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Made by two Canadian English teachers for English language learners, join Misha and Larissa as they discuss daily life, life in Canada, and anything else that might come up!
We are two native English speakers having relaxed, authentic conversations — the kind you might overhear between friends. It’s not a lesson, and we’re not here to speak slowly or perfectly. We’re here to help you get comfortable with real English.
Along the way, you’ll hear natural vocabulary, common expressions, and the rhythm of everyday speech.
New episodes every week.
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It’s back-to-school time in Canada! In this episode, Misha and Larissa talk about first-day-of-school memories, nervous students, emotional parents, and what it’s like to start a new school year. We share stories from our own childhoods, talk about the nerves of starting a new semester as teachers, and discuss what it was like when our own children started kindergarten. From planning the perfect first-day outfit to crying after drop-off, there’s a lot to remember! We also talk about how schoo...
1What little things make you happy? In this episode of Extra English Podcast, Misha and Larissa talk about the small, everyday joys that can make life feel a little better—from finding a surprise zucchini in the garden to waking up before your alarm, discovering your favourite potato chips, using the “good” fork, finding the perfect pen, and getting an unexpected cool breeze on a hot day. We also talk about spontaneous visits, hand-me-down clothes, favourite jackets, clean windows, organizing ...
25 episodes! 🎉 In this episode, we take a little time to look back at what we've learned since we started Extra English Podcast. We talk about the challenge of making a podcast that sounds like natural conversation without turning it into a lesson (we're English teachers, after all!), the technical things we've had to learn, and some of the surprising things we've discovered about each other. We also talk about some of our favourite episodes, including the ones that surprised us, the ones tha...
What exactly is a potluck, and why are they so popular? In this episode, we talk about one of our favourite Canadian ways to get together; everyone brings a dish, and together you make a meal! We share stories about potlucks with friends, neighbours, family, and even pre-pandemic classroom potlucks! We discuss potluck etiquette, dietary restrictions, what to bring, how much food is enough, and why Canadians often find it easier to share the cooking rather than have one person prepare an...
What is summer camp like in Canada? In this episode, Misha and Larissa talk about the Canadian tradition of sleepaway camp. They share their own childhood experiences, including homesickness, bunk beds, camp counselors, swimming, campfires, and all the little traditions that make camp feel like its own world. They also talk about how summer camp has changed, why some parents are more hesitant to send their children away than they used to be, and the idea of “family camp,” where the whole fami...
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