Podcasts by Edwards ESL Edge
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Episode 48--What to Talk about from 2017-08-03T16:36:43
In Episode 48, we talk about talking... That is to say that we tackle the issue of small talk and what to do to promote meaningful conversations. Listen in and then hit the streets with your new kn...
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Episode 47--In the Heat of the Moment from 2017-07-26T23:10:59
It's Episode 47 and we're looking at how the heat affects our judgment and causes us to make silly decisions. Tune in to hear more about it!:)
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Episode 46--The DIY Episode from 2017-07-19T17:09:13
In Episode 46, we take on the DIY movement and talk about some ways to save money through homemade endeavors. Tune in and pick up a few tips!:)
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Episode 45--Taboos and Tattoos from 2017-07-10T18:37:39
In Episode 45, we take on the topic of tattoos and whether or not there is any taboo around having a visible tattoo these days. We also look a bit at the history of tattoos. Enjoy!:)
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Episode 44--Can You Make It to the End of This Sentence? from 2017-07-01T21:38:11
In Episode 44, we talk about our limited capacities to stay focused on the task at hand... Could it be that we're even worse at this than the notorious goldfish?
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Episode 43--To Tell a Lie from 2017-06-25T15:48:37
In Episode 43, we look at signs that someone may be lying to us. The truth is out there... we just need to pay attention. ;)Enjoy!
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ESLedge Pod 42--Sweet, Sweet Taxes from 2017-06-17T11:20:34
In Episode 42, we talk about everyone's favorite topic... TAXES!! How could you not tune in to hear more!?!Enjoy! :)
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Episode 41--No More Summer Jobs from 2017-06-10T20:19:33
In Episode 41, we dive into the world of teenage summer employment. Where have all the summer jobs gone? Tune in to find out!:)
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Episode 40--The Best Job in the World from 2017-06-04T02:04:18
We're at Episode 40 of the podcast and we're talking about strange and wonderful jobs... Listen up and you could be heading for a brand new career in no time!:)
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Episode 39--Finding the Perfect Gift from 2017-05-27T15:48:47
My father's birthday is coming up and I need to buy him a special gift... In Episode 39 we look at what makes a gift special and how to impress others with your gift choices.Lots of fun to be had! ...
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Episode 38--Arguments 101 from 2017-05-21T14:43:46
In this edition of the podcast, we look at some strategies for winning debates and defending your opinions. Actually, it's not always about winning... Listen in and pick up a few pointers for the n...
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Episode 37--What Do People Do All Day? (Jonathan) from 2017-05-13T14:34:25
We get back in our 'What Do People Do All Day?' series as we interview Jonathan in South Korea. He tells us about some of his experiences living abroad and shares some insights on learning other la...
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Episode 36--Young Enough to Work, Old Enough to Retire from 2017-05-07T02:26:11
In Episode 36, we get back into the discussion around aging, this time looking at aging populations and older people being forced to work past the age of 65. P.S. This podcast is nowhere near retir...
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Episode 35--Fast Music and Faster Cars from 2017-04-29T15:44:39
In Episode 35, we revisit a couple of topics and bring them together to give them a new perspective. Have a listen to the result! :)
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Episode 34--Forever Young? from 2017-04-21T15:30:59
In this episode we explore some new technologies that aim to keep us alive for longer and fight the effects of aging. Will it one day be possible for humans to live forever?Listen in to find out! :)
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Episode 33--Our Most Canadian Edition Yet! from 2017-04-15T17:09:47
Episode 33 is by far our most Canadian edition yet! You might say it's as Canadian as maple syrup! Tune in to find out why. ;)
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Episode 32--A Game of Fools from 2017-04-09T01:03:05
In Episode 32, we look at a strange holiday and how it's celebrated around the world. Tune in and chime in with your comments and thoughts.And enjoy! :)
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Episode 31--Interviews 101 from 2017-04-01T19:27:45
In Episode 31, we dive into the (sometimes) stressful world of interviews, and we share some general tips on how to gear up for a big interview or exam. Be sure to check out the Discussion Question...
