Master English With Tim

Did you know that the 100 most used words in English- words like GET, BE, and LIKE (and also articles) are 50 percent of all words in text and speech? This means that you need to know these 100 words- and know them WELL, with several meanings of each word.
In Episode 97, Tim focuses on the meanings of one very common word from the top 100. Listen to find out which word, and learn this word so you understand it in depth and detail!

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How to learn advanced English vocabulary more easily? Well, by learning word roots- learn one root's meaning, and you will understand and learn words with that root faster.
This week's episode is all about the Latin root ERR, which means two things: "leave a path" and "make a mistake". You can find the root ERR in words like ERROR and ERRATIC. Listen to Episode #96 to learn this root's meaning- it will help you to remember several advanced words and expressions.

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With a Swiss Army knife, you can open a bottle, cut your food (or your nails!), take the skin off the fish you just caught, and lots of other things, besides.
What if you had one simple verb that was like a Swiss Army knife, one that could express seven very different meanings? In Episode #95, Tim tells you about a verb with seven different meanings or functions. Listen to Episode #95 to find out which verb! (No, it is not GET, which Tim talked about in Episode #6.)

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Direct and indirect objects are a key part of English grammar, and one that many learners get wrong. In Episode #94, Tim explains how to identify direct objects and indirect objects so you understand English with less effort and make fewer mistakes yourself. Direct objects specifically also help you to make correct yes/ no questions and wh- questions.

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The New Academic Word List is a list of the 964 most used words in academic English. Learn these words and you will:
-Understand academic English texts and lectures much better
-Sound smarter when you speak and write
-Get a higher score on IELTS or TOEFL
In Episode #93, Tim shows you the first eleven words of the NAWL: repertoire, denote, domain, authority and more, with 24 meanings and 72 example sentences.

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Okay- I forgot several things.
"¡Hi! ¡Happy 2025! I'm Tim, and I don't know how to stop podcasting. I love it! But I've been podcasting for 91 years (oops- I mean 91 episodes!), and I have forgotten to include certain things in some of my episodes. This week, I want to improve those past episodes with information that can help make your English better. Okay, forgetting these things isn't as serious as forgetting your passport like in the picture- but still! I want to improve those old episodes. Happy listening!"

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Tim traveled to France with family and friends for the 2024 Christmas season, visiting two regions: Alsace (where French and German culture, cuisine and even language are mixed together- listen here) and Ile de Paris, where Paris and all that famous stuff like the Eiffel Tower can be found.
Listen to Tim's experiences and impressions of Alsace and of Paris- their architecture, cuisine, sights and people.
And don't forget to check out the best photos of Tim's trip- right here!

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"You are listening, aren't you?"
"She does speak English, doesn't she?"
Tag questions, also simply called tags, are a great way to sound more natural and more native. They also can make you sound more friendly- and who doesn't want that? In this week's episode, Tim explains to you everything you need to know about tags, and finishes your lesson with a short, fun quiz to test your new knowledge of tags.

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This week has been super, super busy- so I will need to publish the next episode later than you're used to hearing it. I hope to publish it today- and the wait will be worth it!

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Episode 89 will help you speak with impact! For example:
Millionaires live in wealth... but billionaires live in opulence, or extreme wealth. And the richest people of all, like Elon Musk (love him or hate him) live not just in opulence, but in utter opulence.
Advanced vocabulary like opulence, words that express more extreme ideas,really help you to "spruce up" your speech (make it more interesting) and make people listen.
Listen to Episode 89 to learn ten words and expressions with meanings that are truly STRIKING.

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