about the next school year. , You look in this if you want to know what a word means., What are your plans for the next weekend? Make two sentences. , What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?, Complete: "If it's hot tomorrow, ...", A white or grey mass in the sky, from which rain falls., Complete: "Oh, no! I can't find my phone...!" , If you enjoy taking pictures, you'll need one of these., Complete with the question tag: "You're good at drawing,...?" , What has a neck but no head?, Complete with the question tag: "They can't speak Spanish,...?", This is where a company makes the things that it sells., Complete the sentence: "You ... behave badly in class!" , Moving air, especially when it moves strongly or quickly., Complete the sentence: "You ... always be on time!", What gets wetter as it dries?, Breakfast, lunch and dinner are examples of this., What belongs to you but is used more by others?.

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What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?, If you eat in a restaurant, this person brings your food to you..

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Anagram Maker is designed to create anagrams by swapping letters in a name, word or phrase, resulting in new words. The generator uses all original letters.

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Countdown game by James Stanley. Design by Dave McDermid.

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | Play Online for Free | Washington Post

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Play Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? instantly online. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a fun and engaging Online game from Washington Post. Play it and other Washington Post games Online.

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Italiano per stranieri / Italian for Foreigners: these books are joined by the publication of magazines of in-depth examination for the school and university worlds and of the prestigious Le Monnier dictionaries such as the Italian dictionary il Devoto-Oli, the compact language dictionaries (English, French, German), the Latin dictionary il Latino di Conte-Pianezzola-Ranucci, the etymological dictionary l'Etimologico by Alberto Nocentini and il Sinonimi e contrari.

This is the experience Mondadori Education makes reference to also in the planning and the realisation of Italian language courses and study aids for foreigners, constantly enriching and renewing them through the collaboration with universities (University for Foreigners of Siena and Perugia).

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Italiano per stranieri - Le Monnier - Catalogo Mondadori Education

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Italiano per stranieri / Italian for Foreigners. Italiano per stranieri: il catalogo di Mondadori Education dedicato a chi si approccia allo studio della lingua italiana. Italian for Foreigners: Mondadori Education's branch dedicated to those who study and teach Italian as a second and foreign language -

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Recursos lúdicos para clases de Italiano

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Recursos lúdicos para clases de Italiano

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Verbi in -isc- - La ruota delle congiunzioni - Imperfetto - domande infanzia - USIAMO IL PRESENTE E FACCIAMO DUE CHIACCHIERE - Passato prossimo

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Casa delle Lingue Edizioni - Italiano per Stranieri

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" Al dente presenta l'italiano in uso con attenzione ai domini più frequenti per chi si avvicina alla lingua, senza trascurare la riflessione metalinguistica. Ha inoltre un'attenzione particolare agli aspetti socioculturali che caratterizzano l'Italia. Insomma, un'immagine linguistica e culturale "al dente", pronta da assaggiare e gustare."

Franca Bosc
Università degli Studi di Milano, Centro Linguistico di Ateneo per la promozione della lingua e della cultura italiana "Giuseppe e Chiara Feltrinelli"

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" Al dente presenta l'italiano in uso con attenzione ai domini più frequenti per chi si avvicina alla lingua, senza trascurare la riflessione metalinguistica. Ha inoltre un'attenzione particolare agli aspetti socioculturali che caratterizzano l'Italia. Insomma, un'immagine linguistica e culturale "al dente", pronta da assaggiare e gustare."

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Don't pre-teach vocabulary! Here's why....

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Don't pre-teach vocabulary! Here's why....

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Here's a short video on the demerits of pre-teaching vocab.

This is not my content, and I'm not advocating this wholesale, just something interesting to think and talk about.

Stephen O'Hara

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Don't pre-teach vocabulary! Here's why....

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MooT is the etymology, semantics, and grammar game

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Learn etymology, grammar, and semantics by playing the critically-acclaimed board game.

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GENIALLY. INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION. B2 IDIOMS AND PHRASAL VERBS ¨TRUTH AND LIES¨

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GENIALLY. INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION. B2 IDIOMS AND PHRASAL VERBS ¨TRUTH AND LIES¨

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Personalised game-based quizzes with data for assessment.

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Quizizz | Free Online Quizzes, Lessons, Activities and Homework

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Motivate every student to mastery with easy-to-customize content plus tools for inclusive assessment, instruction, and practice. Engage students with Quizizz today!

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Live student interaction

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Pear Deck is on a mission to help teachers create powerful learning moments for every student, every day - using the tools you already know and love.

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Interactive presentations

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Crea materiales formativos y de comunicación con Genially, la herramienta nº 1 para crear contenido interactivo. Diseña experiencias divertidas y clicables que enamoren a tu público.

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Consigue resultados profesionales en un pispas con las plantillas prediseñadas

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Genially, la herramienta online para crear contenido interactivo

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Crea con Genially contenidos interactivos y animados alucinantes de forma muy fácil: presentaciones, infografías, gamificaciones y más.

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AI enhanced game creation

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Easier and more flexible so you can make it with the letter of the topic, with the name of your company, and with any alphabet The new version of Educaplay&#39;s Alphabet Game breaks the structure with each letter arranged alphabetically and allows you to do it your way. You can create a game with the letters you want: the topic of your game (for example, "MARKETING"), the name of your organization, that of your favorite person, or with whatever comes to your mind. The update accepts charact...

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Educaplay: Free educational games generator

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Create your own educational resources from scratch, or from one of our 5 million+ games.

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Create customizable game templates

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Wordwall - Crea mejores lecciones de forma más rápida

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¿Necesitas un nuevo recurso que se ajuste a tu estilo de clase y didáctico? Crea un paquete personalizado de actividades interactivas e imprimibles en un solo minuto.

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Play online games.

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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Here is a list of Business English Role Plays. Click on each title for the presentation version, or click here to download the PDF.

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This Enneagram test helps you to determine which personality type you are.Your wing will also be indicated.
Some suggestions on how to take the test to get the most accurate results are below.

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Spin the wheen for some Christmas trivia.

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Spin the wheel - Spin the wheel to see which item comes up next.

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Luvvoice: Free Convert Text to Speech Online, No Word Limit

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Luvvoice: Convierte texto a voz gratis en línea, sin límite de palabras

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Voces de texto a voz gratuitas en más de 70 idiomas y 200 voces, sin límite de palabras. Escucha en línea y descarga archivos en formato mp3. Una herramienta gratuita de texto a voz.

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70 Powerful Quotes About Learning to Inspire You!

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We've ranked the all-time top 70 quotes about learning from best to worst. Read on to be inspired and find your favourite learning quote!

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One of our teachers has come up with this so do check it out.

This is what Alan says: "I'm just writing to share a website that other teachers might be interested in. It's dedicated to improving listening skills and can be done in or out of class. The "videos" page is especially interesting as students have to write exactly what they hear and get feedback on their answers. I've tried it with my students and have got great feedback. I have to admit it's my little "baby", I've been working on it for over 2 years now.

If any teachers have any ffedback on it then I'd  love to hear from them. They can contact me through the contacts page on the website."

Thanks Alan!

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I’m really improving my English listening skills on the Video Listening website. Why don’t you try?

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Interesting that we will need to teach the English required to communicate effectively with AI.

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Building confidence in AI skills for English language teaching - 2024 Pearson Webinar Series

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How can you build confidence in using AI for English language teaching? Learn how to effectively use the latest trends, tools, and tips around AI to enhance…

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A wide variety of Podcasts to use in class or to set for homework.

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All the News from the Podcast World if you are Interested in podcasting, the top podcasts or podcast news

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Join this Pearson teacher community

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EFLCafe.net - Eflcafe.net The EFL/ESL Social Media Network for English Teachers, Recruiters of English Teachers, ESL/EFL Educational Establishments, ESL/EFL Students, and all others in the EFL/ ESL community

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There is no best method of teaching because each approach or method has an articulated theoretical orientation as well as strategies and learning activities to achieve learning outcomes. would you give me a detailed information about ecelecticism in lalanguage teaching @saidberdouz

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Speakola collects great speeches - weddings, eulogies, birthdays and speeches that changed the world. Share your speech. Recommend a speech. Learn from the great speakers of all time - all speeches great and small.

