Welcome to the eighth episode of What the 'Beep' do you know about learning English? This podcast is for intermediate to advanced learners of English. Some teachers might find it interesting too. The podcast aims to provide different perspectives on learning English and at the same time develop our listeners' language skills.

This episode we interview Vanessa from Speak English with Vanessa. Vanessa has been teaching English for over 10 years and has taught thousands of English learners from age 4 to 84 from countries around the world. She has over a million subscribers on her popular YouTube Channel. You can join her there to speak English confidently and without stress.

In the interview, we talk about creating a daily habit in English, how not to cook a hamburger and touching base!

The podcast is divided into five parts:

1) What Beep do you know about Teaching/Learning English? In this segment, we get to know our guests' teacher origin story. How they became a teacher and what they know about teaching English.

2) Study Tip of the Iceberg In this segment, our guests give their number one language learning tip.

3) Language Unmasked We look at our guests' own experiences of learning a second language. Taking in their embarrassing moments and favourite expressions in their second language.

4) It's Raining Idioms and Swear Words We discuss in detail one English idiomatic expression or swear word - from history to how to use it in real life situations.

5) In the Red Room Your chance to guess our bonus English expression and win a prize!

Remember to visit English Riot to download the study notes for this episode. Learn how to improve your listening skills and develop your vocabulary!