Hear You Go: Recent Episodes
Catherine Angus
Hey, English language learners! Practice your listening skills. Learn about new people, places and things, and explore new vocabulary and expressions. All this will help you improve your speaking skills too.
Listening and speaking are my passion.
Hear You Go is a podcast for you, high beginner & intermediate English language students who want to take their English listening skills to the next level.
šļø Hear You Go podcast started in August 2022, and now, four seasons laterā100 episodes later!!!--- itās time for something new.
So while this will be last Hear You Go podcast you receive from me, itās not the last time you will be hearing from me.
š£ My new, free, short audio program called Worth a Listen is ready to go. Be sure to subscribe soon so you can hear the first audio, coming later this month.
Iām not going to tell you much about Episode 100 of Hear You Go, called: āThe End of THIS Road.ā Why? Well, the episode says it all! Itās a stroll down memory lane to remind you of the amazing topics I shared with you, in addition to all the extraordinary guests who joined me in conversation.
The podcast will continue to be available, so if youāre reminded of an episode today that prompts you to go back to earlier episodes, I hope that you do. There are 100 episodes at your disposal!
Thanks to all of you for being here with me. I loved making Hear You Go, and itās good to go out on top. I canāt wait to speak to you over on Worth a Listen.
Keep your stick on the ice (listen to the pod to learn about that), and keep your eyes, ears, and hearts open. Find the good people. Be well,
Catherine xoxo
Instagram links to my teacher guests (be sure to explore their profiles):
- Fernanda: https://www.instagram.com/fernanda_englishteacher_br/
- Bistra: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_bistra/
- Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/heartofenglish/
- Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/meaningful.english/
- Joanne: https://www.instagram.com/walkinglanguages/
- Mary: https://www.instagram.com/mary_glazunova/
- Yasna:https://www.instagram.com/pronunciation_with_miss.oh/
- Anastasia: I can no longer find Anastasia online š
- Agnes: https://www.instagram.com/agnes_freelanceteaching/š Agnesā book: Freelance Teaching - The Language Teacher's Guide: How to start and run your business
- Felicio: https://www.instagram.com/felicioenglishteacher/
- Tommy: https://www.instagram.com/tommybradfordsenglishschool/
- Kay: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelyteachingenglish/
- Danny: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_teacherdanny/
- Eidiane: https://www.instagram.com/englishwitheidi/
- Bruna: https://www.instagram.com/brunapassoselt/
- Nathaly: https://www.nathalyslighthouseenglish.com
- Jessy: https://www.instagram.com/msjessydays/
- Abigail : https://www.instagram.com/weareenglishteachers/
- Leticia: https://www.instagram.com/teacher_ledalposso/
- Lisa Wood: https://www.instagram.com/your.english.self/
- Valeria: https://www.instagram.com/vitasemplice_initalia/
- Livia: https://www.instagram.com/liviaborbateacher/
- Lisa Jane: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_lisajane/
- Ola K.: https://www.instagram.com/language_isawoman/
šļø Friends of All Ages | Ideas in English for Advanced Listening Practice
My friend Jean was nearly forty years older than me, but age had very little to do with our friendship.
In this episode of Hear You Go (E99), I want to share Jean with you. She was an incredible woman who was my neighbour, and became a confidante, role model, and dear friend for over sixteen years. Along the way, I'll explore why friendships across generations make us healthier, happier, and more open to the world, as well as why I loved the TV series Hacks. Hacks highlights the power of cross-generational friendships, the unexpected people who change our lives, and why friendships are sacred.
In this penultimate episode, youāre in for a reflection (again!) about friendship, loss, and the joy of connecting with people of all ages. Do you have some tissues on hand?
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (B2 to C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
The Joy of Intergenerational Friendship - The New York Times (youāll need a subscription to access this article)
The Culture Study Podcast: Intergenerational Friendships Rule.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-study-podcast/id1718662839?i=1000772006668
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bcbFTdDXJfYKvkJabfNzb?si=7afaa604a4414d2a
Article: How Hacks Redefined Greatness.
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/05/hacks-final-season-greatness/687334/?gift=pkweeeTWPwjYUDeeGbMwbYlgDNcjQhWFXNo47GJfwxI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
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Are you play-deprived?
When was the last time you did something simply because it was fun?
In episode 98 of Hear You Go podcast, weāre going to explore the importance of play for adults. Yes, you read that right! Why do so many of us feel guilty about making time for it? What happens when productivity takes centre stage and play gets put aside or drilled out of us?
Here are a few more questions I try to answer:
- What is the difference between true fun and fake fun?
- Why do kids seem to understand, to really get, the point of play so naturally?
- What can language learners gain from being a little more playful?
Play is deeply and vitally important for people of all ages. Itās a recipe for connection, curiosity, and learning, and we can all benefit from not taking life quite so seriously all the time.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (B2 to C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links:
Live Happy Now podcast: Why Play Is the Antidote to Serious Times With Piera Gelardi | Live Happy Now
The Playful Way: Creativity, Connection, and Joy Through Everyday Moments of Play ā The Adult's Guide to Unlocking Innovation, Stronger Relationships, and Better Health
A Slight Change of Plans podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/a-slight-change-of-plans/true-fun-in-a-fake-fun-world
The Power of Fun by Catherine Price: 9780593241424 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
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E97: Do you know Moomintroll? | Ideas in English for Advanced Listening Practice
Do you ever go back and read the books you read as a kid?
Do you remember those stories?
Do you ever wonder what makes a childrenās book stay with us so long after childhood ends?
In this episode of Hear You Go (E97), I reflect on the stories that have stayed with me, from Winnie the Pooh to Matilda to Anne of Green Gables, and I try to make the case that childrenās literature matters greatly for both adults and young people.
I also introduce you to the enchanting world of the Moomins created by Finnish author Tove Jansson. Her Moomins live in a world of kindness, adventure, imagination, and quiet wisdom that offers lessons for us all. Who doesn't crave more kindness and joyful adventures?!
Along the way, I touch on nostalgia, creativity, language, of course, and the power of stories to comfort and transform us at any age. Thatās why we've got to keep reading them!
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (B2 to C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
- What Adults Lose When They Put Down Childrenās Books - The Atlantic
- The Moomin Phenomenon podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL0kUUHCSZA6qixWKe_UOoHFHPfZVrJ1W&si=kTpHA4qfuKsWIixo
- Roald Dahl: What Makes a Good Childrenās Writer | Writing for Kids (While Raising Them)
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Iāve been thinking about bread lately.
What does bread really mean to me, you, us?
My interest was piqued after reading not one, but two recentish articles about bread. One discussed the French baguetteās recognition by UNESCO, while the other explored the weird, but curious tradition of free restaurant bread in the U.S.
This episode explores how something so simple became and remains a powerful symbol of culture, ritual, and connection, even in the age of protein-maxxing.
Have a listen, review and explore the additional links, and let me know what YOU think.
As always, I highlight advanced English language (B2 to C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
A Slice of Bread, the Baguette is Granted World Heritage Status
I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America.
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Thatās the question on my mind these days: should we still travel?
As I plan a dream trip to Newfoundland, I find myself wrestling with the ethics of tourism: carbon footprints, overtourism, and the impact of my choices on local communities.
In this episode, I share, as I so often do, personal stories, I ask some hard questions that feel uncomfortable, and a offer few simple ways we can travel more thoughtfully.
If youāre looking for the perfect answer, I havenāt found it yet.
What about you? Do you ask yourself questions about the ethics of travel and tourism? How do you reconcile the negative impact of tourism with the positive benefits of travel?
Have a listen, review and explore the additional links, and let me know what YOU think.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (B2 to C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
- The Books Briefing: Nicole Dennis-Benn, 'The White Lotus' - The Atlantic
- The Last Place on Earth Any Tourist Should Go
- Donāt Give Up on Tourism. Just Do It Better. - The Atlantic
- Air travel and climate change - David Suzuki Foundation
- The Environmental Impact of Cruise Ships | Earth.Org
- āAthens cannot operate as a giant hotelā: mayor vows to rescue capital from overtourism | Greece | The Guardian
A āmust listenā podcast for travelers: The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
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In this episode of Hear You Go (E94), Ola and I have a conversation about a variety of topics that range from language to identity and womanhood, and to the future of English language teaching.
We explore the very taxing emotional labour carried by many teachers, the commodification of language learning, and thank goodness, the growing need and desire for more human approaches to teaching and learning English.
We also dig into:
- native speakerism and feelings of shame carried by many learners
- why many adult learners āknowā English but struggle to speak it even after years of studying
- language coaching and alternative teaching approaches such as the lexical approach, dogme ELT, and TBLT (task-based language teaching)
- positive changes in ELT that champion inclusivity, neurodivergence, and representation
- and yes, even hope for change in an industry at a turning point
Thereās a lot of information to digest in this episode. Be sure to stay to the end to hear Ola introduce her new project, Language is a Woman, a community exploring language through creativity, feminism, identity, and collective care.
Links you need:
You can find Ola here:
- Instagram: @language_isawoman
- Website: www.languageisawoman.com
Here is the link to Rachael Robertās plenary that Ola mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzNo6Aj7i2A
Women in ELT book that Ola recommends: Women in ELT: The brain, language and power | Pavilion ELT
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šļø Episode 93: Youāve got mail, snail mail! is another episode in which I champion an analogue activity I think should make a comeback: letter writing.
I'm not the only one. A bestselling novel from 2025 is a novel written in epistolary form, that is, in the form of letters and emails.
Browse social media, and you're bound to find accounts that encourage the exchange of hand-written notecards.
In this episode, I'll share:
- My own relationship to letter writing, and the life it tells
- A short summary of the novel The Correspondent and why I think itās a fabulous book for English language learners
- A few ideas about how YOU can help revive the lost art of writing letters.
Do you have a bin of letters stored somewhere?
Do you write letters? Would you like to?
Have a listen, review and explore the additional links, and let me know what YOU think.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
Audio book review:
The influence of the sleeper hit novel 'The Correspondent' : NPR
Interview with the author:
'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans On Her Breakout Year
On Letter writing:
The Lost Art of Letter Writing | Peyton Christenson | TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity
From me, with love: the lost art of letter writing | Life and style | The Guardian
Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning | Scientific American
What is The Lovely Letter Exchange | Martha Brook Blog
Global Penfriends
French podcast Passerelles and new letter writing project:
On Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passerelles-a-french-podcast-for-intermediate-learners/id1546977913?i=1000757945555
On Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FBVFCIH6u4TpSPa7R2ZFK?si=Dkm_K076TMqZEIwZI-f3dA
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I came to sports late in life, but Iām a convert.
Where once I was fearful of competition, now I look for opportunities to compete as often as possible. My thirst to win a championship curling game one day is unquenchable. Wait for it, even if I have to play as a senior citizen, Iāll get that prize one day :).
In this new episode of Hear You Go (E92), Iāll share:
- how athletic competition forces our brains to think fast and quickly to strategize about how to overcome both fixed and dynamic obstacles
- how winning and losing at sports builds grit and forces us to persevere
- that sports are social, and playing a team sport encourages beneficial social interaction, on and off the playing field (or ice!)
Do you compete? What sport(s) do you play and do you see your experiences reflected in what Iāve shared today?
Have a listen, review and explore the additional links, and let me know what YOU think.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
Plain English podcast, āHow Metrics Make Us Miserableā:
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SIsft4NSZLU?si=nVAYdwIikRoZ0Rtc
How playing sports benefits your body ... and your brain - Leah Lagos and Jaspal Ricky Singh
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Inspired by research presented on the Hidden Brain podcast, specifically the work of psychologist Marc Berman, this episode takes a look at how time spent in nature can reduce our mental fatigue, improve our memory, and shift our attention in restorative ways, not burn us out even more.
