English with Monty - The Podcast about the English Language

8-minute English - Present simple vs. present continuous

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how and when to use the present simple or the present continuous. These tenses are commonly confused but after listening to this episode it should make things much clearer.Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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57. Shakespeare idioms that we use today

Jon and Gideon talk about different idioms that Shakespeare first used. We cover expressions such as: 'lie low', 'heart of gold', 'faint-hearted' and 'laughing stock' plus five more!For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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8-minute English - Adjectives ending in '-ed' and '-ing'

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use adjectives when they end in '-ed' and '-ing'. They discuss when to use them depending on the situation and how you feel. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time!Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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56. Prefixes and suffixes

Jon and Gideon talk about how to use different words with prefixes and suffixes. Looking at how words in their base form can some sometimes change a great deal by adding something at the beginning or at the end.For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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8-minute English - 'As' or 'like'?

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'as' or 'like'. They discuss which situations you can use them in and how they can be easily confused. This useful guide should help you use them correctly every time!Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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55. How to change your mindset

Jon talks to Kevin, who is an English coach, about how to change your mindset towards English language learning. He talks about the idea of seeing your English as 'young' rather than 'bad' and other ideas that can help you change the way you think about your English.
You can find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kevin-batchelor-079a6016
Or via email: kevin.batchelor@hotmail.comFor more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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8-minute English - Past perfect

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the past perfect. Using it to tell stories, general expressions and with adverbs.Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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54. Our conversation group in London

Jon and Gideon talk about the English conversation group that Monty organises on a weekly basis in London.
If you would like to come along then register a profile at the following address and from here you can see all the dates and the venue location:
https://www.meetup.com/monty-english-conversation/For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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Exclusive episode - how to use 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to'

Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to'.Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :)This is an exclusive episode that was released to Patreon subscribers back in June 2023 so if you like to receive some exclusive episodes too then sign up to our page on Patreon!
Here's the address: https://www.patreon.com/EnglishwithMonty

53. 10 Positive expressions

Jon and Gideon talk about ten different positive expressions. Covering expressions such as: 'the early bird catches the worm', 'good things come to those who wait', 'you reap what you sow', 'laughter is the best medicine' and 'always look on the bright side of life'; plus five more!For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below:
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