Are neighbours in Canada friendly? In this episode, we share funny, awkward, and heartwarming stories about the people who live next door.

From a giant dog mistaken for a cow to an ex you try to avoid in your own apartment building, we talk about childhood memories, neighbourhood gossip, unexpected friendships, and the small ways neighbours look out for each other. Plus, there's a little girl who thought she'd been invited to a cat pool.

We also talk about getting to know your neighbours in Canada, whether you're living in an apartment building or a house, and why a friendly neighbourhood can make such a difference.

Join Misha and Larissa for a relaxed conversation full of real Canadian English, everyday expressions, and stories from life in Canada.

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Why are some everyday things so much harder than they should be?

In this episode of the Extra English Podcast, we're talking about the things we're surprisingly bad at. From parking and keeping houseplants alive to estimating quantities, remembering people's names, and somehow getting lost in a mall or on a road we've driven before, we've got a lot to confess.

And then there's going to bed at a reasonable hour. We all know how that one goes.

Join Misha and Larissa for a casual, honest, and hopefully reassuring conversation about everyday struggles, bad habits, and the things we probably should have figured out by now.

If you're learning English, this is a chance to hear natural, everyday Canadian English in a real conversation, with personal stories, humour, and plenty of relatable moments.

What are you surprisingly bad at? We'd love to hear!

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Travel doesn't always go according to plan!

In this episode of Extra English Podcast, Misha and Larissa share stories about some of their most memorable travel mishaps. Misha tells the story of missing a flight in India after a very late train, getting questioned about her visa, and eventually finding comfort in an unexpected moment of kindness. Larissa remembers waiting for hours for a bus in Zambia that apparently didn't leave until it was full, and another trip when she got to the border only to realize she'd left her passport at home!

They also talk about a misleading taxi ride in Thailand, language mix-ups, cultural differences, sleepwalking in a hotel, and why sometimes you just have to be patient and see what happens.

These stories didn't end in disaster, but they definitely didn't go according to plan!

Listen for natural Canadian English, everyday expressions, and conversations about real-life experiences.

If you've ever had a travel experience that went wrong (but not TOO wrong!), we'd love to hear your story too.

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Do you like driving? Or would you rather take the bus, ride a bike, or let someone else drive?

In this episode, we talk about learning to drive in Canada, getting a driver's licence, driving tests, driving overseas, and how our feelings about driving have changed over the years.

We share stories about learning to drive in small towns, failing a written test, almost failing a road test, watching our kids learn to drive, driving in Qatar, getting around without a car in Laos, and even trying to figure out how to drive a motorbike without ever having driven one before!

What about you? Do you enjoy driving? Is a car necessary for your everyday life? We'd love to hear your stories.

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Fall has arrived in Canada!

In this episode of Extra English Podcast, Misha and Larissa talk about one of their favourite seasons: fall.

We chat about classic fall things like apple and pumpkin farms, pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice, colourful leaves, and Thanksgiving. We also talk about a few unexpected things like the time Larissa turned orange, which months really count as "Fall", and how much the kids' play area at a pumpking patch is really worth.

Plus, we get a little confused about the expression “to turn your nose up at something.” Even native speakers get things wrong sometimes!

Extra English Podcast is a natural English conversation between two Canadian English teachers, Misha and Larissa. We talk about everyday life, Canadian culture and the things that interest us — without turning the conversation into a traditional English lesson.

If you're learning English and want to hear natural Canadian English at a comfortable pace, you're in the right place.

🍁 What's your favourite thing about fall?

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It’s back-to-school time in Canada! In this episode, Misha and Larissa talk about first-day-of-school memories, nervous students, emotional parents, and what it’s like to start a new school year.

We share stories from our own childhoods, talk about the nerves of starting a new semester as teachers, and discuss what it was like when our own children started kindergarten. From planning the perfect first-day outfit to crying after drop-off, there’s a lot to remember!

We also talk about how school has changed over the years, the excitement of making new friends, and the experience of starting school in Canada.

What was your first day of school like? Tell us about your memories, or share what starting school is like where you grew up. We’d love to hear your stories!

Listen to Extra English Podcast for natural conversations with two Canadian English teachers. Practise your listening, learn about life in Canada, and enjoy English as it’s really spoken.

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What little things make you happy?

In this episode of Extra English Podcast, Misha and Larissa talk about the small, everyday joys that can make life feel a little better—from finding a surprise zucchini in the garden to waking up before your alarm, discovering your favourite potato chips, using the “good” fork, finding the perfect pen, and getting an unexpected cool breeze on a hot day.

We also talk about spontaneous visits, hand-me-down clothes, favourite jackets, clean windows, organizing drawers, and why a cool night in late summer can feel so good.

Along the way, we talk about Canadian life, food, weather, gardening, back-to-school season, and the little things that bring us happiness.

As always, this is a natural conversation between two Canadian English teachers. Listen to hear everyday Canadian English spoken at a comfortable pace—and maybe discover a few small joys of your own.

What are the little things that bring YOU joy? We'd love to hear about them!

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25 episodes! 🎉 In this episode, we take a little time to look back at what we've learned since we started Extra English Podcast.

We talk about the challenge of making a podcast that sounds like natural conversation without turning it into a lesson (we're English teachers, after all!), the technical things we've had to learn, and some of the surprising things we've discovered about each other.

We also talk about some of our favourite episodes, including the ones that surprised us, the ones that made us laugh, and the episodes we wish more people had discovered.

Most of all, we talk about why we're enjoying this so much—and where the podcast might go from here. Maybe we'll do it for two years. Maybe six months. Maybe it'll lead to something completely different. We don't know yet!

And yes, our companion app has just launched! If you'd like some extra practice with the English from our podcast, you can check it out through the link below.

Thanks for being part of the Extra English Podcast, EEPers. ❤️ And if you have a favourite episode, we'd love to hear which one it is and why!

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