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Kids Environment Kids Health - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers
A REBUS is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. Each "rebus" puzzle box below portrays a common word or phrase. Can you guess what it is?
(also called Frame Games© or Word Picture Puzzles)

Answer: Since the word HEAD is over the word HEELS, the answer to the puzzle would be HEAD OVER HEELS! Get it? That's great! Now wake up your brain by having some more fun with the teasers below! To see the answers, just click on the little arrow in the box below each puzzle! But don't peek until you make a guess!

Other stuff you might like ...

Quizzes!

How sharp is your mind? Try out these fun quizzes and see.

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A rebus is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. Each rebus puzzle box below portrays a common word or phrase. Can you guess what it is?

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58% of Muslims who visit this web site think abortion is morally wrong. 17% of men believe that it is morally wrong to torture even in a 'ticking-bomb' situation. Find out if you agree with them.

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Interactive philosophy tests and activities designed to tell you what you don't want to know about yourself.

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Here is our list of the best questions to ask interviewers.

Questions to ask interviewers are topics candidates ask about at the end of an interview. Examples include questions about company culture and the interviewer. The purpose of these questions is to help candidates understand the role and company better. Questions to ask interviewers are also known as "questions about work expectations" and "questions about the interview process."

These questions are similar to icebreaker questions, following up after an interview, and interview questions to ask candidates.

This list includes:

questions about company culture and values

questions about work expectations

questions about team dynamics

questions about career growth

questions about current trends

questions about the company's future

questions about company policies and procedures

questions about employee benefits and perks

questions about employee satisfaction

questions about company sustainability

questions about remote work

questions about the interviewer

questions about the interview process

Let's get to it!

Questions about company culture and values

Questions about work expectations

Questions about team dynamics

Questions about career growth

Questions about current trends

What are some of the latest trends shaping the industry?

How is the company adapting to these trends?

What are the specific challenges or opportunities these trends bring?

How are these trends impacting customers or clients?

What steps is the company taking to stay ahead in the industry?

Are there any new technologies or practices you are incorporating?

How do new trends affect the way you do business?

Are there any upcoming changes in regulations or standards to be aware of?

Does the company provide resources or training to help employees stay updated on trends?

What are some things happening in the industry that might affect how the company works?

Questions about the company's future

What are the company's goals for the next few years?

How does the company plan to grow or expand in the future?

Can you tell me about any upcoming projects or initiatives?

What role does this position play in achieving the company's goals?

How does the company plan to stay competitive in the market?

Are there any changes or developments you expect to see in the company?

How does the company plan to adapt to changes in the industry?

Can you share the company's vision for the future?

What are the biggest challenges the company might face in the future?

How can employees contribute to the company's future goals?

Questions about company policies and procedures

What are the company's rules for taking time off?

What is the dress code policy?

How does the company help new employees get used to its policies and procedures?

Are there any specific rules regarding breaks?

What steps does the company take to ensure a safe working environment?

What is the process for requesting and approving vacation time?

Are there any policies in place to support employee health and wellness?

How does the company handle issues like discrimination or harassment?

Questions about employee benefits and perks

Do employees get any extra days off besides regular holidays?

Can you explain what retirement benefits the company offers?

Are there any bonuses or rewards for good work?

Does the company provide any help for continuing education or learning new skills?

Are there any discounts or special deals available for employees?

What kind of support does the company offer for family needs?

Does the company provide any wellness programs or gym memberships?

How does the company support employees during challenging times?

Does the company offer healthcare or medical benefits?

Questions about employee satisfaction

How does the company support its employees' happiness?

Are there any surveys or feedback systems to understand how employees feel?

Can you share any initiatives the company has to keep employees satisfied?

What do employees enjoy most about working at this company?

Are there any challenges that employees commonly face?

How does the company recognize and appreciate employees' hard work?

Are there opportunities for employees to share their ideas for improvement?

Does the company offer any programs or activities to promote team bonding?

How does the company handle employee concerns or complaints?

Questions about company sustainability

How does the company protect the environment?

What steps does the company take to save energy?

Does the company recycle or reduce waste?

Can you tell me about any initiatives to use eco-friendly materials?

How does the company support local communities or charities?

Are there any programs to encourage employees to be more sustainable?

Does the company have goals for reducing its carbon footprint?

How does the company ensure ethical business practices?

Can you share any examples of how the company is working towards sustainability?

How does the company involve employees in sustainability efforts?

Questions about remote work

Questions about the interviewer

Questions about the interview process

How many interview rounds can I expect?

Can you explain the timeline for the hiring process?

Are there any assessments or tests I need to complete as part of the interview process?

Who will I be interviewing with, and what are their roles?

Will there be opportunities to ask questions or clarify any doubts during the interview?

How long does the interview process typically take from start to finish?

What are the next steps after this interview?

Conclusion

Asking questions in an interview is important for candidates. This tip helps applicants learn about the company and shows that they are interested in the role. The questions provided in this article can help candidates make informed decisions about the job. By asking the right questions, candidates can understand if the company is a good fit for them. These questions can also show the interviewer that applicants have done their research. This process is all about having a productive conversation that benefits both the candidate and the company.

Next, check out our articles on check-in questions, get to know you questions, where do you stand questions, and either or questions.

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A list of the best questions that job applicants can ask hiring managers at the end of a productive interview.

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Listening activities outside class.

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Explore live radio by rotating the globe.

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ESLSongs | A collection of song lyrics to teach English vocabulary and grammar in the ESL classroom

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ESLSongs.com is a collection of nearly 150 well-known, hand-picked, pop, rock & folk songs whose lyrics are perfect for presenting or for practising specific grammar or vocabulary in the ESL classroom with teenagers and adults. Most of the songs also come with an easy-to-use worksheet that you can download in pdf format!

The lyrics of every single song on this website contain at least 5 different examples of the grammar or vocabulary that it is designed to practice, which guarantees a pragmatic and efficient use of the song in your classroom.

To get started, click on the grammar or vocabulary you want to practise from the menu, or have a look at the site's most popular song lyrics below...

A song for Christmas!

Mariah Carey - All I want for christmas is you
Celebrate christmas in your ESL class with this classic song, All I want for christmas is you by Mariah Carey. These song lyrics include 15 examples of christmas-related vocabulary: christmas, presents, christmas tree, stocking, fireplace, Santa Claus, toy, christmas day, snow, mistletoe, North Pole, Saint Nick, reindeer, sleigh bells & Santa
Click here to see more Christmas songs.

All-time top 10 most popular songs for the ESL classroom

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ESLSongs.com | The best pop song lyrics to teach ESL English

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ESLSongs is a collection of the best pop songs to study grammar & vocabulary in ESL classes. Find great song lyrics to teach English with worksheets!

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how the meaning of words has changed over the course of history.

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Following on from one of the helpful hints videos, as students pitch up use a deck of cards or an online random card generator to put them on the spot. The diamonds might be a bit tricky for lower levels, but you can always draw another... (Nb., for the Ace of Spades, you could always substitute an air guitar forfeit, ahem...) https://www.random.org/playing-cards/?cards=1&decks=1&spades=on&hearts=on&diamonds=on&clubs=on&aces=on&twos=on&threes=on&fours=on&fives=on&sixes=on&sevens=on&eights=on&nines=on&tens=on&jacks=on&queens=on&kings=on&remaining=on

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Get students using this in class.

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Please select a country in the dropdown menu below to see the values for the 6 dimensions. After a first country has been selected, a second and even a third country can be chosen to be able to see a comparison of their scores.

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Check these out.

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Download an image or video of your choosing.

Compatible formats include GIF, JPG/JPEG, or PNG. We recommend an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a minimum resolution of 1280x720 pixels.

Videos should be MP4 or MOV files with a minimum resolution of 480x360 pixels (360p) and a maximum resolution of 1920x1020 (1080p).

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We've gathered the best Zoom virtual backgrounds from around the Web. Find your next virtual background among these creative options.

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This is a good warm-up for lessons on daily routines, using present simple tense, adverbs of frequency, daily schedules/time, etc.

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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What activities do you usually do before 9:00 a.m.? , What do you do at around 2:00 p.m.?, What do you normally do at around 6:00 p.m.?.

