LOS Idiomania Podcast

Here at LOS Language Online Services we are so enthusiastic about teaching English idioms that we have created our own blend word, based on the one inspired by The Fab Four (The Beatles), to headline our new audio programme; IDIOMANIA. Each week or so, we will record an episode which highlights an everyday concept or setting, and then explore some of the common idioms and proverbs (and antonyms) surrounding that scenario. So don't be frightened to try us out.

Episode #1 Procrastination

How often and when do you kick the can down the road? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to procrastination.     

04-02
16:04

Episode #2 Talent

Do you know anyone who's a natural? In this episode we're going to  learn and practise a number of idioms relating to talent. 

04-02
10:03

Episode #3 Travel

Is globe-trotting your thing? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to travel. 

04-05
08:39

Episode #4 What's Your Version?

Are you the kind of person who wouldn't say boo to a goose? In this episode we're going to learn a number of idioms relating to extroversion and introversion. 

04-09
13:55

Episode #5 Happiness

When did you last have a whale of a time? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to happiness. 

05-20
13:35

Episode #6 Lifelong Learning & CPD

Are your communication skills a little rusty? They probably need brushing up. In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to lifelong learning and CPD. 

05-27
12:46

Episode #7 Routine Check

How good are you at identifying problems and nipping them in the bud? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to bad habits. 

06-12
14:49

Episode #8 End Product

How do you feel when someone's breathing down your neck? Does it help you to do a better job? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to productivity.   

06-27
14:20

Episode #9 Disagreement

Sometimes it is difficult to disagree productively. How often do you rock the boat? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to disagreement. 

11-04
13:38

Episode #10 Charisma

There's one personal quality that people can use both for good and bad. Which one is it? Does a snake-oil salesman possess such a trait? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to charisma. 

11-23
14:20

Episode #11 Xmas

Do you know where the abbreviation 'Xmas' comes from? Why do turkeys never vote for Christmas? Here's our last episode of Idiomania in 2019. 

12-11
13:22

Episode #12 Effective Communication

What's your best strategy to connect with people on a personal level? How often do you get your wires crossed? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to effective communication.

01-15
12:19

Episode #13 Animals Part 1

What's your favourite animal? Is there an English idiom that features this animal? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of colloquial expressions relating to the animal kingdom. 

02-10
12:19

Episode #14 What's In A Name?

Would you call your newborn daughter Alexa? Or Corona which means 'crown' in Latin? If you did, it could go Pete Tong. In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to names. 

03-13
13:01

Episode #15 Humour

Are you feeling a bit down today? Have a laugh! In this episode we're going to cheer you up with four different types of humour. 

04-29
12:21

Episode #16 Ball Games

What happens if a particular issue is turned into a political footBALL? Is this good or bad? In this episode you're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to the word 'ball'. 

05-12
10:17

Episode #17 Job Responsibility

Have you ever encountered a jobsworth? Do you have any work colleagues whose performance is simply not up to scratch? This episode will introduce you to some useful, and regularly-used, workplace vocabulary.  

05-18
11:33

Episode #18 Workaholism

How difficult is it for you to keep a work-life balance in this time of crisis? Are you able to keep your head above water? In this episode we're going to learn and practise a number of idioms relating to workaholism. 

06-01
13:10

Episode #19 Leisure Activities

Do you think we're out of the woods when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic? Do you know anybody who gets on their hobby horse when you mention Brexit? In this episode we're going to learn and practise four idioms that are loosely related to leisure activities. 

06-08
10:41

Episode #20 Errors & Failure

How comfortable is it to make mistakes when you're trying to learn something new? Are you ready to take criticism on the chin? In this episode we're going to practise a number of idioms relating to errors and failure. 

06-22
11:17

Zoe Effa

Great idioms

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