English with Stephen

Why is reading such an effective way to learn a language? In this episode, I look into why reading is so powerful for language students.

Memes are everywhere. Especially if your 10-year-old son has just got a new mobile phone! In this episode, I look at the origin of the word 'meme' and discover how it is a fantastic example of a meme.

We've talked a lot about the history of English, but what is going to happen in the future to this world language? In this episode, we ask if another language might become more important than English.

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This is the first in a monthly feature of interviews with successful language learners from around the world. Martin, from the Rock 'n' Roll English Podcast, talks about why stories are so important to learning and how he is using stories to help Ukrainian refugees.

In this episode, we look at some of the surprising contributions to English, and many other languages, that originated in Ukraine.

Are you having difficulties finding the motivation to learn English? Do you find it hard to start your studies?

It was one of the largest empires ever, but how did the British Empire affect the development of English as a language.

In this week's word story, we look at the origin of the word 'January', how it is used and why it gave its name to one of the greatest cities in the world.

I've been learning the guitar recently. There are a number of lessons I have taken from learning the guitar which are useful for learning English.

English doesn't have masculine and feminine words, which makes learning the language a bit easier. But have you ever thought about why English doesn't do what most other languages do? And does this mean English is not a sexist language? Listen to find out.