All Ears English Podcast

AEE 2554: Don’t Dawdle With Your English Goals

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Jan 26, 2026
They explore the vocabulary around moving slowly: words like dawdle, mosey and amble. Personal stories and a playful role play show how these words sound in real conversations. They discuss tone and when each expression fits in casual or formal situations.
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ADVICE

Don’t Dawdle When Time Matters

  • Do avoid dawdling when you have a deadline or need to catch transportation.
  • Increase your pace or set meet-up points so you don't miss trains or make others wait.
ANECDOTE

Family Member Who Loves To Doddle

  • Lindsay shares a family member who loves souvenir shops and slows everyone down.
  • The relative is described affectionately as fun but a classic doddler.
ADVICE

Handle Slow Walkers Strategically

  • Do split up or set a rendezvous if someone is going to dawdle.
  • Tell them to take their time while you go to a nearby spot and meet later.
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