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Learning English Vocabulary

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Jul 29, 2024 • 6min

Compound nouns

Discover the fascinating world of compound nouns, where ice cream and popcorn come together! Explore how these unique combinations enhance meaning in everyday dialogue, with fun quizzes to test your knowledge. Learn the importance of hyphenation and proper formatting while mastering pronunciation techniques that put emphasis on the first word. Plus, enjoy a special promo for summer bedding discounts! It's an engaging journey through language that’s both educational and entertaining.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 1min

English in a Minute: 4 ways to use 'capacity'

Delving into the word 'capacity' and its various meanings, from production limits to personal capabilities. The podcast also discusses phrases like 'at capacity' to convey fullness or maximum potential.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 6min

Adjective order

Learn about the order of English adjectives by describing a dog, importance of the sequence, proximity to the noun, and engaging in vocabulary quizzes and creative activities.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1min

English in a Minute: 4 ways to use 'cause'

Learn about the different ways the word 'cause' is used in English, both positively and negatively, as a verb and a noun. Phil worked hard on this episode for your benefit, so tune in now!
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Jul 15, 2024 • 6min

Contractions

Exploring the importance of contractions in English speech and writing, the podcast highlights their practical application through examples and exercises. Tips on improving vocabulary retention are shared, making learning fun and engaging.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 1min

English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'quality'

Guest Phil, an English language educator, explains the versatile meaning of 'quality', showing how it can represent excellence or inadequacy. Listeners learn how the term can encompass positive attributes and deficiencies through real-life examples.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 6min

Job suffixes

The podcast explores job suffixes in English vocabulary, uncovering the connections between various professions like presenter, actor, optician, and librarian. Listeners are treated to a quiz and vocabulary learning tips, with a focus on suffixes 'er', 'or', 'ian', 'ist'. The hosts provide engaging examples and share a unique method involving drawing pictures for vocabulary retention.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1min

English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'general'

Beth, an English language educator, discusses the multiple meanings of the word 'general,' from commonality to fundamental aspects. Real-life examples and phrases like 'in general' are used to illustrate its usage in different contexts.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 6min

Word stress

Learn about word stress in English vocabulary through examples like photography and photographer. Explore the impact of stress on nouns and adjectives, with tips on improving pronunciation. Discover new vocabulary tips, a platform for luxury goods, and a podcast featuring Afghan musicians.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 1min

English in a Minute: 4 ways to use the word 'material'

Join English language expert Beth as she discusses the versatile uses of the word 'material', covering physical substances, fabric, information, and possessions, highlighting its importance in everyday language.

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