• Describing Physical Appearance in English - AIRC620
    May 3 2026

    In today's episode, we're focusing on how to describe physical appearance in English.

    This is a key skill for everyday communication—whether you're describing a friend, identifying someone, or telling a story. We'll look at useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and tips to help you sound more fluent and precise.

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    50 min
  • Gender-neutral English: modern vocabulary in an age of equality - AIRC619
    Apr 26 2026

    Language is constantly evolving, and one of the most noticeable changes in modern English is the move towards gender-neutral vocabulary.

    In this episode, we'll explore how English has developed from gender-specific words like fireman and policeman to more inclusive terms like firefighter and police officer. We'll look at why these changes matter, how they're used in day-to-day English, and how you can use them naturally and confidently.

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    42 min
  • Concessive Clauses and Inversion - AIRC618
    Apr 19 2026

    Today's episode is inspired by a message from one of our listeners who's been exploring concessive clauses—and finding them a bit tricky to use naturally in conversation.

    If you've ever wondered how to say things like "Strange as it may seem" or "Try as he might" without getting lost halfway through the sentence, you're definitely not alone. Although they seem tricky, in this episode, we'll break down these advanced structures for you, look at how they really work, and, most importantly, show you how to use them with confidence.


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    25 min
  • Arctic vs Antarctica: What Makes the Poles So Different? - AIRC617
    Apr 12 2026

    In this week's podcast, we'll explore how these icy worlds differ in geography, wildlife, climate, and human presence. We'll also look at useful vocabulary and expressions to help you talk confidently about polar regions in English, whether you're just chatting with a friend or taking an English exam.

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    37 min
  • The Many Meanings of "Box" in English | Idioms, Collocations & Vocabulary - AIRC616
    Apr 3 2026

    The word "box" seems simple, but it appears everywhere in English. We use it for physical objects, technology, business, sport, and even psychology.

    In this episode, we'll explore how this small word creates many useful expressions such as think outside the box, ticking a box, or box office success. By the end of the episode, you'll understand how native speakers use "box" in everyday conversation, business contexts, and idioms.

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    27 min
  • While, whilst, though, although and other linking words - AIRC615
    Mar 29 2026

    In today's episode, we'll explain the difference between though, although and while/whilst, look at how they are used in real sentences, and explore when you should use them in everyday English. You'll also learn how to use some other linking words that may be confusing.

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    27 min
  • English words we love and hate - AIRC614
    Mar 22 2026

    Can you feel a certain way about a word? Do you like some words more than others?

    English is full of fascinating vocabulary and today we're going to talk about words we love and words we dislike. We'll explore why certain words make us feel good and why others make us uncomfortable.


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    40 min
  • As Cool as a Cucumber! Learn Popular English Similes & How to Use Them - AIRC613
    Mar 15 2026

    In this podcast, you'll learn how to make your English more colourful and descriptive. We are looking at similes—a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."

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    34 min