Grammar Lab is the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of the English language, making grammar accessible and fun for everyone. Our grammar, style, punctuation, and usage tips will make you a more effective communicator and feed your love of language.
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Welcome to The English Education Lab Podcast, your go-to guide for all things English language learning! Join me as we explore all aspects of the language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday conversation and study tips. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or gain more confidence, I'm here to support you on your language-learning journey. So, sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee, and let's get started!
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Want to teach more reactively and in line with what SLA research says? Join LYE founders Leo, Mike, and Andrew for monthly long-form interviews with language acquisition experts so you can throw that textbook away. Whether you’re building your own business, working for a school, or just love learning about trends in language teaching, this is your bridge between the research lab and practical classroom.
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The town of Splendid, West Virginia has a higher than average number of kid superheroes, giant bugs, time travelling teens, and much more bizarre activity. Professor Theo's Mystery Lab on the campus of Splendid University is somehow at the heart of it all. Though he doesn't like to divulge all his secrets, the Professor does enjoy sharing his hometown bedtime stories, sure to delight the young, imaginative one in your life. Written by Jonathan Joy, based on his newspaper column of stories fo ...
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Improve your Japanese in just 5 minutes every day! The Manga Sensei Podcast breaks down difficult to understand grammar point for Japanese learners of all levels. Plus listen in every weekend as John-Sensei interviews people from all walks of life who use Japanese every day.
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Pam's birthday present comes with some unexpected and unwelcome attributes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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Professor Theo's seventh annual Halloween special includes an ABC poem about fun, fall things and a retelling of a new version of The 13 Days of Halloween. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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#5 Top 5 online tools to use as an ESL learner
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Welcome to The English Education Lab Podcast, the go-to podcast for all things related to English language learning! In today's episode, we’re diving into a topic that's both exciting and practical for anyone serious about improving their English: Top 5 online tools to use as an ESL learner. With the rapid development of technology, there are count…
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Greenbeard enjoys being a pirate, but he's about to learn an important lesson about jealousy and comeuppance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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ELT is full of DISASTERS - Dr. Enrica Piccardo
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. ELT is full of disasters, including the destruction of the communicative approach. Dr. Enrica Piccardo tells us why. Dr. Piccardo is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies i…
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Former Kid Superhero, now Teen Superhero, Buck Traversreturns in an amusement park battle against villains from the Don’t Go There Forest. This is our six-year podcast anniversary episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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#4 How long does it really take to learn English?
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Welcome to The English Education Lab Podcast, the podcast on all things English language learning! Today's episode broaches the topic of finding the right online ESL teacher! Ever wondered, "How long does it really take to learn English?" As an ESL teacher of 26 years, it's a question I hear all the time, and while there isn't a one-size-fits-all a…
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A Skeleton Rival, Minions, and Me
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This week's tale features a Skeleton Prince, a plea from Professor Theo's friend Tuck, and a whole mess of minions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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Helping Hands & Halloween Writing Prompts
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Kid advocate Janet Jones returns, and Professor Theo celebrates Augtober vibes by sharing some Halloween writing prompts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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Teachers have TWO options: Earn more or leave ELT
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business goals. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. What do toad venom, the 5 stages of grief, and precarity all have in common? Andrew, Leo, and Mike explain. Sustainability in the ELT industry as a teacher is pretty simple: 1. It is precarious 2. We all need to earn more money 3…
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Levelling up your English job interview skills
