International English teachers in Edinburgh Part 2 | GYE #18
What has a cheeky blackbird got to do with speaking English?This is the second of two short episodes featuring sounds from in and around an international conference in Edinburgh, UK.I reflect on what it means to be a good communicator in this snapshot of a global community.👉 For a complete Tree-checked transcript, with listening activities and language notes, please sign up here: https://subscribepage.io/lKT7Va 👈 English teachers will find this particularly useful!Follow me on Instagram: @eltreeonlineAnd don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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International English teachers in Edinburgh | GYE #17
This is the first of two short episodes featuring sounds from in and around an international conference in Edinburgh, UK.I took my microphone and did some mini interviews with English language teachers.What do you think of their advice? Would you be able to answer these questions on the spot?👉 For a complete Tree-checked transcript, with listening activities and language notes, please sign up here: https://subscribepage.io/lKT7Va 👈Follow me on Instagram: @eltreeonlineAnd don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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The Cambridge C2 Proficiency Exam | GYE #16
Number 3 in my Cambridge English mini-series is a fantastic chat with Sarah Morgan about the C2 Proficiency exam.Find out what she has to say about the challenges that C2 candidates face, why you might not need a teacher (!) and why lexis is a whole other ballgame at this level.Sarah has some invaluable advice for you and this episode is essential listening if you're preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam.👉 For a complete Tree-checked transcript, with a vocabulary list, extra activities and language notes, please sign up here: subscribepage.io/lKT7Va👈Follow us both on Instagram:@meaningful.english@eltreeonlineAnd don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
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A Year of Birds | GYE #15
In a reflective mood at the end of the year, I give you my bird highlights of 2024 and recommend two brilliant bird-related works.Find me on Instagram @eltreeonline to get a proper transcript of this episode.The book is Birdsplaining by Jasmine Donahaye (published by Parthian, 2023).https://www.walesartsreview.org/birdsplaining-a-natural-history-review/The film is Bird, directed by Andrea Arnold, which came out in 2024.https://mubi.com/en/gb/films/birdThanks for listening! Let me know what you thought of this contemplative episode of Grow Your English. And finally, if you'd like to buy me a coffee to show your appreciation for this podcast, then you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/eltreecoffeepleaseThank youTree x
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The Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam | GYE #14
In the second in a mini-series of interviews about the Cambridge English exams, I discuss the C1 Advanced exam with Jelena Petkov.Jelena is an Advanced exam expert who knows exactly how to help her students not only pass, but pass with great scores! Find out what she has to say about how to prepare for the exam, what makes a good study routine and why reading is so important.You won't want to miss this insightful chat if you're preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam.👉 For a complete Tree-checked transcript, with a vocabulary list, extra activities and language notes, please sign up here: subscribepage.io/lKT7Va👈Unsurprisingly, Jelena's C1 Master Course is already full but you can sign up for her excellent newsletter here: https://sendfox.com/EnglishWithEllenFollow us on Instagram:@cambridgeenglish.ellen@eltreeonlineAnd don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!
Hosted by language trainer and engaged interviewer Tree Blackmore, the Grow Your English podcast provides opportunities for you to enrich your vocabulary and deepen your listening skills.Tree shares language learning ideas and insights from the world of English Language Teaching. You'll hear from English speakers from across the world with passions to share and stories to tell. Don't forget to subscribe - and let your English-learning friends know about Grow Your English!If you would like a proper transcript, complete with language notes and an activity to guide your ears through an episode, then please sign up: subscribepage.io/lKT7VaAnd come and find me on instagram if you enjoyed the podcastYou could even buy me a coffee... https://ko-fi.com/eltreecoffeeplease
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