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🩺 Doctor, Physician, PCP, PMD… what’s the difference? 🤔 In American English, all these words are connected — but they aren’t always used the same way! 🇺🇸 👩‍⚕️ Doctor and physician mean the same thing, but doctor is more common in daily life. 🏥 Primary, PCP (Primary Care Provider), and PMD (Primary Medical Doctor) all refer to the main doctor you see for checkups and general health. Watch this short video to understand when to use each term so you can sound natural and confident in English conversations about healthcare. 💬✨ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast app to learn even more useful medical vocabulary! #medicalenglish #englishpodcast #englishtips #healthcareenglish #learnenglishpodcast #englishvocabulary #esl #englishlearning #learnenglish #EnglishIdioms #americanslang #englishincontext #idiomsinenglish
Doctor vs Physician: What’s the Difference? | English for Healthcare #americanenglish #englishvocab
🩺Learn English with real-life medical vocabulary! In this episode, we help you expand your English vocabulary related to health and medicine. You will learn how to talk about doctors, checkups, and appointments in the United States. Understand the difference between a primary care physician, specialist, and pediatrician and use these words confidently in conversation. We also explain important insurance terms, copays, referrals, and authorizations, so you can understand your medical paperwork and communicate clearly with healthcare professionals. Learn how to use phrases like follow up, labs, and wellness exam in everyday conversations. With clear examples, explanations, and real-life situations, learning medical English becomes practical and easy. This episode is perfect for intermediate and advanced English learners who want practical vocabulary for daily life. After listening, you will feel more confident talking about medical topics in English, whether you are visiting a doctor or helping a friend understand the U.S. healthcare system. Follow along to improve your English, learn key health-related phrases, and feel confident visiting a doctor in the United States. #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #medicalenglish #healthcareenglish #EnglishForB2 #englishlistening #englishpodcast #englishpractice #englishforlife #podcasttolearnenglish #learnenglishpodcast #everydayenglish #dailyenglish 🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website: Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) Physician – A formal term for a doctor, especially in a medical context. 2) Primary care physician (PCP) – A doctor you see regularly for general health checkups. 3) Specialist – A doctor who focuses on a specific area of medicine. 4) Checkup – A routine visit to a doctor to make sure you are healthy. 5) Blood draw – When blood is taken for medical tests. 6) Labs – Short for laboratory tests, often involving blood, urine, or other samples. 7) Family medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats patients of all ages. 8) Internal medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats only adult. 9) Pediatrician – A doctor who treats children and teenagers under 18. 10) Follow up – To return to a doctor for continued care after an appointment or treatment. 11) Copay – The money a patient pays for a medical service in addition to what insurance covers. 12) Chronic condition – A long-term health problem, like diabetes or high blood pressure. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Primary Care Physicians and Specialists 07:56 Medical Professionals 12:35 Referrals and Insurance Processes
Going to the Doctor Using Real-Life English | Learn English Podcast Episode 95
🎃 Halloween Decorations Everywhere! 👻 In the U.S., many people love decorating their front yards for Halloween — with pumpkins, spider webs, skeletons, and glowing ghosts! 🕸️💀 One of the most popular traditions is carving jack-o’-lanterns — hollowing out a pumpkin and cutting a spooky or funny face into it. 🕯️ Then, people put a candle or light inside so it glows at night. Walking through an American neighborhood in October feels magical — every house shows a bit of Halloween creativity! ✨ 💬 Do people decorate for Halloween where you live? Tell us in the comments! #learnenglishpodcast #HalloweenEnglish #englishvocabulary #halloweentraditions #esl #eslteacher #LearnEnglishWithCulture #halloweencostumes #englishlearning #learnenglishpodcast
🕯️ Halloween in the U.S.: Decorating & Jack-o’-Lanterns Explained #americanenglish #englishpodcast
🍬 Halloween = Candy! 👻 In the U.S., Halloween isn’t just about costumes — it’s also about candy! 🍭 Every year, children dress up and go trick-or-treating, walking from house to house saying “Trick or treat!” to get sweets from neighbors. 🏡✨ This sweet tradition is one of the most exciting parts of Halloween night! Kids fill their bags with chocolates, lollipops, and other treats — and everyone joins in the fun. 🍫🎃 But here’s something not everyone knows: if you don’t want trick-or-treaters to come to your door, just turn off your porch light. 💡🚫 That’s the signal that your house isn’t giving out candy this year. 💬 What’s your favorite kind of Halloween candy? Tell us in the comments! 👇 #learnenglish #HalloweenEnglish #englishvocabulary #halloweentraditions #esl #eslteacher #LearnEnglishWithCulture #halloweencostumes #englishlearning #learnenglishpodcast
Learn English with Halloween Traditions | Trick or Treat! 🍬 #americanenglish #halloween #podcast
🎃 It’s Almost Halloween! 👻 One of the best parts of Halloween is dressing up in costume! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Every year, children (and even some adults!) put on fun, spooky, or silly costumes to celebrate. Many schools in the U.S. even let kids come to class in costume — you might see superheroes, witches, and ghosts all studying together! 📚✨ This tradition started hundreds of years ago and has become a big part of Halloween culture. People love pretending to be someone (or something) else for a day! 👗🕷️ What costume would you wear this Halloween? Tell us in the comments! 💬 #learnenglish #HalloweenEnglish #englishvocabulary #halloweentraditions #esl #eslteacher #LearnEnglishWithCulture #halloweencostumes #englishlearning #learnenglishpodcast
Do Kids Really Wear Costumes to School on Halloween? 🎒 #americanaccent #americanenglish #halloween
