

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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Jun 5, 2024 • 31min
#275 Moving 10,000km from Home
This is a very special episode because we're doing something a little bit different. Today I'm bringing you to the centre of Bangkok for an outdoor episode.▶️ Click here to watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vNBOT3nBxBgI talk about relocating and moving away from your home while walking around one of the central parks in Bangkok, Thailand. I discuss the difficulties, my personal experiences, and I share lots of useful and relevant English phrases that you can use connected to this topic. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast275My old YouTube channel - http://youtube.com/c/englishwithmichaelGet access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

May 29, 2024 • 29min
#274 Too Old to Learn English?
Is age a barrier to learning a new language? The host debunks the myth of being too old to learn. Emphasizes the importance of staying curious, making mistakes, and avoiding self-comparison. Focus on individual growth and circumstances in language learning journey. Encourages continuous learning and listener appreciation.

May 22, 2024 • 55min
#273 Developing Your Curiosity with Lisa (Your English Self)
Lisa is an English teacher and Neurolanguage Coach from the UK but now living on the Spain-Portugal border. She joined me today for a talk all about languages and teaching. We covered the topic of curiosity and its importance, the best way to improve in a language, how to become a teacher if the language isn't your native one, and more!Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast273Your English Self Website - https://yourenglishself.com/--------Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

May 15, 2024 • 45min
#272 Phrasal Verbs with 'Set'
I'm back with another episode in the series on phrasal verbs. Today, we're looking at around 9 phrasal verbs that include the verb 'set'. It's a really common one to use and the meanings can get confusing, so I'm going to go through each one and explain the meaning, but also follow up with a story related to my life to give some context to help explain the phrasal verb.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast272Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

May 8, 2024 • 39min
#271 A Terrifying Flying Experience
In this episode, I talk all about transportation. I know - it sounds a bit boring! But there's a lot to talk about.We'll be discussing my terrifying flight experience where it felt like we almost crashed, how to talk about different types of transport and commuting, and then we end with some super useful expressions that are related to transport. My goal is you'll end this episode with something new that you didn't know before.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast271Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

May 1, 2024 • 37min
#270 What Will the Future Look Like?
Exploring future predictions on AI, self-driving cars, prosthetics, and colonization on Mars. Discussing advancements in human-computer interfaces and brain integration. Reflecting on the transition to a cashless society and speculating on the existence of aliens. Join the conversation on the website to share your thoughts on the future.

Apr 24, 2024 • 38min
#269 Debates, Arguments, & Controversial Opinions
I share some of my opinions on debate questions provided to me by Chat GPT, ranging from general opinions to deeper more philosophical ones. While doing so, I share some useful vocabulary as well as phrases you can use to express your own opinions when debating or arguing.Why not respond to this podcast directly? Leave a common on the shownotes page below using one of the phrases from today and give me your opinion on a topic here.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast269Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 3min
#268 The Best Way to Learn English with Fabio Cerpelloni
Fabio Cerpelloni chats with me on the podcast today around the topic of his new book: 'Any Language You Want: 18 Conflicting Lessons for a New Kind of Language Learner'.A collection of contradictory true personal stories in answer to "What's the best way to learn a language?" In each of the 18 chapters, Fabio -- a language learner and teacher -- shares a story about how he mastered English, his second language, and tells you what's the best way to learn another language.In this episode, we discuss some ways to learn English and why it's not as simple as you might think. I'm sure you'll leave, however, feeling inspired, motivated, and with some new ideas on how to best master this language.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast268Fabio's Website: https://fabiocerpelloni.comThe Book: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/any-language-you-want/-----Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/Think Fast, Talk SmartThis episode is brought to you by the Think Fast, Talk Smart Podcast by Stanford. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

Apr 10, 2024 • 34min
#267 Learn English by Teaching
A listener asked me how they can teach English to their friend, so I decided to give some tips and advice in this podcast episode.I cover some tips you can do to help a friend, partner, or family member learn English - whether this is in a casual setting or a more structured lesson setting. I also cover some mistakes that many beginner teachers make, which will you useful for you no matter what kind of teaching you are interested in.And finally, I talk at the end about some basic steps to take if you're interested in becoming a professional teacher and making some extra money from that.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast267Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

Apr 3, 2024 • 39min
#266 Make English Pronunciation Easier with Assimilation
In Episode 255, we spoke about Linking. In Episode 262, we spoke about Elision.Now, in Episode 266, we're talking all about Assimilation. This is the 3rd and final part in our connected speech series, where I look at how spoken English can change the pronunciation of certain words. If you want to speak with a natural British accent, then this is essential to know. In this episode, I'll be looking at times when the sounds of words change so they become easier to pronounce. I'll be doing this while answering questions and sharing my views on them, and I invite you to join in as well. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast266Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!


