The Level Up English Podcast

Michael Lavers
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The Level Up English Podcast

🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I answer your questions about learning and help you achieve your goals in British English. Once a month I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.

  1. 6 HR AGO

    #323 Rose-Tinted Glasses

    Do you look at the past through rose-tinted glasses? Do you feel a sense of nostalgia when looking into the past? In this episode, I explore the meaning and use behind this common expression with examples from my own life and a little bit at the end on the deeper meaning behind this phrase. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast323 Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithMichael Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    36 min

  2. 30 APR

    #322 How to Get Better at Small Talk

    Small Talk is something many of us struggle with, and it's a really important part of socialising and using language. In this episode, I share some of my own awkward experiences with small talk, and then go through time tips on how we can all get better at it to improve our conversations and relationships. I then share a few phrases that English learners can use to sound more natural when making Small Talk. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast322 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    41 min

  3. 23 APR

    #321 Can I Use AI Teachers? (Abigail Fulbrook)

    Abigail Fulbrook (weareenglishteachers.com) joins me for a fascinating chat about a few different topics, including moving to Japan from the UK, what we miss about the UK, learning using AI teachers, other uses of AI, and much more! Abigail Fulbrook has been teaching English for over 15 years. She's worked in the UK, Japan and online. As well as teaching she loves crafting and eating chocolate. She lives in Japan at the moment with her husband and two daughters, and far too many crafting supplies. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast321 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website. Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    52 min

  4. 16 APR

    #320 Improve Your Brain with Cognitive Biases (Part 2)

    We first spoke about this in Episode 281, and now we're returning for a part 2.  Cognitive Biases are ways our brains can trick us into certain beliefs and behaviours without realising, and in this episode, I'll cover a few of them such as the IKEA Effect, the Recency Effect, and the Negativity Bias. They're fascinating to learn, but will also give you some insight to make you a better language learner. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast320 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    40 min

  5. 9 APR

    #319 Speaking Up or Letting Go?

    In today's episode, I share an issue I've been thinking about for a while - finding the balance between speaking up and letting things go. In other words, when things annoy us or seem unjust, should we speak up and say something? Or should we prioritise our mental health and let it go?  I share some of my own views with this and encourage you to get in touch with yours too. I also share lots of expressions related to this topic. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast319 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    27 min

  6. 2 APR

    #318 Let's Talk About Trump

    This is an episode that I've been meaning to make for a while. Let's talk about 'trump' today. In fact, there are many phrases in English that originate from cards and gambling, so this episode looks at some of the common ones and how you can use them in your daily life. As always, I give examples from my own life to help put these phrases in a natural context for you. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast318 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    48 min

  7. 26 MAR

    #317 British & American Words That Reveal Cultural Differences

    There are many differences in vocabulary between British and American English. Some of these are quite well-known and easy to understand (biscuit and cookie, maybe), but others are a bit more complex. In today's episode, I'm not simply listing these differences. I'm looking at 8 terms that are different in both British and American English, but aren't quite the same in meaning.  Each term reveals something special about the culture of each country. Hopefully, this episode will highlight some of the subtle cultural differences in each country, while teaching you new words and ideas. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast317 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

    42 min

  8. 19 MAR

    #316 Curious Minds Learn Faster with Alastair Budge

    Alastair Budge from Leonardo English joined me for a casual chat about a variety of different topics. Alastair has his own podcast called "English Learning for Curious Minds". In it, he covers all sorts of topics from space mining to population decline, while making content that helps English learners improve. I found this concept so interesting, so I picked a few topics at random to chat about in our conversation today. We also talk about the importance of curiosity. Today, you'll hear about fascinating inventors, admirable people, population decline, Ozempic, the shadow side, and much more. Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast316 Sign Up for Free Lessons - https://www.levelupenglish.school/#freelessons Join Level Up English - https://courses.levelupenglish.school By becoming a member, you can access all podcast transcripts, listen to the private podcast and join live lessons and courses on the website.

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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I answer your questions about learning and help you achieve your goals in British English. Once a month I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.

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    Michael Lavers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    326
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