Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now What can you say in English to make people like you? Today you're going learn a few phrases, questions, and vocabulary words that you can use in any conversation to make people enjoy your company more. Phrases to make people like you: * "How about you?": This is better in the middle of a conversation. People want to talk about themselves and share their opinion on a topic so give them a chance to do it. This shows that you are interested in the person and that's why they'll find you interesting. * Use the person's name: This shows that you care enough to remember the person's name. Use their name to show that you care. Try to insert their name at the beginning or the end of a conversation. Don't be afraid to ask for their name again if you forget it. * Do NOT use "sir" or "ma'am" in the US: This is too formal in the Northeastern United States or on the West Coast (Boston, NY, Portland, Washington State). It can also make you sound submissive or like you are putting yourself below the person. * "You're welcome" instead of "no problem": When you say "no problem" you are saying that what you just did for that person was easy and it didn't mean anything to you. "You're welcome" doesn't make a judgment about what you have done for the person. It's simple and polite. * "What would you like me to do?": This allows the person to be direct if they are trying to hint at something and it gives you a chance to help someone. Have you tried any of these phrases? If so, how did it go? Do you know another phrase that will make you more likeable? Let us know in the comments section! Source: Inc Magazine 19 Words That Will Make People Like You More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today we have a great guest! We have Lisa Biskup from English Fluency Now. Lisa is from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Lisa is going to introduce us to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and she is going to show us 4 things that are different or unique about her region. 4 Things That Are Unique About the Pacific Northwest: * People enjoy the outdoors: People are focused on the environment and spending time outdoors. Even though it rains a lot, people like to get out and when it’s nice out, people spend a lot of time sailing, boating kayaking, hiking, etc. The temperatures are mild throughout the year and it’s not “painful” to be outdoors. * They value local, organic food: A lot of people in this area value organic and local food, grass-fed beef, etc. There are a lot of farmers’ markets that people go to regularly. There is a huge market for this kind of natural food. * A vibrant coffee culture: Starbucks started here! Starbucks brought the coffee culture to Seattle but in Washington there are tons of local coffee roasters and local cafes. The local shops often roast their own blends and have followers. If you are visiting the US, it’s a great idea to go into a cafe or the same cafe every day for several days. You can meet real local people at these places. Try starting a conversation with them. * A progressive political culture: A lot of people value things like the environment, gay marriage, and other social issues. Medical marijuana is now legal. The minimum wage has just been increased from $9 per hour to $15 per hour. This is considered a “living wage.” Visit Lisa’s website at http://www.englishfluencynow.com Bonus vocabulary term: Crunchy This term can be used as an adjective and it means that people like to spend time in nature. It’s an American English slang term. Lisa's Bio: Lisa Biskup is the founder of English Fluency Now, Inc. and the creator of the English Fluency Now podcast. She works as a private English language coach, helping motivated adult learners reach their fluency goals. Her audio immersion program "Success with Stories" trains learners to become powerful English speakers, so that they can speak English with confidence and ease. Lisa is a certified Bilingual/TESOL teacher who has enjoyed working with English learners for over 20 years. Visit Lisa's website at http://www.englishfluencynow.com Have you visited the Pacific Northwest? What did you like about it? Could you live there? Does the culture match your personality? Let us know in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now You say you want to speak English like a native. You work hard to accomplish that goal every day. But what is the final thing that is holding you back? Why haven’t you reached your goal yet? Is it fear of failure? Maybe not. We... Read More The post AEE 135: Why You’re Not Fluent in English — Fear of Success appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training Today you’ll get a super useful and secret English pronunciation rule that your teachers won’t teach you in class! Throw away your typical way of learning pronunciation and listen up! Learn where to pause! Today we’re looking at tongue twisters and we’re going to show... Read More The post AEE 134: One Secret Pronunciation Rule Your English Teachers Will Never Teach You appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe Want to learn English through music? Today you will learn about 3 hip-hop English songs that you must know to improve your English pronunciation! Today we have special guest Stephen Mayeux from ESL Hip Hop on the show. Stephen teaches English through hip hop and he’s here today to share some of his best ideas with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training here Do you want to “go local” the next time you visit New York? Today we will show you how to do it. Today you’ll find out what NOT to do if you don’t want to look like a tourist. Don’t go to Times... Read More The post AEE 132: Go Local in New York City — Don’t Miss Out on the Real Character appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course Do you know how to greet someone in American culture? Today you’ll learn how to avoid embarrassing situations when you are not sure whether to hug, handshake, or wave. We had a question from a Chinese student. She wasn’t sure how to greet American men.... Read More The post AEE 131: The Hug or The Handshake – How to Greet in American Culture appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Today you’ll find out how to connect with people in English when you travel. Mau Buchler from Trippin on Trending Topics is here to give is some hints and ideas. Mau thinks that traveling is the best way to learn English. But before you travel you need to prepare and... Read More The post AEE 130: Mau Buchler from Tripppin – How to Connect in English When You Travel Abroad appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Do you want to get a high score on the TOEFL exam? Do you want to know some great strategies? Today we have TOEFL expert Bruce Stirling. Bruce will show you the thinking techniques that separate the winners from the losers on the TOEFL. ... Read More The post AEE 129: TOEFL Expert Bruce Stirling on How to Get a High Score on the Exam appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Do you struggle with pronunciation? Do you want to be able to pronounce your English words like a native but are you not sure how to do it? Today you’ll meet Mandy Egle from Pronuncian! Mandy is a pronunciation expert and she is going to... Read More The post AEE 128: American English Pronunciation Podcast Shows How to Self-Correct appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Do you want to make friends when you travel to the US? Don’t be lonely when you travel in the United States! Today we’ll give you 4 phrases to use when you come to the US and you want to make some American friends. One... Read More The post AEE 127: Want to Make Friends When You Travel to the US? 4 Phrases to Use appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking the IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Does American optimism annoy you? A lot of Americans tend to see the “bright side” of things. Why is this? Where does optimism show up in American English? Where does it show up in our intonation and our expressions? Optimistic expressions in English: To look... Read More The post AEE 126: Does American Optimism Annoy You? 5 Phrases Used by the Optimist appeared first on All Ears English Podcast | Real English Vocabulary | Conversation | American Culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices