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English with Monty - The Podcast about the English Language

English with Monty - The Podcast about the English Language

Jon Edwards @ Monty English 100 Episodes May 29, 2026

A podcast for English learners and teachers, exploring the English language in a fun and informative way. Hosted by Jon Edwards, it offers insights and encouragement for those on their language learning journey.

Episodes

Business Series: Interrupting Politely May 29, 2026 900 This is our second episode of our Business Series - Interrupting Politely. Over the next few months we are going to release ten new episodes on how you can be more confident in business in an English-speaking environment. Jon and Gideon take you through how to interrupt politely at work, in a meeting or formal group conversation. Someone is speaking in a meeting… you need to add something - but
Business Series: Leading a Meeting Apr 29, 2026 960 This is our first episode of our Business Series – Leading a Meeting. Over the next few months we are going to release ten new episodes on how you can be more confident in business in an English-speaking environment. Jon and Gideon take you through how to lead a meeting effectively. Covering how to sound confident without being rude, structuring the meeting clearly and managing transitions smoo
72. 5 Mistakes Advanced Learners still make Mar 27, 2026 1343 Jon and Gideon cover five mistakes that advanced learners still make. We talk about using “very” too often, being too formal in conversation, incorrect collocations, small word order issues and translating directly from your first language. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty
71. British Myths: In Language & Culture Feb 27, 2026 2195 Jon and Gideon are in Chiang Mai, Thailand together, talking about some common myths about British culture and the English language. Do British people find it difficult to talk to strangers, are we always polite and is the English language usually spoken a clear and simple way? If you want to find out then have a listen and discover which myths we bust! For more information about Monty and to su
70. Fossilised Expressions Jan 30, 2026 1722 Jon and Gideon talk about some fossilised expressions. These expressions such as “hang up” and “backfire”. They are expressions that refer to an old technology but are still used in present day English. For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty
8-minute English - Verbs with different meanings: 'Take' Dec 30, 2025 480 Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the word 'take' in different ways. We give an explanation and a few different examples on how you can use it. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee
8-minute English - Verbs with different meanings: 'Run' Nov 28, 2025 480 Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the word 'run' in different ways. We give an explanation and a few different examples on how you can use it. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee
69. Essential Phrasal Verbs Oct 31, 2025 2525 Jon and Gideon talk about some essential phrasal verbs. These are phrasal verbs that you're much more likely to use in everyday conversation such as “run out of”, “tell off” and “hang up” among others. Great if you want to sound more like a native speaker! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty
8-minute English - Past perfect continuous Sep 26, 2025 480 Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about how to use the past perfect continuous. We give an explanation and a few different examples as to how you can use it. Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee
68. Motivational Idioms Aug 29, 2025 1729 Jon and Gideon talk about some motivational idioms. Sometimes it's hard to get motivated with your English so we have included some idioms that will get you more enthusiastic about improving your skills. We also talk about a few less positive ones too! For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: https://linktr.ee/englishwithmonty
8-minute English - Moods & feelings vocabulary Jul 25, 2025 480 Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about vocabulary for moods and feelings. Try and guess the moods or feelings with Gideon's great acting skills! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee
8-minute English - Crime vocabulary Jun 27, 2025 480 Jon and Gideon talk for around 8 minutes about vocabulary connected to crime. We're hoping you will never be a victim but useful if you like watching detective series and thrillers! Perfect if you don't have much time and want to brush up on your grammar :) For more information about Monty and to support our podcast please click on the link below: Connect with Monty through Linktr.ee

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