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Do you want to expand your vocabulary and speak with more advanced phrases and descriptive language? In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher Kate B introduces extreme adjectives and common idioms to express your feelings in English.📝Read the accompanying blog post:  https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/how-to-express-your-feelings-in-english-advanced/ 🚀Intrepid English Members can study this topic in more detail in the Fast Grammar course in the Intrepid English Academy: https://members.intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/fast-grammar/💡Membership options start from £29/month. Find out more here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/memberships-2/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

These common English words are important for talking about quantities and asking questions. But do you know the difference between 'any' and 'some' and how and when to use these word? In today's podcast episode, Intrepid English Teacher Kate explains the ways we use these words.📝Read the accompanying blog post:  https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-between-some-and-any/ 🚀Intrepid English Members can study this topic in more detail in the Fast Grammar course in the Intrepid English Academy: https://members.intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/fast-grammar/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Did you know Intrepid English has a free Book Club for English learners? 🤩In this week's podcast episode, John introduces our May book pick.📝 Read the blog post for more details: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/may-book-club-pick-life-of-pi/📚 Book a seat in class: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/Book-club💡Do you have a question about Book Club, or a suggestion for next month's pick? Email us at hello@intrepidenglish.co.uk____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher John gives a brief introduction to English verb tenses and explains why they are so important.📝Read the accompanying blog post: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/an-introduction-to-english-verb-tenses/ 🚀Do you want to master verb tenses once and for all and start speaking English like a native speaker? Check out our intensive online course running in May 2023: https://wild-sound-136.myflodesk.com/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Did you know Intrepid English has a free Book Club for English learners? 🤩In this week's podcast episode, John introduces our April book pick.📝 Read the blog post for more details: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/april-book-club-pick-lord-of-the-flies/📚 Book a seat in class: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/Book-club💡Do you have a question about Book Club, or a suggestion for next month's pick? Email us at hello@intrepidenglish.co.uk____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Preparing for and sitting the IELTS exam can be a nerve-racking time for language learners. With many questions running through a learner's head: have I studied enough? Is my writing good enough? Is my pronunciation accurate? One question that often comes up is what to expect from the IELTS exam.  Intrepid English Teacher Joanne is here to help in today's podcast!📝 Read the audio version on the blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/what-to-expect-from-the-ielts-exam/🚀 Study online with us! The Skill Up: IELTS Writing Preparation course is running in April this year: https://rustic-fashion-790.myflodesk.com ____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Did you know Intrepid English has a free Book Club for English learners? 🤩In this week's podcast episode, John introduces our March book pick.📝 Read the blog post for more details: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/march-book-club-pick-the-prime-of-miss-jean-brodie/📚 Book a seat in class: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/Book-club💡Do you have a question about Book Club, or a suggestion for next month's pick? Email us at hello@intrepidenglish.co.uk____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Today's episode is a rerun of one of our previous episodes on our top tips for passing the IELTS speaking exam!Read the tips on the blog here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-tips-for-the-ielts-speaking-exam/____________________________________________________________ Intensive Online IELTS Preparation Course Do you need an IELTS qualification to progress at work, study abroad or apply for the job of your dreams? If the thought of the exam is making you anxious or keeping you up at night, then we can help! The Skill Up: IELTS Speaking Preparation course running in March this year is packed full of tips and expert guidance on what to expect from the exam, top IELTS topics and what the examiner is looking for. The course includes 4 1-hour group sessions with personalised feedback after each session, downloadable audio, video and written course materials, plus a guest masterclass from an IELTS expert! This is the ultimate intensive course to get you IELTS-ready!  For more information about how we can help you smash your English goals, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@intrepidenglish.co.uk____________________________________________________________ Skill Up every month in 2023 with Intrepid English! We’re running a new intensive course every month in 2023 on English topics such as exam preparation, grammar, business English, and pronunciation. Download your free study calendar here to check what's coming up: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Skill-Up-Calendar-2023-1.pdf ____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Did you know Intrepid English has a free Book Club for English learners? 🤩In this week's podcast episode, John introduces our February book pick.📝 Read the blog post for more details: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/february-book-club-pick-before-the-coffee-gets-cold/📚 Book a seat in class: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/Book-club💡Do you have a question about Book Club, or a suggestion for next month's pick? Email us at hello@intrepidenglish.co.uk____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

