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The Level Up English Podcast

Michael Lavers

334 episodes

2 days ago

In this episode, we'll be talking about making decisions and the idea of being an indecisive person. I'm sure, like me, this is something that you have also struggled with at least some point in the past, and whether we're talking about life-changing decisions, or simple everyday choices, getting better at deciding on what to do will improve our lives. The main areas I cover today are why we have a hard time making decisions, and also some tips and tricks on how to get better. And of course, ...

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In this episode, we'll be talking about making decisions and the idea of being an indecisive person. I'm sure, like me, this is something that you have also struggled with at least some point in the past, and whether we're talking about life-changing decisions, or simple everyday choices, getting better at deciding on what to do will improve our lives. The main areas I cover today are why we have a hard time making decisions, and also some tips and tricks on how to get better. And of course, ...

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Language Learning

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/334)

The Level Up English Podcast

#327 Fewer or Less? (Confusing English Quantifiers!)

In this episode, I'll be going through pairs of confusing quantifiers (and similar pairs), such as So or Such, Many or Much, Fewer or Less? Some of these are even a struggle for native speakers, so if you can master these, you'll be in a good position with your English and sound much more natural. For each word, I will give a question for you to answer yourself and I'll do my best to answer them in the episode too. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast327 Le...

2 days ago

38 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#326 Is Your Screen Time Too High?

I recently reailsed that my own screen time is too high and may be causing a lot of health issues and other problems in my life. With that realisation, I decided to make some changes to fix this problem, and it got me thinking: How many other people are facing a similar issue? In this episode, I share the dangers of screen time and how you know if you're using phones and computers too much. I also talk about some methods of reducing screen time, while sharing lots of useful phrases to talk ab...

1 week ago

45 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#325 The Secrets Behind English Word Origins (Gideon - LetThemTalkTV)

Gideon from the popular YouTube channel LetThemTalkTV joins us this week for a casual chat about various topics covered on his channel. Gideon is an English teacher, YouTuber, and founder of LetThemTalk. His YouTube channel, LetThemTalkTV, started in 2012, has amassed over 600,000 subscribers and millions of views, providing valuable lessons on grammar, pronunciation, and the history of the English language. In this episode, we cover the interesting origins of some words, American and British...

2 weeks ago

54 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#324 How to Learn 2 Languages at the Same Time

With my experience of learning multiple languages at the same time, I revisit my thoughts and advice on this popular question. What are the best ways to approach learning two languages? How do you best manage your time? I do my best to answer these questions in today's episode while sharing some different examples and methods that suit different people. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast324 The Financial Philosophers - Lets Nerd OutWe're Chris and Danny, two lo...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

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#323 Rose-Tinted Glasses

Do you look at the past through rose-tinted glasses? Do you feel a sense of nostalgia when looking into the past? In this episode, I explore the meaning and use behind this common expression with examples from my own life and a little bit at the end on the deeper meaning behind this phrase. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast323 Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithMichael Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join...

1 month ago

36 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#322 How to Get Better at Small Talk

Small Talk is something many of us struggle with, and it's a really important part of socialising and using language. In this episode, I share some of my own awkward experiences with small talk, and then go through time tips on how we can all get better at it to improve our conversations and relationships. I then share a few phrases that English learners can use to sound more natural when making Small Talk. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast322 Hope For Parents With ...

1 month ago

42 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#321 Can I Use AI Teachers? (Abigail Fulbrook)

Abigail Fulbrook (weareenglishteachers.com) joins me for a fascinating chat about a few different topics, including moving to Japan from the UK, what we miss about the UK, learning using AI teachers, other uses of AI, and much more! Abigail Fulbrook has been teaching English for over 15 years. She's worked in the UK, Japan and online. As well as teaching she loves crafting and eating chocolate. She lives in Japan at the moment with her husband and two daughters, and far too many crafting supp...

1 month ago

52 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#320 Improve Your Brain with Cognitive Biases (Part 2)

We first spoke about this in Episode 218, and now we're returning for a part 2. Cognitive Biases are ways our brains can trick us into certain beliefs and behaviours without realising, and in this episode, I'll cover a few of them such as the IKEA Effect, the Recency Effect, and the Negativity Bias. They're fascinating to learn, but will also give you some insight to make you a better language learner. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast320 Sign Up for Free Less...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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#319 Speaking Up or Letting Go?

In today's episode, I share an issue I've been thinking about for a while - finding the balance between speaking up and letting things go. In other words, when things annoy us or seem unjust, should we speak up and say something? Or should we prioritise our mental health and let it go? I share some of my own views with this and encourage you to get in touch with yours too. I also share lots of expressions related to this topic. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcas...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#318 Let's Talk About Trump

This is an episode that I've been meaning to make for a while. Let's talk about 'trump' today. In fact, there are many phrases in English that originate from cards and gambling, so this episode looks at some of the common ones and how you can use them in your daily life. As always, I give examples from my own life to help put these phrases in a natural context for you. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast318 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/...