I share what Iāve learned about something called attention restoration theory, the role of our senses, and why natural environments full of soft edges, fractals, and gentle stimuli calm the brain.
What if you donāt live near nature? Can indoor plants, soundscapes, or even your imagination offer similar benefits? You bet they can! Iāll offer a few practical ways to bring the benefits of nature into your daily life, no matter how far away nature is from your front door.
Have a listen today, maybe while you take a walk outdoors!
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
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šļø Is Weak Language Powerful for Womenā (E90)?
This episode has been brewing for quite some time. It's a vast topic, full of nuance, and in the end, I offer a summary of the subject with the help of two resources, attached in the show notes.
You'll hear:
- Examples of weak language
- The difference between aggressive and assertive language tones
- Why women generally benefit from the use of tentative language
- How we might move forward in the workplace by being both assertive and warm
Thereās a lot to unpack, so have a listen, review and explore the additional links, and let me know what YOU think.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
- Adam Grant article (behind a paywall):
Opinion | How Womenās āWeak Languageā Is a Source of Strength - The New York Times
- Women at Work podcast: To Get What You Want, Be Both Assertive and Warm
- Book Review of Likable Badass by Alison Fragale: The Art and Science of Becoming A āLikeable Badassā
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Art: it does the body and brain good!
In this Book Talk episode, I offer a summary of some mindblowing science I learned in a book titled: āYour Brain on Artā. I explore and try to explain how creativity shapes and reshapes the brain, and why art isnāt just enrichment, but essential for learning.
The episode addresses brain plasticity, saliency, attention, emotional regulation, and myriad art forms, and what all of this means for language learning. Curiosity, creative engagement, and embodied learning help ideas stick, deepen empathy, and build stronger communication skills, and so much more.
Art is not just some extracurricular activity: we all benefit when we support the arts and add the arts into our lives. Does art light up your heart and brain too? What artform ignites your passions?
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
- Book and website: Your Brain on Art: How Art Transforms Us.
- SnowWorld melts away pain for burn patients, using virtual reality snowballs ā GeekWire
- Snow World
- Playful Learning Landscapes
Susan and Ivy in conversation with Adam Grant on Re:Thinking podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking/id1554567118?i=1000638235601
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This episode is another unplanned, lightly researched, and deeply Canadian reflectionā¦because itās winter and in some parts of the world, winter can, quite literally, kill you.
Here come some reflections on extreme cold and:
- how houses are built to survive it (plus loads of vocabulary related to home renovation and construction)
- winter driving (black ice, whiteouts, snow tires, skidding, and snow plows)
- the hidden dangers of snow shovelling
Along the way, I share thoughts on homelessness in winter, gratitude for community workers, my sincerest wishes for the Ukrainian people to survive another winter under the brutal attacks of Russian warfare, and the privilege of warmth and shelter.
I donāt leave you hanging, thinking winter is ONLY a deadly killer. I remain unapologetically a lover of winter: the good, the bad, and the deadly.
Storytelling, anecdotes, descriptive language: this episode has it all.
š§ Also pay attention for:
š£ļø Idioms, anecdotes, and a flippant tone of voice
šŖ Reflections on resilience, risk, and climate
Get cozy. Whether itās summer or winter where you live, I hope you enjoy this listening practice.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
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In this new advanced English conversational episode of Hear You Go, I speak with storyteller and English teacher Lisa Jane Grant about why stories matter in language learning.
From bilingual identity to classroom vulnerability, Lisa Jane shares how storytelling, poetry, and performance can transform confidence, connection, and communication. A must-listen for teachers and curious learners alike.
Links to go further:
- David Weller book: Storytelling for Language Teachers: Story frameworks, activities, and techniques : Weller, David: Amazon.ca: Books
Lisa Janeās contact information:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/english_with_lisajane/
- Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/ljstories/p/the-heebie-jeebies?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
- YouTube: Lisa Jane - YouTube
Hear You Go with Leticia: Raising Bilingual Kids: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/podcast/plwsb9jxj3p9mmj-f9cl7-fahxl-c47fk-wycg8-rjjsh-w9s9d-6g9mx-6jwdx-tk2h8-48lxr-rrymg-bsgf9-rpr6f-m8pnt-mkzf2-4j5pn
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Welcome back to Hear You Go. Weāre kicking off the second half of the 4th season with my spontaneous and energetic take on an obsession I canāt shake off.
Iāve been sucked into the cultural vortex that is Heated Rivalry, a Canadian TV series everyone is talking about. Itās struck a deep, deep chord with a wide audience, especially with women and LGBTQ+.
This episode highlights how pop culture can become a turning point, reshaping what we expect from romance, consent, representation, and desire.
Youāll hear about:
- Queer love stories in hypermasculine sports (in this case, Canadaās sport, hockey) ā
- The rise of romantasy ā
- What respectful intimacy looks like on screen and the importance of intimacy coordinators ā
- Accents and active listening, and how to support non-native speakers ā
I simply had to start the year on a good note and share my reflections on why this show feels so very necessary right now. Do watch the series: once you get to episode 3, there will be no turning back. The arc of the story is magnificent, culminating in BIG emotions in episode 5 and 6.ā£ļø
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
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Episode 85 concludes 2025 with a bang!
Before you tune it, would you consider an end of the year "thank you" tip in my tip jar? Hear You Go podcast is a free resource, and your support goes a long way to keeping more episodes in production. Thank you!
And now, on with the show:
Are we living in a new era where alcohol is taboo? Is the Mocktail really a trend? Why?
With the holiday season fast approaching, Iāve been thinking about the outsized role alcohol plays in our lives: how we talk about it, why we drink it, and why younger generations are seemingly opting to drink less of it.
Have you heard of "wine oāclock" or "wine Momsā? There's a buzz these days about the creative and colourful world of mocktails - have you read about them? Are you a fan of mocktails?
This episode all explores all this, plus what it means to be sober curious and why this trend is on the up and up.
Iām asking YOU to reflect on your relationship to alcohol, without judgment, just curiosity.
As always, Iāll highlight advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way.
Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
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Curiosity. Motivation. Accepting that itās a long process.
This episode takes you deep into the real journey from B2 to C1.
Have you ever wondered why so many learners feel stuck at the intermediate plateau? Do YOU wonder why youāre not progressing anymore?
Why is moving from āI can communicateā to āI can express myself precisely and confidentlyā such a slog?!
In todayās advanced English conversation, episode 84, I speak with English language teacher LĆvia Borba, whose winning combo of linguistic insights, teaching experiences, and her personal learning journey makes her the perfect guide to help us decipher this problem and offer solutions.
We discuss:
- why progress feels fast at the beginning but seems to slow to a crawl
- the subtle differences between B2 and C1
- why vocabulary range and noticing skills matter so much
- how to deal with frustration and keep going
- The Spice Girls! (ya didnāt expect that, did you?)
If youāve ever felt stuck, or if you teach learners who feel stuck, this episode will help you see the path forward more clearly and help get your mojo back.
š Links to contact Livia
Livia on: Instagram
Liviaās website
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
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Is the dinner party dead, or is it due for a comeback?
Iāve been thinking a lot about hosting meals lately. Maybe itās the holiday season approaching, maybe itās a conversation I had with a Brazilian teacher who told me hosting felt too stressful, or maybe itās hearing chef Samin Nosrat talk about her new book Good Things.
Today, Iām sharing what Iāve learned as I explore whether the dinner party is really ādeadā, and why it might be time to bring it back.
Hereās what we'll think about in episode 83:
- the rise, fall, and reinvention of hosting people for a meal
- how perfectionism (and the pandemic) changed dinner tables
- why simple, imperfect, shared meals might be the cure for modern loneliness
- what Samin Nosrat teaches us about hospitality, imperfection, and cooking with love
Iām asking YOU to reflect on your own relationship to hosting.
When was the last time you gathered around a table and felt truly present?
As always, Iāll highlight some advanced English language (C1/C2) along the way.
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Iām joined in this episode by a very special guest, my Italian teacher, Valeria, founder of Vita Semplice in Italia, a project that goes beyond language learning to cultural immersion, and small-scale travel in several locations in Italy, but primarily in Valeriaās hometown in Sicily.
In a first for both me and Valeria, our conversation takes place in English, not Italian! We get into what it really means to immerse yourself in another language, and how meaningful, intentional and thoughtful travel can become a part of that process.
Valeria shares her story, a story that begins with her hearing her grandmother switch seamlessly between English, Italian, and Sicilian dialect, to creating intimate language retreats that bring learners into contact with local people, food, and traditions.
Also explored in our chat:
- Why connection and curiosity matter more than perfection (you hear this a lot on Hear You Go, donāt you?)
- The value of small-scale, ethical travel, and how to avoid adding to the problem of overtourism
- What to look for if youāre hoping to participate in a language retreat experience, OR creating one for your learners
If youāve ever wondered how travel can deepen your language learning, or how to travel more thoughtfully and connect with local communities, give this episode a listen. I hope it inspires you to slow down, listen, and savour the experience.
āYou might come for the language,ā Valeria says, ābut you leave with connection.ā
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Emoji: cute, colourful, easy to use, OR malevolent, dangerous, prone to offend.
Iāve been thinking about emoji a lot lately. Iām confused by them, troubled by them, and eager to learn more about them. But they also entice me, persuading me to add some colour and imagery to my texts.
Today Iām going to share what Iāve learned in my quest to be less ignorant about emoji, and either feel better or worse about using them!
- Iāll define them and present their somewhat recent history
- Iāll consider if they are a language
- And Iāll look at the potential for miscommunication given our worldās diversity of languages, cultures and therefore, interpretation of meaning
Iām asking YOU too to reflect on your use of emoji, how you think about emoji as a language, and if you too are worried about miscommunicating something when using them.
Maybe Iām just being silly and overly cautious. Have a listen and share your thoughts.
As always, Iāll note some useful advanced English language (C1/C2 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
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About six months ago, I noticed I couldnāt hear my gym instructors clearly. At first, I chalked it up to the loud music, but then I realized it wasnāt the background noise, it was me.
In this episode, Iāll share:
- What hearing loss is, and how it often changes as we age
- Why hearing aids feel so different from reading glasses, and why that hit different for me
- What we can do to protect our hearing, reduce the risks of dementia, and adapt when hearing loss happens to us as individuals, teachers, or learners
As always, Iāll also point out some advanced English expressions like to chalk it up, the rub, and to chide yourself, among others.
Listen now, and test out your listening skills in this intermediate English and advanced English language podcast episode.
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It Takes Two to Tango: A Conversation with Lisa Wood | Advanced English Conversations (E79)
In this episode of Hear You Go, I speak with English teacher and neuro-language coach Lisa Wood about the importance of being an active, kind, gentle listener in the dance that is a conversation.
Our chat is perfect for advanced English learners, English teachers, and anyone interested in mindset, confidence, and how listening shapes communication. Youāll hear how Lisa sees language learning as a dance between speaker and listener (it always takes two to tango!), and why connectionānot perfectionāis the real goal of fluency.
š§ Youāll hear:
- What The CALM Way is and how it supports learners
- Why listening is never passive, but always active
- How mindset influences confidence and fluency
- Encouragement to show up and communicate, even if itās not āperfectā
As always, Iāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Follow Lisa here:
https://yourenglishself.com
lisa@yourenglishself.com
Instagram: @your.english.self
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š In this advanced English listening practice episode of Hear You Go, I dive into The Bee Sting by Paul Murrayāa Booker Prizeāshortlisted novel about an Irish family falling apart, unraveling really, under pressure. Each family member tells their own version of events, showing us how perspective, memory, and emotion shape the stories we carry.
The episode explores:
- Why personal narratives matter, both in novels and in our own lives
- How different voices and perspectives in The Bee Sting reveal deeper truths
- What English language learners can take from the idea of rewriting their own narratives
- Useful vocabulary for talking about stories and identity
I invite you to reflect on your narrative. What story do you tell about yourselfāand how might you tell it differently?
