Mike's back with another guest this week. He's talking to Robert, a Business English teacher based in France. They chat about Robert's work and try to work out what is actually meant by the term 'Business English'. Is it really any different from the English skills learners need for any other area of life.   Listen and decide what you think. Write in to the English Waffle to let us know: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/contact-us   Check out the quizzes and transcript for the episode: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts      Image info: https://pixabay.com/photos/teamwork-cooperation-brainstorming-3213924/ Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay 

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Episode 58: Business English - What is it?

Welcome back to another year of The English Waffle! Mike & Owain are getting ready for another year of chatting, recording and teaching. They're continuing to think about what you need to improve your English listening skills and about how to create content that will help you feel more confident.   In this episode, Mike talks about the EW project and shares his observations of difficulties with using compound nouns when speaking English. Find out where he's been this summer and who he has been observing.   Remember, for information related to the episodes, including transcripts, quizzes and news, go to the EW website and subscribe to the email list: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/ Or, sign up to be a member here! https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Episode 57: Compound Nouns

Mike and Kate talk about conditionals again this week. In WB12 you looked at the 1st and 2nd Conditionals. This time it's the 3rd Conditional which we use in the same way as the 2nd Conditional but for things that didn't happen in the past. Confused?! Good! You need to listen this episode. Listen for how they apply these two structures: if + past perfect,...would have + past participle Enjoy the episode!   For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/login?r=%2Fbonus-episodes For new listeners: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account  

Waffle Bites 13: 3rd Conditional

Mike chats to Michael Palmer, the musician behind the Music and Sound Design company, 'Born Music'. They talk about Michael's work, the business of media composing for TV and advertising, and we get to listen to some of the music that he makes. This is a longer episode than usual but is only a small part of the conversation they had. Fascinating! Well worth listening to the end!   For more info about Michael and his company here's a link: https://bornmusic.studio/   You will be able to see the transcript and quiz questions here: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts https://englishwaffle.co.uk/quizzes

Episode 56: Interview with Michael Palmer

Mike and Kate are talking conditionals this week. They will guide you through how to use the first and the second conditionals. If you pay attention, you will probably learn something which will help you improve you language skills.   Listen for how they apply these two structures: if + present simple,...will/etc + infinitive if + past simple,...would/etc + infinitive We hope you enjoy the episode. For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Waffle Bites 12: 1st and 2nd Conditionals

Mike and Kate talk about dating this time. Well, actually, Kate asks Mike a load of questions about his love life. It's great listening!   Listen to find out: how Mike used to 'meet' people whether he broke up with his dates or whether they broke up with him if he has ever cheated on anyone if he has ever been stood up whether he sees eye to eye with his girlfriend   We'll give you some explanations at the end of the episode, but you will be able to see the transcript and quiz questions here: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts https://englishwaffle.co.uk/quizzes

Episode 55: Dating Phrasal Verbs

Mike and Kate chat about how they do their shopping. Before you listening, think about how you do your shopping. Where do you shop? Why do you shop there? What do you buy? Listen for how they use: some any much many For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Waffle Bites 11: Some, any, much, many

This episode is a blast from the past, a catch up, a chat with Matt! Who is Matt? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. We talk about photos (see the episode image), schooldays, living in different countries, and places in the UK. Listen to the conversation to find out: who Matt is where Matt lives and its connection with London why Owain left Spain to go and live in the UK   To check what you understood of this conversation, you can download the transcript: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts take the quiz on our website https://englishwaffle.co.uk/quizzes  sign up for a lesson with Mike or Owain: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/online-lessons  

Episode 54: A Chat With Matt

Mike and Kate chat about holidays this time. Find out where they like to go on holiday and what they like to do when they can get away. Listen to for how they use: either or neither both   For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Waffle Bites 10: Either, or, neither, both

We’re talking about bedtime stories this time. It’s another short chat. We talk about - actually, Owain spends most of the time talking this time!! - reading, bilingualism, imagination, and lots more. Listen to the conversation to find out: what Owain’s family’s routine is for bedtime stories what they think about children’s imagination  why Mike believes Father Christmas is real To check what you understood of this conversation, you can download the transcript: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts take the quiz on our website https://englishwaffle.co.uk/quizzes  sign up for a lesson with Mike or Owain: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/online-lessons      

Episode 53: Bedtime Stories

So,...in this episode, Mike joins Kate and Andrea are to chat about plans for after lockdown, swimming pools (something called a 'lido'), and show you some ways to use 'so'. Listen to for 'so' used...: to mean ‘in the same way’, ‘as well’ or ‘too’ for results or decisions to begin a story to start a question for reasons and explanations with ‘so that’ to change the meaning of adjectives: so + adjective   For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Waffle Bites 9: So

Have you ever done a jigsaw puzzle? Do you do 100 pieces or 50,000? That's the topic for this conversation. Listen to Owain & Mike chatting about: what appeals to Mike about jigsaws Owain’s experience with them the connection with a previous episode   Use these links for support and more information about the podcast. https://englishwaffle.co.uk/ https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts https://englishwaffle.co.uk/quizzes   Need online English lessons? https://englishwaffle.co.uk/online-lessons  

Episode 52: Jigsaw Puzzles

Making plans again?! In this episode Mike and Kate are talking again about making plans to meet up. Listen to find out where they are going to meet up this time and to learn language we use to make arrangements in everyday spoken English (you probably won't learn this in the classroom!)   For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Waffle Bites 8: Making Plans 2

Mike & Owain enjoy a catch up in the week. Just like most people we tend to be busy during the week, so it's great to find a moment to relax and have a chat. Listen to this conversation and try to identify: what news the guys are sharing  who is going to celebrate and how what the connection with the pandemic is Go to the English Waffle website for transcripts, quizzes and info about the project. Useful links: Transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/transcripts Quizzes: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/quizzes Website: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/ Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/englishwaffle 

Episode 51: Sharing Good News

Making plans? In this episode Mike talks to Kate and makes a plan to meet up in the park after Lockdown. Listen to learn language we use to make arrangements in everyday spoken English (not like in your classroom!)   For answers and transcripts: https://englishwaffle.co.uk/m/create-account

Waffle Bites 7: Making Plans

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