

The Level Up English Podcast
Michael Lavers
🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I look at a variety of different fun topics and teach you British English at the same time. Each week, I cover topics related to language motivation, vocabulary and grammar, or something totally random! Once a month, we have a guest episode where I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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Sep 7, 2022 • 26min
#178 Watching The News
I think we all have love-hate relationships with the news these days, don't we? Some of us are addicted to watching and it harms our mental health, while others have cut it out completely. Let's discuss this topic today while looking at lots of useful vocabulary.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast178Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Sep 3, 2022 • 27min
#177 Things We Shouldn't Find Embarrassing But Do
Welcome to the very first Saturday episode of the podcast! This is a reaction episode where I respond to a Reddit post on r/CasualUK talking about things we find embarrassing that we probably shouldn't. I'd love to hear your feedback! Do you like the topic? Are you happy with an extra episode. Feel free to get in touch and let me know.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast177Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Aug 31, 2022 • 27min
#176 Should I Listen to Slow or Natural English?
I often get people asking me to speak more slowly or sometimes to speed up! I can't please everyone, but in this episode, I talk about the benefits of slow and natural English and which might be best for you.I also talk about my own speaking speed and whether that could help you too.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast176Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Aug 24, 2022 • 43min
#175 Life Experiences with Teacher Zdenek
Teacher Zdenek joined me for a chat about life experiences. We start by discussing his hobbies of football and board games, and then go into some big accomplishments and memories. We explore this topic deeper on Friday's Member's Podcast too.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast175Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Aug 17, 2022 • 32min
#174 A Daily Language Learning Routine
I thought it would be a nice time to give a 2022 update on my current language learning routine and what my daily schedule looks like. Hopefully it gives you some ideas on how you can shape your own routines and if there's anything you'd like to tweak or add. I talk about my morning and afternoon routines, how many languages I"m learning, my levels in each one, and even give you some examples of my speaking them!Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast174Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Aug 10, 2022 • 26min
#173 Free Resources to Learn English (Should You Pay?)
Welcome, English Learners! Today we're discussing the difference between paid and free resources to learn English. Why paying might sometimes be a good thingWhy I don't teach for freeFree resources you can useAnd more! Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast173Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Aug 3, 2022 • 28min
#172 How to Stop Translating in Your Head
Students often ask me how they can stop translating in their head from English into their native language while talking. This is a fantastic question and I thought it's best to respond to this in a full episode today. Can you relate to this?Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast172Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Jul 27, 2022 • 28min
#171 Why We Procrastinate
Do you struggle with procrastination?In this episode, I talk about some possible reasons why we procrastinate and some solutions to focusing more on the subject - whether that's English or anything else.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast171Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Jul 20, 2022 • 30min
#170 How to Stay Motivated (Live Member's Episode!)
I sent out an invite to members of Level Up English to join me on an episode today to talk about motivation. We spoke about how they get motivated to learn English and what to do when the motivation drops.I hope you enjoy this one! If you want to join a future episode and chat with me live, become a member below. Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast170Have a question? Send me a text--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join! 🥳🥳🥳Private coachingAudio lessons for busy peoplePronunciation & Writing feedbackBonus episodes➡️ Click here to join or find out more: https://courses.levelupenglish.school/courses/level3/Be fast! Spaces are limited.--------------------Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

Jul 13, 2022 • 21min
#169 Learning a Language will Change Your Life
Need some motivation? In this episode I go over some amazing and unusual reasons to learn a language and why you're making your life so much better by learning more English (or any language!) Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast169Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.Have a question? Send me a textSign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessonsJoin Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.schoolBy becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.