Edith Chats: Recent Episodes
Edith
Hi, I'm Edith. My podcast is a free resource for Intermediate to Advanced learners of English. My intent is to help listeners build their listening skills and learn new vocabulary. Learning vocabulary in context is important. Each week I talk about a different topic using common vocabulary and phrases. I choose topics that are currently in the news or discuss things that are on my mind. Occasionally, I bring up a grammar point. My podcast is a free community service. There are no advertisements to interrupt my episodes. I do not have sponsors promoting products, though I do allow an ad for my podcast host, since I think they are very good. WHAT IS IMPORTANT to me is that you LISTEN and LEARN and improve your English skills. All the best. Edith
Due to the death of my 97-year-old mother, I am putting a hold on my podcast until 2022. Edith
Today I discuss Sweden as a cashless society. This is the slow listening episode. A transcript is provided.
This is the first part of a special request about life in Sweden.
Does being on a waiting list for 10 years to get a rental apartment in a major city seem excessive to you? Well, welcome to Sweden!
I chat about why the rental market in Sweden is a challenge for the ordinary person. It's supply and demand and maybe a few other reasons.
Edith chats about the dangers of blogging and how language related to the Internet has changed over the last decades. I include a story about a woman whose boyfriend cheated on her as well.
This podcast is primarily for learners of English as a second language but anyone is welcomed to listen, if you find it interesting.
This is a recap of "yet," "still," and "already," published originally in January.
Edith
In my chat this week, I discuss the recent death of a friend/colleague and how people handle the end of their lives. There is a transcript at edithchats.buzzsprout.com. This is the fast listening episode. 9 minutes.
My chats are for English language learners and are meant to help them increase their listening comprehension skills and their vocabulary.
Have a good week, Edith.
This is the vocabulary episode, part 2, for Monday's chat about mortality and finding happiness.
9 minutes
This is the vocabulary episode, part 1, for Monday's chat about mortality and finding happiness.
10 minutes
In my chat this week, I discuss the recent death of a friend/colleague and how people handle the end of their lives. There is a transcript at edithchats.buzzsprout.com. This is the slow listening episode. 15 minutes.
My chats are for English language learners and are meant to help them increase their listening comprehension skills and their vocabulary.
Have a good week, Edith.
This week I chat about conspiracy theories. What is a conspiracy theory? How do they come about? Why do people believe them?
Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 11 minutes
Happy listening.
Edith
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This episode is the second part of the vocabulary explanation for the listening episode "What is a conspiracy theory?"
Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 8 minutes.
Happy listening.
Edith
This episode is the first part of the vocabulary explanation for the listening episode "What is a conspiracy theory?"
Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 14 minutes.
Happy listening.
Edith
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This week I chat about conspiracy theories. What is a conspiracy theory? How do they come about? Why do people believe them?
Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 20 minutes.
Happy listening.
Edith
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Today I chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is a fast listening episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The vocabulary episode will be released on Tuesday. 11 minutes
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Today I explain some of the vocabulary for my chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is part 2 of the vocabulary episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The rest of vocabulary will be released on Wednesday. 11 minutes
Edith
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Today I explain some of the vocabulary for my chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is part 1 of the vocabulary episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The rest of vocabulary will be released on Wednesday. 10 minutes
Edith
Today I chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is a slow listening episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The vocabulary episode will be released on Tuesday. 19 minutes
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Today I chat about the use of the adverb, ”already.” 13 min.
This is the last of my three episodes about “yet,” “still,” and “already.”
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In today's episode, I chat about how to use "still" is questions and answers. Please refer to the transcript to help you understand the explanation. Edith
In today's episode, I chat about how to use "yet" is questions and answers.
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Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot."LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "A watched pot never boils"--Idioms using "pot" Slow listening episode. Intermediate. 7-8 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
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Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot." Pronunciation of words from the episode about "pots." 7-8 minutes.LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
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Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot."LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "A watched pot never boils"--Idioms using "pot" Vocabulary episode. Intermediate. 9 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
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Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot."LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "A watched pot never boils"--Idioms using "pot" Slow listening episode. Intermediate. 14 min.
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LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer. Fast listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 10 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
This is the last episode of the week.
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LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer. Pronunciation episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 7 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
On Thursday there will be the fast listening exercise.
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LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer. Vocabulary episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 11 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
On Wednesday is the pronunciation episode, and on Thursday there will be the fast listening exercise.
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LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer. Slow listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 13 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
On Tuesday is the vocabulary explanation, on Wednesday is the pronunciation, and on Thursday there will be the fast listening exercise.
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LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." Normal speed listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 11 min.
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Do we use the article “a" or do we use “an” before a word starting with the letter U? It depends. Sometimes we use “an” and sometimes “a.” When do we use “an”? Find out by listening to my explanation.
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Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." prounciation episode.
Intermediate to Advanced level. 5 minutes.
This is a pronunciation listening exercise for the topic of the US presidential election.
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Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." Vocabulary episode.
Intermediate to Advanced level. 11 minutes.
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LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." Slow listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 18 min.
Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.