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Episode 30--A Day without Selfies from 2017-03-25T00:39:32
In Episode 30, we look at the movement to end selfies... at least for one day. Check it out!:)
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Episode 29--What Do People Do All Day? (Jenny) from 2017-03-18T14:19:11
In Episode 29, we interview our friend Jenny! Let's see what life is like for a Canadian living in the Philippines.:)
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Episode 28--The Hardest Language in the World from 2017-03-09T03:06:27
Is English the most difficult language in the world? In Episode 28, we present a list of challenging languages and discuss what makes a language more difficult to learn and master.
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Episode 27--Is Sitting the New Smoking? from 2017-03-01T21:57:25
We are back with Episode 27 of the podcast! It has been a few weeks, but we are happy to be back to bring you another exciting topic. We hope you're sitting down for this because the topic is...SIT...
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Episode 26--Why You Should Talk to Yourself from 2017-02-08T15:54:18
In Episode 26, we are talking to ourselves... Wait, that can't be right... We are talking about talking to ourselves! Why do we do it? Why should we do it?Listen in and find out more about why you ...
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Episode 25--Everything on Demand from 2017-01-27T18:49:29
In Episode 25, we talk about the wild world of on-demand services. What will happen when people get used to having everything at their fingertips? There are so many services available these days, t...
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Episode 24--New Words for an Old Year from 2017-01-18T00:24:49
Here we are at Episode 24... We are looking back at some of the words we got to know better in 2016. This episode offers a quiz for our listeners, so you can test your listening comprehension and ...
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Episode 23--What Do People Do All Day? (Follow-up with Phil) from 2017-01-09T18:46:44
In Episode 23, we are happy to catch up with the podcast's first ever guest, Phil, who helps us reflect on 2016 and speculate on the year to come. We get to hear about how his cat's doing, too! :)I...
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Pronunciation Challenge 6 from 2017-01-03T20:47:20
We are bringing you another Pronunciation Challenge after a bit of a break from this segment. This one is holiday themed, so we're happy to stretch the holidays out for a few extra days!Enjoy!
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Episode 22--How Do You Sleep at Night? from 2016-12-30T23:11:33
In Episode 22, we discuss the best and worst positions for sleep. If you're wondering what's keeping you awake at night, we hope this podcast sheds some light on your situation--and that it's not ...
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Episode 21--Let's Do Brunch! from 2016-12-17T20:26:23
In Episode 21, we revisit a portmanteau from Episode 20 and dive into the history of brunch. When and why did we decide we needed to combine breakfast and lunch to form another meal? Well, the ans...
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Idiomatically Speaking--Shaking at the Knees from 2016-12-09T19:00:24
We continue our 'Idiomatically Speaking' segment with a quick look at 'knee' idioms. We were 'up to our elbows' a few weeks ago, and now we're 'knee-deep' in idioms... Deal with it!Enjoy! :)
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Episode 20--Another Portmanteau for Your Mantel from 2016-12-03T15:20:02
It's our 20th episode!! We are celebrating with... another episode of the podcast!! In Episode 20, we look at portmanteaus and their place in our world. You'll be amazed at how many examples there ...
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GrammarTime 6--Very, Too, and Enough from 2016-11-25T22:36:26
We are back with another GrammarTime episode, and this time we are focusing on a bit of proper word usage. If you're wondering about when to use 'very' and when to use 'too,' then this episode is f...
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Idiomatically Speaking--Up to Our Elbows in Idioms from 2016-11-19T02:24:35
We are back with another edition of Idiomatically Speaking. Get your ears ready for some elbow idioms!No need to 'elbow your way' through the crowd... there's plenty of room for everyone. :)
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Episode 19--Daylight Saving or Spending? from 2016-11-11T22:34:40
After a bit of a break, we are back with another full episode of the podcast! In Episode 19, we take on the history of Daylight Saving Time and look into the reason it has stayed with us for so lon...
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Pronunciation Challenge 5 from 2016-11-04T17:58:02
In 'Pronunciation Challenge 5,' we continue our adventure through the fabulous universe of tongue twisters and challenging sounds. As always, try the challenge out for yourself and see if you can d...