š§ Ready to rethink the stories you carry?
As always, Iāll note some useful advanced English language (C1/C2 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
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Have you heard the alarm bells too? Are we reading less these days? My friends are all readers, so I find it hard to imagine that people donāt read for enjoyment.
In search of answers, I decided to take a look at the shifting habits around reading for pleasure. Are people (especially young people) actually reading less? What does the data say? And why does it matter?
Weāll explore:
- What does it mean to read and be a āreaderā
- What the data say about reading rates today
- What we might lose if the āreading classā keeps shrinkingāand what role AI and smartphones play in all this
This is an advanced English language exploration of books, literacy, and attentionābut also about empathy, imagination, and the kind of connection that only deep reading can bring. Whether you're an avid reader or someone whoās been meaning to get back into it, I hope this episode gives you something to reflect on.
š Soā¦ are you still reading for pleasure? Letās talk about it.
As always, Iāll note some useful advanced English language (C1/C2 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
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Resources to help you delve deeper into this topic are available in the transcript sent with my newsletter.
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Raising Bilingual Kids: A Conversation with English Language Teacher Leticia Dalposso
In this episode of Hear You Go, I speak with Leticia Dalposso, a Brazilian English teacher and mother of two, about how she is raising her children to speak English at homeāeven though they live in Brazil and English isnāt her first language.
This conversation is perfect for advanced English learners, English teachers, and anyone interested in bilingual parenting, language identity, and real English conversation. Youāll hear how Leticia uses the OPOL (One Parent, One Language) method to support her childrenās bilingual development, and how she's stayed motivated despite pressure and questions from people around her.
š§ Youāll hear:
- A real-life example of how to raise bilingual children
- Why Leticia chose to speak English to her kids at home
- Her favourite ways to make English feel natural and fun
- How she responds to doubts and criticism from others
- Encouragement for parents and teachers using English in everyday life
As always, Iāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) for you along the way.
š Follow Leticia here on Instagram
Her podcast is here: Bilingual Coffee podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wx1exBzfZoRYGWz7PerM6?si=57a05de5043a4116
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Itās the final episode of Season 3āthank you for listening this season!
Today, for your Advanced English Listening practice, Iām sharing a book that completely surprised me: The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim.
I honestly donāt know how I hadnāt heard of it before, but Iām so glad I read it. Itās a charming read (just what I needed in recent months!)ābut also sharp, funny, and quietly radical and subversive.
In this episode, Iāll share:
š A bit about the authorās fascinating and rather unconventional life
š A review of the book and why itās more than just a sweet story set in Italy
šŖSome big questions about women, freedom, and what it means to carve out space for ourselves
Plus, a little sneak peek at whatās coming in Season 4āand a reminder that WILDE: The Listening Festival is now open for early bird registration! If you're into real conversations, women's voices, and the many Englishes of the world, this course might be your thing.
So letās dive in to this book talk episode - enjoy!
As always, Iāll note some useful advanced English language (C1/C2 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and test your listening in this advanced English language podcast š§
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The Long Game: From Zero to Real Life in Language
Learning - with Abbie Fulbrook.
What happens when you move to a new country, start a new job, and canāt speak the language? Abbie Fulbrook did just thatā13 years ago, when she moved from the UK to Japan.
In this conversation for intermediate and advanced English learners, Abbie shares her experience learning Japanese from zero, and how itās influenced the way she teaches English. We talk about staying motivated, moving past language plateaus, why āschool Englishā doesnāt always match the real world, and how listening practice and real-life conversation are often more powerful than grammar drills.
A refreshing and relatable listen for anyone whoās ever learnedāor taughtāa language.
As always, Iāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š More from Abbie at weareenglishteachers.com
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
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Happy 158th Birthday, Canada!
Youād have to be living with your head in the sand not to know that Canadaās very identity has been called into question these past six months.
On this Canada Day, July 1st, 2025, we reflect on what makes Canada Canadaānot just to the world, but to me, personally.
In this timely episode, weāll:
šØš¦ go on a whirlwind tour through Canadian history, from Viking visitors to full legal independence in 1982
š take a look at the quirks and qualities that define Canadian culture, from hockey and maple syrup to multiculturalism, polite conversation, and the importance of personal space
š And finally, reflect on the countryās currently strained relationship with its closest neighbour, the United Statesāand what this rift reveals about national identity, pride, and sovereignty.
Happy Canada Day!
As always, Iāll note some useful advanced English language (C1/C2 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and test your listening in this advanced English language podcast š§
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In this new advanced English language conversation (E72), I talk to English language coach and pronunciation pro Jessica Dias to discuss one of the most underrated language skills: listening.
But not just listening for meaning ā listening as a speaking strategy. Jessy shares how tuning your ear to real English conversations helps you sound more natural, confident, and fluent.
We explore why so many learners struggle to speak ā and how the problem often starts with what and how theyāre listening.
From the importance of decoding fast, messy, connected speech to the power of noticing reductions, contractions, and rhythm, Jessy breaks it all down for us.
We also dig into the difference between listening for pleasure and listening with intention, and how noticing small pronunciation details (like the difference between sheep and ship) can make a huge impact on both your listening and speaking skills.
āØ Highlights:
- Why real conversations are always better than curated audio
- How decoding speech helps you speak more freely and understand more
- The myth of āthey speak too fastā
- Listening as a gateway to pronunciation mastery
š Want to go further? Jessyās Clear Pronunciation Program (CPP) is now open ā a self-paced course designed to help learners and teachers fine-tune their pronunciation and listening. Or check out Jessy Academy, her live conversation program for intermediate to advanced learners.
š² Follow Jessy on Instagram: @MsJessyDays Links to courses and more in her bio.
As always, Iāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
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Episode 71: A Beginner Goes to Italy and Wonders: Why Learn a Language?
In this episode of Hear You Go for intermediate and advanced English language learners, I take you with me as I connect the TED Talk by linguist John McWhorter to my 2Ā½-week language experiment in Italy.
Can I tell you how often I felt like my head was going to explode?!
In this three-part episode, I:
- unpack McWhorterās four compelling reasons to learn a language
- share my real-world Italian wins and stumbles, and
- reflect on what this experience taught me about learning, teaching, and recommitting to French
Wherever you are on your language journey, this episode might make you pause and ask: Why am I learning a languageāand what do I want from it? We probably donāt ask ourselves this question enough, right?
Bonus: travel vicariously through me as I share some remarkable moments from a special trip.
As always, Iāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
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Obasan and the Silence of History (E70)
In this episode of Hear You Go, we honour Asian Heritage Month in Canada by exploring the groundbreaking novel Obasan by Joy Kogawaāa powerful and emotional story that reveals the experiences of Japanese Canadians during and after WWII.
In this two-part episode, we:
- examine the historical context of Japanese immigration to Canada and the discrimination they faced, then
- turn to the novel itselfāits emotional resonance, narrative structure, and the legacy it preserves.
Through reflection and storytelling, this episode asks: what happens when a nation forgets? And what power lies in remembering?
With clear explanations and rich vocabulary, this episode builds your listening skills while deepening your understanding of a difficult but important part of history.
As always, weāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and test your listening in this advanced English language podcast š§
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Phrasal verbs: the ultimate headache for English learnersāor are they?
In this episode, I talk with Nathaly Rodriguez, an English language teacher and self-proclaimed "language detective," to uncover the secrets behind these tricky verb + particle combinations.
Nathaly shares her personal journey with English, from struggling with phrasal verbs as an instructor to discovering a cognitive linguistics approach that finally made them click. We explore how understanding the core meaning of particlesālike down in burn down or off in take offācan make phrasal verbs feel more intuitive and even easier to remember.
Along the way, we discuss how phrasal verbs are incredibly flexible (peopled out?) and why theyāre actually shortcuts in conversation rather than obstacles.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by phrasal verbs, this episode is for you. By the end, you might even start to light up when you hear them š !
šÆ Where to find Nathaly:
Follow her on Instagram @nathalyclassroom for daily insights on phrasal verbs and more! Plus, check out her course Light Up: Phrasal Verbs Demystified to master these tricky verbs with confidence.
You can also find her on YouTube.
š Don't forget to subscribe, share, and let me knowāwhat's your favorite (or most frustrating) phrasal verb?
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Graduation is a milestone that marks both an ending and a beginningānot just for our children, but for us as parents too. As my youngest prepares to finish university, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet reality of watching our kids step into their own lives.
In this episode of Hear You Go, I explore:
- the process of letting go
- the evolving parent-child relationship in adulthood, and
- how to embrace this new chapter as an empty-nester
I share personal reflections, wisdom from essays that have stayed with me, and even some advice from former President Obama on what it means when our kids leave home.
Whether your children are still little, about to launch, or already making their way in the world, this episode is for every parent navigating the ever-changing journey of love, pride, and, yes, a few tears. Grab a tissue, and letās talk about what comes next.
As always, weāll note some useful intermediate/advanced language (B1 to C2 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and test your listening in this advanced English language podcast.
š§ Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
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In this episode of Hear You Go (E67), I sit down with the exceptional Brazilian English teacher Bruna Passos for a conversation that started with a book and led us to so many interesting places.
We talk about the power of fictionānot just for enjoyment but for expanding our perspectives, building empathy, and even challenging the status quo. Bruna shares how literature has transported her to different times and places, expanding her understanding of language and our world.
We also dive into the question of reading in a second languageāwhy do so many people lean toward "practical" texts instead of fiction? We chat about how to balance reading for pleasure with language learning. Along the way, we geek out over Jhumpa Lahiri, book clubs, and why reading reviews can be just as eye-opening as the books themselves.
If you love reading, teaching, or simply the magic of language, this conversation is for you.
We wrap up the convo with Bruna letting us in on what sheās reading now and sharing where you can find her online (pro tip: if you DM her, bring book recommendations!).
All book titles and links to Brunaās work are in the show notes below.
š§ Tune in for an unscripted, heartfelt discussion on learning, exploring, and the books that shape us.
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
Brunaās details:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brunapassoselt/
Website: https://www.brunapassos.net/
Books and authors we discussed:
- Pedro Bandeira: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Bandeira
- The Joys of Motherhood, by Buchi Emecheta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joys_of_Motherhood
- Jhumpa Lahiri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhumpa_Lahiri
Her books:
- The Interpreter of Maladies (1999)
- The Namesake (2003)
- Unaccustomed Earth (2008)
- The Lowlands (2013)
- Dove mi trovo (2018)
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Roman Stories (2023)
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Isabel Allende, author of countless novels worth reading: https://www.isabelallende.com/en
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House of Spirits (1995)
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Forbidden Notebook, Alba de CĆ©spedes
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For your advanced English listening practice, we're blasting off to where everyone had a translator thingamajig on their t-shirt and could talk to any alien out there in the galaxy š¤£.
As a child, I dreamed of becoming an astronaut, exploring the final frontier aboard the Starship Enterprise. While my math grades grounded that dream, my fascination with space never waned. In this episode of Hear You Go, I dive into Orbital, the 2024 Booker Prize-winning novel by Samantha Harvey, a breathtaking story set aboard the International Space Station.
Weāll also shine some starlight on:
š©āš The legacy of Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canadaās first female astronaut, a subject to honor this month's International Womenās Day
š And ponder the question: can we ever achieve the utopian future envisioned in Star Trek?
From the Challenger disaster to the wonders of spaceflight, this English listening practice episode reflects on human ambition, scientific progress, and our responsibility to protect Earth. Join me on this journey beyond the stars! š
As always, weāll note some useful advanced English (B2/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and test your listening in this advanced English language podcast š§
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In this English language listening practice episode (E65), I talk to English language teacher Eidiane Rufino , who shares her experiences as a teacher from Brazil, now living in Canada.