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Create images for your classes using Microsoft Copilot

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Create images for your classes using Microsoft Copilot

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The Image Creator is a product to help users generate AI images with DALL·E 3. Through a text prompt, Microsoft Copilot will generate a set of images corresponding to that prompt.

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Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you're looking for and rewards you.

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Some useful tips for teaching phrasal verbs.

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Mike Hardinge taks about learning phrasal verbs and his new CD

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So get using Chat GPT for your classes

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Try using this drawing discovery approach to lead students towards the meaning of commonly used phrasal verbs.

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A nice website to teach English with interactive games

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A nice website to teach English with interactive games

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Students can learn vocabulary and grammar in a creative way.

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Free online ESL games to help students learn English in a fun and interactive way.

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Very useful for those of you who prepare learners for Cambridge English Qualifications

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Handbook - pass your English exam | engxam.com

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Free resources for Cambridge English language exams (FCE, CPE, CAE, IELTS) divided into CEFR levels. Useful exam tips, articles, grammar and exercises.

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Handout from Workshop on Online Interactive Games with links 

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Best book you've ever read?, What did you eat for breakfast?, Are you an early bird or night owl?, What is your most used emoji?, If you were famous, what would you be famous for?, What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?, What would your dream house be like?, What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics?, Your life verse, What is your favorite TV show?, Top 5 most used mobile app, If you could live in any country, where would you live?, Would you rather have invisibility or flight?, Have you ever completed anything on your "bucket list"?, The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are 3 people you want on your team?, What would your dream house be like?, If you could eliminate one thing from your daily routine, what would it be and why?, What is your cellphone wallpaper?, What is your favorite item you've bought this year?, If you had to eat one meal everyday for the rest of your life what would it be?.

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Best book you've ever read?, What did you eat for breakfast?, Are you an early bird or night owl?, What is your most used emoji?.

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Phonétique corrective en FLE (méthode verbo tonale) www.verbotonale-phonétique.com

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Phonétique corrective en FLE (méthode verbo tonale) www.verbotonale-phonétique.com

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Un site très riche et passionnant pour la correction phonétique (selon la méthode verbo tonale).

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Language Tool Editor: AI tool for checking writing in a variety of languages:

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Language Tool Editor: AI tool for checking writing in a variety of languages:

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Great for checking written work. It tells the user what types of mistakes they have made, and also gives them corrections in different registers. Perfect for working on the differences between formal and informal writing.

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LanguageTool is a free online proofreading service for English, Spanish, and 20 other languages. Instantly check your text for grammar and style mistakes.

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This is something King's Academy at King's College University, London has come up with.

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There are loads of things we (in HE and education more broadly) need to think about and do when it comes to generative AI, both cognitively and practically.…

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Experiments in Creativity with Dave Birss - Author, Educator, Public Speaker, Experimenter

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Story Dice - a story ideas generator by Dave Birss

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Instant story ideas for writers, parents and storytellers. With this tool, you’ve always got a free set of story dice in your pocket or desktop.

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Lien pour des podcasts sympas à écouter avec des niveaux avancés

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Lien pour des podcasts sympas à écouter avec des niveaux avancés

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Émission du mercredi 05 juillet 2023

L'histoire du premier vol entre New-York et Paris, d'une dame aux gorilles, d'un rescapé du naufrage du Titanic et d'une princesse qui ne devait pas être reine... Retrouvez des récits à écouter en famille dans cette nouvelle série thématique par Christophe Hondelatte.

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Émission : A écouter en famille, une série Hondelatte Raconte par Christophe Hondelatte - Replay

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Jeu "Les enchères" niveaux A1 jusqu'au B2 (source: www.flippizz.com)

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Jeu "Les enchères" niveaux A1 jusqu'au B2 (source: www.flippizz.com)

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This was recommended in a TDW by one of our teachers.

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10 INCREDIBLE AI Tools You Can’t Live Without

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Many people think that pronunciation is just about sounding the same as native speakers. However, there's so much more to this fascinating area of linguistics, as you'll find out on this four week course from Language Fuel.

You'll develop your English language tuition skills using fun teaching techniques and best practice to engage adult learners.

Discover the key pronunciation areas that impact intelligibility

You'll explore the core features of English pronunciation, splitting your learning into connected speech (suprasegmental features) and sounds (segmental features).

With this knowledge, you'll be able to adapt your teaching structure, ensuring you're putting your energy into the most effective areas of your course outline.

Identify the pronunciation learning needs of individual students

Not every learner will struggle with the same areas of pronunciation.

On this course, you'll break down common pronunciation issues, including natural linking, intonation, and speed.

Using videos, interactive exercises, and printable resources, you'll be able to enhance individual learning experiences and help your students gain confidence in their English speaking.

Guided by Joanna Smith, an expert in Linguistics with over ten years' experience in training teachers, you'll explore innovative yet practical techniques to develop learners' pronunciation.

You'll also have the opportunity to share your own best practice methods, developing a collaborative approach to language teaching with other educators around the world.

By the end of this course, you'll have developed your linguistic knowledge of pronunciation and gained a range of useful tools and techniques to enhance your students' English speaking skills.

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How to Teach English Pronunciation - Online Course - FutureLearn

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Enhance your English language teaching practices and learn new strategies to aid your students in their English pronunciation with this online course from Language Fuel.

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Use AI free open source to créate class material and even whole courses

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Use AI free open source to créate class material and even whole courses

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Don't fear AI, use it!

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Get instant answers, find creative inspiration, learn something new.

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This is a great site as takes news from various sources - check it out!

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The biggest source for breaking news around the world. Compare headlines across the political spectrum using media bias ratings driven by data. Spot misinformation. Be well informed.

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https://connections.swellgarfo.com/

A good activity for introducing a topic, for review or as a fun activity to finish off with.

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Create a jeopardy quiz with this easy-to-use and fun website. Games are saved as links and are completely free to create and edit. See this link to my Christmas jeopardy here:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/christmas-jeopardy-12514

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What are the names of the Three Wise Men?, Which British author wrote the book, 'A Christmas Carol'?, In Charles Dickens' novel, a Christmas Carol, how many ghosts visited Scrooge?

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Quiz: How much do you really know about the pencil?

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You've probably used and discarded hundreds of pencils in your life so far. Put your knowledge to the test - and learn some cocktail party trivia in the process.

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A useful resource for online exercises for grammar, vocabulary and the Cambridge exams

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A useful resource for online exercises for grammar, vocabulary and the Cambridge exams

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EnglishRevealed - Cambridge English exam preparation

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Practice Tests for learners preparing for Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

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Generated Audio and Video. 100% AI ? What do you think ?

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Iceland Volcano Update; A Road is Melting at the Hengill Volcano

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You can create up to three "walls" for free and could invite students to share here. It could be open to all your classes.

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These new poetry prompts, designed by poet and novelist Joseph Fasano, are a great way for kids and EFL students alike to work with parts of speech and sentence structure, as well as create beautiful poems. A fantastic warmer!

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This Poet’s Simple Prompts Have Kids Writing Breathtaking Poems

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Try out these 5 prompts from Joseph Fasano with your classes, your family, or yourself!

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Trianer Bubble has pay for courses of all types but also offers free warmers etc so check them out here!

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Free Training Resources | Energiser Activities, UK, Online | Trainer Bubble

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Free training resources, energisers, icebreakers, teambuilding games and training games. Trainer Bubble is your one stop resource for training materials.

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The AI revolution: Google's developers on the future of artificial intelligence | 60 Minutes

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Hi All....This may be food for thought.

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Sir Ken Robinson (still) wants an education revolution

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Do schools kill creativity? Back in 2006, Sir Ken Robinson posed this question to the TED audience -- and boy, did it touch a nerve. More than fifty million views and a decade later, head of TED Chris Anderson sits down with Sir Ken to dig into the changes and progress that have been made, and to see if the answer now is any different. How are educators thinking about creativity these days? And why should creativity be a focus at all? With his characteristic verve, wit and sparkle, Sir Ken explains all. (Audio only)

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Good for creating quick quizzes and other types of revision games

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Can be used to review vocab/phrasal verbs/grammar points or whatever you want from class. Sometimes I use it as part of the progress tests

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This is a partially AI-generated presentation on adjective order. The generator is wepik.com.

