Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about vocabulary connected to crime. We're hoping you will never be a victim but useful if you like watching detective series and thrillers! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: …

Jon and Gideon talk about taking a trip to London. We discuss what different phrases and vocabulary you can use when visiting London. We also give some useful insights about our experience of the city and some more suggestions. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithm…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how word association can be a good way of improving your vocabulary. For example if we give you the words: “bed”, “ward”, “doctor”, “nurse” and “patient” then we are talking about a “hospital”. You get the idea! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more inform…

Jon and Gideon talk about how Artificial Intelligence can help with English language learning. We cover personalised learning, grammar and writing assistance, vocabulary expansion, pronunciation practice, conversational practice, reading and listening comprehension, real-time translation and explanation, and gamified learning. For more information …

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about Nouns and verbs with the same spelling but different pronunciation such as 'progress', 'combat' and 'attribute'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty thr…

Jon and Gideon talk about some essential idioms and expressions and what they mean. We cover expressions such as “it rings a bell”, “touch wood” and “to come out of your shell” among others. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about prepositional verbs such as 'suffer from', 'depend on' and 'comment on' among others. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about the unreal past. Using expressions such as 'it's time', 'wish' and 'if only' among others. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in July 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episode…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about what the word order is for adjectives and whether we should follow it. The order is: opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the …

Jon and Gideon talk about binomial pairs and how to use them. We cover expressions such as “rough and ready”, “odds and ends” and “high and dry” among others. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmontyBy Jon Edwards @ Monty English

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about some phrasal verbs and their opposites. Covering “pick up” and “let down” among others. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee…

Jon talks to Marcus from China who now lives in London. He regularly attends our conversation group on Fridays and suggested the interview. It gives a great insight into his experiences with the culture and learning English. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmont…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about some idioms that use colours. Covering “feeling blue” and “in the pink” among others. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee…

Jon and Gideon recommend some English books to read. From A2 to C1 levels we cover a number of books that are ideal for English learners. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty You can also find the podcast on video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about some common compound adjectives. Covering adjectives such as “offputting” and “downhearted”. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee…

Jon and Gideon talk about how to improve your pronunciation in English. From focusing on the phonetics to recording yourself while speaking, we cover a number of tips to help! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty You can also find the podcast on video on our Y…

Jon and Ben talk for around 8 minutes about English proverbs such as 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' and 'procrastination is the thief of time' among others. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in April 2023 so if you like …

Jon and Diana talk about common English errors that Spanish speakers make. Diana is from Bogota in Colombia and now lives in London. She did some lessons in a small group with Jon and has been to the conversation group a number of times too. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.e…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'have' and 'have got'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.eeBy Jon Edwards @ Monty English

Jon and Gideon talk about common mistakes between words in English. We cover the difference between using 'practise' and 'practice'; 'injured', 'damaged' and 'wounded'; and 'suit', 'fit' and 'match' among others. This podcast episode was also recorded as a video and you can find it on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMcheirkVw…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use reflexive pronouns. 'Myself', 'yourself,' 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'yourselves', 'ourselves' and 'themselves', also covering 'each other'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please cli…

Jon and Gideon talk about common mistakes between words in English. We cover the difference between using 'sensitive' and 'sensible'; 'beside' and 'besides'; and 'lend' and 'borrow' among others. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how and when to use the present simple or the present continuous. These tenses are commonly confused but after listening to this episode it should make things much clearer. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our po…

Jon and Gideon talk about different idioms that Shakespeare first used. We cover expressions such as: 'lie low', 'heart of gold', 'faint-hearted' and 'laughing stock' plus five more! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use adjectives when they end in '-ed' and '-ing'. They discuss when to use them depending on the situation and how you feel. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Mon…

Jon and Gideon talk about how to use different words with prefixes and suffixes. Looking at how words in their base form can some sometimes change a great deal by adding something at the beginning or at the end. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'as' or 'like'. They discuss which situations you can use them in and how they can be easily confused. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support …

Jon talks to Kevin, who is an English coach, about how to change your mindset towards English language learning. He talks about the idea of seeing your English as 'young' rather than 'bad' and other ideas that can help you change the way you think about your English. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kevin-batchelor-079a601…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the past perfect. Using it to tell stories, general expressions and with adverbs. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee…

