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If you're learning English and you want to know the correct word to use in a particular situation, if you get stuck thinking of the right preposition, if you are puzzled by definite and indefinite articles, then Proper English is the podcast for you!
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Jan 14, 2020
Jan 14, 2020
10 min
Mealtimes are on our minds in this week's episode. When is it dinner, and when is it tea? Lunch, brunch or breakfast? We'll also be considering the difference between 'fun' and 'funny'. The Idiom of the Week is ‘Eat your heart out’, which is nothing to do with mealtimes.
No chickens were harmed while making this podcast.
You can find us on italki at https://www.italki.com/alisondaviskurley or https://www.italki.com/davekurley.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019), and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4) or YouTube. Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
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Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
9 min
In this, the first episode of the new decade, we're taking it easy, indulging ourselves, being all laidback and talking in hushed tones about the art of relaxation. We're also taking some time (and space) to discuss the difference between infinity and eternity - and the Idiom of the Week is 'let sleeping dogs lie.'
You can find us on italki at https://www.italki.com/alisondaviskurley or https://www.italki.com/davekurley.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019) and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Kalimba Relaxation Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
"Fanfare for Space" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This podcast uses this sound from Freesound:
Dec 31, 2019
Dec 31, 2019
11 min
It's the last episode of the year, so we're taking this opportunity to look back on what we've achieved and all the new friends we've made since we started Proper English back in May. Also, we're remembering past New Year celebrations and talking about New Year traditions in the UK. Oh, and a massive THANK YOU to all our listeners across the world - we're really looking forward to the second year of Proper English!
You can find us on italki at https://www.italki.com/alisondaviskurley or https://www.italki.com/davekurley.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019) and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
This podcast uses the following sound from freesound:
https://freesound.org/s/453750/ by kyles
Dec 24, 2019
Dec 24, 2019
14 min
In this bumper episode, we're beside ourselves with excitement, as we share stories of childhood Christmases, talk about traditional Christmas food - and generally get a bit giddy and giggly with Yuletide cheer! The Idiom of the Week is 'The proof of the pudding'.
You can find us on italki at https://www.italki.com/alisondaviskurley or https://www.italki.com/davekurley.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019) and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
This podcast uses the following sound from freesound:
https://freesound.org/s/146976/ by zabuhailo
Dec 17, 2019
Dec 17, 2019
8 min
In this episode, we're incredibly pleased to announce that we're talking about intensifiers - The Idiom of the Week is ‘Many Happy Returns’, and we'll also be discussing the difference between 'got' and gotten'.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019) and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
You can find us on italki at https://www.italki.com/alisondaviskurley or https://www.italki.com/davekurley.
This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:
https://freesound.org/s/146976/ by zabuhailo
https://freesound.org/s/110158/ by justkiddink
Dec 10, 2019
Dec 10, 2019
8 min
In this episode, we’re back on the subject of phrasal verbs - this time, we're looking at phrasal verbs associated with cooking. The Idiom of the Week is ‘That takes the biscuit!’
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019), and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
9 min
In this week's episode, we're looking at some of the differences between British English and American English - pronunciation, spelling and some of the different words we use on either side of the Atlantic to describe the same things. The Idiom of the Week is 'Out of your depth'.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019), and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer - or, if you're an email kind of person, and you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcasts, you can always contact us at properenglish@sapo.pt.
Nov 26, 2019
Nov 26, 2019
9 min
So this week, we return to talking about the weather, and in particular words associated with weather that we can use in different situations. The Idiom of the Week is ‘As cool as a cucumber’ - and this week, we introduce a new feature: ‘What’s the difference?’.
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Nov 19, 2019
Nov 19, 2019
8 min
Alison’s back! Hurrah! This week we’re talking about capitals (letters, not cities) and how and when to use them when you’re writing English. The Idiom of the Week is ‘The boot is on the other foot’.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019), and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer!
Nov 12, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
10 min
Dave’s flying solo this week - talking about the questions we answer on our Instagram page - Proper English Question Time! The Idiom of the Week is ‘Shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted’.
Like us on Facebook (properenglish2019), and follow us on Twitter (@properenglish4). Oh, and if you have a burning English grammar-related question, why not ask us on Instagram (properenglish2019), and we'll do our best to answer!
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"White" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)