Intrepid English Podcast
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Episodes
237 episodes
Delivering Clear, Confident Presentations
For many international professionals, the idea of giving a presentation in English fills them with dread. Yet, so many recognise that developing their public speaking skills can boost their career opportunities like nothing else. In...
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Episode 237
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Building Confidence and Managing Communication Anxiety
Today, we’re talking about building confidence and managing communication anxiety. I’ll be guiding you through the first week of the Communication Clarity Journal. This is where we start to understand what’s happening inside us when we communic...
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Episode 236
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: What verb tenses should you use?
If you’re preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing exam, you might be asking yourself which verb tenses should I use in the different tasks? In this episode, I am going to break down Task 1 and which tenses to use for this task. Thi...
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Episode 235
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Coming Up in November: The 30-Day IELTS Academic Writing Challenge and Much More
November is all about helping you write with confidence; whether you’re preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing exam or simply want to polish your English for work, study, or everyday communication, you’ve come to the right place.
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Episode 234
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Phrasal Verbs for Interview Success: Speak naturally and professionally in English
When you step into a job interview, you want to sound clear, confident, and professional. Many English learners, however, focus on formal, business vocabulary, but let me tell you a little secret: using phras...
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Episode 232
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The Language of Confidence: How to Speak Clearly in Job Interviews
Why does confidence matter?A job interview is not only about what you can do, but also about how you speak. If you talk clearly and with confidence, you can make a great impression. At Intrepid English, we believe confidence is so...
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Episode 231
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The Interview Advice That’s Helped Our Learners Land Roles in Tech, Education, and Healthcare
It happens to so many professionals. You’re highly qualified, have years of experience and hold strong values that align with your ideal employer. Yet, each interview you attend goes badly due to your performance in English. Here’s ...
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Episode 231
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Top 5 English Job Interview Tips You Must Know Before 2026 (with Behavioural and Situational Questions)
Are you preparing for a job interview in English? This video is packed with practical advice from Lorraine and Kate at Intrepid English. Whether you’re applying for your dream job in 2026 or simply want to feel more confident in interviews, thi...
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Episode 230
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8 common red flags to avoid in job interviews for English learners
In today's episode, learn some big red flags to avoid in your next job interview. 🚩 📖 Check out the post on the Intrepid English website: https://intrepid...
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Episode 229
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23 essential comparative and superlative adjectives to describe people
In today's episode, learn how to form comparative and superlative adjectives. Head to the Intrepid English website for a table with a list of 23 essential adjectives. 📖 Check out the post on the Intrepid English website: https...
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Episode 228
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6 Easy Ways to Fit Learning English Into Your Daily Routine
Intrepid English Founder Lorraine is here with some top tips for how to fit learning English into your everyday routine.📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English website:
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Episode 227
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I Wish You Were Here! 🌞 The difference between hope and wish (summer travel edition)
Do you know the difference between 'hope' and 'wish'? Did you know that these verbs are followed by different grammatical structures in English? Listen to today's episode to learn the difference, and how to talk about your summer holiday and tr...
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Episode 226
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Top 10 Sunny Beach-themed Idioms! 🏖️
Say hello to the sun or as the Beatles sing, "Here comes the sun!"It is now truly summer here so what better time to look at 10 fun beach-themed idioms in English for you to use this summer!Be sure to check out Kate R's
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Episode 125
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Make your Q and A Slay! Top Presentation Tips
Make the Q&A section of your presentation slay with these top tips from Kate R! 🎥Check out the video lesson on this topic on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IntrepidEnglish/streams📝 Read the post on the Intr...
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Episode 124
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Intrepid English Student Profile: Tania
Meet Intrepid English Student, Tania! In this video episode of the Intrepid English Podcast, Lorraine chats to one of our wonderful Intrepid students, Tania, all about her journey learning English.🎥Watch the video on our YouTube channel:...
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Episode 123
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10 powerful phrases to make your presentations POP in English
Giving a presentation in another language is stressful and challenging but once you gain confidence and feel you can explain your topic well in English, it is time to conquer your fears and master giving presentations in English. Th...
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Episode 222
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Interview with Dr. Amara: Why inclusive workplaces benefit us all
In this special video episode of the Intrepid English Podcast, Lorraine interviews Dr. Amara, an expert in inclusive classrooms and workplaces. Dr. Amara shares her journey, inspired by Maya Angelou, to become a public speaker and advocate for ...
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Episode 221
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Interview with Intrepid English Students Mostafa, Adnan and Fawzi
If you are a longtime listener of the Intrepid English Podcast, you’ll know that we cover a new English learning topic each episode, whether that be an English grammar point, useful topical vocabulary, pronunciation tips, study tips, help with ...
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Episode 220
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What is the Intrepid English Reading Club? (and how to join!) 📚
Every week on Thursdays at 10am BST, Kate R runs a Reading Club available for everyone no matter their level in order to empower everyone in English.It is part of Intrepid English’s mission for equality in education, which is one of our ...
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Episode 219
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15 Useful Business English Verbs Beginning with 'Re'
In the spirit of Spring, this month's upcoming
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Episode 218
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Nine Common 'Green' English Phrases and What Greenwashing Is
There are several ways that we can use colours in the English language to express emotions or ideas. For example, the colour red is often associated with anger or passion. Someone who is 'feeling blue' is sad. Generally, when you he...
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Episode 217
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Time for a Spring Clean? Spruce up your English vocabulary with these cleaning phrases
Have you heard the phrase 'spring clean' before? This phrase can be used as a noun (a spring clean) or as a verb (to spring clean). A spring clean is a deep and thorough cleaning of a place. It typically takes place in the Spring, a season asso...
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Episode 216
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March Madness: Using the Language of Sports in Business English
With March Madness basketball tournaments kicking off in the U.S., in today's podcast we will explore how sports-related phrases are often used in business contexts. 📝Read the post on the Intrepid English website: https://intrepiden...
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Episode 215
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