2 months ago

47 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#317 British & American Words That Reveal Cultural Differences

There are many differences in vocabulary between British and American English. Some of these are quite well-known and easy to understand (biscuit and cookie, maybe), but others are a bit more complex. In today's episode, I'm not simply listing these differences. I'm looking at 8 terms that are different in both British and American English, but aren't quite the same in meaning. Each term reveals something special about the culture of each country. Hopefully, this episode will highlight ...

2 months ago

41 minutes

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#316 Curious Minds Learn Faster with Alastair Budge

Alastair Budge from Leonardo English joined me for a casual chat about a variety of different topics. Alastair has his own podcast called "English Learning for Curious Minds". In it, he covers all sorts of topics from space mining to population decline, while making content that helps English learners improve. I found this concept so interesting, so I picked a few topics at random to chat about in our conversation today. We also talk about the importance of curiosity. Today, you'll hear about...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Level Up English Podcast

#315 Separable and Inseparable Phrasal Verbs

We've now done quite a few episodes on Phrasal Verbs, but this is an important one. Today, I'll be looking at the differences between separable and inseparable phrasal verbs. This is a very important part of English if you want to sound natural and fluent. As always, I'm not just listing off words in a boring way. I'll be sharing examples of both types while talking about my recent trip to Cambodia, and I also encourage you to make your own examples. Show notes page - https://level...

2 months ago

48 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#314 British Driving Culture & Vocabulary

In this episode, I'll be talking about driving culture in the UK. There are a lot of interesting laws and unwritten rules that are reflective of British culture. So whether you will be driving in the UK or not, I think this will be interesting for you. I share some of the big differences between driving culture in the UK and in Thailand, as well as my own experience taking my driving test when I was a teenager and how it might compare to your country. Of course, I also make sure to share load...

3 months ago

53 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#313 The Grass is Greener on the Other Side

Let's explore the expression "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side". In English, this is used when we view other situations as better than our own. In fact, no matter what we have, we tend to value what we don't have more. I explore the meaning of this expression in some detail, examples from my own life, and also some common ways we all experience this along with some ideas on how to overcome the negative sides of this idea. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast31...

3 months ago

38 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#312 Moving Across the World with Zdenek

Today I'm doing a rare in-person discussion with Teacher Zdenek. Zdenek has more than 12 years of experience in various settings, primarily teaching English learners of levels B2-C2. He's taught English in the Czech Republic, UK, Ireland and most recently Vietnam. Zdenek has also moved to Vietnam, and that's why we were able to meet up nearby in Bangkok for a casual discussion. We speak about moving abroad, learning the local language, habit-building, teaching English, naughty to...

3 months ago

52 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#311 Habit Building Masterclass

This is a big habit masterclass episode! We'll be diving into the basics of creating habits, how to keep them going without giving up on your goals, and also how to kick some bad habits that are holding you back. I also give examples of successes and failures based on a lot of my own habit-building experiences. As you can tell by the length of this episode, this is a topic I'm truly passionate about and something I've been focusing on for my whole adult life. I really do belie...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#310 The British Attitude Towards Healthcare

The goal of this episode is to share as many useful healthcare vocabulary as I can think of. I first begin by comparing my medical experiences in the UK and in Thailand, and then go through some of my specific medical problems and injuries in each country where I go through my symptoms and share my views. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast310 This free video series will take you through a few lessons to Level Up your English quickly. Join me!Click here to sign up =...

4 months ago

38 minutes

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#309 Emphasising with Cleft Sentences

Cleft Sentences are an area of English grammar that is used in daily conversation, but isn't often taught. I don't know many things, but what I am knowledgable about is English! (There's an example!)In this episode, I first explain two of these grammar patterns that you can follow, and then I go through some questions about travel, life experience, and work while answering using this grammar. And of course, I encourage you to do the same. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/p...

4 months ago

37 minutes

The Level Up English Podcast

#308 Pass the Cambridge English Exams with Ben Gill

Ben Gill from To The Point English joins us today for a great, detailed overview of the Cambridge English exams. Ben covers all sorts of topics and questions related to these exams on his YouTube channel (particularly B2, C1, and C2 levels). The exams are huge and we could talk about them for days, so in today's episode, I try to ask Ben a couple of common questions for each paper of the exam. We talk about tips for the listening exam, what accents to prepare for in the speaking ex...

4 months ago

56 minutes