These two words are often confused. Some words in the English language have similar uses, but different meanings. "As" and "like" are two of those words. When studying English grammar, you must be able to understand how to use these words in a proper way. Don't forget to take a test after listening!

All-Weather English

"Like" vs. "as": Do you know the difference between the two?

In today's episode we're joined by Krystal, a Chinese student, who has recently moved to London. In the podcast we'll hear what she thinks of the British weather (not as bad as you may think), the cost of living (expensive, but not dear), and why the English you learn at school doesn't always help you when talking with real Londoners. Listen now, as Krystal gives advice to anyone planning on moving to the U.K.. Or book a lesson with Cambridge David, and find out more about the real British life and culture.

Learn English with Cambridge David

Moving to the U.K. - your guide from a Chinese student

In the Podcast I have mentioned typical Questions & how to answer them.

Job Interviews & Business Vocabulay

The Job Interview

This week’s episode is a little slower, a little softer — because I’ve been recovering from COVID. But even in moments of weakness, we can still learn. In this reflective lesson, I share a quiet story from my week in recovery and teach useful, real-life English you can use when you're sick, tired, or just in need of rest.

You’ll learn:

     - How to talk naturally about being sick in English

     - Gentle ways to cancel or reschedule plans

     - Useful expressions like “I’m on the mend” and “I’ve been resting up”

     - A mindfulness prompt to help you practice English through real-life reflection

Whether you’re under the weather or just craving a pause, this immersive episode invites you to slow down and reconnect — with English, and with yourself.

The Fluency Fix

Breathe In, Breathe Out: Recovering and Reconnecting

You use a hammer to bang a nail into the wall to hang a picture on
You use a drill to make a hole .A hammer and drill are tools.
You use a needle, pins, scissors and cotton when you're sewing
You use string or rope to tie things together.
You use tape or glue to stick things together.


English Mini Lessons

Household task 1

¡Hola querido aprendiz extranjero, hoy te traigo un episodio que te ayudará a desarrollar tu compresión auditiva y expresión escrita. Si escuchas este audio hasta el final, encontrarás un ejercicio en el cual responderás unas preguntas usando tu cuaderno de apuntes, según la historia de María.

Aprendiendo a lo Smart 

LA SEMANA MÁS SIGNIFICATIVA 

LUKE: Hello? Hi, Stephanie, how are things at the office?
STEPHANIE: Hi, Luke! How are you? Can you please stop and pick up 
extra paper for the computer printer?
LUKE: What did you say? Can you repeat that, please? Did you 
say to pick up ink for the printer? Sorry, the phone is 
cutting out.
STEPHANIE: Can you hear me now? No, I need more computer paper. 
Listen, I’ll text you exactly what I need. Thanks, Luke. 
Talk to you later.
LUKE: Thanks, Stephanie. Sorry, my phone has really bad
reception here.



LANGUAGE NOTES
• There are a few ways to express a lack of understanding and to request additional 
information. The most common ones are stated, but you can also say “Excuse me” or 
simply “I can’t hear you.” In a more formal situation, try saying “I’m sorry?” or “I beg 
your pardon?” (with a rising intonation).
• When asking someone to clarify information try saying Can you please repeat that? / 
Can you spell that for me? / Can you please write down the address for me?
• Cutting out describes a difficulty in understanding a caller due to poor cellphone 
reception. If you are having trouble understanding the caller, you can also say The 
line is breaking up / I am losing you. If the phone call is disconnected because of poor 
reception, you can say The call dropped.
• Talk to you later is the equivalent in a phone conversation of “See you later” in a 
regular, face-to-face conversation.
• Reception here means the availability of cellular service, the possibility to receive and 
give calls on a cellphone. Cellphone reception can be limited in remote areas, inside 
large buildings or underground (in the subway, for instance).

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 7: Asking them to repeat

Cuando escuchas acentos del idioma español, seguramente te haces preguntas como: ¿es mejor algún acento del idioma español para aprender? ¿El acento se adquiere de forma voluntaria o hay que trabajarlo? ¿Es posible perder mi acento cuando aprendo español? ¿Por qué se nos pegan los acentos? Estas y otras preguntas intentaremos responderlas aquí.