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Hi, I'm Edith. My podcast is a free resource for Intermediate to Advanced learners of English. My intent is to help listeners build their listening skills and learn new vocabulary. Learning vocabulary in context is important. Each week I talk about a different topic using common vocabulary and phrases. I choose topics that are currently in the news or discuss things that are on my mind. Occasionally, I bring up a grammar point. My podcast is a free community service. There are no advertisements to interrupt my episodes. I do not have sponsors promoting products, though I do allow an ad for my podcast host, since I think they are very good. WHAT IS IMPORTANT to me is that you LISTEN and LEARN and improve your English skills. All the best. Edith

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    • Jun 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Edith's personal message: Taking time off due to personal circumstances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 4:11


    Due to the death of my 97-year-old mother, I am putting a hold on my podcast until 2022. Edith

    Sweden--The New Cashless Society (Natural/fast listening episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 7:52 Transcription Available


    Sweden--The New Cashless Society (Slow listening episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 11:34 Transcription Available


    Today I discuss Sweden as a cashless society. This is the slow listening episode. A transcript is provided. 

    Edith Chats update--What's coming in the near future.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 7:22 Transcription Available


    Edith discussed upcoming episodes about life in Sweden. 

    Mission Impossible: Why it's so hard to find an apartment in Sweden.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 13:32 Transcription Available


    This is the first part of a special request about life in Sweden.Does being on a waiting list for 10 years to get a rental apartment in a major city seem excessive to you? Well, welcome to Sweden!I chat about why the rental market in Sweden is a challenge for the ordinary person. It's supply and demand and maybe a few other reasons. 

    "The Dangers of Blogging" What happens when you find out about a cheating boyfriend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 11:53 Transcription Available


    Edith chats about the dangers of blogging and how language related to the Internet has changed over the last decades. I include a story about a woman whose boyfriend cheated on her as well. This podcast is primarily for learners of English as a second language but anyone is welcomed to listen, if you find it interesting.

    Podcast update message from Edith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 5:27


    Message from Edith about changes in podcast. 

    Summary episode: Comparing "yet," "still," "already" explanation and examples.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 12:39 Transcription Available


    This is a recap of "yet," "still," and "already," published originally in January.Edith

    "Dealing with our mortality and finding happiness." Fast listening episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 8:50 Transcription Available


    In my chat this week, I discuss the recent death of a friend/colleague and how people handle the end of their lives. There is a transcript at edithchats.buzzsprout.com. This is the fast listening episode. 9 minutes.My chats are for English language learners and are meant to help them increase their listening comprehension skills and their vocabulary. Have a good week,  Edith.

    "Dealing with our mortality and finding happiness." Vocabulary, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 9:21 Transcription Available


    This is the vocabulary episode, part 2,  for Monday's chat about mortality and finding happiness. 9 minutes

    "Dealing with our mortality and finding happiness." Vocabulary, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 10:09 Transcription Available


    This is the vocabulary episode, part 1,  for Monday's chat about mortality and finding happiness. 10 minutes

    "Dealing with our mortality and finding happiness." Slow listening episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 15:15 Transcription Available


    In my chat this week, I discuss the recent death of a friend/colleague and how people handle the end of their lives. There is a transcript at edithchats.buzzsprout.com. This is the slow listening episode. 15 minutes.My chats are for English language learners and are meant to help them increase their listening comprehension skills and their vocabulary. Have a good week,  Edith.

    "What is a conspiracy theory?" Fast listening episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 10:47


    This week I chat about conspiracy theories. What is a conspiracy theory? How do they come about? Why do people believe them? Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context.  11 minutesHappy listening. EdithBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "What is a conspiracy theory?" Vocabulary part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 7:55 Transcription Available


    This episode is the second part of the vocabulary explanation for the listening episode "What is a conspiracy theory?" Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 8 minutes.Happy listening. Edith

    "What is a conspiracy theory?" Vocabulary part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 14:11 Transcription Available


    This episode is the first part of the vocabulary explanation for the listening episode "What is a conspiracy theory?" Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 14 minutes.Happy listening. EdithBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "What is a conspiracy theory?" Slow listening episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 20:20 Transcription Available