Eidiane opens up about how she went from hating English to seeing it as a key to opening up a whole new world. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher, and today, she can clearly see her strengths as a non-native teacher, and what she and others like her can offer learners. She explains the pluses of having firsthand experience learning the language, including the capacity to break down complex language structures, a skill that strengthens her ability to relate to students and be an essential bridge for learners.
Our intermediate/advanced English conversation then shifts to Eidiane's move to Canada, the challenges she faced, and the advice she has for others considering a similar move. She emphasizes the importance of managing expectations and planning ahead. She also discusses the cultural and social differences between Canada and Brazil. Despite some difficulties, she expresses no regrets about her decision and encourages others to remain patient and adaptable as they navigate life in a new country.
As always, youāll note some useful advanced English (B2/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and enjoy!
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Hats - Quaint Artifacts? Harmless Fashion Accessory? Political Statement?
Ontarioās premier has a new baseball cap that makes a bold political statementābut it got me thinking about hats in general. When did they go out of fashion? Why were they once essential, and why do they still hold power today?
In this Ideas in English listening practice (intermediate and advanced B2/C1 level) episode of Hear You Go, weāll explore:
āļø The history of hatsāfrom climate necessity to religious and military significance
āļø The rise and fall of hats as fashion accessories
āļø Why some hats are embraced while others are banned
āļø How headwear became a battleground for personal expression and politics
From Ancient Egypt to Milanese milliners, from the royal horse races to baseball caps with slogansāhats tell a bigger story than we might think. So, what does your hat say about you?
As always, weāll note some useful advanced English (B2/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way.
š Listen now and letās talk headwear, identity, and freedom of expression.
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How would you describe a dictionary?
Have you ever thought about how dictionaries are made? Or who decides what goes in them?
This week on Hear You Go, in an English listening practice Book Talk, episode 63, Iām diving into these questions, inspired by the Japanese novel I recently read called The Great Passage by Shion Miura.
Itās a beautiful story about a quirky group of people working to create the ultimate dictionaryāand it got me wondering about a slew of things, including this: are dictionaries still useful in the age of AI?
Iāll share a summary of the book, what I learned about how dictionaries are made (past and present) and how theyāve evolved, and weāll explore what makes a good one. As always, weāll note some useful advanced English (B2/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English) along the way and get some English listening practice too.
Ready to go down this rabbit hole with me?
Letās set sail on The Great Passage!
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
Links:
ChatGPT made dictionaries worthless
The Great Passage
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Try saying that tongue-twister of a title out loud 3 times fast!!! Letās kick off the year with an English pronunciation challenge š, and then take a deep dive into wellnessāa word that might have you (like me) rolling your eyes, or perhaps youāre reaching for a $30 melatonin-infused chocolate. From the latest wellness trends to Instagram "healthfluencers," I'm sharing my frustration about the exhausting pursuit of being well in episode 62 of Hear You Go.
For todayās English listening practice (B2/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English), weāll explore the tangled web of wellness and self-care: their rise to buzzword status, the trillion-dollar industry cashing in on our insecurities, and why it all feels so impossible (and expensive!). Spoiler: itās not just you who feels exhausted by the need to be āwellā.
Practice your English listening skills, and learn about:
- What real self-care looks like (itās not found in a bottle or at a spa)
- How to set boundaries, prioritize your values, and ditch the guiltāgood advice for language learning too!
- Why wellness isnāt just personalāitās also about community and systemic change
Oh, and donāt miss the linguistic nuggets of advanced English sprinkled throughout! Ready to redefine your year on your terms? Letās do this. š§āāļøāØ
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
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Itās December 17th, and my home is filling up with of cookies, Christmas aromas, and eager anticipation of family coming home.
In this special holiday episode, created for your Advanced English listening practice, you'll hear about a heartwarming Canadian short storyāCarmichaelās Dog by David Adams Richards.
Humour, nostalgia, a puppy, and a snowy New Brunswick Christmas set the stage for this comedy of errors about two brothers, community, and overcoming grief. Join me for excerpts, reflections, and a cozy escape into the magic of storytelling to conclude your English listening practice for 2024.
Happy holidays, listenersāletās jump in.
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Slow down.
Breathe.
Pause.
Reflect.
Create a gap.
React or respond?
What do we do about the teacher's ego? About learners' anxieties?
Episode 60 of Hear You Go covers a lot of ground as my special guest, Toronto-based English language teacher Danny McGee, joins me to discuss the importance and benefits of mindfulness for both teachers AND learners.
It's tremendously difficult to summarize this exceptional conversation. Truly, it's gonna knock your socks off!
So whether you teach English in a school or you're a freelance English language teacher, whether you study a language independently or in a group, you'll come away from this conversation with a better understanding of how mindfulness can not only help improve your teaching and learning, but also help you as a human being living in a chaotic world. It's something we can and should all try - why not?
What have we got to lose?
This Advanced English conversation will give you plenty of food for thought, and when you need to learn even more, go follow Danny on Instagram: @mindful_teacherdanny
Put on your listening ears and take a comfy seat for this listening practice. Danny and I have different English accents for you to analyze, and we use a slew of delightful expressions and vocabulary to keep your advanced English ears piqued.
Oh, and listen up for the part of the conversation where two English language teachers can't find the right word to save their lives :)
Resources Danny mentions:
Anything by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Mindfulness and Learning: Celebrating the Affective Dimension of Education, by Terry Hyland
Eckhart Tolle
Living in the Moment, Anna Black
The Mindful Way workbook, Teasdale et al.
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šµ What is it about music?
š¶ Why does the music of our youth stay with us?
In this English listening practice episode (E59) of Hear You Go, weāre turning up the volume to take a walk down memory lane and hear the playlist of my childhoodāmostly English songs from artists like Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Springsteen that shaped my childhood, and probably influenced my bleeding heart.
What is it about music that sparks these memories? You know that music is a fabulous mood booster, but itās also super helpful in learning new English vocabulary through song lyrics. Music is connected to memory, and therefore is a pretty good way to remember words and how theyāre produced orally, or used in a poem or piece of prose writing.
š« Without a doubt, listening to music helps bring about nostalgia, and listening to songs in English boosts language acquisition in an enjoyable way.
Music is a must for English listening practice, from beginner to advanced English. Itās also a fabulous way to hear how words are contracted and reduced: made messy, as most spoken language is.
š To thank you for all your support so far this season (season 3!), Iāve even made a special playlist for you (two in fact!)āperfect for learning or just reminiscing.
Whatās on your childhood playlist? š¶
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
This one will also make you sing, dance, and maybe cry. Music is magical.
š§ Playlist of my childhood:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12OLLZmuToae7sjUnygdG3?si=oYWJ-32GQZyMTyv2SKXZyw
š§ Playlist of the movie āGrosse Point Blankā: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YNcfVCqgsSXsKoiIn5YOZ?si=J_PrMVk1QBaEi_mVW_r0qg
To get in touch with me:
For more: English with Catherine website
Instagram: catherineangus_hearyougo
Thanks to Amos the Transparent for our theme music.
Reimagining ELT with Teacher Kay
Honest Talk about Equity in English Language Teaching & Learning
In todayās English language conversation, Teacher Kay of Sincerely Teaching joins me to discuss reimagining English Language Teaching (ELT) so that it's inclusive and just for English language teachers AND learners.
Kay shares her journey into teaching English and unpacks the deep-rooted issues of native speakerism and racism within the industry. She helps us challenge dominant narratives in order to create language learning environments that celebrate linguistic diversity.
Kay also discusses her course (that you definitely want to take!!!) called "Creating Cycles of Empowerment." It aims to give teachers the tools to transform their teaching practices and offer students a learning space that is authentic and socially-conscious.
This intermediate and advanced English conversation offers a powerful critique of the status quo in ELT and provides a hopeful vision for a more inclusive future.
And as always, it's an opportunity for you, the English language teacher and English language learner to practice listening to messy, imperfect, wonderful spoken English.
Thanks for listening to Hear You Go, Episode 58!
Find Teacher Kay here:
@SincerelyTeachingEnglish
@DiasporaEnglishLearning
www.sincerelyteaching.com
Email: kayla@diasporaenglish.ca
To get in touch with me:
For more: English with Catherine website
Instagram: catherineangus_hearyougo
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Montreal: A Tapestry of Language, Culture, and History
In todayās English listening episode (B2/C1 English), we explore one of my favourite Canadian cities. Montreal.
This city, the largest in Quebec, is an extraordinary blend of history, language, and culture in North America. After a recent trip to Montreal, I asked if youād like to learn more about it, and your answer was a resounding āyes!ā
So for your advanced English listening practice, weāll take a dive into:
- Montrealās roots, from the indigenous Haudenosaunee to the French settlers, to the multilingual, world-classcity it is today
- Its unique, plurilingual landscape, with French, English, and many other languages shaping everyday life
- A few personal highlights and must-visit spots for any future visit
Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
Sit back and relax, or go out for a walk, and join me as I share some of what I know regarding the language, history, and ācome as you areā attitude of Montrealāa city that welcomes everyone and hopes you have a blast exploring this world-class destination. Letās goā¦allons-y!
Links to go further:
- Manasie Akpaliapik | IAQ Profiles | Inuit Art Foundation
- Quebec City fine arts museum highlights work of Inuk sculptor in new exhibit | CBC News
- Manasie Akpaliapik. Univers inuit | Mille regards | La Presse
The MEM museum: Celebrating Montreal and its untold stories at the MEM Centre
MontrƩal: City of diversity and inclusivity
Montreal code-switching | Educational Sociolinguistics
Thanks for listening!
To get in touch with me:
For more: English with Catherine website
Instagram: catherineangus_hearyougo
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In this intermediate English Conversation, TamĆ”s "Tommy" Bradford joins me on Hear You Go podcast for part 1 of our two-part collaboration. We dive into his top English picks for books, films, and music that can help you explore and learn English independently. We have a chat about everything from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to Benjamin Zephaniahās poetry.
Tommy shares his insights on John le CarrĆ©ās spy novel and its film adaptation, perfect for advanced English learners intrigued by British espionage. We also explore the playful, accessible poetry of the late British-Jamaican poet Benjamin Zephaniah, whose collections Talking Turkeys and Funky Chickens offer both humor and cultural awareness.
We touch on a wide range of art formsāfrom rock and roll to reggae-inspired poetry, giving you, the English language learner, a chance to practice your listening skills as Tommy offers up this top 5. Get ready for laughter, stories, and language learning tips from the two of us.
To hear my top 5 picks, head over to The English Podcast with Tommyfor part two!
Thanks for listening!
If you're keen to explore more:
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le CarrƩ:
- Book review
- Movie trailer
Benjamin Zephaniah and his poetry.
The Commitments (Film trailer)
The music of Wilson Pickett and The Rolling Stones.
Where to find TamƔs Bradford:
Instagram: @tommybradfordsenglishschool
The English Podcast with Tommy
For todayās English listening practice, we'll explore "third places": what they are, why theyāve disappeared, and why we all need one.
With modern life becoming more isolated and fast-paced, the absence of these social gathering spots, where we speak to each other in real life, is contributing to an epidemic of loneliness. But what exactly is a third place?
Join me as I dive into its history and meaning, inspired by a thoughtful offline discussion with Brazilian English language teacher Bruna Passos.
Boost your listening skills, test your ability to follow a narrative in intermediate English, pick out key vocabulary and expressions, and reflect on third places and consider how theyāve evolved over timeāfrom cozy coffee shops and neighborhood pubs to bowling alleys and community gyms. As you practice your English listening skills, youāll learn what third places are and their unique qualities.
Hear You Go podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English learner and advanced English learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.
Join me and letās explore how third places can help make life a little less lonely.
If you'd like to learn more, click on the links below.
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Links to go further:
- The Happiness Lab: Where Everybody Knows Your Name.