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Bot can possibly be used to lessen workload on correcting students work or perhaps as an explorative and interactive activity for students in class. Requires creating a free account to use.

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ChatGPT helps you get answers, find inspiration, and be more productive.

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This is short and easy to follow so interesting for you to listen to as a teacher and also for your students. It forms part of Podcasts provided by https://www.leonardoenglish.com/
I accessed this on Spotify.

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#134: A Short History of The English Language

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Listen to this episode from English Learning for Curious Minds on Spotify. Starting February 6th | Join the Creative Writing Challenge 👉 https://rli.to/m3Ht6From a small, wet island, English has come to be the world's dominant language.How did this actually happen, where does English actually come from, and how has the language changed over the years?

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Whether you’re a grammar geek, a word lover, or just someone who’s fascinated by the way language shapes our thoughts and perceptions, these podcasts have something for you.
These podcasts are about practically all the facets of English: about words, where they come from and how we use them, about accents, about grammar, about the study of linguistics, about written English, spoken English, and everything else you can think of.

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English in Progress - Present and future of the English language

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Are you an English language enthusiast looking for some new linguistics podcasts to add to your playlist? Look no further! I've manually compiled a list of 52 English linguistics podcasts that are sure to satisfy your language cravings. That's ALL the podcasts about English linguistics out there, or at least all that I have been able to find.

I compiled the list by actually, personally, listening to each and every podcast. There are a lot of automated lists out there, this ain't one of them!

Whether you're a grammar geek, a word lover, or just someone who's fascinated by the way language shapes our thoughts and perceptions, these podcasts have something for you.

The list includes a variety of podcasts for all different interests, ranging from shows that delve into the history and evolution of English to those that look at language and society. There are podcasts hosted by professors of linguistics, language experts, celebrities, and journalists. No matter what you're looking for, I've got you covered.

So if you're ready to dive into the wonderful world of English linguistics, check out my list of 52 podcasts. Whether you're a seasoned language enthusiast or just starting out on your linguistic journey, these shows are sure to provide endless hours of entertainment and education. Happy listening!

I have attempted to make a list that is actually complete, so if you know of a podcast that is missing, please let me know.

*If there are only 52 podcasts, which there are, and you wanted to make a list of the 52 best podcasts, which I did, then that list would include all 52 podcasts. Therefore, this list is of the 52 best English-language podcasts. (There's a branch of philosophy and/or maths that deals with this kind of stuff, but I've forgotten the name. One of those people will tell you I'm right, I'm sure.)

Language podcasts have predictably articulate hosts

I'm not sure I need to give you a reason to listen to a language podcast. After all, you probably found this list because you want to listen to a language podcast.

But I still want to share this with you because while listening and re-listening to all these podcasts it really struck me: people who love the English language so much they choose to make a podcast about it are, predictably but still delightfully, well-spoken.

It's an extra reason to give these podcasts a listen, in case you needed it!

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Here is a handy list of all the podcasts I'm going to be discussing.

All-round English podcasts

These podcasts are about just about all the facets of English: about words, where they come from and how we use them, about accents, about grammar, about the study of linguistics, about written English, spoken English, and everything else you can think of.

Basically, these podcasts didn't fit into one of the narrower categories below, so they have been lumped in up here 🙂

My personal favourite for this category is Fry's English Delight, which is as delightful as its name suggests. (Though it may be a bit too British for Americans, but there's plenty more for them to choose from.)

Length: 50 minutes

Network: NPR

Frequency: once a week

Years: 1998 - present

Subject: Lexicology, etymology, familects, some phonology

Format: call-in radio show, two hosts chatting

Type of English: American

Linguists Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett answer questions like "I learned this phrase from my parents but nobody else seems to know it, am I crazy?" and "Where does this word come from?" They are thoroughly charming and, importantly, always positive. They never tell listeners that they are using English in the wrong way because (newsflash) they aren't. Mostly covers American and Canadian English, though they now have lots of podcast listeners from all over and are becoming more international because of that.

For me, the phone-in-radio format took a little getting used to, but I have grown to love it. (Dec 2022)

Length: 27 minutes

Network: BBC

Frequency: four episodes a year, no new episodes

Years: 2008-2019

Subject: Lexicology, etymology, sociolinguistics, literature, society

Format: radio documentary

Type of English: British English

This is actually not a podcast, but a BBC radio 4 programme which was broadcast in 4 episodes a year from 2008 to 2019. In my podcast app it is dubiously called Frys English Delight with a missing apostrophe, and it doesn't look like it was published by the BBC. Ah well, c'est la vie. Beggars can't be choosers.

The Fry in question is Stephen Fry, of course, who has a voice to die for and little jokes that will keep you uplifted as you clean the house or drive home from work. The episodes have something interesting for everyone, no matter how much you know or don't know about the English language. (Dec 2022)

Length: 15 minutes (interviews about 30 minutes)

Network: Independent

Frequency: once a week

Years: 2006 - present

Subject: etymology, English grammar, new English, familects, lots more

Format: usually one host talking, some callers, interview episodes every few weeks

Type of English: American

In my podcast app, the full title of the podcast reads "Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing". Don't let that title fool you. This podcast is not only about grammar tips (though I think it used to be). Instead, host Mignon Fogarty talks you through interesting facts and news about the English language. (Dec 2022)

Length: about 30 minutes, sometimes longer

Network: Booksmart Studios (used to be Slate)

Frequency: once a week

Years: 2016 - present

Subject: Linguistics, etymology, grammar, sociolinguistics, literature

Format: one host talking, some music

Type of English: American

Listening to John McWhorter's podcast is like visiting your kindly old English professor's office and having him give you an impromptu lecture on whatever it was that piqued his interest just moments before. You find yourself politely smiling and nodding along to his meandering thoughts, which are interesting enough, but in the privacy of your own mind you are thinking "will he ever get to the point?" and "I just wanted to ask if he could put the syllabus online".

It might just be me, though. The show has a large following of enthusiastic listeners, and McWhorter has a voice like satin, so please give it a listen and come to your own conclusions.

Note: when I first searched for Lexicon Valley, my podcast app gave me Spectacular Vernacular. This is because John McWhorter moved from Slate to Booksmart Studios, and Slate chose to archive the show under the banner of its successor. (Dec 2022)

Length: varies between 35 minutes and an hour

Network: Independent

Frequency: irregular, on average about twice a month

Subject: Linguistics, academia, English as a school subject, English in the news

Format: one interview, then four hosts chatting

Type of English: British

A podcast about language and linguistics for British students in the last years of secondary school, teachers, and anyone else who's interested in language. Linguist tweeters/bloggers Matthew Butler, Lisa Casey, Dan Clayton and Jacky Glancey interview a researcher or other English-language professional, and also discuss English in the news.

A work of love rather than a swanky professional podcast. Four presenters sounds like a lot, but it works well. It's the kind of podcast that always teaches me something new. (Dec 2022)

Length: about 35 minutes

Network: Slate

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2021 - 2022 (archive goes back to 2012, see below)

Subject: English but also general linguistics and social justice linguistics

Format: two hosts talking, then conducting a short interview and then a puzzle

Type of English: American

Most Spectacular Vernacular episodes break down into three parts: first hosts Linguist Nicole Holliday and Wall Street Journal language columnist Ben Zimmer discuss some linguistic point, then they interview a scholar or a writer, and in the last bit they do a word puzzle with a regular-person guest.

Nicely edited (I loved the episode where they discuss Anthony Fauci's New York accent and rather than just talking about it like many chatty podcasts they actually play clips so you can hear it for yourself). Holliday and Zimmer have a good knack for being entertaining and informative at the same time.

