My podcast is specifically for those learners who feel like they've peaked and are just not sure where to go next. So, yes you know the word "fashionable", but have you come across "sartorial"? 

English Gym for Word Nerds

"News in Slow English" brings you current events in clear, slow speech—perfect for learners who want to boost listening skills and stay informed at the same time.

News in Slow English

Hey! Welcome to my fifth podcast and this time it's a Valentine's Special 💖🌹

VOCABULARY WE COVER: 

Head over heels – Completely in love
Mr. Right – The perfect partner
Wear your heart on your sleeve – To openly show emotions
Lovey-dovey – Overly affectionate in a romantic way
Pop the question – To propose marriage

AND THE QUESTIONS ASKED? 

1. Can you think of a time when you or someone you know was head over heels in love?
2. Do you believe in the idea of Mr. Right, or do you think it’s a myth?
3. Are you someone who wears their heart on their sleeve, or do you prefer to keep your emotions to yourself?
4. Have you ever found yourself being lovey-dovey, or do you find it a bit cringe?
5. If you were to pop the question (or have someone pop the question to you), what would be your

Enjoy ⭐🙌

EPISODE 5 (Valentine's Special 💖)

Hey! Happy Sunday. Here is the latest episode from "English Gym for Word Nerds" and here is a list of the vocab for today: 


1. Unobtrusive
2. On the cusp of
3. Pop-up (like a shop)
4. Six of one and half a dozen of the other
5. To raise eyebrows

Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions or comments 🙌

EPISODE 4 (on the cusp of getting the C2)

Hey 👋 Here is the third instalment of my podcast. This week, we have some complex verbs, a common latin phrase used in English and an idiom. 

VOCAB LIST: 
1. Torpid
2. To hedge your bets
3. To redress
4. Ad hoc 
5. To dupe

Make sure to do the quizzes and LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! 🙌

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EPISODE 3 (Vocab push-ups!) 

Hey everyone! Here is the second instalment. Today, we'll look at the following vocab: 

TO MOOCH
CRESTFALLEN
BRAWNY 
KITCHEN-SINK DRAMA 
and TO VIE 

Feel free to do the quizzes attached and message me if you have any questions! 

Happy listening! 

EPISODE 2 (Boost your vocab to C2)

Hi. In my first podcast, will look at the following expressions:

TOWERING
PATRONISE
DRINKING HOLE
INTIMATION 
PESKY MUTT
GAUCHE 
TO CLEAVE 

Enjoy!