    This week I chat about conspiracy theories. What is a conspiracy theory? How do they come about? Why do people believe them? Increase your listening comprehension of American English nd learn new vocabulary in a context. 20 minutes.Happy listening. EdithBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "Italian Houses for €1. Are they a steal or are they a 'money black hole'?" Fast listening episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 11:11


    Today I chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is a fast listening episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The vocabulary episode will be released on Tuesday. 11 minutesEdithBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "Italian Houses for €1. Are they a steal or are they a 'money black hole'?" Vocabulary explanation 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 11:05 Transcription Available


    Today I explain some of the vocabulary for my chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is part 2 of the vocabulary episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The rest of vocabulary will be released on Wednesday. 11 minutesEdithBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "Italian Houses for €1. Are they a steal or are they a 'money black hole'?" Vocabulary explanation 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 10:03 Transcription Available


    Today I explain some of the vocabulary for my chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is part 1 of the vocabulary episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The rest of vocabulary will be released on Wednesday. 10 minutesEdith

    "Italian Houses for €1. Are they a steal or are they a 'money black hole'?" Slow listening episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 18:49 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about houses selling for 1 euro in Italy and what you need to think about. This is a slow listening episode for listeners of English as a second language. It is to build listening comprehension and vocabulary from Intermediate level and above. The vocabulary episode will be released on Tuesday. 19 minutesEdith

    Grammar: Using "already" as an adverb (Episode 3 of 3: yet, still, already)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 12:54 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about the use of the adverb, ”already.” 13 min.This is the last of my three episodes about “yet,” “still,” and “already.”Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Grammar: Using "still" as an adverb (Episode 2 of 3: yet, still, already)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 10:42 Transcription Available


    In today's episode, I chat about how to use "still" is questions and answers.  Please refer to the transcript to help you understand the explanation. Edith

    Grammar: Using "yet" as an adverb (Episode 1 of 3: yet, still, already)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 16:43 Transcription Available


    In today's episode, I chat about how to use "yet" is questions and answers. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "A watched pot never boils" - Idioms using "pot" Fast listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 7:30 Transcription Available


    Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot."LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "A watched pot never boils"--Idioms using "pot" Slow listening episode. Intermediate.  7-8 min.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "A watched pot never boils" - Idioms using "pot" Pronunciation episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 7:24 Transcription Available


    Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot." Pronunciation of words from the episode about "pots." 7-8 minutes.LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "A watched pot never boils" - Idioms using "pot" Vocabulary explanation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 8:40 Transcription Available


    Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot."LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "A watched pot never boils"--Idioms using "pot" Vocabulary  episode. Intermediate. 9 min.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "A watched pot never boils" - Idioms using "pot" Slow listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 13:19 Transcription Available


    Learn idioms, sayings, and metaphors using the word "pot."LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "A watched pot never boils"--Idioms using "pot" Slow listening episode. Intermediate. 14 min.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "At the gym. My 2020 New Year's resolution" Rapid listening comprehension

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 10:34 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer.  Fast listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 10 min. Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.This is the last episode of the week.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "At the gym. My 2020 New Year's resolution" Pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 6:56 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer.  Pronunciation episode.  Intermediate to Advanced level.  7 min.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.On Thursday there will be the fast listening exercise. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "At the gym. My 2020 New Year's resolution" Vocabulary explanation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 11:05 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer.  Vocabulary episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 11 min. Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.On Wednesday is the pronunciation episode, and on Thursday there will be the fast listening exercise. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "At the Gym. My 2020 New Year's resolution" Slow listening.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 13:10 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. I talk about my experience with a personal trainer.  Slow listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 13 min. Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.On Tuesday is the vocabulary explanation, on Wednesday is the pronunciation, and on Thursday there will be the fast listening exercise. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "The 2020 US presidential election." Normal Speed Listening Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 10:59 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." Normal speed listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 11 min.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Articles A and An: "a" (not "an") with UR-, US-, and UT-.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 4:08 Transcription Available


    Do we use the article “a" or do we use “an” before a word starting with the letter U? It depends. Sometimes we use “an” and sometimes “a.” When do we use “an”?  Find out by listening to my explanation. Listen and learn American English from an experienced online English language teacher. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "The 2020 US presidential election” Pronunciation episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 4:39 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election."  prounciation episode. Intermediate to Advanced level.  5 minutes.This is a pronunciation listening exercise for the topic of the US presidential election.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "The 2020 US presidential election” Vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 11:05 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." Vocabulary episode. Intermediate to Advanced level.  11 minutes.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "The 2020 US presidential election." Slow Listening Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 18:13 Transcription Available