- The Happiness Lab: Make American Happy Again.
- Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find a 'Third Place'
- Bowling Alone, by Robert D. Putnam.
What's Curling?
Two Minute Guide to the Sport of Curling
Thanks for listening!
For more: English with Catherine website
Instagram: catherineangus_hearyougo
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Iām joined in todayās advanced English episode of Hear You Go, by Felicio Dias, a Brazilian English language teacher and language enthusiast.
Felicio shares his passion for music, literature, and his interest in the diverse ways English is spoken across the world. Together, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion on how accents shape identity, the evolving nature of language, and the importance of embracing diverse voices in English.
Red alert: Catherine checks her privilege and vows to approach more novels from outside her perspective.
Whether youāre an intermediate English or advanced English language learner, teacher, or book lover, this episode offers profound insights into the complexities of English, identity, and the stories that connect us all.
Tune in and get ready to broaden your perspective on the global nature of English and appreciate its many voices.
Felicio's contact info:
Substackfeliciodias.substack
Instagram: felicioenglishteacher
Books we discussed:
- Twenty Fragments of a Ravenous Youth, Xiaolo Guo.
- Rosewater, Liv Little.
- Scarborough, Catherine Hernandez
- Autumn, Ali Smith
- Anything is Possible, Elizabeth Strout
Thanks for listening to episode 54 to practice your English listening skills.
In this English listening practice episode of Hear You Go, weāll explore "Come From Away," a musical that resonates deeply with me. After seeing it again recently, I was inspired to revisit the topic of English accents.
Too often, we think of English has having only two accents: the UK accent or British accent (also called received pronunciation), and the American accent.
But so many people around the world speak English, and they speak English with different accents and a multitude of gorgeous dialects, all of which shape our identity.
I need to emphasize this: accents are not a measure of fluency or intelligence, but a testament to the global diversity of how people speak English.
Join me as I share how "Come From Away" beautifully showcases this diversity, why embracing different English accents is important, and how you can navigate and celebrate the richness of the worldās many English dialects.
Plus, Iāll talk a bit about my upcoming courses that help you appreciate and master the nuances of global English. Ready to dive in? Letās get started!
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Links to go further:
- Come From Away: Come From Away
- Newfoundland accent: The English spoken in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) exhibits perhaps the greatest regional diversity to be found anywhere in North America. The settlement history of NL, along with its geographical setting, has proved ideal for the preservation of many older speech features which have declined more rapidly elsewhere. However, such factors as socioeconomic change, population loss and out-migration.
- The Miami English phenomenon: A New English Dialect Is Emerging in South Florida, Linguists Say | Scientific American
- Miami English Recognized as Dialect - Language Magazine
Teaching Pronunciation Must-Have New Book:
Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World: Walker Robin: 9780194088985
Ever wish you could redo an English conversation, say things differently, or finally remember that perfect word for your advanced English class? I know I do!
Life might not allow for a reset button, but what if it did? For years, I dismissed video games as a waste of time, until I read Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This novel changed my perspective, showing me how video games can be rich stories, and offer do-overs when real life canāt.
For your English listening practice this week, weāll explore this novel and its themes of friendship, creativity, and the power of stories in books and video games. Iāll also touch on how English language learning is a form of play, where we should risk making mistakes in English.
And if you want to practice writing in English, you can tune in for tips on how to write a book review.
Ready to rethink your ideas about video games and storytelling?
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šļø News flash: we're ALL daydreamers!
šļø In this episode, you might be surprised to learn that there's real power in daydreaming. It's not a waste of time.
ā It can have an enormous impact on language learning and creativity, if used wisely.
š§ Have a listen, and discover how letting your mind wander can help motivate you, solve problems, and spark new ideas.
We'll explore the science behind daydreaming, its benefits, and how to harness it for personal growth.
ā There's hidden potential in your daydreams, really!
ā Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more insights, resources, news about how to be my student, and of course, the color-coded transcript that draws your attention to English words, expressions, and pronunciation.
Thanks for listening!
Catherine š¤
Watch how one group of friends turned a daydream into a really cool adventure:
https://youtu.be/R_vrWySEv9Q?si=uQLbuv4gj6DNRONZ
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Hey English learners and listeners!
šļø This is it: episode 50 of Hear You Go podcastā"We have to be less afraid of judgment and more open to learning", Agnes Rubinho.
ā£ļøEpisode 50 marks the end of Season 2, and to close this fabulous season of podcasts, this episode offers you an amazing conversation with a Brazilian teacher, Agnes Rubinho.
Teachers: did you know Agnes has written a book for freelance teachers? Youāll hear us discuss a few things from her book, and afterward, I know you'll want to buy it. I did! Itās full of information I wish Iād known when I was first branching out to become a freelance, independent teacher.
Youāre not a teacher? Donāt worry because this episode will give you tips on what to look for in a teacher, and the benefits you get when you find the right teacher for you.
ā ā ā Whatās more, the episode provides a good lesson in word stress and intonation.
š§ Listen to the way Agnes pauses and adds emphasis to the words she wants you to hold on to. She has a manner of speaking that draws you in and keeps you hooked.
š Thatās what good speaking is all about: engagement and connection.
So, thatās your assignment: listen for all this delicious, engaging, messy, and wonderfully spontaneous messy English that both Agnes and I offer you in our chat.
To follow Agnes and to buy her book, follow these links:
ā¶ļø Barry Schwartz: The paradox of choice | TED Talk
š To order the book in Brazil:
Freelance Teaching ā The Language Teacher's Guide
š Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Freelance-Teaching-Language-Teachers-business-ebook/dp/B0D45X98F5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.W4SnHUM0ti5PqVYDUI1Hsg.oM4TtyaKZBUZAEdDTO1lnI1SJNUFK_-5m-UKFzFVeck&qid=1721077647&sr=8-1
Instagram:
For teachers: https://www.instagram.com/agnes_freelanceteaching/
For learners: https://www.instagram.com/agnesrubinhoteacher/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnesrubinhoteacher/
Contact me:
Instagram: Catherine Angus (@catherineangus_hearyougo) ā¢ Instagram photos and videos
Website/Newsletter: English with Catherine
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Why bother?
I donāt often ask myself that question, but every once in a while, it crops up. Why bother making a podcast if I donāt get a thousand downloads?
In todayās episode, number 49 š, I remind you of the value of listening to podcasts for language development, in addition to their psychological and social benefits. For example:
- learning new pronunciation, expressions and vocabulary
- getting exposure to different English accents and "messy" English
- improving active listening skills
- sharing personal stories that build connection
- fostering our imagination
- bolstering our cognitive abilities
While Hear You Go will never be the most famous podcast in the world (and thatās OK!), it's my way of offering you authenticity, interesting topics, and this year, it was a vehicle to highlight and elevate the voices and work of women in the English language teaching community.
As season two starts to wrap up, I encourage you to reflect on the topics shared and my wonderful guests who offered tips and guidance, and moving stories about their love of learning English.
š« Listen right to the end to learn more about my upcoming courses.
Iāll be offering two starting in September: WILDE and TIDES are courses that focus on listening skills, language development, and pronunciation.
Click on the links for more info:
1ļøā£ Are you WILDE: A Woman Interested in Listening to & Discovering English through podcasts?
2ļøā£ TIDES: Teachers Into Decoding English Sounds.
Thanks for listening, and stay tuned!
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Witness the art of conversation in action in today's episode of Hear You Go.
The delightful Anastasia Sakarova, who you might know on Instagram as @heart_to_heart_english, joins me to share stories, teaching methods, and some thoughts about what makes a conversation a conversation.
You'll hear her talk about her early love of English, how she learns new vocabulary so that she uses it, and how active listening is really a key ingredient to having meaningful conversations.
This episode, while full of good stories and great ideas for learning, is also chock-full of idiomatic expressions that you can listen for. Keep those ears open!
If you'd like some guidance on what to notice in terms of language like phrasal verbs, advanced vocabulary, or collocations, be sure to get the transcript when you receive my newsletter.
Thanks for listening! Catherine
You can find Anastasia in these two ways:
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Instagram: @heart_to_heart_english
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Website: www.hearttoheartenglish.com
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Instagram: @catherineangus_hearyougo.
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Website: www.englishwithcatherine.com
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LinkedIn: Catherine Angus
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Are you a sun worshipper or a seeker of the shade?
Me, I'm often found under a tree or an umbrella, never baking in the sun. I'm confused though because I recently read a news story that suggested I might need to get a bit more sun on my skin. How much to get is the million-dollar question!
In this episode, we're going to try to understand the sometimes confusing messages we receive about sun exposure and health. The sun is often vilified for its role in causing skin cancer, yet new research indicates that there are surprising benefits. We need to rethink things.
So, today we'll explore:
- the real dangers of too much sun,
- the unexpected health advantages of sunlight, and
- how different countries are updating their guidelines to help us enjoy the sun safely.
Whether you're a sun worshipper or someone like me who's covered up in the shade, this episode will encourage you to reflect on the messages you've received about soaking up the sun, and how to balance the pros and cons of catching some rays.
Thanks for listening!
š„ You can receive a copy of the transcript when you sign up to receive my newsletter. It's colour-coded to highlight all kinds of things to explore like advanced vocabulary, pronunciation, and a ton of collocations and idioms.
š The transcript also includes links to articles and videos used in my research. You might want to explore these too!
ā° I work with curious and ambitious English language teachers and professionals who want to maintain and build their advanced English through engaging materials and challenging audios. Messy, fast, connected, spoken language is where we get into the meat of listening. I'll be accepting new clients and offering new courses, in September.
You'll get all that news in my newsletter too, and if you follow me on Instagram.
š¶ Amos the Transparent provides my theme song. They're an awesome group of talented musicians. Give them some love and check out their music.
Pronunciation. ššš
I am over the moon excited to bring you my conversation with pronunciation expert and fluency coach, Yasna LƔrtiga, who you might know as Pronunciation with Miss Oh.
You'll hear about the challenges of teaching and learning pronunciation: from the importance of individual sounds to the frustrations of connected speech patterns, NOT rules!
Yasna shares insights from her experience teaching English learners and overcoming her own pronunciation challenges: mindset matters! As does having crystal clear expectations.
Find out how Shakira and a certain American president pushed us onwards in our learning and teaching practices. You might be surprised!
As always, Hear You Go podcast episodes offer something for everyone, from teachers to learners. You'll hear some good stories, gather useful recommendations, and you'll hear lots of messy, ungrammatical spoken English, otherwise known as normal, conversational English: imperfect, but full of connection and communication.
ā Please follow Yasna on Instagram, where you can then link to her YouTube and TikTok channels: Pronunciation with Miss Oh.
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š And thank YOU for listening.
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Tulips everywhere, in yellow, red, pink, white, orange, and even purple and black. They line the streets and the canal. They attract hundreds and hundreds of people to admire them and post their beauty on Instagram. Where? Right here, in Ottawa, Canada, every May.
Itās the annual Tulip Festival, and itās a sight to behold. The Tulip Festival in Ottawa has historical significance, and Iād like to share that with you today, to share some pride in my city and my country. Weāll take a brief look at what tulips are and where they originate (itās not Holland), then weāll explore the importance of tulips in Ottawa and its special tulip history (it involves a princess), and finally, weāll wrap up by looking at flower festivals and their pros and cons in todayās social media landscape.
šIn this episode, I draw your attention to connected speech specifically. Listen carefully for where words are dramatically reduced and/or connected.
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Who was Julia Child? Why is she important?
If you like to eat, cook, and enjoy cooking shows, join me on a journey into the world of Julia Child, the iconic figure who revolutionized American food culture.
In this episode, we learn about Julia's exciting life story, from her privileged childhood to her adventurous spirit that led her to fall in love with French cuisine in post-war Europe.
