Learn English Vocabulary

By Jack Radford

What's Learn English Vocabulary about?

Learn English Vocabulary is a short format podcast that teaches English vocabulary! To read the transcript and complete interactive activities, visit www.learnenglishvocabulary.co.uk

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Learn English Vocabulary episodes:

01.26.2024
A2 - Verbs to talk about money
In this episode, Jack talks about A2 verbs that you can use to talk about money. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12.28.2023
B1 - New Year's celebrations and traditions
In this episode, Jack talks about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
08.28.2023
C1 - Song Lyrics - Imagine Dragons - Whatever it takes
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Whatever it takes by the band Imagine Dragons. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries:...
07.26.2023
C1 - IELTS – Describing people – Conscientiousness
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of conscientiousness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
06.30.2023
B1 - Song lyrics - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Blinding Lights by the artist known as The Weekend. You can read the transcript on the page for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary. Support this podcast at —...
06.28.2023
IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 2
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. This is the second episode in the series. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for...
06.21.2023
IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 1
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about vocabulary from the Academic Word List for IELTS. The Academic Word List is a list of the most important word families for the IELTS exams. There are 570 head words on...
06.13.2023
B2 - Description of a film - Part 3
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on...
06.10.2023
B2 - Describing a film - Part 2
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on...
06.06.2023
B2 - Describing a film - Part 1
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack describes one of his favourite films. The vocabulary focus is language you can use to talk about films. This language will be the vocabulary focus for the English Focus Conversation Course lesson on...
05.20.2023
A2 - Describing Sports
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the 10 most popular sports in the world and describes pictures of people playing these sports. The vocabulary focus is the words for different sports, but the descriptions are also...
05.07.2023
B1 - Food - Sweets and treats
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 sweet dishes that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the third podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on...
05.03.2023
B1 - Food - Snacks and food on the go
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 snacks or light meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. This is the second podcast (of three) that focuses on language for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation...
04.30.2023
B1 - Food - Conversation Course
In this episode, Jack talks about 4 meals that you could eat if you ever visit the UK. The language from this podcasts is for the vocabulary input for an intermediate conversation course on English Focus. If you are interested...
04.14.2023
C1 - Popular genres of music
In this episode, Jack talks about the 10 most popular genres of music on Spotify. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12.12.2022
A2 - Phrasal verbs for shopping
In this episode, Jack talks about 10 phrasal verbs you can use to talk about shopping. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12.07.2022
B2 - Alfie's Vocabulary Podcast
This episode is a bit different because I had some help making this from my 6-year-old son Alfie. He's always been interested in this podcast and wanted to help so I asked him to share 10 words. I hope you...
11.16.2022
B1 - Song Lyrics - White Lion - Cry for freedom
In this episode, Jack talks about the lyrics to the song Cry for freedom by the 1980s glam metal band White Lion which was requested by a listener called Edward from Ukraine. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
11.10.2022
B2 - Protests and protesters
In this episode, Jack talks about language related to protests and protesters. You can read the transcript for this episode and complete the language activity on the page for this podcast on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast...
09.27.2022
C1 - Language, dialects and accents of the UK
In this episode, Jack talks about the different languages, dialects and accents of the UK. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.08.2022
B2 - Inflation
In this episode, Jack talks about inflation and language related to finance and the cost of living crisis. Visit Learn English Vocabulary to read the transcript. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.04.2022
B1 - Song Lyrics - Guns N' Roses - Appetite for destruction
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Guns N' Roses song Welcome to the Jungle. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Support this podcast at —...
06.26.2022
B1 - Song Lyrics - Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams
In this episode. Jack talks about the lyrics to the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The language in this podcast will be useful for B1 learners and good revision for more advanced learners. Image: Edvil, CC BY 2.0,...
06.14.2022
B2 - Song Lyrics - Taylor Swift - Cardigan
In this episode, Jack discusses the lyrics to the Taylor Swift song Cardigan. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.09.2022
C1 - Tesla - Part 2
This is the second podcast in a two-part episode on Tesla. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.08.2022
C1 - Tesla - Part 1
A listener requested a podcast on Tesla. The language connected to this topic is advanced. I have split the podcast into two because there is too much vocabulary to focus on for one podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries:...
02.06.2022
B1 - Song Lyrics - Encanto - We don't talk about Bruno
Jack looks at the interesting vocabulary from the song We don't talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the film Encanto. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
01.27.2022
B2 - Song Lyrics - Adele - Easy on me
Jack looks at the lyrics to the song Easy on me from Adele's most recent album and discusses the meaning and interesting vocabulary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
01.20.2022
C1 - The Royal Family
In this episode, Jack looks at vocabulary related to the royal family. To read the transcript when you listen visit the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.30.2021
B2 - Rockets and satellites
In the podcast, Jack talks about the Atlas V rocket launch and describes B2 vocabulary related to space and satellites. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.22.2021
B1 - Song Lyrics - One Direction - Long Way Down
In this podcast, Jack talks about the vocabulary and meaning of the lyrics of the One Direction song Long Way Down. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.18.2021
B1 - A scene from a film - Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem
In this podcast, Jack talks about a scene from the film Dead Poets society and lots of B1 / B2 language. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.14.2021
C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Openness to experience
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality related to the trait of openness to experience. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at —...
09.07.2021
A2 - The Physical World Quiz
In this podcast, Jack describes 8 words you can use to talk about the physical world and you have to try to work out what the words are. Read the transcript on Learn English Vocabulary > A2 > The...
09.03.2021
C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Agreeableness
In this podcast, Jack talks about language you can use to describe personality that's related to the trait of agreeableness. You can read the transcript on the podcast page on the Learn English Vocabulary website. Support this podcast at...
09.01.2021
C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Extraversion
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about language you can use in Part 1 and 2 of the speaking part of an IELTS test. In these sections, you often have to describe yourself or other people so this...
08.18.2021
B2 - Song Lyrics - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics to the Elton John song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He looks at the interesting vocabulary and tries to interpret the meaning. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.19.2021
B1 - Song Lyrics - My Chemical Romance - Cancer
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Cancer by My Chemical Romance and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.17.2021
A2 - Past tense - The pronunciation of -ed endings
In this episode, Jack talks about the past simple and focuses on the pronunciation of -ed endings. This podcast was requested by a listener so has more of a grammar focus than normal. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...
05.12.2021
C1 - Art, History and Movements
In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about different movements in art from the renaissance to contemporary art. This is an advanced vocabulary podcast and was written following a request from a listener. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising...
04.14.2021
B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up
In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.03.2021
B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris
In this podcast, Jack talks about the language used by MotoGP commentator Nick Harris. You can read the transcript for the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Upper Intermediate - MotoGP and Nick Harris Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast...
02.25.2021
B1 - Creative collocations
In this podcast, Jack talks about collocations and vocabulary related to the verbs read, write, paint and draw. Read the transcript for this podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B1 Intermediate - Creative collocations Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at...
02.18.2021
B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack looks at some language connected to this evening's NASA mission to Mars. You can read the transcript and join in the community at Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - Mars Perseverance...
02.17.2021
C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2
In this episode, Jack looks at the vocabulary in the last three verses of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. You can read the transcript and join in the discussion on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 Advanced - The Rocky...
02.16.2021
C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1
In this episode, Jack talks about the interesting vocabulary from the first verses and chorus of the song The Rocky Road to Dublin. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - Song Lyrics...
02.09.2021
A2 - The hardest journey
In this episode of the Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the hardest journey he has ever made. The language focus is question forms and discourse markers. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary -...
02.04.2021
B2 - The Legend of King Arthur
In this podcast, Jack talks about the legend of King Arthur. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - B2 - The Legend of King Arthur Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-english-vocabulary/donations Advertising...
02.02.2021
C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
In this podcast, Jack talks about the lyrics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and tries to describe the vocabulary and interpret the meaning. You can read the transcript of the podcast on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 -...
01.26.2021
B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema
In this episode, Jack talks about the questions you can ask when you are getting to know someone. The podcast focuses on the uncontroversial topics of eating out and going to the cinema. To read the transcript and join the speaking...

What's Learn English Vocabulary about?

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Learn English Vocabulary episodes:

A2 - Verbs to talk about money

B1 - New Year's celebrations and traditions

C1 - Song Lyrics - Imagine Dragons - Whatever it takes

C1 - IELTS – Describing people – Conscientiousness

B1 - Song lyrics - The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 2

IELTS - Academic Word List - Sub list 1 - Part 1

B2 - Description of a film - Part 3

B2 - Describing a film - Part 2

B2 - Describing a film - Part 1

A2 - Describing Sports

B1 - Food - Sweets and treats

B1 - Food - Snacks and food on the go

B1 - Food - Conversation Course

C1 - Popular genres of music

A2 - Phrasal verbs for shopping

B2 - Alfie's Vocabulary Podcast

B1 - Song Lyrics - White Lion - Cry for freedom

B2 - Protests and protesters

C1 - Language, dialects and accents of the UK

B2 - Inflation

B1 - Song Lyrics - Guns N' Roses - Appetite for destruction

B1 - Song Lyrics - Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams

B2 - Song Lyrics - Taylor Swift - Cardigan

C1 - Tesla - Part 2

C1 - Tesla - Part 1

B1 - Song Lyrics - Encanto - We don't talk about Bruno

B2 - Song Lyrics - Adele - Easy on me

C1 - The Royal Family

B2 - Rockets and satellites

B1 - Song Lyrics - One Direction - Long Way Down

B1 - A scene from a film - Dead Poets Society - Carpe Diem

C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Openness to experience

A2 - The Physical World Quiz

C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Agreeableness

C1 - IELTS - Describing people - Extraversion

B2 - Song Lyrics - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

B1 - Song Lyrics - My Chemical Romance - Cancer

A2 - Past tense - The pronunciation of -ed endings

C1 - Art, History and Movements

B1 - Phrasal Verbs - Meeting up

B2 - MotoGP and Nick Harris

B1 - Creative collocations

B2 - Mars Perseverance Rover

C1 - Song lyrics - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 2

C1 - The Rocky Road to Dublin - Part 1

A2 - The hardest journey

B2 - The Legend of King Arthur

C1 - Song lyrics - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

B1 - Asking questions - Eating out and the cinema