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The COOL ENGLISH podcast is a great place to review English vocabulary, pronunciation and culture all in a fun and dynamic way with links to interactive activities that pair with the podcasts. https://www.coolenglish.net/
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In this video podcast, we continue our Minimal Pairs series with the tricky /h/ and /r/ sounds. These two sounds often trip up learners, leading to funny (or embarrassing!) misunderstandings.Watch the video to practice pairs like:Hat vs. Rat 🎩🐀Hair vs. RareHeat vs. ReadSee the interactive games and movie clips in action, then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: [https://www.coolenglish.org/activities?category=speaking&subcategory=d3c1a72c-c16b-482a-a0ca-8851d85efbef
Is it a "bad day" or a "bad they"? 📅In this video episode, we tackle the voiced TH sound (/ð/) and its arch-nemesis, the /d/ sound.This isn't just a lecture; it's an interactive walkthrough. We will test your listening skills with our new Minimal Pairs activity.We will practice:Day vs. TheyDare vs. ThereDough vs. ThoughDirty vs. ThirtyWatch the screencast to see the mouth positions and try the "Dictation Game," then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities?category=speaking&subcategory=d3c1a72c-c16b-482a-a0ca-8851d85efbef
Put on your hard hat! 👷 In this week's episode, we finish our look at Vocational English for now with the Construction and Building industry.If you are working in a trade or teaching students who do, this vocabulary set is essential. What's inside this 10-minute lesson:Visual Flashcards: Match the tool to the word.Context Clues: Read safety signs and project updates.Listening Practice: Hear how native speakers talk about renovations and building projects.and much more.🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities
Time to get your hands dirty! 🌻 In this week's episode, we continue our Vocational Vocab series by heading outdoors to cover Gardening & Landscaping.From maintaining a lawn to planting a flower bed, specific tools require specific English names. Don't call everything a "cutter"—learn the difference between shears, trimmers, and mowers!What's inside this 5-minute lesson:Visual Vocabulary: See the tool, hear the word.Open Questions: Practice talking about outdoor tasks and preferences.Real-World Videos: Clips from movies and TV keep it fun.🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities
Ready to level up your career English? In this week's episode, we are launching our brand new "Vocational Vocabulary" series!We are starting with the Office & Administration sector. This isn't just a list of words; it's a deep dive into how these words are actually used in memos, emails, and conversations.What's inside this 5-minute lesson:Interactive Flashcards & Pronunciation."Story Choices" to practice context.Video clips from TV and Movies to test your ear.For Teachers: This is part of a complete module on CoolEnglish.net that includes a 9-part learning path and a printable PDF.For Students: Watch this video to master the vocabulary, then head to the site to take the Final Test!🔗 Link to Site: https://www.coolenglish.org/
In this episode, we explore the Months of the Year — a fun, interactive way to help students learn all 12 months while connecting them to real-life events, holidays, and seasons.Each section of the activity helps learners build confidence through:🎬 video clips, 🎯 games, 📖 stories, and 📄 printable PDFs.It’s perfect for beginner and intermediate ESL students who want to go beyond memorization and truly use the months in everyday English.🔗 Play the full “Months of the Year” activity on CoolEnglish.net → Days, Months, and Dates💬 What’s your favorite month — and why? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!
The Ultimate Guide to “How Questions” in EnglishIn this episode, we tackle one of the most confusing topics for English learners — “How Questions.”From how long to how far, how often, how much, and how many, you’ll learn how each phrase connects to a specific kind of answer.This 5-minute audio review is the perfect companion to the updated Cool English activity, which includes:🎬 video clips, 🎯 interactive games, and 📄 a downloadable PDF handout.🔗 Play the full “How Questions” activity on CoolEnglish.net → How Questions💬 Which “how” question do your students mix up the most? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!
In this episode, we explore American Idioms 4 — ten must-know phrases every English learner should understand and use. From “break a leg” to “jump on the bandwagon,” these are the expressions that make real conversations sound natural.Each idiom comes with clear definitions, examples, and 10 fun practice activities including a video clip game and an auto-correcting test.🔗 Play the full American Idioms 4 activity on CoolEnglish.net → American Idioms 4💬 Which idiom do you use the most? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!
In this episode, we dive into Action Verbs 9 — a dynamic new Cool English activity that helps learners describe movement like a pro.Discover how to use expressive verbs such as chop, dash, kneel, gaze, and wander to add color and precision to your English.Each activity includes 10 exercises, real-world video clips, and auto-correcting tests to help students master every word.🔗 Play the full Action Verbs 9 activity on CoolEnglish.net → Action Verbs 9💬 What’s your favorite new action verb? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!
