Chatterbug Intermediate English: Recent Episodes
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How to express the chance or likelihood of a situation occurring with various different conditional sentences.
Friday fun quiz. 20 questions multiple choice. Come and test your knowledge and join in on the fun.
Send in your questions in the chat at any time before the stream, and Max will answer them.
Send in your questions! Max will try and answer them for you. You can send them before the stream begins if you like!
We explore the wonderful game of darts, giving you every bit of information you need to know to follow and play the game.
We're back and it's time for a quiz. Who will predict the best in this newly formatted quiz? Let's find out.
It's quiz time. Work out who are what I am before all the clues are given. Can you get it in 1?
What's the most romantic place you have ever been? Where do people go on their honeymoon?
How long have we kept dogs as pets? Which ones make the best pets and why? How do you train them?
let's introduce a brand new quiz format. Who am I/What am, I is quiz whereby clues are given each round. The answer will either be a person or a place. Fingers on buzzers time. After the first clue if no one knows the answer, another clue is given. This continues until someone in the chat gets the answer correct. Good luck!
Though we might not all be annoyed by the same particular things, having pet peeves is a natural part of being a human.
Primary auxiliary verbs are 'be', 'have' and 'do'. These can change other verbs in a sentence e.g. 'is going', 'has gone', or 'did go'. Let's take a look!
Do you have some questions about the English language? Any random questions you would like to ask? Vocabulary you would like to learn? Let's do an open Q&A session. I'll answer your questions and use a question generator too, so you can share your answers.
There's a lot of bad news lately. Let's talk about some good news stories from around the world.
Most of us have played Frisbee before, but did you know it's an actual sport and an intense one! We take a look at where it began and how it's played.
Do you like to try street food when you travel? What is the most interesting food you have tried? Let's learn about what you can find around the world!
Have you heard of some of these travel explorers? Which travellers do you follow to get ideas for adventures?
Eggs & Bacon, Oatmeal, Fruit, Noodles, or something else? What do people eat for breakfast around the world?
I'll go into detail about the places that I want to visit the most on this list. You can share your favourite places with me too! Check out the full list here: https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2022/
From Iguazu to Victoria Falls, where would you like to visit? What activities can you do in and around waterfalls?
From day hikes to multi-day expeditions. Here are some of the best hikes in the world. Which one would you like to do? How would you prepare?
Want to get the British accent right? Send in Max the words you want to hear and he will help you pronounce them.
Send your questions in the chat before the stream starts and Max will answer them for you!
From wreck dives to marine protected areas. Where are the best places to go diving and what will you see?
Not really one sport more like 3! We look at what a triathlon is, the history of it and the various skills needed to be a pro.
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Have you been skydiving, bungee jumping, or dirt biking? What do you think of these adrenaline sports?
Do you love to travel for food? Which countries have the most famous cuisine that people travel to taste?
Let's talk about the break in the Pan-American Highway. What's the history? How do you get around it?
What makes a beach the best? Do you have a favourite beach? Which of these would you like to visit?
Let's play a trivia game in the style of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". Learn some new vocabulary and fun facts too!
Do you have any questions about English or the English speaking world? You can put them in the chat before the stream begins, or ask them in the stream!
Let's learn some fun facts and idioms about elephants. Have you ever seen an elephant in the wild? Is it your favourite animal?
Let's talk about the best pickup lines. Sure, they're cheesy, corny, and cute, but in the end, they're all funny and a few are hilarious. And hey, sometimes that's all you need to break the ice.
An Adjective is a word that describes a noun or noun phrase or pronoun and provides more information. Did you know there are 8 different types of adjectives? Let's practice!
When to use the past perfect? Alex will explain and leave you with some tips and examples.
Do you have a favourite type of monkey? Have you seen them in the wild? Come learn some fun facts and learn some monkey idioms.
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Let's play would you rather... I'll have a few questions ready and you can come up with some as well.
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Alex will teach you four new exciting tongue twisters today. How fast can you say each of them?
Your chance to give feedback to me and the other streamers. What do you like about the Chatterbug streams app? What would you like to see? What topics interest you?
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Have you lived with other people who aren't your family or partner before? What was it like? What would you advise to other people?
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What's on your bucket list? Let's see what hopes and dreams everyone has!
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What do you think of when you hear "Greek Life"? Have you seen sororities and fraternities in movies? What are your impressions?
There are a lot of words that sound the same in English. Crazy, right? Let's look at some of those words together.
The Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, or Oktoberfest in Munich? Which party would you choose to attend?!
I spent 8 years living in London. Find out my favourite places during this time. Have you been to London? What were your favourite places? What are some "hidden gems" in your hometown?
From choosing the vehicle to finishing touches, what are the steps to build a campervan? Come learn some skills and new vocab!