The word-puzzle bit is not my cup of tea, so for me it's good that it is at the end. I just switch off at that point. However, I can also totally see how the word puzzle would be an added bonus for lots of language lovers. (Jan 2023)

About the archive:

Spectacular Vernacular only ran for a year, but its archive goes back to 2012 because Slate put all the old Lexicon Valley episodes in there. It is very confusing. With a quick scroll and a few strategic listens, this is what I have worked out:

Episodes dating from 2012 to 2016 were Lexicon Valley with Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo

Episodes dating from 2016 to 2021 were Lexicon Valley with John McWhorter

In 2021 Lexicon Valley with John McWhorter moved to a new feed, and Slate changed the old feed into Spectacular Vernacular. All the old Lexicon Valley episodes also got marked as Spectacular Vernacular, which is what makes the archive (to me) so confusing.

Length: 5 minutes

Network: Michigan radio/ NPR

Frequency: once a week

Years: 2012 - present

Subject: Lexicology, some phonology, etymology and world Englishes

Format: one specialist talking to a non-specialist

Type of English: American English

If you are looking for a bitesize podcast, then this is the one for you. In just five minutes University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan discusses an interesting term or answers to audience questions with radio host Rebecca Kruth. Short, charming, to-the-point. I usually wait until I have five episodes or so in my feed and then queue them up and listen to the lot.

Length: about 40 minutes

Network: Independent (used to be Radiotopia)

Frequency: twice a month

Years: 2015 - present

Subject: Linguistics, sociolinguistics, lexicography, etymology, social justice linguistics

Format: edited interviews, sometimes documentary

Type of English: host is British, focus is international

A podcast about language by Helen Zaltzman, who has such a gorgeously calming voice that during stressful pandemic times she rebranded into the Tranquillusionists and just said nice and soothing things for 20 minutes.

I adored the Allusionist when I first discovered it and listened to all the episodes I had missed back to back. Fascinating etymology, great interviews, well-edited and with a good dose of Zaltzman's excellent sense of humour. Some recent episodes are a bit political, if that's not your cup of tea you should listen to the old ones first, or check the episode descriptions before you press play (Jan 2023).

Length: 28 minutes

Network: BBC

Frequency: once a week

Years: 1992 - present

Subject: Lexicology, sociolinguistics

Format: host interviews a different specialist each week

Type of English: British

This venerable BBC programme, hosted by author Michael Rosen, looks at all aspects of the spoken word from slang, acronyms, strange vocabulary, jargon and poetry; along with etymology, and at language changes through time and society.

I have as yet only listened to the episode "Ghosting, caking and Breadcrumbing" where cyber-psychologist Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton discusses words and expressions from the world of online dating. The way Rosen (76) is nonplussed by all of this, but still remains respectful and interested, is quite delightful. (Jan 2023)

Podcasts about the history and development of English

Length: usually between 50 and 70 minutes

Network: Independent

Frequency: once a month

Years: 2012 - present

Subject: History and etymology

Format: one host talking

Type of English: host is American, focus is international

I'm interested in etymology, and I'm interested in history, and this brilliant podcast combines the two. Kevin Stroud takes meticulous care in his episodes to make sure we don't miss a single aspect of the history of English. This means the episodes are long, and there are a lot of them. It's just Stroud speaking, which took me a bit of getting used to, but I'm glad I stuck with it.

Stroud works in chronological order and is now up to the second half of the Elisabethan period. Every episode covers the history of the time period, adds relevant etymology, but also often dives in to the history of linguistics itself and other cool meta-knowledge. I have learned more history of English from this podcast than in my English university degree, and have done so while doing the washing up and cleaning the floor. (Dec 2022)

Why is English?

Length: between 20 and 40 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2020-2021

Subject: history of English

Format: one host talking

Type of English: American

This unassuming little podcast is an absolute treat. Host Laura Brandt is eloquent and funny, and her podcast is full of little linguistic facts that I keep wanting to jot down so I can be more interesting at parties.

A love-letter to descriptivism, this podcast is aimed at non-linguists, but as a linguist I still enjoyed listening to it. (Jan 2023)

Podcasts about lexicography (dictionary writing) & lexicology (words)

Length: about 25 minutes

Network: Podbean

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2018

Subject: writing dictionaries

Format: two hosts talking

Type of English: American

Kory Stamper and Steve Kleinedler are funny, articulate and insightful. I'm really interested in dictionaries and am thoroughly miffed that this podcast stopped after just one season. (Jan 2023)

Length: usually between 10 and 20 minutes

Network: The incomparable

Frequency: irregular

Years: 2019 - present

Subject: lexicology, world Englishes compared

Format: one host and a rowdy panel

Type of English: mixed

Host Glenn Fleishman invites a panel of 5 or so people from the UK, America and other English speaking countries to discuss the meaning of words like "biscuit", "pants", "boot", "lemonade" etc.

The differences between the English variants spoken in the world is something that interests me immensely, so I was very excited to learn about this podcast. But I soon learned this is a podcast for fun more than for serious lexicological data gathering. This is because it is difficult to know who's talking and where they come from. Still, a lot of fun and I'll be listening to all the episodes. (Jan 2023)

The Millennial Dictionary

Length: about 30 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2019

Subject: millennial slang

Format: panel discussion

Type of English: British

This podcast only ran for three episodes, which is a shame as I felt they were just starting to find their feet by the third one.

Slang and neologisms are some of my favourite subjects to talk about, and I listened to all three episodes. The format needed work; the panellists play a game, with one of them knowing the definition of the word and the others guessing. This gets old quickly. But the hosts are genuinely funny, and the group has great rapport and banter. It could have been great, what a shame that it stopped so soon.

Word for Word

Length: varies, often about 25 minutes

Network: Macquarie Dictionary

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2016 - 2021

Subject: lexicography, lexicology, etymology, general linguistics

Format: chats with the team and one-on-one interviews. Early episodes include audio documentaries.

Type of English: Australian

I've categorised Word for Word under lexicography because it was made by lexicographers, but many episodes could also be called "all-round English" or "general linguistics".

Clearly a work of love, the audio quality of this podcast could have been better, and you can tell they spent more time on the earlier episodes than on the later ones.

I plan to listen to the first few seasons completely because I love the way they talk about new words and Australian English. I also like the way the show is chatty but at the same time does stick to the subject. (Jan 2023)

Length: between 15 and 25 minutes

Network: NPR/ Merriam Webster

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2020 - 2022

Subject: lexicography, lexicology

Format: four hosts chatting

Type of English: American

The official blurb for this episode describes it nicely: Merriam-Webster editors challenge supposed grammar rules, reveal the surprising origins behind words, tackle common questions, and generally geek out about the beautiful nightmare that is language.

A chatty, informal podcast. I don't know if the four lexicographers chosen to present this podcast were chosen for their voices, but lovely voices they have. (Jan 2023)

Etymology podcasts

When I first started making this list, I had no idea how many podcasts there were out there discussing the history of words and phrases. There's quite a lot, as it turns out. People love discussing words, and who can blame them!

My favourite for this category is Wordy Wordpecker, which unfortunately only ran for one season. Give it a listen!

Length: usually about 30 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2016 - 2018 (and a one-off in 2020)

Subject: etymology of words to do with animals

Format: one host speaking

Type of English: American

Host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks through words and expressions that have an animal or animal part in their origin. She groups her subjects by theme and goes through quite a few etymologies per episode. For example, did you know the word "muscle" comes from "mouse" because people thought it looked like a mouse moving under your skin? No banter, just straight, interesting etymology. I really liked this one.

Patrick-Goudreau is more well-known for advocating veganism, but does not allude to that in these episodes. So you don't need to worry about any vegan propaganda if that is not your thing. (Feb 2023)

Length: about 30 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: once a week

Years: 2018 - present

Subject: etymology

Format: two hosts talking; one has prepared an etymology and the other listens. Casual, unedited feel.

Type of English: American

This podcast is one for the hard-core etymology lovers out there. Hosts Shauna and Dan discuss the idiom in the title of the podcast, and only that idiom, for half an hour.

On the one hand, 30 minutes for just one phrase is too much for me. On the other hand, there are many podcasts out there that do short etymologies of various terms throughout their episodes. I appreciate that Bunny Trails does such a deep dive. (Jan 2023)

Getting Down and Wordy

Length: about 1.5 hours

Network: podmoth

Frequency: twice a month

Years: 2021 - present

Subject: pop music, pop culture, linguistics and etymology of pop music lyrics

Format: two hosts talking, banter

Type of English: American

I added this podcast in my list because the description was "humorous etymological research probing English songs". There's an awful lot of banter and pop culture to get through before there's any linguistics content (38 minutes in the episode I listened to), but then when they do get there it's quite good.