No more boring verb practice! In this episode, discover the Action Verb Video Challenge—a 3-level interactive game where you watch clips, spot the verbs, and practice using them in different tenses. From single verbs to six-verb chains, it’s fast, fun, and perfect for learners at any level.🔗 Play the full Action Verb Video Challenge on CoolEnglish.net → Verb Tense Video Challenge💬 Which level do you think you can beat—Level 1, 2, or 3? Tell us @CoolEnglishESL!
Do you say seat when you mean sit? Or feel instead of fill? In this episode, we’ll master the tricky difference between /iː/ (long “ee”) and /ɪ/ (short “i”). With explanations, listening practice, and quick games, you’ll hear and pronounce these sounds correctly in no time.🔗 Explore the full interactive activity set on CoolEnglish.net → Minimal Pairs💬 Try saying both sounds and share your practice with us @CoolEnglishESL!
“Used to” can describe old habits, present customs, or the process of becoming accustomed—and that makes it confusing! In this all-in-one lesson, we’ll break down the 3 forms with examples, quizzes, and real-life video clips to make everything clear.By the end, you’ll know exactly when and how to use “used to” in natural English.🔗 Explore the full interactive lesson on CoolEnglish.net → Used To💬 Share your own “used to” sentence and tag @CoolEnglishESL!
One little word with so many meanings—GET is one of the most powerful verbs in English. In this episode, we explore the 10 most common uses of “get” (like receive, become, buy, understand) with examples, practice drills, and real-life movie clips.Perfect for students who want to sound natural and finally master this magic word.🔗 Explore the full interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → GET: The Magic Word💬 What’s your favorite “get” phrase? Share it with us @CoolEnglishESL!
Finish your English dinner vocabulary journey! In this episode, you’ll learn the final 10 dinner food words, practice pronunciation, and test yourself with quick quizzes and speaking prompts. By the end, you’ll know all 30 foods from the series.🔗 Play the matching interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → Dinner Foods💬 Which dinner food from the whole series is your favorite? Tag @CoolEnglishESL and share!https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/food
Keep building your English food vocabulary! In this 8-minute episode, we cover 10 more must-know dinner foods with pronunciation practice, quick quizzes, and speaking prompts so you can talk about food with ease.🔗 Play the matching interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → Dinner Foods💬 Which new word from this episode is your favorite? Tag @CoolEnglishESL and let us know!https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/food
Get hungry for English! In this 5-minute episode, you’ll learn 10 key dinner food words with pronunciation practice, fun quizzes, and speaking prompts to help you remember and use them in real life. Perfect for beginner learners and food lovers alike.🔗 Play the matching interactive activity on CoolEnglish.net → Dinner Foods💬 What’s your favorite dinner food? Tag @CoolEnglish and tell us!https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/food (vocab section)
Need a fast refresher before planning your week? In under 8 minutes we cover every day—Monday to Sunday—with pronunciation practice, mini quizzes, and a short diary story you complete as you listen. Perfect for commutes and new learners!🔗 Explore the interactive activities on CoolEnglish.net → Days of the Week💬 What’s your favorite day? Tell us on socials and tag @CoolEnglishhttps://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/days,-months,-and-dates
Wrap up our sound-word journey in just 5 minutes! Hear 10 dramatic noises—bang, boom, cheer, creak, crow, groan, growl, howl, ring, whistle—then grab their meanings, examples, and a speedy quiz. Perfect for quick study breaks or commutes.🔗 Play the matching interactive game on CoolEnglish.net → Sounds 3💬 Tell us which sound is your favorite in the comments or tag @CoolEnglish!
Need a vocab hit on the go? In under 5 minutes, you’ll hear 10 everyday sounds—bark, crack, hiccup, honk, hum, pop, roar, scrape, sneeze, squeak—then get clear meanings, lively examples, and a fast quiz. Perfect for commutes or study breaks!🔗 Try the matching interactive game on CoolEnglish.net → Sounds 2https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/sounds💬 Which sound tripped you up? Tag @CoolEnglish and share
Boost your vocab in 4-5 minutes! Hear 10 common sounds—burp, clap, cough, cry, fart, knock, laugh, scream, snore, whisper—then get clear meanings, example sentences, and a fast quiz. Great for commuters and busy learners.🔗 Explore the matching interactive game on CoolEnglish.net → Sounds 1https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/sounds💬 Which sound was hardest to guess? Tag @CoolEnglishESL and tell us!
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