029 – Perfectionism and Procrastination 1 – Real English Conversations
Do you ever procrastinate? Lori sure does! She and her Dutch friend Yvette talk about what procrastination is, why we do it, and what we can do about it.
Upper intermediate
Better at English podcasts and articles suited for English learners at the upper-intermediate level.
Online spelling checkers for learners of English
In this videocast, Lori explains how EFL and ESL learners can easily check their spelling (in multiple languages) when writing emails and other online forms of communication. There is simply no excuse for bad spelling anymore!
Real English Conversations: Lori wants a naked cat
Lori wants a pet cat, and not just any cat, but a naked Sphinx cat. Michael thinks they are ugly. A heated discussion ensues…
Real English Conversations: What leads to success?
Everyone wants to be successful, right? But have you ever wondered what it is that leads to success? Lori and Michael discuss their reactions to a presentation about “What leads to success,” given by Michael St. John. Richard St. John spent several years interviewing hundreds of successful people, trying to find out the secrets to their success.
Real English Conversations: junk food (part 3 of 3)
The third and final part of Michael and Lori’s discussion of the English government’s ban on commercials for junk food before 9 pm, when children are likely to be watching.
Real English Conversations: junk food (part 2 of 3)
Part two of Michael and Lori’s three-part discussion about the English government’s decision to ban junk food ads on television before 9 pm, when children are likely to be watching.
Real English Conversation: junk food (part 1 of 3)
In the first of this three-part conversation, Lori and Michael talk about junk food and television advertising. In a nutshell, they don’t like it.
Idioms: to kick oneself
In this episode, Lori answers a listener’s question about the meaning of the idiom “to kick oneself.”
Real English conversations: Do men prefer real or fake?
Lori asks Michael a rather saucy question: do men prefer real or fake breasts on their women? The answer might surprise you…
003 – Skill or Luck? Real English Conversations
Michael and Lori discuss the game (sport?) Rock Paper Scissors, and debate whether it involves skill or luck.