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Welcome to The English Education Lab Podcast, the podcast about all things English language learning! Today's episode broaches the topic of English job interviews! I think we can all agree that job interviews can be highly stressful, especially when English isn't your first language. But with the right preparation and mindset, you can turn this cha…
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#2 Finding the right ESL teacher- 5 essential questions to ask
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Welcome to The English Education Lab Podcast, the podcast on all things English language learning! Today's episode broaches the topic of finding the right online ESL teacher! Are you looking for an online ESL teacher to help you on your language-learning journey but aren't quite sure where to begin? Don't worry my friends, I've got you! This episod…
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ELT has the WRONG input: Learners can't understand REAL people - Sheila Thorn
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Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. Want to move faster? Book a free 1:1 to strategize your teaching business. ELT provides the wrong input: language as it should be spoken not as it is spoken. This is wrong and Sheila Thorn gives us another way. Sheila Thorn is a teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer whose niche fo…
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How to break past a language-learning plateau
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Welcome to The English Education Lab Podcast, the podcast about all things English language learning! Today's episode broaches the topic of language learning plateaus, what they are, why they happen and what we can do about them! Are you feeling stuck on your language-learning journey? Despite your efforts, do you find yourself hitting a plateau, u…
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Grammar is in the BRAIN, not on a piece of paper - Tania Ionin & Silvina Montrul
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Join our free support group for teachers building their business. Grammar instruction or grammar learning? We dive into this with today's guests. Tania Ionin is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of Graduate Studies in Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her areas of expertise include second language acquisition and …
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Title: Irregardless: Understanding Its Usage and Controversy Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we unravel the threads of the English language to help you weave more effective communication. Each episode, we explore the fascinating intricacies of grammar and usage to make you a more confident speaker and writer. Today, we're stepping into a linguistic q…
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Title: Who vs. That: Referring to People vs. Things Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we make grammar fun, accessible, and relevant. I’m Abby, and as always, I'm here to help you navigate the nuances of the English language. And I’m Jack, helping you dissect sentences and clarify communication with ease. Today, we’re delving into a common conundrum: wh…
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Title: Unthaw vs. "Thaw": Understanding the Redundancy Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we explore the intricacies of the English language to make you a more effective communicator. I'm Abby, your guide through the linguistic puzzles that perplex even native speakers. Have you ever pulled a steak out of the freezer and said, "I need to unthaw this for…
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Title: Sneaked vs. "Snuck": Which is Acceptable?” speaker1: Hello, dear listeners, and welcome to another episode of Grammar Lab, your friendly, informative guide to the quirks and quandaries of the English language. Every week, we dissect the dos and don'ts to help you navigate the world of grammar with more confidence! speaker2: Today, we're delv…
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Mr. Smashovitz is leading a double life. By day he's an English teacher at Splendid Middle School. By night he's a professional wrestler. His secret is about to be exposed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/professortheo/support
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Title: Raise vs. "Rise": Transitive vs. Intransitive speaker1: Hello, language enthusiasts, and welcome back to Grammar Lab, where we distill the complexities of the English language into easy sips of knowledge. I'm your host for today, ready to guide you through another fascinating exploration of grammar. speaker2: And I'm your co-host, here to he…
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Title: Nauseous vs. "Nauseated": Who is Feeling Sick? Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we untangle common language mix-ups and help you communicate with clarity. I’m Abby, and each episode we explore the wild and wonderful world of words to help you perfect your English usage. Hello, listeners! I’m Jack. Today, we're diving into a pesky pair of words …
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Title: Imply vs. "Infer": Sender vs. Receiver” Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we help you navigate the nuances of the English language with ease. In today's experiment, we'll delve into a mix-up that even the most seasoned word scientists can stumble over: the difference between 'imply' and 'infer'. Curious to untangle this linguistic knot? Keep lis…
