English from all angles! Are you ready to improve your speaking and pronunciation in English? Imitate, imitate, imitate…you know the drill! In this episode, Drew teaches you the expressions, “true to form” and “all the rage.” Quick! Which one is the synonym for “accustomed to?” “Use to” or “used to?” You’ll get the lowdown here. (Lowdown? You’ll have to look that one up!) Also, test your knowledge of the conditionals and learn whether or not it’s a good idea to show the boss up.

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses the expression “the plot thickens”, which includes everything from the TV series “Dallas” to chicken broth. Quite a hodgepodge of content, indeed! (Hodgepodge? You’ll have to look that one up :) Drew will also have you on the edge of your seat -yes; you’ll learn this expression- as he offers you his regular dose of tips for pronunciation and speaking, along with useful vocabulary and expressions for your everyday English. Don’t miss it!

English from all angles! Uh-oh! We’re in trouble. Our main competitor has just released a new breakthrough technology. They’ve raised the bar! Now we have to…try harder, improve our performance, achieve better results…In this episode, Drew explains what it means to “raise the bar.” How do you pronounce “hire?” Is it a noun? Tune in and you’ll be surprised. Also, we review the phrasal verb “to dress up.” Of course we dress up for Halloween, but is it normal to dress up for work? Lastly, fix your pronunciation of the word “athlete” forever.

English from all angles! Are you mentally tough? Are you impervious to criticism? If so, you’re probably thick-skinned. Tune in and learn more about this useful expression, along with other words and expressions related to the word “skin.” Quick! How many syllables does the word “criticism” have? Four. Did you get it right? Remember, the suffix “ism” has two syllables. Listen to this episode for some good practice. Drew also discusses the meaning of “poetic license.” Don’t miss it!

English from all angles! Money makes the world go round, doesn’t it? What do you think? Does money have an impact on our happiness? Drew discusses a few expressions related to money. Are you still struggling with recognizing certain letters in English? Tune in for a trick that’ll help you out. Question: Is it C-y-n-d-i or C-i-n-d-y? You’ll “see…”

English from all angles! This episode looks at some vocabulary and expressions related to the words “hat” and “cap.” How does a hat differ from a cap? C – a – p – p – e – d…how do you pronounce this word? What does it mean? DO YOU WRITE IN ALL CAPS? Nobody likes drinking flat Coca-Cola, right? So cap the bottle!

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses the concept of the underdog. Do you typically root for the underdog? Also, you’ll learn the expression “pardon the pun.” Question: how to you pronounce the word “upset” in the following sentences? (Hint: the verb is pronounced differently from the noun). The 49ers upset the Packers and the Bengals upset the Titans. Two incredible upsets took place in the NFL yesterday. Tune in and find out!

English from all angles! Would you like to practice and learn English in a natural way? Naturally, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll practice (and improve) your listening comprehension and speaking as you gain fluency and build your vocabulary with new words, expressions and phrasal verbs.

English from all angles! Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Have you resolved to get in shape? Have you resolved to quit smoking? In this episode you’ll learn about resolutions: making them, keeping them -sticking to them- and, hopefully, not giving up on them! How familiar are you with the conditionals in English? How about a quick review? Tune in and test your knowledge. Also, repeat what Drew says and watch your speaking skills skyrocket.

English from all angles! ‘Tis the season, and therefore Drew takes a look at some of his favorite holiday symbols and activities. Tune in, practice and improve your English! Hear about snow, sledding, ornaments, luminarias, caroling, reindeer…(flying reindeer) and learn the phrasal verbs “hand down” and “die out.” What do you think? Is Christmas caroling dying out?