We'll explore how Julia's passion for cooking turned into a career that challenged societal norms and inspired millions through her bestselling cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," and groundbreaking television show, "The French Chef."
We'll see that her life and legacy changed the world of food and cooking, and helped advance feminist goals (to a degree). She's had a lasting impact on future generations of cooks and food enthusiasts that I hope to champion today. Bon appƩtit!
For those of you inspired to watch the TV series, you can learn more about it here.
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Thanks for listening, and thanks always to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
The elegance of English.
I'd never thought of English that way, but my guest, Maria
Glazunova, explains why English has such an emotional hold her on. It's a beautiful conversation we have for you today.
Maria and I talk about:
- her history with English: learning and teaching it
- burnout and how that led her to adopt a dogme approach to teaching
- how her book literally saved her life
- how she uses a reactive teaching approach with tech professionals
- how my Pronunciation course helped her better diagnose her clients' problems, and empowered her to teach pronunciation
Whether you're a learner of English or a teacher, or both, this episode is going to offer you plenty to think about, in addition, as usual, to lots of interesting language and messy, delightful, imperfect spoken conversational English.
And if what you hear from Mary about my Pronunciation for Teachers course makes you curious, be sure to contact me ASAP. The next course starts in May. Learn more about it here: Pronunciation for Teachers.
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You can buy her book here: "How to reduce your time preparing for online classes and prevent emotional burnout."
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In about a week, I'm going to celebrate my 55th birthday. I remember when I once thought that was old. Hahaha!!!In honour of my 55th birthday, I want to share some thoughts on aging, specifically aging as a woman:
- what it means to get old and look old (smashing the beauty myth!)
- the very real possibility of losing mental agility
- research that suggests age is a mindset, not a number
I believe to my core that getting older is not something we should take for granted: itās a privilege and should be welcomed and celebrated.
So come celebrate with me as I step through the door on my way to 60. I'm not rushing to get there, but I AM hoping to get there!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on all this :)
Oh, and this episode is chock-full of idioms and common collocations - listen for them. How many can you find? Which do you know? Which ones can you use this week in your language practice?
Thanks for listening,
Catherine xoxo
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Welcome to Episode 41 of Hear You Go!
I'm joined in conversation this week with Urmi Hossain, an inspiring polyglot who shares with us her experiences learning languages, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and speaking your languages, and how language influences and shapes our identity.
- What language feels like home to you?
- What languages can you say "belong" to you?
- How about speaking in public: is this something you do or do you avoid it at all costs?
There's lots to take away from this conversation - enjoy it and let me know your thoughts.
As always, thanks for listening.
Catherine
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Will you be surprised to learn that creative activities that occupy our hands are crucial for positive mental health, and that these activities contribute to happiness and fulfillment?
The focus of todayās episode is on creativity, crafts, and connection. Weāll look at the Arts and Crafts movement and define arts and crafts ā what are they? Then, weāll explore this new Maker Movement and the physical and mental benefits of making things with our hands. Iāll conclude by sharing my personal history of being ācreativeā, and Iāll share some ideas about how you too can add creative activities to your weekly schedule.
It's important to do things with our hands, don't you agree?
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It was -16 degrees Celsius yesterday, but the sun was shining. It's on days like these when it's easy to stay inside, under a blanket, sipping cups and cups of hot tea or hot chocolate.
It's for this very reason that I not only asked Joanna Radomska of Walking Languages to join me in conversation, but I also joined her 3-week Doable Walks course to get me outside, walking each day, AND practicing my target languages---French and Italian---no matter the weather.
We know that moving our bodies is good for us. We humans are made for walking. What we also know is that we learn better when we move.
So, if you too need a kick in the behind, a little motivation to move your legs and incorporate some language practice at the same time, take a half hour walk and listen to our conversation. You'll hear about Joanna's language journey, as well as all the benefits of walking, talking, listening and learning: a perfect combination, if you ask me!
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With Saint Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought we'd explore chocolate because every supermarket and pharmacy I go to these days has boxes of chocolates on display, front and center. Do you like chocolate? Silly question: who doesn't?
In today's short episode, I'll share a brief history of chocolate (what it is and its origins), then we'll explore whether it's good for us and if it's an aphrodisiac, and finally, we'll wrap up by looking at the ugly side of the chocolate business.
Along the way, you'll hear a fair number of idiomatic expressions, some advanced vocabulary, and a conscious effort on my part to stress certain words for effect. Take note of all this as part of your listening practice, and think about why I chose to emphasize these words.
Here are some of the links I mention in the episode:
History of chocolate - Wikipedia.
The history of chocolate video: https://youtu.be/ibjUpk9Iagk?si=iOvj7zk5XvswGbXE
How chocolate is made: https://youtu.be/7XaTay21-Ag?si=txl-keUgWV0_U0Wl
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Do you journal?
Do you know that journaling can be a written and/or spoken practice?
Did you know that journaling in another language can be one of the most useful tools in exploring language and transforming your mindset vis-Ć -vis learning?
Join me in conversation with a very special guest, English language teacher Sarah Morgan of Meaningful English.
You'll hear us talk about Sarah's experiences learning languages in the past and in the present. You'll also learn about journaling: what it is, what it can do for you, and some incredibly easy and useful tips to help you begin this practice (or stay motivated if you already journal).
It's a discussion full of heartfelt and inspiring content, and terrific language for you to explore as well.
Please share the podcast and spread the knowledge!
Thank you for listening!
The transcript and extra materials will be available for FREE for 30 days, starting January 26th. They are available in my private community on Patreon, and will also include free access to our monthly Zoom meeting where we discuss the podcast. Our next meeting is February 3rd at 9AM EST.
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Thank you as always to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol that āThere is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.ā
Lord Byron said of laughter: āAlways laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine.ā
Pablo Neruda shared that: "Laughter is the language of the soul."
And Maya Angelou declared: āI don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh.ā
Let's start 2024 with a dose of laughter, or at least an episode that invites us all to find more laughter in our lives.
Weāre going to explore the science of laughter (that is, what happens in our bodies when we laugh), as well as the physical and psychological benefits of laughing, and conclude with why laughter is important when learning a language.
Here are the links I mentioned in the episode:
The science of laughter.
Test Yourself: Psychologists Created a Quiz to Define Your Sense of Humor
To join the Hear We Go podcast community on Patreon, click here. We meet this Saturday, January 13th at 9 AM EST, so sign up today.
Thanks for listening! You can find me here:
Website: English with Catherine
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Thanks, as always, to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
Sleep. It seems so simple, and yet it's something many of us are struggling to get, or to get enough of.
In todayās episode of Hear You Go, weāre going to dig deeper into sleep and why so many of us seem to suffer from a lack of it. The topic is vast, so we wonāt address everything. For today, weāll explore, as I often do, the science of what sleep is, why itās important, and how much we need. Then weāll look at common sleep problems and the dangers of not getting enough sleep, and finally, because we want solutions, Iāll share some recommendations that might allow those of us who are sleep-deprived to sleep a little easier and better.
For more information on the way we sleep over the course of our lives, here is the article I mention in the podcast episode: Sleep Better at Every Age.
Challenge: E35 is full of phrasal verbs, quite a few in fact. How many can you hear? Can you hear how the final consonant in the first word (the verb) is often linked in sound to the following preposition? Repeat them aloud and practice using them this week.
Thank you for listening! If you would like access to the transcript and to join the members' only private community for extra materials and a monthly Zoom meeting where we discuss the podcast, join us here: Hear WE Go.
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Thank you as always to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
Are you a perfectionist?
In my experience with the English language teachers and learners I know, perfectionism is something a lot of us suffer from. Is it always a bad thing? Are there benefits? What should we do when being perfect is actually causing us harm or stopping us from trying new things?
In Episode 34 of Hear You Go, my guest, Michelle Daniel of the Heart of English, helps us understand what perfectionism is and how to make sure it doesn't get in the way of learning. And of course, she offers us some great tips on how to overcome perfectionism when it gets in our way.
Be sure to listen to the end to learn about Michelle's gratitude journaling program for English language learners. Her contact details are below in blue font.
Thanks for listening, and be sure to join the Hear WE Go podcast community on Patreon to receive the transcript and extra materials to take your English further and deeper. You can also talk to me there at our monthly meetings and ask a question or comment on our message forum.
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And, as always, thanks to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
I've been mulling over, pondering over, thinking about three different topics and how I could possibly bring them together in one podcast episode.
Episode 33 is my attempt to do so.
Today, you'll hear about the concept of a doppelgƤnger, 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!
Keep in mind that there's also a connection to E32 of Hear You Go: A conversation with Fernanda.
Join me and other listeners this Saturday, December 2nd at 9 a.m. EST to talk about these two November podcast episodes.
Sign up to join the Hear We Go podcast community on Patreon and take your English listening and learning to a whole 'nother level. You'll find the transcript, more learning materials, and a community of listeners just like you.
Thanks for listening!
Catherine
P.S. Thanks, as always, to Amos the Transparent, for the theme music to Hear You Go.
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Are you ready to be inspired?
My guest on episode 32 is a colleague 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 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 practice that can lead to greater 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
- lots of advanced vocabulary
- a wealth of idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs
- pronunciation to notice, and of course, lots of messy, imperfect, ungrammatical and totally normal fast, spoken English!
To dig deeper into the language and content, please join me in my community of listeners, Hear WE Go. Read about the benefits and join us for our next monthly meeting on December 2nd.
To explore all that Fernanda is doing:
- Find her here on Instagram.
- Her webpage: Fernanda English Teacher.
I'm currently her student, studying advanced grammar in a way I've never done before, which is actually not that unusual for someone who's first language is English. We didn't learn grammar like this in school! I wholeheartedly recommend this course to you. It's been transformative for me, truly.
You can find me on Instagram @catherineangus_hearyougo.
You can also find out all about me and my courses at English with Catherine.
And once again, I'm ever grateful to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
Happy Listening! Catherine
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.
In today's episode, you'll learn about:
- the 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?
I hope you enjoy the episode and that you learn a new thing or two. With this episode, I challenge you to listen for the most common sound in English, the schwa /É/. 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, the advanced vocabulary in the episode, and join the monthly live discussion, remember to become a member of HEAR WE GO, a podcast community over on Patreon. I'd love to see you there!
Our next Zoom meeting is this Saturday, November 4th at 9 AM EST (that's Toronto/New York time zone).
Thanks for listening,
Catherine
P.S. The Harvard Business Review article: The Psychology Behind Why We Love (or Hate) Horror.
I'm always over on Instagram, and you can also learn more about me and my work at English With Catherine.
Stay tuned for E32, another conversation with an English Language Teacher, coming on November 14th.
As always, special thanks to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
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.
Thanks for listening!
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.
The Hear WE Go private member community is accepting new members every week! You get the transcript to every episode, extra materials and resources to explore the topic and language in each episode further, and don't forget that you can join the monthly Zoom meeting to talk about these episodes. Our next meeting is Saturday, November 4th. Click on the link and join us today!
I'm always over on Instagram, and you can also learn more about me and my work at English With Catherine.
Stay tuned for E31 coming on October 31st.
As always, special thanks to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
Jackie Chan once said that "coffee is a language in itself". Hmm...
Well, if it is, what words would you use to describe coffee?
For me, it's easy: hot, black and strong. No milk. No sugar. Unless it's a cappuccino, and then I want whole milk frothed to perfection, with a dash of cinnamon.
Ah coffee, I DO love you.
Every October 1st is International Coffee Day, and so in homage to this little bean that makes so many of us happy, let me offer this episode to you. You'll hear about the benefits of drinking coffee, the threat that the climate crisis poses for coffee and coffee growers, and then some recommendations to help make sure that all of us who love a cup of coffee can continue to enjoy it for many more years.
Thanks for listening! There are links below to resources I mentioned in the episode.
