Hear You Go

Libraries: Do we really need them? | English Listening Practice

I taught beginner and intermediate English in libraries for many years. I loved connecting in English to people from all over the world who were learning to speak English and start a new life in the USA and Canada.
That's reason number one why I love libraries. Libraries offer English language courses. They also offer millions of books to read in English and movies for you to watch to practice listening in English.
Do we still need libraries though when the internet can give us information, entertainment, and English language courses on our phones and computers?
Yes, yes, yes! Listen and find out why libraries are amazing and more than just places to get books.
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You will also find the links to articles I read for this episode. I encourage you to read them, especially the one about the architecture of new libraries.
 
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I'm excited to see Amos the Transparent play in concert in December. They are big fans of libraries too :).  
 

New Jersey: Diners, Delis and Parks | English Listening Practice

So I lived in New Jersey for over 20 years, and let me assure you that there are many different ways of speaking English in The Garden State.
In this episode, I share some of my family's favourite things about the state we called home for many years. It's not a typical travel guide because it's personal.
I'll also share some of the ways the locals could tell I was Canadian: it had everything to do with my English accent. Yep, they knew when I said certain words that I wasn't speaking New Jersey English.
That's the beauty of English: it's spoken in different ways, from beginner English to advanced English, we all bring our own accent and vocabulary to it. I hope you learn a few things about this state, and if you're from New Jersey, tell me what your personal recommendations are: we'll share our love of New Jersey on Instagram for others to see.
 
Thanks for listening! I hope that you are learning some new techniques for how to listen. Are you listening a few times? Are you writing words and expressions down and practising their pronunciation? Are you reading the transcript (available on my website: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/) and seeing the words that you didn't hear, the words that are very quiet or that are reduced or connected to other words? 
 
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Jeans: The Coolest Pants in the World | English Listening Practice

Jeans. Classic, blue, denim pants. I love my jeans. What about you?
Question: Do you speak English like an American when you wear your Levi's?
Jeans are kinda like English: they're made all over the world, in different styles and colours. Some are more traditional, some are more stylish, and some are basic. English too is a global product, spoken in different styles, and some is more colourful than others. Ha ha ha! A colourful English is one that is full of lots of swear words, curse words.
 
In this episode of Hear You Go, I’m going to take you on a journey to learn about where jeans were invented, how I understand jeans are made, and why they are still so fashionable. Why do you think jeans are still so cool?
I love hearing from you, so please share your ideas or thoughts about your jeans and what they mean to you.
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To see how denim is made, watch this!
https://youtu.be/iapRWUrP2CY
 
Theme music by Amos the Transparent.
 

Wanna have lunch? | English Listening Practice

The key to a happy life is not speaking perfect English.
The key to having a happy and healthy life is to have friends and close relationships.
What do we do when we move to another city or country, and we have to learn to speak English and try to make new friends, and, and, and...?
How can we make friends as an adult when our lives are SO full and busy? 
In this episode of Hear You Go, we'll think about how to make friends, and I'll share some tips and ideas from a news article and a video, included here:
How to make friends as an adult | Psyche Guides
https://youtu.be/b3BaC_Zte_U
Remember that people just want to connect with you. They don't care if you speak English like they do.
As always, I'd love to "hear" from you! Please send me a message. Share your experiences of making friends as an adult. We can all use some help!
Thank you for listening -- enjoy! 
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Friendship - Why It's Important | English Listening Practice

How many friends do most people have? Why is it important to have friends? What is a good friend?
These are some of the questions we will explore in this intermediate English listening episode of Hear You Go.
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In search of gazpacho | English Listening Practice

The most passionate chef I've ever heard talk about tomatoes is Chef Jose Andreas. He expresses his passion in his beautiful English. His confidence and passion inspired this episode.
So, let me ask you: do you like gazpacho? Did you know that there are many different varieties of gazpacho? Is there a regional food where you come from that people feel strongly about? 
 
In today's episode, we'll learn about gazpacho: its history, its ingredients, and how to make it. People are passionate about their version of gazpacho - I wondered why?
Here is the recipe I use from my friend Nadine: 
Ingredients:
2-3 slices of white bread or baguette, torn into pieces
1 pound of tomatoes: seeded and diced
1 cucumber: seeded, peeled and chopped into large chunks
1 green pepper: seeded and chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup of good olive oil
a pinch of salt
2-3 tablespoons of good sherry vinegar
Soak the bread in water for a few minutes. Remove from the water and gently squeeze the water out. Put bread and all the other ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Chill for one hour or serve right away. 
Here is a link to Chef Jose Andres and his recipe for gazpacho. He is very passionate about it! 
https://youtu.be/X8u58EHx9Ho
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Women Don't Play Baseball | English Listening Practice

Summer is the season of professional baseball in North America. Today, you'll hear about a team in Mexico that is winning games and changing minds. I'm a big fan of these players, and I hope you will be too!
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Music by Amos the Transparent: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/

Welcome to Hear You Go

In episode 1, learn about me, and why listening is an important skill to practice, how learning to listen better can help you improve your English and give you more confidence to speak English.