🕯️ In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, we explore a true story that sounds like a horror movie — but really happened. As Halloween approaches, we dive into one of the most shocking events in American history: the Donner Party. This tale of survival, courage, and human endurance is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening skills and expand their vocabulary in a real-life context. The Donner Party was a group of settlers traveling to California in the 1840s. They faced extreme challenges on their journey, including harsh weather, dangerous terrain, and difficult decisions. You’ll learn why they took a risky shortcut, how they became trapped in the mountains, and the survival choices they had to make during a freezing winter. While hearing this gripping story, you’ll practice listening to natural English, learn key vocabulary about survival and historical events, and understand expressions used to describe extreme situations. Words like determination, hardship, tragedy, and courage will help you speak and understand English more confidently. If you love history and want to expand your English at a B2 level, this episode is an excellent resource. By the end, you’ll know the full story of the Donner Party and why it remains one of America’s most dramatic and fascinating historical events. Tune in and learn English naturally through real history! 🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website: Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Phrasal Verb episode: https://youtu.be/vxZnA20kX2U 📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc Source🔗: https://www.californiatrailcenter.org/the-donner-reed-party/ https://www.californiatrailcenter.org/about-the-donner-reed-party/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/donner-diary-patrick-breen/ 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) Set the stage – To explain background information so the listener understands what happens next. 2) Manifest Destiny – A belief in the 1800s that Americans were chosen by God to expand across the continent. 3) Manifest (something) – To make something real by believing strongly that it will happen. 4) Optimistic – Believing that good things will happen; positive about the future. 5) Settlers – People who move to a new place to live and build a community. 6) Wagon train – A group of wagons traveling together across long distances in the past. 7) Crucial – Extremely important; necessary for success. 8) Desperate – Feeling hopeless or ready to do anything to survive or solve a problem. 9) Perish – To die, especially in a tragic or natural way. 10) Weep – To cry because you are sad or emotional. 11) Frail – Weak or easily broken, often used to describe someone who is very thin or sick. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:10 The Donner Party 06:34 Challenges They Faced 14:40 Legacy of the Donner Party
Learn English with the True Story of the Donner Party | Learn English Podcast Episode 94
🤢🙌 Learn the meanings of “throw up” in English! It can mean to vomit 🤮 or to raise something quickly in the air 🙌. These are expressions native speakers use every day! 🎧 Watch the full episode of the Learn English Podcast to learn more phrasal verbs with throw — like throw out, throw in, and throw back! #learnenglish #englishpodcast #phrasalverbs #learnenglishpodcast #listeningcomprehension #englishvocabulary #wordoftheday
Learn the English Phrasal Verb "Throw Up" #englishpronunciation #americanaccent
Do you know the difference between the light L and dark L in English pronunciation? This short video will help you learn both sounds clearly — so you can sound more natural and reduce your accent! You’ll learn: ✅ How to pronounce the light L (like in love, light, long) ✅ How to pronounce the dark L (like in ball, milk, full) ✅ The tongue, mouth, and jaw positions you need for each sound Practice along with the examples and start speaking with more confidence and clarity today! 🌟 🎧 Watch the full episode on the Learn English Podcast for more pronunciation tips and real English in context — available on all podcast apps and YouTube! #learnenglish #englishpronunciation #LightL #DarkL #englishsounds #americanaccent #speakenglish #esl #accenttraining #englishlearners #pronunciationpractice #learnenglishpodcast
🗣️ How to Pronounce the Dark and Light L Sounds in English ✨ #englishpodcast #englishpronunciation
📺 Get into the Halloween spirit while improving your English! In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore the best TV shows and movies for Halloween. October 31st is the perfect time to learn new vocabulary, practice listening, and enjoy spooky entertainment. Watching English-language shows and movies is one of the most fun and effective ways to improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary. We focus on shows and movies set in high school with mysterious or supernatural themes. Our recommendations are organized into three categories: light and campy, suspenseful and slightly creepy, and truly scary horror films. Start with fun, easy-to-watch series like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then move to suspenseful stories, and finally explore our scariest horror picks. Watching TV and movies gives you natural English “input,” helping you learn words, phrases, and grammar the way native speakers use them. By following along with these Halloween-themed shows and films, you’ll improve your listening comprehension, learn real-life vocabulary, and have fun with spooky stories at the same time. 🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website: Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) Spooky – a little bit scary, often in a fun or mysterious way. 2) Input hypothesis – the idea that language improves through listening and reading a lot in that language. 3) Campy – funny or exaggerated in a silly or over-the-top way. 4) Paranormal – related to things that cannot be explained by science, like ghosts or magic. 5) Supernatural – something beyond the natural world, like magic or monsters. 6) Suspenseful – making you feel nervous or excited because you don’t know what will happen next. 7) Creepy – making you feel uncomfortable or afraid in a strange way. 8) Unnerving – making you feel nervous, uncomfortable, or a little scared. 9) Cliffhanger – an ending that leaves you in suspense, wanting to know what happens next. 10) Witchcraft – the practice of magic, often connected with witches 11) Post-apocalyptic – describing a world after a major disaster or the end of civilization. 12) Binge-watch – to watch many episodes of a show one after another without stopping. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:17 Fun Halloween Shows 08:11 Suspenseful High School Shows 15:07 Halloween Horror
Improve Your English by Watching These Halloween Shows and Movies | Learn English Podcast Episode 93
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