The Hear WE Go private member community is accepting new members every week! You get the transcript to every episode, extra materials and resources to explore the topic and language in each episode further, and don't forget that you can join the monthly Zoom meeting to talk about these episodes. Click on the link and join us today!
I'm always over on Instagram, and you can also learn more about me and my work at English With Catherine.
Stay tuned for E30, coming on October 17th.
Links referenced in the episode:
- Podcast Without: Coffee https://open.spotify.com/episode/5j8vO4JgSn7W8JFmuvsrp9?si=TrLpWy9YSL2H5nM6gFlT7g
- Video about a new coffee plant: https://youtu.be/rOeLz9pXoXI
- Ethical Coffee Company: https://www.ethicalbean.com/
As always, special thanks to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
What do you notice when you listen to a podcast or when you read a book? Do you actively notice language, and what do you do once you notice something?
In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Bistra of English with Bistra, about the importance of noticing. We'll define some terms, then explain how people notice or can notice, and finally, what to do next so that you remember what it is that's caught your attention.
Plus, you'll hear Bistra quiz me a couple of times, and learn about why The Beatles were so important in Bistra's language development in English.
This episode will help both English language students and teachers learn how to notice better, and grow your English.
Be curious! You'll hear Bistra share this quote: "If you donāt want to learn, no one can make you, but if you want to learn, no one can stop you.ā Don't let anything stop you!
You can find Bistra on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/english_with_bistra/
You can also learn about her courses on her webpage:
https://www.englishwithbistra.net/
To register for her webinar on noticing, on September 26th, click on the link.
Did you hear the news?!
Hear WE Go podcast community on Patreon is open for registration. I really hope you'll join me in this new community for Hear You Go podcast listeners.
Please check out the membership benefits, and sign up by October 1st to be entered to win 6 months free membership.
The community is a space to communicate with me and other listeners, to access the transcript, in addition to more listening resources that will take your listening and learning further.
The membership includes a monthly Zoom meeting. Our next meeting is Saturday, October 7th at 9 a.m. EST (Toronto, Canada). Join us!
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And as always, special thanks to Amos the Transparent for the theme music.
Hello lovely listeners!
In a world where everything seems to happen quickly, we often measure our progress by how many "things" we do. We're busy, busy, busy.
What if we slowed down and measured our progress by how deeply we understood what we read and listened to instead?
In Episode 27 of Hear You Go, I'd like to encourage you to take some time listening to podcasts, Hear You Go specifically and all the other ones that you love. I'll share a 5-step process that will ask you to slow down, listen a few times, and listen for more than just the main ideas or new vocabulary.
Think of the podcast like a puzzle that you build or solve, piece by piece. And at the end, you have a beautiful, full picture, and a better understanding of how the pieces fit together.
I'd like you to feel better about listening in general, and specifically, I'd like you to feel more confident listening to the sounds of spoken English. Spoken language is very different from the words on the page.
Like any new skill, this will take some time...
Today, I'll walk you through the 5 main steps I recommend you use when listening to podcasts, and if you'd like to dig deeper and explore these 5 steps with me, you can join me for The Podcast Puzzle workshop on Saturday, September 16th at 9 a.m. EST (Toronto/New York time).
Click here to register: The Podcast Puzzle.
Thank you for listening!
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Why do we swim?
I know why I swim, but I wanted to learn more about why so many people swim, and I did what I often do: I read a book titled "Why We Swim", by Bonnie Tsui.
I learned a lot from this book, and in today's episode, anchored in the middle of August with summer coming to a close far too soon, we'll explore a few of the reasons people swim: well-being, flow, and awe.
You don't have to be a swimmer to connect with this episode. Perhaps you can reflect on what gives you well-being, puts you in a flow, and leaves you in awe. It might be swimming or something else.
- Dive in and explore the topic.
- Listen for idioms connected to water and swimming.
- Listen carefully for how consonants connect to vowels, which is an important feature of connected speech.
- Have fun and enjoy!
Hear You Go podcast returns to its regular schedule of every two weeks on September 5th, and I have lots of new stuff for you, including more conversations.
Are you interested in learning about a 5-step strategy for listening to podcasts?
Do you want more listening resources and a chance to meet once a month to talk about the podcast?
If you said YES to either of these questions, sign up for my newsletter and get all the news about a listening workshop on September 16th, and a new community for Hear You Go listeners that will include monthly meetings and so much more!
Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for E27 coming to you on September 5th.
Happy listening, Catherine xoxo
Special thanks, as always, to Amos the Transparent for permission to use their song, Change My Mind, as my theme music.
"It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye" is something adults often say to children as a warning to be careful, but in my family, we prefer to say: "It's just all fun and games... but I want to win!"
Do you play games? Do you enjoy playing games? Human beings have been playing games for thousands of years. In today's episode (the first of two that will be released this summer), we'll look at the history of games, then the benefits of playing games, and finally, I'll share some of the games I've been playing (and losing!) recently. But, it's just all fun and games, and that's where the joy lies in summertime.
Games are a universal, shared, human pastime. I would sincerely like to receive messages or emails from you about your recommendations of games to play, and why.
If you enjoy Hear You Go, subscribe and share it with your friends. Leave a review so more listeners can find the podcast.
As always, thank you for listening, and stay tuned for another summer episode in mid-August. I also want to share that a new Hear You Go podcast community is coming in the fall.
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I'd no idea when I released Episode 1 of Hear You Go that I'd release another 23 episodes! Thank you to each one of you who has listened to the episodes and come back for more.
I'm going to be taking some time off this summer and will release two summer episodes instead of four, so as we come to the end of Season One (OMG!), I thought I'd share some of the lessons I've learned.
Youāll hear about taking action and being consistent, about the feedback I got, about my love-hate relationship with Instagram, and about surprising developments that I didnāt anticipate or predict would happen. Perhaps you'll be able to relate to some of these lessons. I hope so.
I'll wrap up the episode by telling you about my plans for season two and a new community Iām going to start. Itāll be another way to work with me. Are you ready? Here we goā¦
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Today's episode explores the different ways people are choosing to live, and by that I mean where they live and who they live with. In a sense, it's also about the communities we build.
At a time when the cost of buying or renting a home is very expensive, and when many people are suffering from loneliness, should we consider other living arrangements? Let's explore some new trends and alternative ways that people are choosing to live together.Ā
Youāll hear about grandparents and their adult grandchildren living together and the benefits this offers to both generations. Youāll also hear about mothers living with other mothers to share costs and support each other as they work and raise families. Iāll also explain a concept called co-housing that sounds like a wonderful re-imagining of community to me.Ā
We often accept that life is supposed to happen in one way, in one direction, and living independently is one of those traditional ideas in North American society. I'm wondering now if we need to re-think this idea.Ā
Iād love to know what you think about these living arrangements. Send me a message and let me know.
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Hear You Go podcasts are AWESOME, aren't they?
We use the adjective "awesome" a lot these days, maybe too much. It comes from the noun awe.
What is awe and why should we try to put more awe in our lives?
Should we wait for awe, or can we go out and find it?
We'll explore these questions, and learn more about awe in today's episode. The study of awe is new, but the more we learn about it, the more scientists and psychologists are discovering that awe has many benefits. It has benefits for our health, and for our communities and societies.
And if you want to learn more about awe after you listen to this episode, sign up for my newsletter to receive links to extra materials and resources.
Here is the link to Dacher Keltner's book: AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.
Thanks for listening!
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Who doesnāt want to be empathetic? Isn't it a good thing to be kind and generous? Don't we all aspire to be more empathetic?
Imagine my surprise when I came across a video that argued against empathy! One of the teachers in my Pronunciation for Teachers Course had a similar reaction to mine: she too was surprised by the argument that empathy might not always be a good thing. So letās explore this argument today, an argument that is actually quite persuasive. (Here's the link if you want to watch it yourself:https://bigthink.com/the-well/why-empathy-is-bad/)
I can only touch the surface of this topic in the next 15 minutes, so please sign up for my newsletter where you'll get links to more articles, videos and audios about empathy, and some of the language I use in this episode.
Save the date for our next Hear You Go discussion about Episodes 20, and 21: Saturday, June 3rd at 9AM EDT (Toronto/New York). Register here.
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And as always, please enjoy the music of Amos the Transparent, who provide the theme music to the podcast.
You know I love winter, but it was a very long and snowy one this year, and I've been waiting and waiting to see spring flowers. Today, I talk to a flower farmer!
Simegn Mengesha, the owner of King's Creek Blossoms, joins me to talk about her journey to become a flower farmer, as well as the challenges she confronts in order to offer her beautiful flowers to customers in the Ottawa area. You don't have to live here to admire her work. Please follow her on Instagram at King's Creek Blossoms.
And if you are local to Ottawa, please stop by and say hello to Simegn at the Parkdale Farmer's Market from May to October, on Wednesday evenings and every Saturday.
You can also order her flowers at the Ottawa Flower Market, and the Open Food Network.
As you listen today, think about your passions, and about how the act of growing plants is similar to growing your abilities in English. What challenges do you face? How do you confront them and keep growing?
As always, thanks for listening!
Catherine
P.S. The weather is always a challenge for farmers. What can ya do? We can listen to another song by Amos the Transparent, the band that provides my theme music. Here's one more of their songs, Sure as the Weather. Enjoy!
Books: They might be my favourite thing to talk about.
Is there really a day to celebrate books? Yes, there is, and it's coming up on April 23rd. In order to celebrate this day, I thought we'd talk about reading, why it's important, and if it matters whether we read paper books or digital books.
So if you like books, stay with me for the next 15 minutes, and then I'd love to hear from YOU about why reading matters to you.
- Why do you read?
- What kind of books do you read?
- Do you read fiction or non-fiction?
- Do you read e-books or physical books, or both?
- How does reading help you improve your English?
- What was the last book you read that had an impact on you?
- What will YOU do to celebrate World Book Day?
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And if you want to join my next free Zoom meeting on Saturday, May 6th to talk about this episode and Episode 18 (accents), complete this form: Free zoom meeting.
Thanks for listening!
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Sorry. Mum. Pasta.
These are three words I don't pronounce in the same way as my friends in New Jersey, but my Canadian friends say them like I do. These two groups of friends have different accents.
Accents can be a controversial topic, and by that I mean they're related to the issue of native-speakerism. I do not believe that "native" English speakers are better language teachers, not at all, and I don't believe that accents are a problem. In fact, I think accents are fascinating.
What do you think? I would love to hear from you about this important topic.
Here's the link to the Modern Family clip I mention in the episode: all the mispronunciations of Gloria.
Also, here's a link to the book I quote: "Son of Elsewhere", by Elamin Abdelmahmoud. I recommend it.
Thanks for listening!
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If you open a book about trees or google "maple trees", you will see that there are many varieties of this tree. In fact, there are over 100 different species of maple around the world, and in Canada, we have about 10 of those species.
What's the most important one? The most famous one? For us in Canada, I'd say yes, it's the sugar maple, the one that gives us that delicious liquid gold we call maple syrup. How does it do that? Listen to find out.
I worry though that our ability to enjoy this sweet treat is going to disappear one day as climate change affects the weather and the health of these trees. But for today, I hope you will enjoy listening and learning about these trees while keeping in mind that one day, they might be unable to make syrup, or even worse, become endangered or extinct.
Would you like to discuss this with me? Don't forget that on April 1st, I'll be hosting a free Zoom meeting to discuss the March episodes of Hear You Go: Fearless Girl and the Sugar Maple. If you would like to join us for this free discussion, complete this form.
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Do you subscribe to the podcast? Can you leave a review? I'd really appreciate it! It really helps to promote the podcast so that more people can listen. You can do this on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts -- thank you!
To learn more about the Sugar Maple, make sure to follow me on Instagram, and on my webpage. I'll be sharing some pronunciation tips and idioms in the days to follow.