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Title: Farther vs. "Further": Distance vs. Abstract Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we dissect the intricacies of the English language to help you navigate grammar with ease. Today, we're examining a pair of words that often lead to mix-ups: Farther and Further. Stick around to learn how to use them correctly. If you have questions or themes that you…
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Title: Envious vs. "Jealous": Understanding the Nuance Hello, word lovers, and welcome to Grammar Lab where we pick apart English language quirks to help you speak and write with confidence. I'm Abby. And I'm Jack, gearing up to unravel a little lexical conundrum that even the savviest wordsmiths can stumble upon. Keep listening to find out whether…
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Title: Disinterested vs. "Uninterested": Clarifying the Difference Welcome to Grammar Lab, the place where we mix chemicals of syntax and stir up the particles of punctuation to help our listeners become grammar gurus in their daily lives. Today, we're delving into a pair of terms that are often swapped but have distinct meanings: disinterested and…
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Title: Use of "Whom" in Questions and Statements Hello, and welcome to another intriguing dive into the depths of English at Grammar Lab, where we clarify the complexities and celebrate the subtleties of our language. I'm Abby. And I'm Jack. Have you ever stumbled over whether to use 'who' or 'whom' in a sentence? Stick around because today, we're …
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Title: Advise vs. "Advice": Verb vs. Noun Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we sprinkle a little know-how on your language mysteries. I’m your host, Abby, ready to lead you on another exploration into the intricacies of English usage. Hey everyone, it’s Jack here! Today, we're untangling a commonly confused pair of words: 'advise' and 'advice'. Want to…
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Title: Choose vs. "Chose": Past and Present Tense Hello, word enthusiasts! Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we break down the complexities of the English language and transform them into simple, digestible bits. Think of us as your friendly guides through the maze of grammar, punctuation, and usage. Today, we're diving deep into a pair of words that m…
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Title: Allude vs. "Elude": Correct Usage Welcome to Grammar Lab, the friendly guide to the intricacies and charm of English language usage. Each week, we untangle common grammar quandaries, helping you communicate with clarity and style. In today’s episode, do you find yourself stumbling over when to use 'allude' and when to pick 'elude?' Keep list…
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Title: Like vs. "As": Making the Right Choice speaker1: Hello, grammar enthusiasts! Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we dissect sentences and reconstruct paragraphs to help you navigate the complexities of the English language with flair! In this episode, we are going to stir the pot a little with an age-old debate: when do we use 'like' and when is '…
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Title: Lend vs. "Borrow": Understanding the Difference Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we dispel the confusion around everyday English usage. Today, we're your friendly guides on a journey through two frequently used verbs that are often mixed up. Have you ever stopped to think if you should say "Can I borrow your pen?" or "Can you lend me your pen?"…
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Title: Using "That" and "Which" in Restrictive Clauses speaker1: Hello, and welcome to Grammar Lab, where we dissect the intricacies of the English language to help our listeners master their grammar skills. Have you ever been caught in the eternal struggle of deciding between “that” and “which”? Today, we dive into the world of restrictive clauses…
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Title: Bring vs. "Take": Selecting the Appropriate Verb speaker1: Hello, and welcome to Grammar Lab! This is your go-to audio workshop for understanding the intricacies of the English language. We're here to make grammar both fun and easy to digest! speaker2: And today, we're going to tackle a question that can really trip people up: When do you us…
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Title: Unique: Can It Be Modified? speaker1: Welcome to Grammar Lab, the friendly guide to the intricacies of the English language, where we unpack complex grammar questions and offer clear, easy-to-understand insights. I'm your host, Abby, and as always, I'm joined by my co-host Jack. Jack, today we're tackling a topic that many of our listeners h…
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Title: Use of "Being" in Sentences: Avoiding Common Mistakes speaker1: Hello and welcome to Grammar Lab, where we untangle the complexities of the English language so you can improve your speaking and writing! I'm Abby. speaker2: And I'm Jack. Today we're diving into a topic that's a frequent source of confusion: the use of "being" in sentences. St…
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Title: Infer vs. "Imply": Understanding the Distinction speaker1: Hello, and welcome to Grammar Lab, where we break down the complex parts of the English language to make them more accessible for everyone. I'm here to help you navigate through the nuances and intricacies of grammar, one episode at a time. Today, we're untangling two words that ofte…