Hosts Russel and Hannah are funny and have quite a bit of cultural knowledge. If you like banter and pop culture with your etymology, this is a good one. (Jan 2023)

Length: the regular episodes are between 40 minutes and an hour

Network: independent

Frequency: about three times a month

Years: 2018 - present

Subject: etymology and trivia

Format: two hosts talking; banter

Type of English: Canadian and Scottish

One of the things that makes this podcast special is that one of the hosts is Canadian, and the other is Scottish.

The other thing is that they are very funny and personable, Amy Hanlon especially is the kind of person who could never bore anyone. They also embellish their etymology with lots of trivia and jokes.

Each host brings in one of the words in the title, and tells the other about its etymology and other interesting factoids surrounding it. (Jan 2023)

Length: 2 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: every few days

Years: ?? - present

Subject: most episodes on etymology, other general linguistics in feed

Format: one host talking

Type of English: British

Simon Ager loves languages, speaks a lot of them, and his website omniglot.com is an amazing resource that has been going since 1998.

I haven't really sussed out the podcast feed, but most episodes seem to be two-minute "adventures in etymology" in which Ager does a quick etymological rundown of one or two words.

Length: between 35 and 45 minutes

Network: SomethinElse/ Sony

Frequency: once a week

Years: 2019 - present

Subject: etymology

Format: two hosts talking

Type of English: British English

Similarly to Lexicon Valley discussed above, this is another kindly old English professor going off on a tangent, except this one gets politely reigned in by Susie Dent, the UK's most famous lexicographer. Lots of reminiscing about the 1940s to 1980s, my British mother (born 1944) would have LOVED this. They call their fans "purple people" and speak to them lovingly as if they were their children. Do with that what you will.

Great fun if you love etymology, posh English accents, and don't mind being called a purple person. (Dec 2022)

Length: usually between an hour and 1.5 hours

Network: independent

Frequency: once a month

Years: 2015 - present

Subject: etymology, history and cocktails (really)

Format: two hosts talking

Type of English: Canadian

I tried to give this podcast a quick listen just for the purposes of writing this review, but it does not lend itself to a quick listen. I'll report back when I've listened to one or two episodes properly! (Jan 2023)

The Watch your Mouth Podcast

Length: about 40 minutes

Network: Silly Linguistics

Frequency: once a month

Years: 2020 - 2022

Subject: etymology, English language, general linguistics

Format: two hosts talking, banter

Type of English: American

Father-daughter duo Milo and David talk you through the etymology of a phrase, and use that as a springboard to talk about other interesting language-related things, like "what does irony mean".

I wasn't able to suss out what Milo's background is but it sounds like she knows her stuff (perhaps an English teacher?). The two hosts have great rapport and are funny to listen to. (Feb 2023)

Length: about 80 minutes, the feed also includes "appetizers" which are shorter versions of the long episodes

Network: podbean

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2016-2019

Subject: etymology, the lives of the hosts

Format: two hosts chatting, banter

Type of English: American

Mike and Max sound like they are best friends, there's lots of laughing and banter. It takes them a while to get to the etymology, which is not necessarily a bad thing, it's like having your friends in the room.

They sound like nice guys, but for me personally, the recording quality of this show was too low, and the banter was too excessive. (Jan 2023)

Length: about 20 minutes/ interviews about 50 minutes

Network: Independent

Frequency: about once a month

Years: 2016 - present

Subject: Etymology

Format: either one host talking, or an interview

Type of English: American

Another one I have to ashamedly confess I haven't listened to properly yet. Here's the blurb: One of the longest-running etymology and linguistics podcasts. Words for Granted is a podcast that looks at how words change over time. Host Ray Belli uses linguistic evolution as a way of understanding larger historical and cultural changes.

Most episodes are in-depth etymology, but he also has episodes in which he interviews other experts. (Jan 2023)

Wordy Wordpecker

Length: about 4 minutes

Network: IVM podcasts

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2018

Subject: etymology and trivia

Format: one host talking

Type of English: Indian

This podcast discusses the etymology of modern words, meaning it is more contemporary than the other podcasts in the "etymology" section. Host Rachel Lopez is funny and entertaining and the show is well-edited with great music in just the right dosage.

It only ran for one season and as the episodes are so short you can listen to the whole thing in one go, which is exactly what I did. Such a shame no more episodes have been made, also because this is the only English-language podcast I know of with an Indian host. (Jan 2023)

Podcasts about linguistic discrimination

Dividing these podcasts up into categories is incredibly tricky, but on the whole the below podcasts tend to focus on social justice linguistics. How do people perceive different accents? Why is it important to talk about gender when you talk about language? How does language shape society? That kind of stuff.

There are many podcasts that regularly focus on linguistic discrimination that I ended up putting into other categories. The Allusionist, Spectacular Vernacular, Radiolingo, Lexis and Because Language are a few that talk about these subjects often. And basically every other linguistic podcast will touch on this subject at least a few times; it's difficult not to!

My favourite in this list is the first season of Accentricity. This series gave me my introduction into linguistic discrimination a few years ago; informative and entertaining!

Length: varies

Network: Independent

Frequency: irregular

Years: 2020 - 2022

Subject: Sociolinguistics, accent

Format: radio documentary

Type of English: the host is Scottish, focus on Britain for first season, all over for second season

A very charming indie podcast hosted by linguistics academic Sadie Ryan. She started making the podcast as a PhD student, with an aim to make sociolinguistics accessible to a wider audience.

The first season (about accents and sociolinguistics in general) is completely different from the second (where novice podcast makers tell their own linguistic story). If you don't like one, do try the other.

I also strongly recommend the special episode "Really this girl ought to be going to something better" - it brings to life a recent sociolinguistic paper Ryan has worked on and boy do I wish more academics would do this. Made me tear up at the end! (Jan 2023)

Length: between 30 and 70 minutes

Network: RTRFM

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2009-2020

Subject: language discrimination, language change, everything linguistics but the kitchen sink

Format: Live radio show. Hosts chatting, banter, some interviews

Type of English: main presenter Daniel Midgley is an American in Australia, other hosts are Australian and Swedish

This show isn't always about language discrimination, and I could easily have categorised it under "all-round English", but I feel the majority of episodes fall under the language discrimination banner, so here we are.

I'm always so jealous of people who can be eloquent on the spot. Just put a microphone in front of them, and they speak without hesitation and say the things they want to say and be funny to boot. Daniel Midgley is one of those people. He's a great host.

This show is very diverse, and the show titles give a good idea of what each episode is about, making it a good archive to dip into when you fancy some linguistic chatty content in your ears.

The people who made Talk the Talk are now making Because Language. (Jan 2023)

Length: usually about an hour

Network: independent

Frequency: once or twice a month

Years: 2017 - present

Subject: linguistic discrimination

Format: two hosts talking

Type of English: American

I don't have to worry about miscategorising The Vocal Fries because it helpfully calls itself "the podcast about linguistic discrimination". Language marginalisation and other linguistic wrongs are what these hosts are tackling.

Hosts Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa are personable and chatty. They manage to keep things light as they advocate for linguistic justice, while of course also getting down to brass tacks when the subject demands it. (Jan 2023)

Unstandardized English

Length: varies, usually about an hour

Network: independent

Frequency: about once every two weeks

Years: 2019 - present

Subject: linguistic discrimination

Format: interviews

Type of English: American

Host JPB Gerald feels strongly about linguistic discrimination and wants to talk about, which is why he started the podcast. As with all interview shows, the quality of the episode depends on the interviewee. In the case of this show, the sound quality is also quite varied. If you don't like one episode, do try another (I liked "Radical Copyediting, with Alex Kapitan"). (Feb 2023)

Length: usually about 25 minutes

Network: TVO

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2018 - 2021

Subject: etymology, lexicology, sociology, non-trivial trivia

Format: two hosts talking, edited interviews

Type of English: Canadian

Pippa Johnstone and Karina Palmitesta unpack "explosive words" like "cult", "fat", "trigger", "expat" and "homeless".