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Pronunciation Challenge 4 from 2016-10-28T13:35:30
In our fourth edition of the 'Pronunciation Challenge,' we bring you a particularly nice tongue twister to practice your 'w' and 'v' sounds. If these are problematic for you, be sure to take the ch...
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Pronunciation Challenge 3 from 2016-10-24T18:44:36
This is part 3 of the Pronunciation Challenge. We will be back with full episodes next week, but we're still having fun bringing you tongue twisters in the meantime.For this edition, we are working...
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Pronunciation Challenge 2 from 2016-10-19T21:43:50
Here is the second part of the Pronunciation Challenge. We present another tongue twister for you to master and try on your own.See how you do with this new challenge! :)
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Pronunciation Challenge 1 from 2016-10-16T15:25
The show is taking a short break from our regular episodes, but we are offering some new materials to our listeners... The 'Pronunciation Challenge' presents tongue twisters and tricky phrases to h...
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GrammarTime 5--An Intro to Past Perfect from 2016-10-06T12:17:58
We continue to take on grammar points in our 'GrammarTime' series. In our fifth edition, we move on to the past perfect and give some tips on usage and precise meaning.Tune in if you need to brush...
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Idiomatically Speaking--Stinky Feet Make for Great Idioms! from 2016-10-04T18:37:25
We are moving on to idiomatic expressions that talk about 'feet.' If you thought things couldn't get any more exciting, you were wrong!So jump on in with both feet let's get the idiom party rolling...
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Episode 18--Nothing to Sneeze at from 2016-09-28T22:37:28
In Episode 18, we talk about sneezing... When do we do it? Why do we do it? And what happens after a sneeze? You'll never look at sneezing the same way!Tune in and check out our Discussion Question...
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GrammarTime 4--Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous from 2016-09-23T00:05:18
In GrammarTime 4, we are just about ready to stop talking about the present perfect... but not quite yet! In this edition, we talk about the difference between the present perfect simple and presen...
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Idiomatically Speaking--Don't Cross Your Toes! from 2016-09-20T21:02:35
In part 3 of Idiomatically Speaking, we move down to our feet to talk about expressions using 'toe' and 'toes.' Be sure to review this episode from 'head to toe' to get a grasp of every idiom and i...
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Episode 17--The Official End of Summer and All About Dolphins from 2016-09-14T21:26:16
In Episode 17, we remind our listeners that summer is officially ending (sorry) -- at least here in Canada. But, there is a fun festival taking place this weekend in Toronto, and I am actually loo...
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Idiomatically Speaking--From Hands to Fingers from 2016-09-09T16:54:26
In this edition of Idiomatically Speaking, we move from hands to fingers in bringing you more examples of practical idioms to use in daily life. Don't let this opportunity to review important idiom...
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GrammarTime 3--For and Since with Present Perfect from 2016-09-07T16:17:20
In GrammarTime 3, we continue to explore the Perfect form in English, this time looking at using 'for' and 'since' to talk about time and duration. We go over a short quiz on usage. To check your ...
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Episode 16--Colors, Homes, and the Color of Your Home from 2016-09-01T16:42:50
Episode 16! Wow... who knew color could be so important when it comes to buying and selling your home?In this episode, we look at the problems some people face buying homes in bigger cities, talk a...
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Idiomatically Speaking--All Hands! from 2016-08-29T18:41:34
This is the first edition of "Idiomatically Speaking," another brand new segment from the Edward's ESL Edge podcast. In this edition, we cover a bunch of idioms using 'hand' and 'hands.'There are s...
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Episode 15--No More Hangovers! from 2016-08-17T19:11:05
In Episode 15, we are getting ready to wrap up our summer festivities, but maybe not before one or two more parties... If we party a bit too hard, however, we may be in need of a few tips to preven...
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Episode 14--The Clothes You Don't Wear from 2016-08-11T15:11:29
In episode 14 of the podcast, we talk about the start of the Olympics and some interesting uniform choices for countries attending the games. We also talk about clothing--particularly unworn clothi...
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GrammarTime 2--Present Perfect and Non-Specific Time from 2016-08-05T19:57:34
This is the second GrammarTime segment, and we are continuing with some tips on using the Present Perfect. In this episode, we look at using the Present Perfect when talking about non-specific time.
