English & Coffee

Ideas come and ideas go, but sometimes the changes are permanent. It is for this reason that one must understand how his or her ideas can and will influence others. The people that are aware of the power that one idea can hold have the ability to build, create or destroy many things. You too are capable of sharing your ideas to help or influence others..so let's unpack that a bit. In today's pour, we are going to take a few simple ideas and how they can and have shaped our lives Enjoy:) It's time to put your English to work :D

In life, there are things we can change and there are also those things that will not change no matter what we do. This is the concept of "Constants and Variables" which we must accept, if we are to make any forward progress. Today's pour will include a discussion on the constants within one's life, as well as, several examples of variables that one can change. Enjoy \ m/

When you first start learning English, most people cover the surface level Q&A. You know questions like: Where are you from? Or What are your hobbies? Well, after that...then what? People want to know "Why" or "How" and sometimes these items can trip people up. In today's pour, I'm going to give you several follow-up questions that you can expect to hear when you talk to a native. Also, I'm going to give you a few examples on how to respond :) Enjoy \m/

There are moments in life when you need to keep trucking along, as if nothing happened...And there are others when you just have to say what you feel... This is one of those moments.

If you've taken a walk down the grocery aisle in the last few weeks, I'm sure that you've noticed a difference in the prices. Fluctuations such as these can and often influence what we consume or don't eat during our day to day. So what does one do when your favorite food is now 3x higher than before? Well, that's what we're going to talk about in today's pour, along with a few other interesting factors that affect our diet. Enjoy=)

Seems like the weather is warming up...just a taste:) All the more reason to grab a Cup Of Hot Joe and squeeze in a little English. In today's pour, we talk about how obstacles in English are some of the best gems to find! Enjoy \m/ Did you know that this podcast now has a newsletter? Check it out at englishandcoffee.org

When you look across this vast land of ours, you can see peaks that rise far above our current position in life. In today's pour, I want to talk about reaching the top your "Kilimanjaro" :) Enjoy!

Idioms will continue to be a bittersweet addition to any language learner's tool belt, but it's always easier to learn them when you have context. In today's pour, I'm going to hit you with a quality dose of relevant idioms that you can immediately use to color your convo. Enjoy :)

Looks like the cold front has us pinned in the corner..but not to fear..We can record from my apartment :). In today's pour, we will scratch that itch for English with a quick dose of caffeine and a dip into the internet. It's always eye-opening to read some of the absurdity that journalists post online these days;) Enjoy!

You ever have that moment where you want to dig into some untapped English, but don't know where to start? Well, I would say it's time to go down the rabbit hole:). In today's pour, we dive into the abyss and scan for new topics to discuss. Are you ready? Grab your cup and Let's G.O!