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TT01: spell checking online – transcript PDF
Link to pdf file for iTunes Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.TT01: spell checking online – transcript PDF

Publ.Date : Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:49:47 +0000

Real English Conversations: Don’t step in the Dog Doo (part 3 of 4)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. In today’s conversation, which is part 3 of 4, my British friend Michael and I continue our discussion on dogs and cats, focusing on the way that human beings tend to get emotionally attached to [...]

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Real English Conversations: Don’t step in the Dog Doo (part 3 of 4)

Publ.Date : Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:57:57 +0000

Real English Conversations: Perfectionism and procrastination 3
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from BetterAtEnglish.com. In today’s conversation, my friend Yvette returns to help me finish our earlier conversation about perfectionism and procrastination. This time we focus on the strategies that we’ve found helpful in our own battles with [...]

Publ.Date : Thu, 06 May 2010 20:54:08 +0000

Real English Conversations: Telling time in English 1
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi, Lori here welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from BetterAtEnglish.com. Today’s conversation is about some of the differences between American and British English usage when it comes to telling time. This conversation also marks the first appearance of my very own mom here on [...]

Publ.Date : Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:50:50 +0000

Real English Conversations: Perfectionism 2
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi, Lori here welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from BetterAtEnglish.com. In today’s conversation, my friend Yvette and I continue our discussion about perfectionism. The main focus of this part of the conversation is how perfectionist tendencies can cause problems in foreign language learning, particularly [...]

Publ.Date : Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:12:08 +0000

English lesson with china232 – Baby Boomers
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here with a very special episode for you. Andrew and Add from China232.com publish an English learning podcast with conversations, vocabulary, idioms, business English and other cool stuff that I know you’ll like. I really like what Andrew and Add are doing with their show, so in [...]

Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:42:14 +0000

TT01 – Spelling checkers (mp3)
This is the mp3 file of the spell checking video Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.TT01 – Spelling checkers (mp3)

Publ.Date : Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:14:57 +0000

Tips and tools for EFL and ESL learners: spell checking online (TT-01)
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!

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Tips and tools for EFL and ESL learners: spell checking online (TT-01)

Publ.Date : Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:50:12 +0000

Real English Conversations: 20 questions game
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from BetterAtEnglish.com. My English friend Michael and I are back and ready to rock after our long-overdue vacations. In today’s conversation we talk about a fun electronic game that I found out about while on vacation in [...]

Publ.Date : Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:22:14 +0000

Real English Conversation: junk food (part 3 of 3)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. Today’s episode is the third in a three part series in which Michael and I discuss the English government’s recent ban on commercials for junk food before 9 pm, when children are likely to be [...]

Publ.Date : Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:05:44 +0000

Uncensored English – New English learning podcast
Hi everyone! Lori here with a quick announcement. Even though many of you have told me that you don’t mind the occasional swear word or bit of off-color language, I’ve decided that it’s best to keep B@E a relatively clean site, and put all the naughty stuff on a different one. Today I’ve launched the [...]

Publ.Date : Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:37:48 +0000

Interview with Lori from Better at English
Hi everyone, Despite the embarrassing lack of activity here at Better at English, I’m still very much alive and kicking. In fact, Ana from Inglês Online, a great online resource for Brazilian learners of English, caught up with me for a quick interview. You can find it (audio and transcript) here. Thanks to everyone for [...]

Publ.Date : Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:18:31 +0000

Real English Conversations: What leads to success?
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. In today’s conversation, my British friend Michael and I discuss our reactions to a presentation about “What leads to success,” given by Michael St. John. Everyone wants to be successful, right? But have you ever [...]

Publ.Date : Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:08:21 +0000

Real English Conversations: The pre-Google Dark Ages
In today’s conversation, my English friend Michael and I talk about how much we use and depend on the Internet in our daily lives, particularly Google. In our conversation, which was completely unplanned and spontaneous, we ended up using quite a few phrasal verbs. I have highlighted these phrasal verbs in the vocabulary notes, as well as some idiomatic expressions. As always, you can find the full transcript and vocabulary notes on our website, www.BetterAtEnglish.com.

Publ.Date : Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:16 +0000

Real English Conversations – Perfectionism and Procrastination 3 – Transcript
PDF Transcript for Real English Conversations episode #46 – Perfectionism and Procrastination 3 Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.Real English Conversations – Perfectionism and Procrastination 3 – Transcript

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Real English Conversations – Perfectionism and Procrastination 3 – Transcript

Publ.Date : Thu, 06 May 2010 20:53:45 +0000

Real English conversations: pumping up in the buff
In the previous episode I had wanted to talk to Michael about about a gym in Holland that offers its clients an unusual way to exercise. But we got sidetracked talking about dogs and chick magnets. Luckily, this time we are back on track talking about gyms, a topic that brings up some idioms and slang related to fitness, exercise, and human bodies.

Publ.Date : Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:13:14 +0000

Real English Conversations: Lori wants a naked cat
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from Better at English. I’m currently on vacation in the American southwest, but during a very long car trip I had some time to put this episode together for you. In today’s conversation, my English friend Michael [...]

Publ.Date : Mon, 21 May 2007 01:52:46 +0000

BE_43_Perfectionism and Procrastination 1 – transcript
Transcript and vocabulary notes for Better at English episode 43 – Procrastination and Perfectionism 1 Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.BE_43_Perfectionism and Procrastination 1 – transcript

Publ.Date : Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:33:44 +0000

Real English Conversation: junk food (part 1 of 3)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from BetterAtEnglish.com. In today’s conversation, which is the first of three parts, my English friend Michael and I talk about junk food and television advertising. Before you listen to the conversation, you might want to warm [...]