Jon and Gideon talk about the English conversation group that Monty organises on a weekly basis in London. If you would like to come along then register a profile at the following address and from here you can see all the dates and the venue location: https://www.meetup.com/monty-english-conversation/ For more information about Monty and to support…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in June 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episodes too then sign up to our page on Pat…

Jon and Gideon talk about ten different positive expressions. Covering expressions such as: 'the early bird catches the worm', 'good things come to those who wait', 'you reap what you sow', 'laughter is the best medicine' and 'always look on the bright side of life'; plus five more! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please…

8-minute English - Prepositions: Time and place (in, at and on) Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use prepositions of time and place with 'in', 'at' and 'on'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Con…

Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA) talk about British music. From Pink Floyd to Ed Sheeran and Freddie Mercury to Amy Winehouse to name a few. We give you an idea of what bands and artists have clear lyrics and music you can listen to to help you improve your English. For more infor…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs when talking about probability. Covering certainty with 'must', 'to be bound to' and 'can't'; degrees of uncertainty with 'should' / 'shouldn't', 'might', 'may' and 'could'; and general possibility with 'can'. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your gramm…

Jon and Amy read a short extract from the book Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. They talk about some of the less common words and their meanings. They also give some useful insights on the book. A great, short introduction to the classics! You can download the transcript of the episode here. For more information about Monty and to support our podc…

Jon and Amy (https://englishwithamyonline.com/) talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs with the word 'have'. Covering 'will have', 'might have', 'would have' and some more. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link …

Jon and Gideon talk about participle clauses. These clauses give information in a briefer form or to add some drama. They are typically used in written texts in academic, journalistic or literary style. Ideal if you would like to write more or for reading these kind of texts! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click …

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use modal verbs to express requests, offers and invitations. Covering more polite and formal forms as well as everyday usage. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) They help make your speaking more natural! For more information about Monty and to support our…

Jon and Gideon talk about British literature throughout the ages. From Beowulf to Chaucer and Shakespeare to Jane Austin to name but a few. We give you can insight to what they wrote and also give you an idea of what books are easier to read as an English learner. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link …

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when and how you use infinitives of purpose - e.g. I went to the shop to buy some milk Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) Supporting my podcast is easy and helps me create great, new content and gives you something extra! You can subscribe through Patreon: https…

Jon and Gideon talk about how to use discourse markers when speaking. Discourse markers are words and phrases that are used to organise and manage the structure of discourse. Examples include 'well', 'I mean', 'you know' plus quite a few more. They help make your speaking more natural! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast ple…

Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA) talk for around 8 minutes using separable and non-separable phrasal verbs. How and when to use them and in what context. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) Supporting my podcast is easy and helps me create g…

Jon and Tessa from the Netherlands talk about common English errors that Dutch speakers make. Supporting my podcast is easy and helps me create great, new content and gives you something extra! You can subscribe through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EnglishwithMonty Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation here (you don't need a PayPal acc…

Jon and Ben (To The Point English with Ben: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA) talk for around 8 minutes using separable and non-separable phrasal verbs. How and when to use them and in what context. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) Supporting my podcast is easy and helps me create g…

Jon and Amy (from English With Amy Online - https://englishwithamyonline.com/) talk about three positive and three negative aspects of British culture. We have a bit of a chat about our viewpoints, which should hopefully give you a better insight of what British culture is like. So, if you want to learn more about British culture then give it a lis…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when to use stative verbs in the continuous form. Many state verbs have two different forms (a state one and a dynamic one) with the meaning changing in each form. We cover look / looking, have / having, hear / hearing, feel / feeling, smell / smelling, think / thinking, weigh / weighing and see / seei…

Jon and Gideon talk about idioms that you can use at work. Covering: Cut corners; it's not rocket science; get the ball rolling; up to speed; on the back burner; back to the drawing board; for the long haul; burn the midnight oil; change of pace; think outside the box, plus one or two more. If you would like to sound smart at work then give it a li…

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about when to use adjectives or adverbs. In this part they cover spellings of adverbs with an -ly ending, what we do when we use linking verbs and comparatives or superlatives with adverbs. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) Supporting my podcast is easy and helps me …

Jon and Ben (from To The Point English - http://ttpenglish.com) talk about proverbs that can help motivate you as an English learner. Covering: Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime; you can lead a horse to water...; a Jack of all trades is a master of none; fortune favours the brave; two heads are …