We're back up and running with an episode from Intrepid English Teacher, Gemma!Why are English verb tenses so important? Without proper use of the past, the present and the future, you cannot express your meaning correctly. The tense shows the time of an action that is shown by the verb.  When you master the 12 different tenses in English, you master the English language. 📝 Read the blog post and study verb tenses in more detail: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/why-are-verb-tenses-important-in-english/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

In a special video podcast episode, Lorraine chats to the newest teacher to join the Intrepid team, Juliana! Say hi to Juliana in the comments, or if you're a member of Intrepid English, why not send her a message in the Intrepid English Community! 💙🎥 Watch the video on YouTube: 📝 Read the transcript for the interview on the Intrepid English Blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/meet-the-teachers-juliana/👩🏾‍🏫 Book a free trial lesson with Juliana: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/triallesson____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

We are feeling festive here at Intrepid English! How about you? Do you celebrate Christmas? And if so, what are your plans this year? Let us know in the comments, or if you’re a member of Intrepid English, post on our Community page and share with your fellow Intrepid English learners!📝 Read the blog post and download your ✨free Festive Phrasal Verbs worksheet✨ right here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/festive-phrasal-verbs/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

One of the most difficult things about learning a new language is learning the grammar rules. And while English grammar can seem quite easy compared to some languages, a small mistake can easily change the meaning of what you want to say. This week on the podcast, Gemma explains some essential English grammar rules (and myths!) to remember.📝Read the rules here:  https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/essential-english-grammar-rules-to-remember/🎥 Watch Kate R explain these rules in her ✨live✨ Friday lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDY0zyQ3P-I&list=PLQpKMolPZ71ArsV0ykDJpklQLflol2V6-&index=4&ab_channel=IntrepidEnglish____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Will you be joining us for our free Book Club for ESL learners? This month, we'll be reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. 🔥📚In today's podcast, Intrepid English Teacher John gives some background on the book and the author, and tells you what you can expect from this month's Book Club.We meet for our online Book Club every Wednesday at 10am UTC and everyone is welcome to join! Simply book a seat using the link below.➡️November Book Club Pick: Fahrenheit 451: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-november-book-club-pick-fahrenheit-451/➡️ Book a seat in Book Club!: https://intrepidenglish.as.me/Book-club____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Spooky season is here and we’re covering five Halloween-themed idioms and phrases in today’s podcast. In the UK, this time of year is associated with pumpkins, trick or treating, and dressing up as ghosts, skeletons and other spooky characters. Do you celebrate Halloween where you live? What are your plans this year? Will you be dressing up as a scary character? 📝 Download your free Halloween Idioms worksheet on the blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/halloween-idioms/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Today's podcast episode is taken from one of Kate R's recent Ask Us Anything live events on our YouTube channel! ✨🎬📽️ Watch the video lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny6-TO66Zg4&ab_channel=IntrepidEnglishDid you know in English there are many ways to describe how you speak? It depends on the tone, the volume and what you want to express. Listen to the podcast to learn 16 fantastic verbs to use to express yourself better in English. The verbs are:YellShoutScreamShriekCheerWhisperMumbleMutterMurmurWhineRambleChatStutterStammerGossipSnap at (someone)____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

📝 Download your free worksheet here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/how-to-use-possessive-adjectives-and-pronouns/Do you know how to use possessive adjectives and pronouns? Intrepid English Teacher Gemma explains in today's podcast.____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

In this week's episode, Lorraine chats to Intrepid English student Petra about her English learning journey.📝 Read the full transcript here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/intrepid-english-student-profile-petra/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

In today's episode, Gemma gives some top tips for preparing for the IELTS speaking exam. 👩‍🏫 📝 Read the blog post here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/top-tips-for-the-ielts-speaking-exam/ ✨Download our free ebook!✨ Top Ten IELTS Speaking Topics: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5de9347133c218002b9cab31🎓 Intrepid English members can study our IELTS Preparation course here: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/courses/ielts-speaking-preparation-course/____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Intrepid English Teacher, Gemma, explains how to form comparative and superlative adjectives in English.📝 Don't forget to download your free Comparatives and Superlatives cheat sheet on the Intrepid English Blog: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/comparatives-and-superlatives/ ____________________________________________________________Find out more about Intrepid English here:https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/​Follow us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInPinterest