A Cup Of English

English practice for beginners and advanced, that will inspire and refresh the anxious language stud

Episodes

Total: 755

A Championship Game.

2011/5/3

It was a perfect Sunday. We had two games, one at eleven and one at three. We didn't have to worry a

For the first time in about six months, I creaked open the tool shed that is at the bottom of our ga

Batting practice.

2011/4/29

Once a week, as part of his practice schedule, my son Cass has batting practice for baseball. It tak

A rocket launch.

2011/4/28

It was a windy, sunny day. You certainly needed to have a jacket on, as the wind was blowing down fr

A bleating baby.

2011/4/22

Those of you who follow my podcast probably remember that I live in a rural area. Our house is locat

Borrowing and returning.

2011/4/21

Every now and then, I make a trip to the local library, sometimes by myself, and sometimes with my c

Questions tags.

2011/4/20

As you study English, you will become familiar with question tags. A tag is a little something that

A Cougar in Town!

2011/4/19

The local news the other day was just the kind of news that I don't want to hear. A cougar had wande

Stereotypes.

2011/4/18

Have you ever wondered what a stereotype is, and why we have them? Do you, culturally, have certain

Hands up any of you who don't like English phonics. I can't see your hands, but it certainly sounded

Confidence, it seems, can get you a long way in life. Confidence around other people can actually ma

A Manicure Fanatic.

2011/4/13

My daughter is obsessed with fashion. She is only six, and it comes as a surprize to me that she is

You see the strangest people in the most unlikely places sometimes. I was at the bank the other day,

My sister-in-law called me the other day and asked me if two of my children would be interested in t

Convenience food.

2011/4/8

Oh, what will I make for dinner? There's nothing for dessert; what could I quickly make? It's a real

Build those muscles.

2011/4/7

The other day, when I stopped to get some free firewood, I realized that I'm not as strong as I woul

Oh the olives!

2011/4/6

On my recent trip to Nice, I was fortunate enough to go to an open market. Oh, the colors and smells

We've had teeth all over the house recently. My children just happen to be at the ages where they ar

A Starbucks Revolution.

2011/4/4

"Hello, we have a special triple grande caramel mocha with whipped cream for only three ninety-nine.

I'm on Facebook.

2011/4/1

Well, everyone, I've taken the plunge and joined Facebook. I signed up months ago, but didn't really