They give the etymology, discuss backgrounds and linguistic discrimination surrounding the term, and play snippets of interviews with specialists. I love those interview snippets especially, they are well-chosen and well-edited and make this podcast much more than just a chat between two hosts.

I think this is a great and unique concept for a podcast; it's interesting for word lovers while also commenting on societal issues of today. (Jan 2023)

General linguistics podcasts

My podcast list focuses on the English language, but there are also a lot of podcasts out there that discuss linguistics in general. I have only included those here if, to my mind, there's also quite a lot of content about English specifically. If you want a complete list of linguistics podcasts, Lauren Gawne has a great one on her blog Superlinguo.

My personal favourite for this category is newcomer Radiolingo. It has the kind of well-edited audio documentary format that I love, and it is accessible and interesting for newbie linguists as well as old hats.

Length: usually between one and two hours

Network: independent

Frequency: about twice a month

Years: 2020 - present

Subject: general linguistics, linguistic discrimination, latest linguistic research, language technology

Format: three hosts chatting, usually with a guest, banter

Type of English: mainly Australian and American, international focus

Daniel Midgley is a great host, as I detailed above in "Talk the Talk". In Because Language he is joined by Hedvig Skirgård and Ben Ainslie.

This show is like having three linguist friends come over for dinner. They love their topic, but are also just having a good time. (Jan 2023)

Length: 10 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: no longer publishing

Years: 2020-2021

Subject: general linguistics

Format: one host talking

Type of English: British

Blake Reed is a linguistics graduate from Leeds university. He is clearly passionate about his subject and talks about various linguistics and English-language themes in short 10-minute episodes. (Jan 2023)

Length: usually about 40 minutes

Network: Independent

Frequency: once a month

Subject: General linguistics, making the more academic topics accessible

Format: two hosts chatting

Type of English: McCulloch is Canadian, Gawne is Australian, the focus is international

Lingthusiasm Lauren Gawne and Gretchen McCulloch; an Australian and Canadian in a podcasting sea of Brits and Americans. It's a chatty podcast that makes academic linguistics accessible to a wider audience.

I find listening at 0.8 speed makes the ladies easier to understand, and I will admit to picking and choosing from the episode list to find subjects that interest me. (Jan 2023)

Linguistics with Laura

Length: between 10 and 25 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2020 - 2021

Subject: linguistics as you learn it at uni

Format: one host talking

Type of English: American

Host Laura Koch loves her linguistics degree and you can tell. In this short podcast series, she discusses all the main linguistics subjects which students learn when they study linguistics. A good podcast to listen to if you want a simple linguistics course or refresher. (Jan 2023)

Length: usually about 45 minutes

Network: Babbel USA

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2019 - 2021

Subject: linguistics and language learning

Format: interviews with various specialists working at Babbel

Type of English: American

I was ready to not like this podcast, because it was clearly made to promote the language learning company Babbel. But it's actually fine.

Babbel of course has a lot of specialists working for it, and they love talking about languages as much as the next linguist. Interviewing them was a clever idea. The informal interviews are pleasant and in the episodes I listened to no-one said anything like "download Babbel it's the besssst".

In this list, I've excluded podcasts that are purely about language learning. Multilinguish just bridges the gap to linguistics enough, and it is aimed at an English-speaking (American) audience, so there's also quite a bit of content about the English language, too. Here's hoping for a new season. (Jan 2023)

Length: mixed

Network: New Books Network

Frequency: once a week or so

Years: 2011 - present

Subject: mixed

Format: interviews with authors

Type of English: mixed

The way I understand it, Marshall Poe started a podcast channel called New Books Network in 2011, and to start with the New Books in Language feed was just that. But the network had lots of other subjects, too, like New Books in Religion, New Books in History, recorded lectures and more.

At some point, I think Poe just started putting each and every podcast episode that had even the slightest bit of bearing on language into this feed (probably automatically), which is now a mishmash of interviews. Some with good audio, some with bad audio, some very interesting, some less so. (Jan 2023)

Length: between 25 and 30 minutes

Network: Duolingo/ Crooked media

Frequency: once a week

Years: 2022-present

Subject: general linguistics

Format: radio documentary

Type of English: American (but international in scope)

This is the newest player on the block, and I am very taken with it. The production quality is A+, the subjects are interesting, the host is just the right level of personable.

What I really like about RadioLingo is that it is great for all levels of linguist. Concepts are explained for those who don't know much about linguistics, but because the podcast also focuses on latest developments, there is also plenty for knowledgeable linguists to enjoy. (Dec 2022)

Length: between 20 and 40 minutes

Network: Quiet Juice/ Linguistic Society of America

Frequency: twice a month

Years: 2019 - present

Subject: other languages, linguistic discrimination, etymology

Format: two hosts present edited interviews

Type of English: American (one of the hosts is a Brit in the US)

Subtitle is a professionally produced podcast that calls itself "a podcast about languages and the people who speak them". This is a very apt description, because hosts Patrick Cox and Kavita Pillay indeed focus on the human side of their linguistic stories.

I really like nicely edited podcasts, and this is one of them. It gets straight to the point while also allowing for the hosts' humour and personalities to shine through. (Jan 2023)

Note: Subtitle is the follow-up podcast for The World in Words, discussed below.

Length: between about 20 and 30 minutes

Network: The World

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2013 - 2019 (new episodes in feed are Subtitle)

Subject: other languages, linguistic discrimination

Format: two hosts present edited interviews

Type of English: American (one of the hosts is a Brit in the US)

Hosted by Patrick Cox and Nina Porzucki, The World in Words podcast was the forerunner of Subtitle, discussed above. Definitely worth a listen, though many subjects were topical, meaning a few episodes are somewhat dated by now.

Listen to Subtitle first, and if you loved it so much you finished the archive, move on to The World in Words archive, that's my advice. (Jan 2023)

Length: about 45 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: every month or so

Years: 2019 - present

Subject: Pragmatics, linguistics in society

Format: three hosts talking

Type of English: mixed

This indie podcast about how language matters in business, politics and beyond is hosted by three European academics. It is chatty and academic at the same time. I don't listen to it as often as I would like, as I find I easily lose the thread if I don't concentrate properly. This means it is not a great podcast to listen to while cleaning the house (which is how I listen to all my podcasts!) (Dec 2022)

Discourse analysis

There are lots of difficult definitions of discourse analysis out there. I'm going to give my own idea about it, which is that discourse analysis looks at the way people say things; which words do they choose to use, which idioms, which comparisons? And what do those choices say about them, about their subculture, about their society?

I'm going to be honest, I'm not really into discourse analysis, and I didn't give the below podcasts the in-depth listen that they probably deserve. But nonetheless, here they are!

My favourite is Linguistics Lounge. It's well-edited, and the hosts have a knack of making this tricky subject understandable.

Length: usually about 30 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: irregular

Years: 2021 - present

Subject: climate crisis discourse analysis

Format: panel discussion, one host, one or two guests

Type of English: British, focus on UK audience

As you can see above, the subject of this podcast is climate crisis discourse analysis. If you don't know what that means, then a) don't worry, you're not weird, and b) this podcast probably isn't for you.

Host Michael Farrelly leads panel discussions with fellow academics on the language used in relation to COP 26 and COP 27. (Jan 2023)

Life and Language

Length: about an hour

Network: independent

Frequency: irregular

Years: 2021 - 2022

Subject: literature and linguistics, storytelling, discourse analysis

Format: interviews

Type of English: host is German, interviewees are from all over

Host Michaela Mahlberg interviews authors and academics. She is charmingly excited to talk to each one of her guests, and that excitement is contagious. She lets her interviewees talk as much as they like, meaning that each episode is as interesting as the interviewee. I'm not much of a literature buff, but if you are, this is a great podcast for you. (Jan 2023)

Lingüa Brütallica

Length: varies, often about 1.5 hours

Network: independent

Frequency: about twice a month

Years: 2020 - present

Subject: ethnographic interviews into language use in the extreme metal community

Format: interviews

Type of English: mixed

The two hosts Dr. Jess Birnie-Smith and Dr. Wes Robertson speak to the lyricists of extreme metal bands about what their lyrics are like and exactly why they chose to write them that way. They go DEEP into this subject and I just wish they had chosen a music scene that I was interested in.

Most interviewees love talking about their craft, some interviewees are tired from touring and nonplussed by all these questions, but the hosts persist, which is honestly quite awe-inspiring. If you are into ethnographic interviews and/or extreme metal, this is definitely a show for you. (Feb 2023)

Length: 27 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: irregular

Years: 2020 - present

Subject: discourse analysis of social and cultural phenomena

Format: alternating hosts, edited interviews

Type of English: New Zealand (one of the hosts is a Brit in New Zealand, interviewees are mixed)

This podcast was a welcome surprise in this category. I find discourse analysis tricky and vague, but hosts Tony Fischer and Julia de Bres speak clearly and have a great way of leading the listener through the episode. The interviews have also been edited for clarity. (Jan 2023)

Other

This is where I am putting the podcasts that are so specialist in nature that they don't fit into any other category. There's forensic linguistics, history of science, literature, pop music, swears and a guy who gets stoned and reads from the dictionary.

I have two favourites in this list, Science Diction and Very Bad Words. These both have the professionally edited audio-documentary format that I love so much. That kind of format takes time to make, which is probably why they both stopped. Definitely worth listening to the archive, though!

Length: 40 minutes to 1.5 hours

Network: independent

Frequency: irregular

Subject: forensic linguistics; who wrote this text?, codes, cryptography, undeciphered languages, and linguistic myths and legends

Format: one host talking

Type of English: British

Forensic linguistics is not really my thing, but the last season about Shakespeare was incredibly fascinating, and I think everybody should listen to it. (And when you do, you can, with me, rejoice when host Hardaker uploads the final episode, which is coming soon I'm sure.)

A note about the feed: Claire Hardaker, the maker of En Claire, includes two versions of each podcast episode, one with background music and one without. (For, I would assume, people with input overload issues.) So that's why there's two of everything. (Dec 2022)

Length: about 20 minutes

Network: Science Diction / WNYC studios

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2020 - 2022

Subject: etymology, science history

Format: audio documentary, one host talking

Type of English: American

I love history of science and I love language, so this was one of my favourite podcasts to get me through the pandemic years; I've listened to every episode.

The history of science bits get more airtime than the etymology bits, which is why I am putting this under "other". But its very good, give it a listen. (Jan 2023)

The Dictionary

Length: between 25 and 35 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: once a day

Years: 2019 - present

Subject: the dictionary

Format: one host talking

Type of English: American

Spencer Parks reads the dictionary. (I don't know which dictionary) Literally. After each entry, he gives his spontaneous commentary.

It's like having a stoned friend in the corner of the room reading out, and commenting on, the ingredients on a cereal packet, oblivious to the fact that nobody is listening to him. I'm not sure why it exists, but when I gave it a listen, it was somehow better than expected.

When I reviewed this show, it was at episode 1405 and had only got as far as the word "dip". (Jan 2023)

The Dictionary of Mythology and Folklore

Length: 3 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2022

Subject: definitions of words from mythology and folklore

Format: one host talking

Type of English: American

Every short episode showcases a word or name from mythology and folklore from all over the world. Seems to have stopped after 35 episodes. (Jan 2023)

The PhonPod

Length: about 25 minutes

Network: independent

Frequency: about twice a month

Years: 2022 - present

Subject: phonology

Format: interviews

Type of English: mixed

English teacher Vicky Loras hosts this podcast in which she interviews academics in the phonetics realm about their careers and research. A podcast for people in the field.

This is the only podcast about phonetics and phonology that I am aware of, which is weird, because you would think that a podcast is a great medium for this sound-based subject. (Jan 2023)

Length: about 30 minutes, there's also 5-minute minicasts

Network: independent

Frequency: n/a

Years: 2017 - 2018

Subject: swears, sociolinguistics

Format: audio documentary

Type of English: American

I love well-edited audio documentaries, and this is one of them. Respectful and informative, host Matt Fidler dives into the sociolinguistics of profanities. This is a great podcast, though obviously you have to be okay about hearing lots of profanities.

I haven't listened to all the episodes yet, but plan to.

Also: who did the artwork? It's so good! (Jan 2023)

Podcasts that didn't make it onto the list

All of the below podcasts have titles that once made me think the podcast could be about the English language, but they are either English-language- learning podcasts, focus heavily on linguistics but not on the English language, or they're about something else entirely.

(Honestly, this part of the list is more for me than for you. Whenever I update my list, I find I keep coming back to the same podcasts. I keep forgetting that I ever found them, and end up checking them out all over again.)

general/ other linguistics

corpuscast - for academics, will add later

dictionary.com's word of the day - quite good, actually. might add later

exhaling words - languages, linguistics, and language learning, but not English per se. Might check it out later. (Jan 2023)

field notes - for and about academic linguists doing fieldwork, might add it later. (Jan 2023)

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences - interviews with the great. (Also very charmed by the way the well-spoken host says "find us at hiphilangsci.net". It's like a poem!)

language matters by diplomatic language services - about other languages, not English. (Jan 2023)

linglab podcast - academic linguistics, might include later. (Jan 2023)

linguistics after dark - three linguists chatting about linguistics while getting drunk. Focus on academic linguistics. Might include later. (Jan 2023)

linguistics careercast - how do linguists get jobs in and outside of academia. (Jan 2023)

linguistics everyday - world languages

Merriam-Webster's word of the day - word of the day

talk wordy to me (2019) - etymology, but only a dozen 2-minute episodes made. (Jan 2023)

tongue unbroken - Native American language revitalization and decolonization

word of the day - is what it is

language teaching/ learning

canguro English - teaching English. Recently also has "The Story of Language" in its feed, which is a series of interviews with esteemed linguist Daniel Everett. (Jan 2023)

language chats - Australian, about language learning, might check it out later. (Jan 2023)

language latte - teaching world languages. (Jan 2023)

Lingua Podcast - interviews from a language school in Germany. Also includes episodes on idioms, but these are aimed at language learners. (Great title though: "it takes an idiom to know one") (Feb 2023)

SAGE language and linguistics - very academic, sub-podcast " Language Testing Bytes " is about language assessment (i.e. how to test students on their language skills) I actually did a course on this at uni, but still needed all my focus, and a dictionary, to understand this podcast! (Probably because it is aimed at people who have read the SAGE magazine issue it tacks onto.) (Jan 2023)

speaking of language - language pedagogy and second language acquisition

words on words - no content in feed, so probably really old. According to the internet "helping students understand and better their writing throughout their college career". (Jan 2023)

world linguistics podcast - conjugations of Spanish verbs (Jan 2023)

translation

speaking of translation - practical tips for translators, might make a sperate list for translators one day. (Jan 2023)

troublesome terps - interpreting and language

not actually about linguistics at all

English The Podcast - is this somebody secretly recording his mates talking during class? What?

future tense - about the future, not about grammar

it's too wordy - comic books. (Jan 2023)

note wordy with teddy - religious sermons. (Jan 2023)

talk wordy to me (2017) - books. (Jan 2023)

talk wordy to me (2021) - literature and TV in German. (Jan 2023)

(side note: in my British accent, "wordy" and "dirty" do not rhyme. It took me a bit of thinking to understand why "talk wordy to me" was such a popular title!)

the nerdy wordy book club - literature. (Jan 2023)

the wordy traveller - books & travel. (Jan 2023)

there's a word for that - uses words as interview themes, but no linguistic observations. (Jan 2023)

word by word - Christian teachings

wordplay podcast - rap music

Did I forget a podcast, or get something wrong?

Creating this list was an awful lot of work, and while researching, sometimes my brain felt like it was leaking out of my ears. I'm sure I got all kinds of things wrong, so if you spot something, please do let me know.

Also: If your podcast is in this list, and you would like me to change something about the category or descriptions, by all means reach out and let me know.

Leave a comment, find me on Twitter or Mastodon, or email me on heddwen (at) englishinprogress.net.

I'll be updating this list all through 2023, adding any new podcasts or other new information I come across. In January 2024 I'll give every podcast a listen again (shockingly, not all X are in my regular listening list) and update accordingly 🙂

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