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Episode 13--Lucky #13 and What Do People Do All Day? (Laura) from 2016-08-02T17:38:27
In Episode 13, we talk about the (generally) negative qualities associated with the number 13 in some cultures. We also continue our 'What Do People Do All Day?' series. This time, we ask our frie...
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Episode 12--Mosquito Troubles and All About Salt&Pepper from 2016-07-28T19:41:27
In Episode 12 of the podcast, we talk about my recent camping adventures and the struggles to avoid mosquitos, and we also continue our 'All About...' series with 'All About Salt&Pepper.' Learn abo...
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Episode 11--Lose Your Blues from 2016-07-19T03:03:21
This is episode 11 of the podcast. We look at some vocabulary and expressions to describe our moods, and we go over an article discussing why people love sad music.Ever wondered why the blues were ...
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Episode 10--'Staycations' and Becoming a 'Morning Person' from 2016-07-12T20:45:59
In Episode 10 of the podcast, we discuss the emergence of the term 'staycation' and go over some tips for making your mornings more productive. We also take on a bunch of new vocabulary and terms r...
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Episode 9--What Do People Do All Day? (Keiran) from 2016-07-07T21:38:44
In Episode 9, we continue the 'What Do People Do All Day?' series and talk to Keiran about his work and daily life. Keiran is the host of an ESL podcast called 'Uncensored English,' so you can chec...
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GrammarTime 1--Present Perfect and Unfinished Time from 2016-06-30T15:40:53
This is a new segment from the Edward's ESL Edge podcast.We're making a few mini-episodes for students who have requested grammar-focused episodes. This is the first in a series looking at the Pres...
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Episode 8--Everything Euro and All About Iceland from 2016-06-28T20:18:49
In this episode, we discuss recent headlines concerning the EU and Euro 2016. We take a closer look at Iceland and learn a bit about what makes it such a special place.As always, we also present l...
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Episode 7--Sarcasm and the Summer Solstice from 2016-06-21T16:08:13
In Episode 7, we discuss the use of sarcasm in trying to be funny. We also talk a bit about how sarcasm is perceived in different cultures. This week's article looks at the Summer Solstice and what...
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Episode 6--What Do People Do All Day? (Phil) from 2016-06-15T21:22:53
In this episode, we start our "What Do People Do All Day?" series by calling Phil to ask him some questions about his life. We get some interesting answers and are left with some discussion questio...
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Intro for Edward's ESL Edge Podcast from 2016-06-13T13:28:38
I received a few questions about downloading the show's theme music, so I've made both the intro and outro available for download here. Now you can enjoy the show's theme music without any interru...
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Outro for Edward's ESL Edge Podcast from 2016-06-13T13:06:47
I received a few questions about downloading the show's theme music, so I've made both the intro and outro available for download here. Now you can enjoy the show's theme music without any interru...
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Episode 5--Camping or 'Camping' from 2016-06-07T20:32:08
This is Episode 5 of the podcast. In this episode, we go on a little adventure into the wilderness. We also learn about the difference between Camping and Glamping, as well as some vocabulary rela...
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Episode 4--All About Sunscreen from 2016-05-31T17:29:57
This is Episode 4 of the Edward's ESL Edge podcast. In this episode, we talk about sunburns and sunscreens.This episode is part of the "All About..." series, covering the history of everyday items...
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Episode 3--Google's Sticky Idea from 2016-05-24T18:40:56
This is Episode 3 of the Edward's ESL Edge podcast. In this episode, we talk about an interesting part of Google's self-driving car technology. We also cover a long list of new vocabulary and go ov...
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Episode 2--Air Rage (Is All the Rage) from 2016-05-17T14:31
This is the 2nd episode of my brand new podcast for ESL learners. In this episode, we look at 'Air Rage.' What is it and--more importantly--what causes it?Tune in to hear all about it. Be sure to j...
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Episode 1--All About Coffee from 2016-05-02T00:00
This is the first episode from my new podcast series for ESL learners. In this episode, we discuss the history of coffee and go over some vocabulary and expressions related to the topic.After liste...
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