Best Grammar Rules Podcasts (2025)

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881 - Speaking Naturally - How Native Speakers Break Grammar Rules 10:44

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Let me say right now, this ain’t gonna be your average English lesson. And even considering that I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years, I ain’t got no problem sharing this information with you. What I’m trying to say is, would you mind if I break some grammar rules today? In this lesson, I want to show you how native speakers break grammar r…

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Insiders React: 'Treat Adult Users As Adults' Says OpenAI's Sam Altman + Oura's $900M Raise, NVIDIA's Funding Bubble 53:31

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OpenAI is set to roll out its new “treat adults like adults” policy, heralding the beginning of AI chatbots speaking more amorously with users. As the company pushes boundaries, from personality-rich bots to experimental devices, others are warning that the industry might be inflating a dangerous AI bubble. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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Why Q needs U and how hieroglyphics created our alphabet, with Danny Bate 37:49

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1125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acro principle" (one sound from a picture) and why the letter A was originally a consonant, not a vo…

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906 - How to Use By in Different Contexts 9:19

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Welcome - and by the way - thanks for stopping by today! I’ve been thinking… by is one of those little words that shows up everywhere in English. It’s just two letters, but it does a lot of work. Today we’re gonna take a close look at by - and I think you’ll be surprised at how many different ways we use it. You’ve probably seen BY in phrases like …

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AEE 2497: Grip or Grasp? Tips For This Tricky English Vocabulary 19:05

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Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or…

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AEE 2496: 3 Winning Frameworks to Speak Up in a Meeting with Anna Connelly 20:00

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Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or…

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905 - Creepy, Spooky, and Downright Scary- Halloween Words in English 8:27

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With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to do a little Halloween-themed English. So for the next three weeks, we’re going to dive into some spooky vocabulary, creepy idioms, and even take a look at how Halloween is celebrated in the U.S. Let’s kick it off today with something super useful - Halloween vocabulary! Now, you might…

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The political, royal and obscene meanings of blue. The differences in ‘plumb’ and plum.’ 15:10

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1124. This week, we look at blue idioms, including the political history of "blue states," the medical reason for being "blue in the face," and the astronomical reason for a "blue moon." Then, we look at the difference between 'plumb' (with a B), and 'plum' (without a B). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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AEE 2495: Is Being a Trooper Praised in Your Culture? 20:13

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Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or…

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IELTS Energy 1529: What Happens if My IELTS Task 2 Essay Is Too Long? 14:27

3d ago14:27

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Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the …

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Flow State: The Competitive Advantage You Need, And How To Harness It w/ Film Producer & Founder, Steven Puri 50:38

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What if your best work came from finding your flow, rather than simply grinding harder? In the age of constant distraction, many founders mistake busyness for progress, chasing notifications, meetings, and multitasking without realizing that true innovation happens when the mind is deeply focused. Today, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Steven Puri, f…

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904 - How come we can say foods, hairs, and freedoms? 11:14

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Did you know? Eating healthy foods can make you healthy, but I heard that drinking certain wines with cheeses can make you happy. Foods? Wines? Cheeses? You know, English is a strange language sometimes. Like, words that are usually uncountable suddenly show up with an “s” on the end. Like…foods, cheeses, and wines? Wait a minute — aren’t those unc…

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AEE 2494: Avoid Making Rash Decisions With Your English Vocabulary 17:41

4d ago17:41

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Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or…

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903 - Sunday Speak - I Dunno 1:42

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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally. Now, one of the most common phrases in English is “I don’t know.” But in everyday conversation, most native speakers don’t pronounce each word clearly like that. Instead, w…

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AEE: How to Share What You've Been Through in English 23:02

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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902 - Saturday Short - Let Me Tell You Something 1:56

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Hey there! It’s Michael here and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better. Today, let’s look at a really common and powerful phrase: “Let me tell you something.” We use let me tell you something when we want to share our feelings, give an opinion, or emphasize what we’re about to say. It helps…

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IELTS Energy 1528: What Type of IELTS Task 2 Essay Should I Write? 18:01

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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901 - Phrasal Verb Frida - Crank Out 1:59

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~~~~~~~~ 901 - Phrasal Verb Frida - Crank Out Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. Today’s phrasal verb is crank out. When you crank something out, it mean…

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Insiders React: New ChatGPT Dev Tools Threaten App Store + Sora 2 Launch, Apple Removes ICE Block 47:02

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What happens when AI stops being a product and starts being a platform? With OpenAI’s latest Dev Day changing the game, we might find out sooner rather than later. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv explore OpenAI’s Dev Day and the huge announcements made (including the Sora 2 launch), as well as their apparent transformation from product to platform…

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The fight for the modern dictionary, with Stefan Fatsis 32:52

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1123. This week, we talk with author and self-described “word freak” Stefan Fatsis about his book "Unabridged." He shares his experience embedding at Merriam-Webster to become a lexicographer, sharing the contrast between the company's 1940s headquarters and the modern digital business. We look at the tension between updating old words (like the su…

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900 - Thank You, and What I’ve Learned From 900 Podcasts 7:59

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Hey, can you believe it? This is Episode 900 of the Happy English Podcast. Nine. Hundred. Episodes. I can hardly believe it myself. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way! I just want to take a moment today to say how grateful I am to YOU. Whether this is your first time listening, your 50th time, or you’ve been here since Episode 1, thank you. The…

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AEE 2493: Listen to This Episode, Already! 16:28

8d ago16:28

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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IELTS Energy: 4 Band 9 Phrases That Will Change Your Score 11:21

9d ago11:21

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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AEE 2492: 4 English Idioms to Fight Fire With Fire 17:34

9d ago17:34

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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899 - Ain’t That Real English- How Native Speakers Really Use “Ain’t” 9:27

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By Michael Digiacomo Happy English

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AEE 2491: Why Should You Not Call Someone Yellow in English? 16:57

9d ago16:57

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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‘Math’ versus ‘maths’ and other British differences. ‘Spendthrift’ means what? 13:22

10d ago13:22

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By Samantha Enslen, Mignon Fogarty, Karen Lunde

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AEE: It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It 20:08

10d ago20:08

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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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IELTS Energy 1527: Get Set Up For IELTS Success With These Spelling Tips 16:09

10d ago16:09

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1120. This week, we look at tricky uses of the word "epicenter" and how people feel about using it metaphorically. We also look at where the word “brother” came from and how it branched into “bro,” “boy,” and even “buddy.” The "brother" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the a…