On Tuesday is the vocabulary explanation, on Wednesday is the pronunciation, and on Friday there will be the fast listening exercise.
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Today I chat about robots. I invite you to learn American English from me, Edith, at Edith Chats. I am a native speaker with over three decades of experience teaching English in the classroom and online.
Welcome to my podcast, Edith Chats. Today is the pronunciation episode for the topic about “robots.” “Are robots the servants of the future?”
Robots and automation. "Are robots the servants of the future?" Learn vocabulary. Beginner to Elementary level for English learners.
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Today I chat about robots. FREE listening. I invite you to learn American English from me, Edith, at Edith Chats. I am a native speaker with over three decades of experience teaching English in the classroom and online.
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Grammar explanation: "A" before words starting with U. Do we use the article “a" or “an” before a word starting with the letter U? Find out during this episode.
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Today I chat about becoming a digital nomad. Learn vocabulary and pronunciation.
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Edith Chats is a podcast for learning American English by an experienced English teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching ESL.
This episode of Edith Chats discusses words ending in -TAIN, particularly words that are mispronounced.
Most -TAIN endings are pronounced as [ teyn ] /teɪn/.
Others are pronounced as [tn] /tn/ or [tuhn] / tən /.
Make sure you know how to pronounce words ending in -TAIN.
Learn how to pronounce the following words correctly:
Mountain
- [ moun-tn ]
- / ˈmaʊn tn /
Curtain
- [ kur-tn ]
- / ˈkɜr tn /
Certain
- [ sur-tn ]
- / ˈsɜr tn /
Fountain
- [ foun-tn ]
- / ˈfaʊn tn /
Uncertain
- [ uhn-sur-tn ]
- / ʌnˈsɜr tn /
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"Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed.
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"Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed.
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Episode 2, "Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" Vocabulary development.
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"It's raining cats and dogs." Upper Intermediate Listening exercise at normal speed.
This is an American English listening practice by a native speaker of American English. I am an experienced English teacher who provides free online lessons through my podcast.
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This is a pronunciation exercise for "It's raining cats and dogs." This is an American English listening practice by a **native speaker of American English.
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Rain idioms explained. This is an American English vocabulary lesson practice by a native speaker of American English.
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My topic this week is rain idioms. Listen and learn English vocabulary and American English pronunciation with a native speaker of American English.
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Day 4: This is a listening exercise at a fast speed
Every week I narrate a story or topic for ESL (English as a second language) learners.There are four episodes each week.
Learn vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and improve your listening skill
Today's topic is an intermediate to advanced listen-and-learn exercise for learners of English.
The podcasts are narrated in American English by a native speaker and experienced teacher.
All of the episodes are free. A transcript is provided.
There are 4 episodes each week:
Day 1: practice listening exercise at a slow to medium speed
Day 2: vocabulary development through listening
Day 3: listen and repeat pronunciation exercises
Day 4: practice listening exercise at a fast speed
Day 3: "Iced latte, anyone? " Pronunciation listening exercise.
Edith Chats is a FREE podcast for you to improve your English skills.
Today's episode covers PRONUNCIATION of vocabulary formy story about a cold day at the coffee shop.
Every week I narrate a story or topic for ESL (English as a second language) learners.
There are four episodes each week.
Learn vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and improve your listening skill
Today's topic is an intermediate to advanced listen-and-learn exercise for learners of English.
The podcasts are narrated in American English by a native speaker and experienced teacher.
All of the episodes are free. A transcript is provided.
There are 4 episodes this week:
Day 1: practice listening exercise at a slow to medium speed
Day 2: vocabulary development through listening
Day 3: listen and repeat pronunciation exercises
Day 4: practice listening exercise at a fast speed
Day 2: "Iced latte, anyone? " Vocabulary development.
Today's topic is an explanation of vocabulary for learners of English based on the episode (story) from Day 1, which is "Iced latte, anyone?"
The episodes are narrated in American English by a native speaker and experienced teacher.
All of the episodes are free. A transcript is provided.
There are 4 episodes this week:
Day 1: practice listening exercise at a slow to medium speed
Day 2: vocabulary development through listening
Day 3: listen and repeat pronunciation exercises
Day 4: practice listening exercise at a fast speed
This week's four episodes are about an experience at a coffee shop.
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Day 1: "Iced Latte, anyone?" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed
This is an American English listening practice by a native speaker of American English. I am an experienced English teacher who provides free online lessons through my podcast.
NOTE: The TRANSCRIPTS are only available if you direct link to:edithchats.buzzsprout.com
This is the first episode of my story about a cold day at the coffee shop.
Every week I narrate a story or topic for ESL (English as a second language) learners.
There are four episodes each week.
Learn vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and improve your listening skill
Today's topic is an intermediate to advanced listen-and-learn exercise for learners of English.
The podcasts are narrated in American English by a native speaker and experienced teacher.
All of the episodes are free. A transcript is provided.
There are 4 episodes this week:
Day 1: practice listening exercise at a slow to medium speed
Day 2: vocabulary development through listening
Day 3: listen and repeat pronunciation exercises
Day 4: practice listening exercise at a fast speed