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The Level Up English Podcast

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Oct 18, 2023 • 53min

#242 Learn Languages Like a Pro (Xiaogua Chinese)

Language learning expert Zhifei from Xiaogua Chinese shares helpful tips on flashcards, developing a natural accent, and the importance of a positive attitude in language learning. They also discuss the power of space repetition, the joy of learning languages, and the relevance of the Level Up English podcast for English learners.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 23min

#241 Furry Friends - Team Dog or Team Cat?

The podcast explores the differences between dog and cat people, the responsibility of owning a pet, encountering animals in Bangkok, dealing with the loss of a pet, and the positive effects of pets on mental health.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 40min

#240 Biggest Lessons from Moving Abroad

In this entertaining podcast, the speaker shares their experiences and observations after moving to Bangkok, Thailand. They discuss the differences between the UK and Thailand, encountering dangerous animals, cultural differences, and the need to adapt and learn. They emphasize the value of being open and receptive in a new place and highlight the positive impact of a new environment on one's mood. The podcast also includes gratitude for reviews and an inspiring quote.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 39min

#239 Never Forget English Words Again

Discover effective methods to prevent forgetting English vocabulary, including tips on memory improvement and expressions related to memory and forgetting. Explore the relationship between forgetfulness and language learning and learn valuable tips for remembering English words. Understand the importance of input in language learning and gain insights on avoiding forgetting new vocabulary through practices like output and spaced repetition.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 23min

#238 Level Up English Live - Giving Advice

Members of Level Up English engage in an insightful discussion about giving advice. They explore phrases for giving advice and stress the value of avoiding distractions. The podcast also touches on finding happiness in small things, joining events for English learners, and the significance of focusing on long-form content.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 41min

#237 The Power of Groups and Movies with Cara Leopold

Cara Leopold (Leo Listening) joins me once again on the podcast to discuss the benefits of learning English in groups with her experience teaching group classes based around movies, as well as some good movies and TV series she likes to use to practice and teach English. If you've caught this episode in 2023, Cara is relaunching her Movie Club course. You can try it out for one week in September to see if you like it. We talk more about this in the episode tooShow notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast237------------------------------Cara Leopold is the creator of the Leo Listening Movie Club where she helps film-loving English learners understand and discuss movies together so they can master conversational English. From September 13th-20th Cara is organising the Back-to-School Movie Challenge, a 1-week taste of what it's like to be in a movie club. By watching and discussing clips from high school movies together, you’ll learn new vocabulary, catch fast-spoken English and practice your speaking and writing skills with other movie-loving English learners. The challenge includes access to a discussion forum as well as a live Zoom session on September 20th to chat with me and other film lovers about the movie clips.  Join the challenge: https://leolistening.podia.com/back-to-school-movie-challengeCara’s website: https://leo-listening.com/Cara’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoListening/Cara’s Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraleopold/Cara’s Pinterest profile: https://www.pinterest.fr/leolistening/ --------------------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.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.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 28min

#236 Adding 'Up' to Verbs (Part 2)

This podcast episode discusses the patterns and meanings of phrasal verbs with 'up'. They explore various verbs like 'set up', 'come up with', and 'break up'. They also discuss the interchangeability of 'bunged up' and 'blocked up'. Additionally, they share their opinion on list episodes and the effectiveness of learning through experience.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 32min

#235 Learn English Fast with Comprehensible Input

This podcast explores the concept of comprehensible input in language learning, emphasizing the importance of staying within the learner's comfort zone and gradually increasing comprehension levels. It also discusses learning a language without studying grammar rules and the Natural Order Hypothesis in language learning. The speaker shares their passion for making English learning more enjoyable and prioritizes language acquisition over learning grammar rules.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 36min

#234 Steve Kaufmann's Language Learning Advice

Steve Kaufmann, a polyglot with a good level of proficiency in around 20 languages, shares language learning tips including mistakes to avoid, the importance of curiosity, the intermediate plateau, leaving your comfort zone, and increasing vocabulary.
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Aug 16, 2023 • 30min

#233 Don't Take Yourself So Seriously

Learn the benefits of incorporating silliness in language learning and how it positively impacts life. Discover the importance of not taking oneself too seriously and the negative consequences of being self-important. Explore the influence of body language and speaking up without hesitation. Find out the power of using silly and unusual phrases for language learning and how it enhances memorization and creativity. Embrace silliness and don't take yourself seriously to enhance vocabulary retention and draw inspiration from children's fearless approach to language.

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