When done well, budget travel has little to do with sacrifice or compromise and a lot to do with inventiveness and flexibility.
I've recently rediscovered love for this sport and I want to show you the reasons why! We cover the origins of the game, the rules, and the equipment used.
At the end of the day, you are defined by your habits. How do you keep good habits and lose your bad ones?
Ask any questions you like about English or streams. You can ask them in the chat before the stream begins to increase that chance that Max answers-
10 more interesting words to practice. Today these words are starting with the letters I, J, and K. Let's practice together!
Max answers your questions about English, Streams or anything else you want to know. You can ask your questions before the streams begin in the chat.
Have you seen "Ted Lasso"? Alex will tell you why she loves the show and what makes it special.
Quiz time! Things you are allowed to do, and things you are not allowed to do! With Max.
Sometimes invitations can come across as pushy and people feel pressured to give an answer. We go over alternative ways to ask out friends that can help you to get to your favourite hang outs with your favourite people.
Tongue Twisters are a great way to practice speaking and pronunciation. Plus, they are really fun!
You've been quoting Shakespeare this whole time and you didn't even know it! Max talks you through some VERY common English phrases that have lasted at least 400 years!
Test your knowledge in this Vocab challenge! We go through all the answers to make sure everyone is getting full marks in the future.
In this stream we go over different idioms used when insulting somebody. These can be either jokingly used or more serious ways to insult/be rude to someone.
A stream based on a request from our Chatterbug community forum. What’s the difference between “of”, “for” & “from”? Let's find out!
We explore various situations that can occur at the airport and go through how to handle them. From departure to arrival.
LONG Stream: We'll be trying out a new stream format where we live stream for an hour. You can watch 10 minutes or for one hour. Stay for as long as you like.
Max and Danielle will talk all about the differences between US and UK vocabulary.
"The Muppets" have been around for many a decades. Alex will explain the different types of Muppets to you.
Sometimes the use of in and on can be confusing, especially in context. Let's make it less confusing!
Max and Ese tell you all about the different neighbourhoods of London. Chelsea? Camden? What are they like?!
Let's discuss the Tik Tok phenomenon--how it started and how it can be useful to learn English.
What are some uniquely New York words? Join Alex as she quizzes you on words you will hear in New York all the times.
Cilantro or Coriander? Biscuit or Cookie? Max and Danielle try to understand each other, and compare the differences between US and UK English.
Idioms are a great way to understand the complexities of another language. Today's stream will feature a bunch of "small" idioms.
Alex lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for 10 years. In this stream she will share some great facts about her old, beloved neighborhood.
Let's practice another 10 words together. Leave a word you want to practice in the chat for future streams.
Who will get the most points? Esé or Alex? Or you? Join us for this fun game show and find out.
You can use both "think" and "believe" to express an opinion, but what’s the difference between them?
Both "will" and "going to" are used when talking about the future. When do we use which? Let's find out.
When something was super fun, you want to do it again. Welcome to Vocabulary Challenge pt. 2!
Alex will teach you all about one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States: The Brooklyn Bridge
Do you know Wordle? Do you play Wordle? Why is everybody obsessed with Wordle? Let's find out!
Sloths aren't just the slowest animal that we know. They are also one of the most interesting. 🦥
Movie trailers are advertisements for movies. They can be extremely important for the success of a movie. Let's talk about them.
Alex will teach you five more verbs+prepositions to keep practicing. You will see again why it is helpful to learn prepositions with their pairs.
Let's talk about the origin and celebration of this popular holiday from the English-speaking world.
Join Max in the kitchen and see how he makes this classic all-American side dish! Perfect for a BBQ.
What's not to love about penguins? 🐧 Join Alex as she explores the world of penguins and shares some amazing facts with you.
New Yorkers do many things differently. The same goes for hailing a cab. 🚕 Alex will tell you how it's done.
Danielle is back to answer all your questions in English. Leave your questions in the chat!
These fascinating animals are worth talking about. Alex will share some fun and surprising facts about octopuses 🐙 with you.
Alex is a huge fan of "Parks and Recreation". Find out why she loves this American sitcom.
Let's talk about another one of my favorite animals. Tune in and find out some amazing facts about meerkats.
You probably have heard about the Empire State Building or The Statue of Liberty. Alex will share some of the hidden gems of NYC with you.
Watch as Danielle and Geraldine prepare this tasty treat that you can find at carnivals and fairs all around the US.
Alex will be describing a show that has often been called the best show in TV history. Let's find out if she agrees.
What's not to love about these colorful, tiny birds? Let's learn some fun facts about them.
Max teaches you how to make the sandwiches that you eat in a traditional English "High Tea"!
Max looks at another Youtube video... did you know some English speakers have trouble understanding each other?
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Alex will take a closer look at some often used pick-up lines.