Publ.Date : Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:38:42 +0000

Real English Conversations: Weird food
In this episode, Michael and Lori talk about weird food combinations -- you won't believe what some Americans like on their hamburgers!

Publ.Date : Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:18:36 +0000

Idioms: to kick oneself
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of 2-minute English from BetterAtEnglish.com. This episode is in response to a question from Seref, a teacher of English in Turkey, who sent in a question about the sentence I feel like kicking myself. Seref is curious about the level of [...]

Publ.Date : Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:41:37 +0000

Real English Conversations – Telling Time in English 1 Transcript
PDF Transcript for Real English Conversations episode #45 – Telling time in English Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.Real English Conversations – Telling Time in English 1 Transcript

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Real English Conversations – Telling Time in English 1 Transcript

Publ.Date : Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:50:33 +0000

Real English Conversations: TV adverts, advertisements and commercials
In today's episode, Michael and I exchange some opinions about television, particularly with respect to commercials and advertising. In this conversation we discover some differences between British and American English vocabulary, and use some everyday phrasal verbs. As always, you'll find the full transcript and vocabulary list on the website, www.betteratenglish.com.

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Real English Conversations: TV adverts, advertisements and commercials

Publ.Date : Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:48:36 +0000

Real English Conversations: Itchy palms (superstitions)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction: Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English conversations from Better at English dot com. In today’s conversation, my English friend Michael and I talk about superstitions. You’ll learn about the idiom “to have an itchy palm” as well as what superstition tells us that [...]

Publ.Date : Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:53:19 +0000

Real English Conversations: Don’t step on the dog doo (part 1 of 4)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. In today’s conversation, which is part one of four, my British friend “Michael” and I begin by talking about whether we are “dog people” or “cat people.” Then we move on to discuss the social [...]

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Real English Conversations: Don’t step on the dog doo (part 1 of 4)

Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:23 +0000

Better at English writing contest – win an Amazon gift certificate!
A listener recently emailed offering some constructive criticism about my voice in the Better at English podcasts. I’m always grateful for tips on how we can improve our shows, and I am quite sure that she meant to be helpful. However, because of the language she chose, her critique sounded rather harsh. If I didn’t [...]

Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.

Better at English writing contest – win an Amazon gift certificate!

Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:54:25 +0000

How to find English idioms that aren’t in the dictionary
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hello and welcome to Better at English, the podcast that focuses on real English for real people. My name is Lori, and today I’m going to give you a quick and easy way to find the meaning of idioms that aren’t in your dictionary. Idioms are notoriously difficult for [...]

Publ.Date : Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:21:34 +0000

Real English Conversations: Perfectionism and Procrastination 1
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi, Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from Better@English.com. In today’s conversation I’m joined by my friend Yvette, who is a freelance writer specializing in screenplays. Her educational background is in American Studies, and she’s just an all-round energetic and creative person. I [...]

Publ.Date : Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:34:41 +0000

Real English Conversations: The customer is always right, right?
Hi, Lori here welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations at BetterAtEnglish.com. Today my British pal Michael and I compare working in an office with working at home, and talk about how difficult it can be to put up with rude treatment from nasty customers when you work in a job providing service. As usual, we end up touching upon some of the differences between British and American English vocabulary.

Publ.Date : Sat, 10 Mar 2007 16:57:54 +0000

Real English Conversations: Chick Magnet (idiom)
Today, my English friend Michael and I talk about the irresistible attraction power of dogs and puppies, and how you can exploit this if you’re in the market for a romantic partner.

Publ.Date : Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:15:56 +0000

Real English Conversations: Don’t step in the dog doo (4 of 4)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Introduction Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. In today’s conversation, which is part four of four, my British friend Michael and I wrap up our lengthy conversation about the pros and cons of dogs, dog ownership, and dog owners. Warning: some [...]

Publ.Date : Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:16:31 +0000

Real English Conversations – Perfectionism 2 transcript
Transcript and vocabulary list for Better at English “Real English Conversations” episode 44. Perfectionism 2 Copyright 2008 L. Linstruth - www.betteratenglish.com.Real English Conversations – Perfectionism 2 transcript

Publ.Date : Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:11:37 +0000

Real English Conversation: junk food (part 2 of 3)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hello, Lori here welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from Better at English.com. In today’s episode, Michael and I continue our discussion about the English government’s decision to ban junk food ads on television before 9 pm, when children are likely to be watching. This is [...]

Publ.Date : Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:59:54 +0000

Real English Conversations: Don’t step on the dog doo (2 of 4)
Download English lesson podcast and transcript Hi! Lori here, welcoming you to another episode of Real English Conversations from betteratenglish.com. I’m traveling abroad this week so I have had to edit this show on my laptop. There is no theme music today because I forgot to bring my music files with me. But I figured [...]

Publ.Date : Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:09:13 +0000

Announcement: Technical problems
Hi everyone, Lori here with a quick announcement. Last night I updated the betteratenglish feed so that from now on all of our previous episodes will be accessible through iTunes and other podcatchers. Unfortunately a few of the older episodes are not available yet because of a technical problem with the service that hosts our [...]

Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:25:27 +0000

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