Learn English With Everest

This episode is the third in a 4-part series about English for work and business. 

This week I talked to Rob about phone English. Everybody hates speaking on the phone in a foreign language. It’s really hard – you can’t see the other person’s face, their expressions, their lips moving, their body language. These things are so important. 

But, don’t despair! Lots of what we say on the phone is just the same small selection of “phone English” used again and again. So, this week, I'm going to talk you through some of the most useful phone English vocab – whether you’re making or receiving calls in work. 

Along the way, I’ll explain lots of the vocabulary, idioms, phrasal verbs and other expressions we use. 

I’ll also be talking about the grammar of demonstrative pronouns – this, that, these, those

As always, all the material is on the website: everestlanguageschool.com/podcast 

This episode is the second in a 4-part series about English for work and business. From CVs, and job interviews, to phone and email English, chatting to clients, customers, and colleagues, we’ll be looking at lots of different areas over these 4 episodes. There will also be all the usual vocabulary, grammar, listening practice, and lots more.

This week I talked to Sarah about job interviews. Doing a job interview in your own language can be difficult enough, but doing one in a foreign language can be a nerve-wracking experience! So, Sarah and I have 7 tips to help you out. 

Along the way, there will be lots of vocabulary, idioms, phrasal verbs and other expressions. In the grammar section, we’ll be focusing on the modal verb “should”.

All the material, including today’s 7 tips, is on the website: everestlanguageschool.com/podcast 

 

This week is part one in a four-part mini-series about English for work and business. CVs, job interviews, phone and email English, chatting to clients, customers and colleagues, we’ll be looking at lots of different areas over the next four episodes. 

In this episode I chatted to Rob about the very first thing you need to do if you’re trying to get a job: make a great CV. Rob and I have a chat about 10 tips to help you create the perfect CV. Along the way, I’ll explain lots of the vocabulary, idioms, phrasal verbs and other expressions we use. 

All the material, including today’s 10 tips, is on the website, everestlanguageschool.com/podcast 

This week I chat to Jane about open water swimming all over the world, from Italy to Turkey to the Indian Ocean. We talk about jellyfish, swimming with 1600 other people, and what to do if you turn blue! The grammar point is gerunds and infinitives. Why do we say “I want to do”, but “I enjoy doing”? 

Links and grammar notes are on the Everest website here

This week on Learn English with Everest I chat to Rob about Irish music, going to live gigs, music festivals, and lots more. So, in this episode you’ll learn lots of vocabulary to talk about music. The grammar point is connected with adjectives, specifically gradable and ungradable adjectives. Why do we say “very big”, but not “very huge”? “Absolutely amazing”, but not “very amazing”. Have a listen and find out! Links and grammar notes on the Everest website here

This week I chat to Derick Smith, an artist and English language teacher based here in Dublin. We talk about Easter, which is coming up this week, as well as Derick’s work and his routine as an artist.

In this episode you’ll learn about Easter here in Ireland and some useful vocabulary and idioms for talking about art. In the grammar section I explain four very confusing words connected with time: for, since, during, and ago.

You can see Derick’s art on Instagram here

Get all the notes on the show's website here 

On this week's episode I chat to Anne-Marie, the Director of Studies in Everest Language School. We discuss the very changeable Irish weather (with lots of useful weather vocabulary). We also talk about Ireland's national holiday - St Patrick's Day! In this episode we explore, in detail, the many ways that English speakers use the word 'get'. So let's get started!

Hello, and welcome to Learn English with Everest, a brand new podcast from Everest Language School, in Dublin. This episode is a just short preview to introduce you to the show and let you know what you can expect!

I’m Conor and I’m a language teacher and podcaster from Dublin. In this podcast I’ll be teaching you all the areas of English you’d expect: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening skills, tips for IELTS and Cambridge exams, and lots more.

Stay tuned for episode 1, coming on Thur 4th April. Find out more at the website here