    LISTEN and LEARN American ENGLISH. Today's chat: "The 2020 US presidential election." Slow listening episode. Intermediate to Advanced level. 18 min.Every week I chat about a different topic to help learners of English improve their skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation of American English.On Tuesday is the vocabulary explanation, on Wednesday is the pronunciation, and on Friday there will be the fast listening exercise. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Are robots the servants of the future?” Fast listening exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 3:01 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about robots. I invite you to learn American English from me, Edith, at  Edith Chats.  I am a native speaker with over three decades of experience teaching English in the classroom and online.

    “Are robots the servants of the future?” Pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 6:47 Transcription Available


    Welcome to my podcast, Edith Chats. Today is the pronunciation episode for the topic about “robots.” “Are robots the servants of the future?”

    “Are robots the servants of the future?” Vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 2:58 Transcription Available


    Robots and automation. "Are robots the servants of the future?" Learn vocabulary. Beginner to Elementary level for English learners. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Are robots the servants of the future?” Slow listening exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 4:24 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about robots. FREE listening. I invite you to learn American English from me, Edith, at  Edith Chats.  I am a native speaker with over three decades of experience teaching English in the classroom and online.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Grammar: use "a" with words starting with UN.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 5:38 Transcription Available


    Grammar explanation: "A" before words starting with U. Do we use the article “a"  or “an” before a word starting with the letter U?  Find out during this episode. Listen and learn American English from an experienced online English language teacher.   Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Becoming a digital nomad. Is it for me?” Rapid Listening Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 8:07 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about becoming a digital nomad. Learn vocabulary and pronunciation.Listen and learn American English from an experienced online English language teacher. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Becoming a digital nomad. Is it for me?” Pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 6:53 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about becoming a digital nomad. Learn pronunciation.Listen and learn American English from an experienced online English language teacher.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Becoming a digital nomad. Is it for me?” Vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 8:31 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about becoming a digital nomad. Learn vocabulary and pronunciation.Listen and learn American English from an experienced online English language teacher.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Becoming a digital nomad. Is it for me?” Listening Exercise Slow

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 13:10 Transcription Available


    Today I chat about becoming a digital nomad. Learn vocabulary and pronunciation.Listen and learn American English from an experienced online English language teacher. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Saturday Special: Pronunciation of words ending in -TAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 4:23 Transcription Available


    Edith Chats is a podcast for learning American English by an experienced English teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching ESL. This episode of Edith Chats discusses words ending in -TAIN, particularly words that are mispronounced. Most -TAIN endings are pronounced as [ teyn ]  /teɪn/.  Others are pronounced as [tn] /tn/ or [tuhn] / tən /. Make sure  you know how to pronounce words ending in -TAIN.Learn how to pronounce the following words correctly:Mountain  [ moun-tn ] / ˈmaʊn tn /Curtain [ kur-tn ]  / ˈkɜr tn /Certain [ sur-tn ] / ˈsɜr tn /Fountain  [ foun-tn ] / ˈfaʊn tn /Uncertain [ uhn-sur-tn ]  / ʌnˈsɜr tn /Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" Normal Listening speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 7:25 Transcription Available


     "Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed.Listen and learn American English vocabulary and phrases from an experienced online native speaker of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" Pronunciation Exercises

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 9:39 Transcription Available


     "Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed.Listen and learn American English vocabulary and phrases from an experienced online native speaker of American English. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" Vocabulary Explained

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 14:23 Transcription Available


    Episode 2, "Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" Vocabulary development. "Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed.Listen and learn American English vocabulary and phrases from an experienced online native speaker of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    “Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" Slow Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 11:59 Transcription Available


     "Vitamin D and keeping diseases at bay" listening exercise at a slow to medium speed.Listen and learn American English vocabulary and phrases from an experienced online native speaker of American English.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    "It's raining cats and dogs" Fast Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 6:20 Transcription Available


     "It's raining cats and dogs." Upper Intermediate Listening exercise at normal speed.This is an American English listening practice by a native speaker of American English. I am an experienced English teacher who provides free online lessons through my podcast.NOTE: The TRANSCRIPTS are only available if you direct link to:edithchats.buzzsprout.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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