English from all angles! Little tricks for stressing what you want to say and how you want to say It. Drew gives advice on how to be consistent when you say the date so that you stop making mistakes. Also, learn how to use “do/does/did” to emphasize what you want to say. When faced with a choice, avoid confusion by picking one way to say the date. In Episode 5 you also learn the expression “as we speak,” the word “bark” and why certain verbs have a “t” sound when used in the past tense and with the past participle.

English from all angles! Learn to use the verb “to be” with agility right from the start. Using the verb “to be” with dexterity -in other words, without having to think (and without making mistakes!) - in all tenses means that you dominate the foundation of the English language. Do yourself a favor and take extra time to really master the verb “to be,” otherwise it will soon serve as an impediment to progressing in English. Don’t worry about making mistakes or what other people think; your English will drastically improve if you simply use it whenever you can.

English from all angles! Relax and Repeat: The Route to Understanding. Learn English the easy way, just like children do. Imitating what Drew says will quickly improve your listening skills (and speaking) skills. When listening to native English speakers talk, relax! Because getting rid of your fear of not understanding will actually increase your concentration and improve listening comprehension. Drew gives tips on how you can easily recognize frequently used combinations of words in English when you hear them.

English from all angles! The Psychological Component of Learning English. Drew discusses how you can benefit by making mistakes when learning English. We look at how repetition and imitation are two key exercises for improving your speaking and pronunciation skills. The episode also includes the expression “mind over matter,” the phrasal verb “to get over,” the expression “stand your ground” as well as a quick look at the second conditional.

English from all angles! Introduction and Tips for Using Crosby's 9. Use the podcast to expand your vocabulary, practice phrasal verbs and learn expressions as you improve your listening and speaking skills. In this, the very first episode, Drew introduces the podcast and welcomes listeners. He explains how English language learners will improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills (yes, by repeating!) as they add new words, expressions and phrasal verbs to their vocabulary.