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“First and foremost, I cannot express how deeply I am in love with your podcast. I generally looove a podcast as a format; I can say I am hooked on it. What do I like about yours? Well, everything. Your soothing voice - very pleasing to the ear, your ‘messy English’, topics you cover, to name but a few. And were I to describe you, using a couple of words, I would say that you radiate warmth and love. That would be my definition of you." — Dragana S., Serbia
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I've just had the loveliest conversation with one of my students who has started listening to your podcast. She said it's the perfect combination of of interesting topics and useful language advice.
She also said she finds your voice very soothing. — Sarah Morgan, Meaningful English
Catherine's podcast is for more than learning a new language and new vocabulary, it helps build confidence and fluency through the exploration of spoken English and, yes, listening skills too!” — A fan :)
Just wanted to let you know that I've been catching up with your latest podcast episodes and they all have some sort of a soothing effect on me.
Thank you for creating such a beautiful and unique product for both English teachers and learners! — Another fan!
I really enjoyed listening to this episode! I follow Fernanda on Instagram and she inspires me so much. It was interesting to learn more about her journey in learning English. I can definitely say that after I got help from professionals, my understanding of the language has changed a lot..for better, of course. I used to study only with textbooks and I'd get bored easily.
However, I've learned that learning a new language involves much more than studying with books and the process doesn't have to be boring. Catherine, you have helped me tremendously! — Bruna Dell’Orto, Toronto
Doppelgängers and Danger | English Listening
I've been mulling over, pondering over, thinking about three different topics and how I could possibly bring them together in one English listening podcast episode.
This is my attempt to do so.
Today, you'll hear about the concept of a doppelgänger, a look-alike of sorts, followed by a short exploration of extreme sports and the motivations that drive athletes to do these dangerous sports. To conclude, we'll learn about one of these athletes, the ocean marathon swimmer, Diana Nyad.
How are all three of these connected? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out!
What does all this have to do with learning English?
Discipline! Courage! We could all use more of it.
Keep in mind that there's also a connection to E32 of Hear You Go: A conversation with Fernanda.
“If I can do it, they can do it” with Fernanda | Intermediate English Conversations
Are you ready to be inspired in your English learning?
My guest on today's intermediate English conversation is a clleague I greatly admire. Fernanda, a non-native English language teacher based in Brazil, joins me in a conversation where we learn about what drew her to English, and then what propelled her on the path to helping people attain advanced C2 proficiency. It's an amazing story, and you'll hear us talk about the role of discipline, the importance of consistency, and when to ask for help or to take a break.
And just as my previous guest Bistra asks learners to notice and ask "why", so does Fernanda. Curiosity and motivation are part and parcel of this English practice that can lead to greater English proficiency.
Remember that conversations on Hear You Go are longer than regular episodes, so relax, settle in, and take your time listening.
There is a lot to digest here:
good ideas and suggestions for learning English
lots of advanced English vocabulary
a wealth of English idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs
pronunciation to notice, and of course, lots of messy, imperfect, ungrammatical and totally normal fast, spoken English
Why do people like scary Movies? | English Listening
We’re gonna need a bigger boat! - Jaws
Here's Johnny! - The Shining.
Be afraid. Be very afraid. - The Fly.
Do you like watching horror movies?
I don't really like them, but I know that millions of people do, so I thought Halloween would be a good opportunity to look at the genre as you practice your English listening.
In today's episode, you'll learn about:
the English vocabulary we use when talking about horror movies (and the way they make us feel!)
the reasons why people like them and the reported benefits of watching these types of movies & TV shows, or reading horror books
the most popular and enduring horror movies of all time - be afraid!
Horror is a genre we see in movies, TV shows, video games, and books, and Halloween is often the occasion when fans rewatch their favourite scary movie, or perhaps dress up as their favourite character.
Are you a fan? Do you have a favourite scary movie?
I hope you enjoy the episode and that you learn a new thing or two.
For your listening practice, I challenge you to listen for the most common sound in English, the schwa /ə/. Make a list of words you hear that have this reduced sound. It's not easy, but I'm sure you can notice a couple, and maybe even a few.
If you'd like to dig deeper into the sounds of spoken English, work with me! Find out how here.
Episode 30 — When Giving Thanks is complicated.
Episode 30- When Giving Thanks Is Complicated.
Autumn in North America is a time when Canada and the USA celebrate Thanksgiving.
It's complicated.
On the one hand, it's important to celebrate the harvest, but on the other hand, there's a dark and cruel history to confront.
In today's episode, you'll hear about:
The history of Thanksgiving and how it's a little different between Canada and the US,
Why it's necessary to revisit this history in light of the lived experiences of the First Nations, and
The benefits of gratitude and giving thanks.
There are only a handful of countries in the world that officially celebrate a "Thanksgiving". I wonder why others don't.
Join me to learn a little more about this fall celebration and why it requires some reflection.
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To learn more about the history of Canada's indigenous people, please explore the free online course offered by the University of Alberta. Click on this link to learn more.
