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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis has a conversation with Jack about how he's been coping with lockdown before discussing how to make the most of reading to learn a language giving some tips.  Following that, he has a short chat about the Teachify blog with new content every week. This episode is quite difficult so make sure you check out the difficult words below. 

1. Ought to - should. 
2. Unpredictable - cannot be predicted.
3. Ruin - spoil or destroy. 
4. Rant over - I have finished speaking after a long time. 
5. Other than (something) - excluding (something)
6. A background - extra information. 
7. Entertaining - that entertains, that is interesting. 
8. Endless - unlimited, without an end. 
9. Check it out - have a look.

Joke of the day:  What's the most important thing about telling a joke?  































The timing. 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast you can improve your listening skills with a 15 minute conversation between Lewis and Ash as they discuss Charities and NGOs, ask each other some questions about it and analyse the industry in general.  All of which while they use key vocabulary and explain it.  Below, you have some of the more complicated words. 

1. Taken care of - looked after. 
2. Go extinct - stop existing. 
3. Strive for - aim for. 
4. The needy - people in need of help. 
5. Willing - ready, prepared or available. 
6. Make a profit - make money, not a loss. 
7. That's the way it goes - that's life. 
8. Go wrong - not be right, fail. 
9. Give away - to people in need. 
10. Throw away - put in the bin. 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis talks to you about some things he's been discussing in class this week, about gender inequality and role models.  He lists some influential women throughout history before talking about what role models are, mentions his role models and then analyses the whole concept of role models. 

Below, you have a list of some of the tricky words used, enjoy and keep up the good work. 

1. Salary gap - a difference in income. 
2. Look up to - admire. 
3. Take for granted - not appreciate. 
4. Achievable - can be achieved. 
5. Doable - can be done. 
6. Look on the bright side - be optimsitic. 
7. Commitment - being committed. 
8. Selflessness - not being selfish. 
9. Overcome - surpass.
10. Make an effort - try.

Where does a computer go dancing?  A disco. 

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In this episode of the Teachify English Podcast, Lewis & Mickey discuss a recent event they hosted with some connections and clients in order to further our working relationship and teach some business English.  If you're interested in attending one of our masterclasses, online classes or group classes then please don't hesitate to contact us.

1. A turnout - attendance.
2. Make the most of - take advantage of. 
3. Spotlight - the attention.
4. Look forward to - be excited about. 
5. Cut corners - do something without taking care of the details.
6. Be on the same page as someone - agree with someone. 
7. Let someone down - disappoint someone. 
8. Ballpark figure - a rough estimate of a number. 
9. Cut to the chase - get to the point. 
10. A one-off - a single event or moment which isn't repeated.

Joke of the podcast

What lights up a football stadium? 

A football match!  (a match could be a game or a wooden stick to make fire) 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis talks about Inequality between different countries, income inequality, racial inequality and gender inequality.  Yes, it's not the happiest of subjects but sometimes we have to discuss them to make a change.  It is commented in the podcast, but this is just an introduction to the topic, if you want to find out more there are plenty of videos or articles you can check out.  Below you have some of the tricky vocabulary used during the recording.

1. Whisper - to speak very quietly. 
2. Rank among - be classed as.
3. Rise, rose, risen - increased, increased, increased.
4. Way ahead - a long distance ahead. 
5. Gap - difference. 
6. Look up to - admire. 
7. So far - until now. 
8. Be aware - to know, be up to date. 
9. Murder - kill deliberately. 
10. Widespread - extended. 
11. Wealth - richness. 
12. Undesirable - not wanted. 

Here's the joke of the day too, let's hope you get it. 

How does a penguin build its house? 

Igloos it together. :) 

Thanks for listening everyone and keep up the good work.

In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis and Mickey discuss a range of subtopics related to doing business in other languages, what it takes to be an entrepreneur and they go into the birth of Teachify too.  Below you have a list of the tricky words and phrases too.  

1. Lack - not have. 
2. Over and over again - repeatedly. 
3. Off by heart - memorised. 
4. It speaks for itself - the evidence proves it. 
5. Track record - history and proof. 
6. A leap of faith - a jump into the abyss. 
7. Daunting - worrying, scary. 
8. Entrepreneur - business person. 
9. Willing - prepared, ready or eager. 
10. Insight - view, opinion, experience. 
11. Drop out of - leave school, college or university. 
12. Be hung up on something - be worried or concerned about. 
13. Revenue - income, turnover - money made. 
14. Expenses - money spent. 
15. Cash flow - the money coming in and going out of a company.

And did you guys pay attention until the end to listen to the joke?  Here it is.

What do you call an alligator detective? 

An investigator! 

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In this episode of the Teachify English Podcast, Lewis and Estela discuss some of their favourite films of all time, give little summaries and finish by recommending some new films that they went to watch at the cinema.  Below, you can find some explanations of the difficult words and phrases we used. 

1. Go through - experience. (verb)
2. Things are looking up - the situation is becoming more positive. 
3. Holy - religious, saint-like. 
4. Plot - story of a film, series. 
5. Downside - disadvantage.
6. Get on my nerves - to frustrate or annoy. 
7. Anchorman - news presenter. 
8. Tongue in cheek - sarcastic, ironic, related to jokes. 
9. Be worthy of - to deserve. 
10. Witness - to see. (verb) 
11. Disguised - dressed up to be hidden. 
12. On top of that - in addition to that.

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis talks about confidence, how to improve it, when he feels confident and he lists some techniques or tactics to become more confident.  As always, below you can find 10 words or phrases which we believe to be rather complicated and we've provided some synonyms for them.  

1. Cut to the chase - get to the point.
2. Worth - value. 
3. It's worth it - it's a good decision in terms of time, money or effort.
4. Awkward - uncomfortable or embarrassing. 
5. Whereas - however, on the other hand.
6. Excel in/at something - be excellent at. 
7. Go outside of your comfort zone - do things that make you feel uncomfortable.
8. Look forward to - be excited about.
9. Boost - increase, rise.
10. At all costs - no matter the cost, effort or time. 

In addition to that, Lewis finished the podcast with another joke, as usual.

Whats' Forrest Gump's password? 1forrest1. 

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In this episode of The Official Teachify English Podcast Lewis is on his own to discuss being forever young, anti-ageing, cosmetic surgery and much more. Below, you can find some of the difficult words and phrases used in the podcast. 

1. To age - to get old. 
2. Carry out - perform/do.
3. Rumble - to roar, make a noise.  (stomach) 
4. To come out - to be released. (a song, film, program) 
5. Cells & tissues - parts of the body. 
6. Look forward to + ing - be excited about. 
7. Wrinkles - lines on the skin to show old age. 
8. Go bald - lose your hair.
9. Work out - do exercises.
10. Slim down - lose weight. 
11. Kill two birds with one stone - do two things at the same time. 
12. Beat around the bush - Not get straight to the point.

What did the buffalo say when his son left? BISON! 

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In this episode of the Official Teachify English Podcast, English Teacher Lewis & Mickey are back to speak about another topic, this time, they speak about cars while giving some relevant vocabulary, offering their experiences and much more. 

1. Clutch - the pedal to change gears. 
2. Overtake - pass a slow car.
3. Indicate - show a sign that you're turning. 
4. Pull someone over - the police tell you to stop and park. 
5. A fine - a penalty for speeding or parking. 
6. Come clean - be honest. 
7. Reckless - without care. 
8. Naive - innocent or gullible. 
9. Give someone a lift - take someone somewhere by car. 
10. Show off - brag or boast. 

Joke: What do you call a Ford that has run out of fuel? A Ford Siesta. 

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