The Vita English Podcast: Stories, Grammar Tips, Vocabulary, and Idioms for Language Learners

Send us a Text Message.Join Faith on the Vita English Podcast as she discusses the importance of asking questions politely in English. Learn easy strategies to make your questions sound softer and more considerate. Share your progress and get feedback at info@vitaenglish.ca. Let's grow together, and remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow! 

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! In this episode, join Faith as she discusses the word "brutal." Discover how the meaning of this word has evolved, listen to real-life examples of its usage, and hear Faith share a personal experience that was truly brutal!Can you think of a situation where you could use the word "brutal"? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca. Thank you for tuning in to the Vita English Podcast. Always remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! In this episode, Faith explores the phrase "to take for granted." Discover the meaning of this expression, which refers to expecting something or someone to always be available without appreciating their value. Faith provides relatable examples, such as taking a best friend's support for granted. She also expands the concept to society's attitudes toward privileges like clean water or electricity. Faith shares a personal experience related to taking clean air for granted. Faith wants to hear from you! Can you think of a situation where you could use "to take for granted"? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca.Thanks for listening to the Vita English Podcast.  Remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! Join Faith as she explores interesting language topics. In this episode, she talks about the phrase "copy that.""Copy that" originally came from the military and means "I understand." It's used in different situations like emergency services or aviation. You might have heard it in movies or everyday conversations too.Faith shares examples of how to use "copy that" in different contexts, like a pilot confirming instructions or an employee understanding their boss's directions. She even tells a personal story about using it while baking bread with her mom.Faith wants to hear from you! Can you think of a situation where you could use "copy that"? Share your experiences by emailing info@vitaenglish.ca.Thanks for listening to the Vita English Podcast.  Remember, when it comes to English, use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Vita English Podcast with your host, Faith! In this episode, Faith introduces the word "boarish" and discusses its meaning. Derived from the term "boar," which refers to a wild pig, "boarish" is used to describe individuals or actions that exhibit rude, uncultured, or socially insensitive behavior. Faith provides relatable examples such as someone being disruptive at a dinner party or behaving inconsiderately at a concert.Faith shares a personal experience where she encountered boarish behavior at a professional conference. She recounts how a member of the audience continuously interrupted the speaker and asked inappropriate questions, causing discomfort and disrespect.Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own encounters with boarish behavior and how they handled them. Faith invites them to share their stories by emailing her at info@vitaenglish.ca.Tune in to the Vita English Podcast to expand your vocabulary and enhance your English skills! Remember,  when it comes to English - use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Vita English Podcast with your host, Faith! In this episode, Faith explains the word "binge" and how it means consuming something excessively or without control. She gives relatable examples like eating a lot of potato chips or watching a whole season of a TV show in one sitting. Faith also shares a personal story about bingeing on gummy worms and feeling the effects afterward. Tune in to learn and improve your English skills with the Vita English Podcast!  Remember, when it comes to English - use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow! 

Send us a Text Message.Join host Faith on the Vita English Podcast as she explores the meaning of the word "wonky." Discover how "wonky" describes things that feel off or unstable, and even how it can relate to our own well-being. Faith shares personal experiences and invites listeners to reflect on their own encounters with "wonky" moments. Tune in to learn, engage, and enhance your English language skills.  Remember, when it comes to English- to use it, live it, love it, and fluency will follow!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Vita English with your host, Faith. In today's episode, we'll talk about the word "budding." We'll learn what it means and how it's used in everyday conversations. Imagine a small plant just starting to grow—it's like that. We'll look at examples of budding artists, budding entrepreneurs, and even budding romances. You'll also have a chance to practice with a question about your own budding interests. Join us as we explore the world of growth and new beginnings in this episode of Vita English.

Send us a Text Message.Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: feeling edgyTo learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishexpressions #englishphrases

Send us a Text Message.Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: to humour someoneTo learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishexpressions #englishphrases

Send us a Text Message.Improve your English by learning slang. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use word: sassyTo learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishslang #sassy

Send us a Text Message.Improve your English by learning slang. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use word: cockyTo learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishslang #cocky

Send us a Text Message.Improve your English by learning new phrases and expressions. In this episode, we'll learn how to the use phrase: Blow Your Mind.To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishidioms #englishexpressions #englishphrases

Send us a Text Message.Practice your English by listening to and retelling the classic story about Genghis Khan and his struggle  controlling his temper. This story is called: The King and His HawkTo learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishstories #englishlistening#learnenglishthroughstory#learnenglishonline #shortstory #readaloud #reading

Send us a Text Message.Practice your English by listening to and retelling Aesop's fable: "The Lion and the Mouse".To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishstories #englishlistening #learnenglishthroughstory#learnenglishonline #shortstory #readaloud #reading

Send us a Text Message.Happy New Year! Practice your English by listening to and retelling the classic New Year's Eve short story "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen.To learn more about Vita English and for information on taking 1:1 online English language classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca#learnenglish #englishstories #englishlistening #learnenglishthroughstory #learnenglishonline #shortstory #readaloud #reading  #hanschristianandersen

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Review the  12 major verb tenses by listening to Faith read a journal entry.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use future perfect by listening to Faith talk about her Saturday morning.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use future perfect by listening to Faith talk about her plans for the rest of 2022.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use past perfect progressive  (past perfect continuous) by listening to Faith talk about the year she celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving in South Korea.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use past perfect by listening to Faith talk a sweet memory from her time in South Korea.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use present perfect progressive by listening to Faith talk about what she's been up to lately.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use present perfect by listening to Faith talk about her first overseas teaching job.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use future progressive by listening to Faith talk about her plans for the fall.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use past progressive by listening to Faith talk about her early night and even earlier morning.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use present progressive by listening to Faith talk about her  goals for the summer.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use simple future tense by listening to Faith talk about her future plans for Vita English.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Language Stories! Learn how to use simple past tense by listening Faith tell the story of her first teaching job. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.caFor information about taking 1:1 online English classes, email Faith at info@vitaenglish.ca

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Vita English Language Stories!Learn how to use simple present tense by listening to the story of how Faith became an English language teacher.