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Title: Misusing "Literally": When and How to Use It Correctly Welcome to Grammar Lab, the podcast where we break down English usage and grammar rules to help you perfect your language skills. Ever exclaimed, "I'm literally starving" after missing lunch? Stick around as we dive into the word "literally," and explore when and how to use it without ma…
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Title: An Historic vs. "A Historic": Articles and Pronunciation Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we help you navigate the intricacies of the English language. Today’s episode promises to be both enlightening and a touch controversial, as we dive into the great debate: Should we say 'an historic' or 'a historic'? Keep listening to unpack the mystery of…
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Title: Hopefully: The Debate Over Its Usage Hello, linguaphiles! Welcome back to Grammar Lab, your friendly guide to navigating the intricacies of the English language. Each episode, we uncap the test tubes and peer through the linguistic microscope to help you speak and write more confidently. Today, we're stirring up a grammar reactant that's bee…
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Title: In Regard To vs. "In Regards To": Correct Usage" Welcome, word enthusiasts, to another episode of Grammar Lab, where we dissect the English language and make sense of its quirks, all to help you write and speak with confidence. I'm Abby. And I'm Jack. Here at Grammar Lab, we unravel the tangled threads of English grammar and usage. In today'…
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Title: Possessive Case with Inanimate Objects Hello word enthusiasts, and welcome to Grammar Lab! This is where we take a deep dive into the parts of English that might have you scratching your head. We serve up the rules, the exceptions, and the curiosities of our wonderful language. I'm your host Abby, opening the book to another chapter of Engli…
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Title: Irregardless vs. "Regardless": Addressing a Common Error Hello, word enthusiasts! Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we unravel the threads of the English language to help you knit clearer, more correct sentences. I'm Abby, your linguistic guide on this adventure in grammar. And I'm Jack, your co-conspirator in the quest for correct usage. Are yo…
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Title: Correct Use of "However": Punctuation and Placement Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we distill the complexities of the English language into easy-to-digest lessons. Today, we're going to navigate the sometimes choppy waters of the word "however." Stick around as we dissect its correct use in punctuation and placement - because even seasoned wr…
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Title: Ensure vs. "Insure": Selecting the Right Word speaker1: Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we unlock the puzzles of English grammar for curious minds! Today, we're deciphering a pair of words that trip up even the savviest wordsmiths. Ever hesitate over "ensure" and "insure"? Keep listening as we clarify this conundrum—because the devil is in the…
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Title: Ending Sentences with Prepositions: Myth vs. Reality Hello, grammar enthusiasts! Welcome back to Grammar Lab, where we offer a friendly, informative guide to the curious intricacies of the English language. I'm Abby. And I'm Jack. Today, we've got something that’s sure to stick with you: ending sentences with prepositions. It's a topic wrapp…
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Title: Using "As Well As": Comma Usage and Placement Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we unravel the threads of English language usage and stitch them together to help you communicate more effectively. In this episode, we dive into a phrase you've likely used many times: "as well as." But have you ever stopped to ponder about the commas around it? Sta…
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Title: Use of Bullet Points: Punctuation and Capitalization speaker1: Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we take you on deep dives into the fascinating world of English usage to help you write and speak with confidence. Today, we’re going to explore the ins and outs of bullet points—a surprisingly nuanced topic that can trip up even seasoned writers. St…
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Title: Present Perfect Tense: Usage and Form speaker1: Hello and welcome to Grammar Lab, the podcast where we help you polish your English grammar by zooming in on the mechanics of language. I am your host, Abby, and as always, I'm joined by my superb co-host, Jack. speaker2: Hey, language enthusiasts! Today we're going to dive into a tense that of…
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Title: Further vs. "Farther": Choosing the Appropriate Word speaker1: Welcome to Grammar Lab, where we help you navigate the nuances of the English language, breaking down the complex to make it simple. Imagine you're on a journey, and you need to talk about how much more you have to travel. Do you go further or do you go farther? Keep listening as…
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