As always, I recommend you follow the band Amos the Transparent. They will be on stage this summer at Bluesfest in Ottawa. I can't wait to see them live again!
Fearless Girl. Do you know about her? She's about 4 feet tall and 250 pounds. She's a tiny sculpture who made a huge splash in March of the year 2017. I adore her, and fully endorse and support the message she sends about the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of young women.
Of course, I do! I'm a woman and the mother of a daughter. I'm a feminist because who doesn't support the equal rights of all people?! I'm worried about the current trend to roll back, to take away, the human rights of women in countries around the world. In my lifetime, there has been great progress, but not enough.
Let's celebrate International Women's Day with this episode, where you'll learn about Fearless Girl and some other important public art that is making an impact in New York City.
I can't wait to hear what YOU think about Fearless Girl! Send me a message and let me know.
Thank you for listening xoxo, Catherine
If you continue to listen to and love Hear You Go, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. It really helps to promote the podcast so that more people can listen. You can do this on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts -- thank you!
To learn more about Fearless Girl, make sure to follow me on Instagram, and on my webpage where you can see photos of these sculptures and videos too. I'll be sharing some pronunciation tips and idioms in the days to follow.
As always, I recommend you follow the band Amos the Transparent. They will be on stage this summer at Bluesfest in Ottawa. I can't wait to see them live again!
Peace by Chocolate is a movie that tells the story of a Syrian family who found community, and re-built their lives and business in Canada. It's a beautiful movie that shows how difficult it is to leave your home country and start all over again.
My friend Emma, and a group of her friends in Toronto, sponsored a family from Syria in 2017, and she joins me to share that experience and tell us about how the family is doing today.
We recorded this episode before the horrific earthquake in Syria and Turkey earlier this month. Now, as in 2017, there are people who will need to relocate and rebuild their lives. Let's do all we can to help them.
I hope today's conversation and the movie Peace by Chocolate will help you understand better what it's like to be a refugee, and how empathy and community can help.
I dedicate this episode to everyone who has re-built their lives. You are brave and heroic.
Thank you for listening.
To learn more about the Hadhad family and Peace by Chocolate, visit their webpage.
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And as always, please enjoy the music of Amos the Transparent, who provide the theme music to the podcast.
Roses and chocolates? My Instagram feed is full of ads showing beautiful bouquets of flowers, and delicate, tasty chocolates and desserts. Pink and red everywhere. I like flowers and chocolates, but I don't really like Valentine's Day.
So let's avoid it, and talk about "love languages" instead.
Have you heard of "love languages"? I hadn't until I read a funny news story about them a year ago. I've included the link to it below, as well as a quiz you can take to figure out your love language.
Today's episode is a shorter one, but I encourage you to listen a few times, and think about the topic and the language used. What's your opinion about "love languages"? Do you speak the same love language as your partner? Whatever your love language is, my wish is that we are all generous with our love, today and every day.
Here are the links:
My Husband and I Don't Speak the Same Love Language.
The Love Language Quiz.
Do you know the 5 love languages? Here's what they are -- and how to use them.
Thanks for listening!
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Winterlude is a celebration of winter here in Ottawa, and with luck and good weather, it will take place in February. It's like a cold weather carnival! There's skating, hot chocolate and ice sculpture competitions. But Canadians aren't the only people who experience and enjoy winter. In this episode, I'll share my thoughts about winter in Ottawa, as well as some good advice from the Danish and Norwegians who are also experts in all things winter. What do you like about winter? How do you stay active and happy in these colder weeks of the year?
Winter can be difficult for some people, such as the elderly who find it hard to get around, and for many of the students I've taught over the years, who come from much warmer climates. And if winter is affecting your mental health, please talk to someone. Here are some resources in places where my listeners are located:
In Canada: Mental health support.
In the New Jersey, USA: Mental Health Resources.
There are some good expressions and idioms in this episode, as well as some words to listen closely too. For example, how do I say "for" at different parts of the episode? What is the difference between "wind" and "to wind" or "close and clothes"?
Cozy up under a blanket, drink warm tea, and rest, and maybe try a fun winter activity. Before you know it, the spring flowers will be blooming again.
Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts and ideas with me on my webpage: English with Catherine, and on Instagram.
Listening to music is also a good way to enjoy winter, so why not listen to Amos the Transparent, the band who provide my podcast theme song?
Hello everyone! Today, I'm offering you something a little bit different. Here's a conversation for you. My first guest is Dan Hay, the sound engineer and producer of the Hear You Go podcast. Dan is an accomplished musician who plays in the band Amos the Transparent, the band responsible for the soundtrack to the podcast, a song called Change my Mind. Dan is also a music teacher who owns his own music school called The Spark Music Academy He teaches at a local elementary school as well.
You'll hear us talk about:
- how we make the podcast
- music
- our approach to teaching
- how to motivate students
- how teachers stay energized
I hope you will hear the excitement we have about teaching and learning. You might also hear my nephew bouncing a ball, and that's life! Some things just can't be (or shouldn't be) edited out :)
If you are in need of someone to help you produce your music, a podcast, or if you are a teacher making recordings for a course, reach out to Dan at The Spark Academy
Thanks for listening! Remember to follow me on Instagram at catherineangus_hearyougo to get more information about the language used in the podcasts, and some pronunciation tips as well. Check out my website for more information on the podcast and English language lessons: English with Catherine.
What do the winter holidays smell like to you? Do you eat something special over the holidays? I just spent last weekend making latkes with a friend who celebrates Hanukkah. I also recently made tourtiĆØre. Have you ever heard of it? Listen here to learn more about this French-Canadian specialty, and when youāre done, send me a message about the foods you eat during the holidays. You can contact me on my web page: English with Catherine.
You can find the recipe for tourtiĆØre there as well, and the transcript. Sign up for my newsletter: I send pronunciation videos that you don't want to miss.
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Iām excited to attend a holiday party on Friday, where Iāll see Amos the Transparent. Amos is the band you hear on the Hear You Go podcast. Make sure to listen to their music over the holidays.
Thanks for listening! Best wishes for the holiday season, and stay tuned for more episodes of Hear You Go in January 2023.
I don't know Taylor Swift, but in 2020 and 2021, her voice and music filled our home and soothed our pain. This is a very personal episode, kind of a love story. But, it's also about how verb tense and time in English are flexible.
Do you want to know more?Ā
Listen and share your thoughts with me. You can contact me from my web page: English with Catherine.
Here is a link to the article I talk about in the podcast: The Paris Review.
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Music is a big part of our lives, isn't it? It's important to support the talented musicians we love. Go listen to the band that provides the theme song "Change my Mind" to the Hear You Go podcast. They are Amos the Transparent.
Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for the next episode of Hear You Go.
Dr. Seuss liked kids and treated them with respect. Kids are people, just small people.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is 33 years old, and it was created to make sure that governments around the world treat children as people with human rights.Ā
In this episode, I'll share a little history about the convention, and why it was and is necessary, as well as some good news that I hope will inspire us to keep working and make life better for all kids.Ā
Thanks for listening. Can I ask a favour? I would love it if you followed or subscribed to the podcast and left a review. You can listen here on Podbean, or on Spotify and Apple podcasts. Share it with your friends to help grow our listening community.
Remember that transcripts and extra materials are available on my Patreon pageĀ and on my webpage: English with Catherine. Please join the Patreon community to help me continue producing the podcast.Ā
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My theme music song is by Amos the Transparent and you can listen to them here: Amos the Transparent.Ā
Do we still need libraries when the internet can give us information and entertainment immediately on our phones and computers?
Yes, yes, yes! Listen and find out why libraries are amazing and more than just places to get books.
Thanks for listening! Please follow the podcast and leave a review.Ā
Visit my website for the TRANSCRIPT & ACTIVITIES at: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/
You will also find the links to articles I read for this episode. I encourage you to read them, especially the one about the architecture of new libraries.
Remember to find me on Instagram: @catherineangus_hearyougo.
I'm excited to see Amos the Transparent play in concert in December. They are big fans of libraries too :).Ā You can listen to their music here: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/
When I asked if you wanted to learn about New Jersey or Toronto, and you said "both", I didn't know what I was going to say about New Jersey. In the end, I decided to share some of my family's favourite things about the state we called home for 20 years. It's not a typical travel guide because it's personal. I hope you learn a few things about this state, and if you're from New Jersey, tell me what your personal recommendations are: we'll share our love of New Jersey on Instagram for others to see.
Thanks for listening! I hope that you are learning some new techniques for how to listen. Are you listening a few times? Are you writing words and expressions down and practising their pronunciation? Are you reading the transcript (available on my webpage: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/) and seeing the words that you didn't hear, the words that are very quiet or that are reduced or connected to other words?Ā
Check out my posts about listening on Instagram:
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Follow Amos The Transparent, the band that you hear in this podcast. They were just voted as the best Ottawa band for 2022: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/
Stay tuned for more,Ā
Catherine
Jeans. Classic, blue, denim pants. I love my jeans. What about you?
In this episode of Hear You Go, Iām going to take you on a journey to learn about where jeans were invented, how I understand jeans are made, and why they are still so fashionable. Why do you think jeans are still so cool?
I love hearing from you, so please share your ideas or thoughts about your jeans and what they mean to you.
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To see how denim is made, watch this!
https://youtu.be/iapRWUrP2CY
If the key to having a happy and healthy life is to have friends and close relationships, what do we do when we move to another city or country? How can we make friends as an adult when our lives are full and busy?Ā
In this episode of Hear You Go, we'll think about how to make friends, and I'll share some tips and ideas from a news article and a video, included here:
How to make friends as an adult | Psyche Guides
https://youtu.be/b3BaC_Zte_U
As always, I'd love to "hear" from you! Please send me a message. Share your experiences of making friends as an adult. We can all use some help!
Thank you for listening -- enjoy!Ā
You can also join my private learning community onĀ Patreon, where you can see the transcript and extra learning materials.
Here is the link:Ā https://www.patreon.com/hearyougo
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And listen toĀ Amos the Transparent, the amazing band that made the music you hear in the podcast. They are super talented Canadian musicians: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/
Episode 4: This episode is all about friendship and why itās important.
How many friends do most people have?
Why is it important to have friends?
What is a good friend?
These are some of the questions we will think about and learn about in this episode of Hear You Go.
Tell me what you think. I can't wait to "hear" from you.
Please join the private learning community on Patreon where you can see the transcript and do a very special mini-lesson I made for you.Ā
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Do you like gazpacho? Did you know that there are many different varieties of gazpacho? Is there a regional food where you come from that people feel strongly about?
In today's episode, we'll learn about gazpacho: its history, its ingredients, and how to make it. People are passionate about their version of gazpacho - I wondered why?
Here is the recipe I use from my friend Nadine:
Ingredients:
2-3 slices of white bread or baguette, torn into pieces
1 pound of tomatoes: seeded and diced
1 cucumber: seeded, peeled and chopped into large chunks
1 green pepper: seeded and chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup of good olive oil
a pinch of salt
2-3 tablespoons of good sherry vinegar
Soak the bread in water for a few minutes. Remove from the water and gently squeeze the water out. Put bread and all the other ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Chill for one hour or serve right away.
Here is a link to Chef Jose Andres and his recipe for gazpacho. He is very passionate about it!
https://youtu.be/X8u58EHx9Ho
And remember that the transcript and extra mini-lesson are available for free on my website and on Patreon:
https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/
https://www.patreon.com/hearyougo
Summer is the season of professional baseball in North America. Today, you'll hear about a team in Mexico that is winning games and changing minds. I'm a big fan of these players, and I hope you will be too!
Click on this link for more info: https://bio.site/catherineangus
Music by Amos the Transparent: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/
In episode 1, learn about me, and why listening is an important skill to practice, how learning to listen better can help you improve your English and give you more confidence to speak English.Ā