Proper English

In this episode, we talk about how we address each other - sir, madam, doctor, professor, that sort of thing. This week’... Read more

In this episode, we’re back on the subject of phrasal verbs - this time, we're looking at phrasal verbs associated with ... Read more

It's summer, and we're out on a day trip! We're close to the beautiful old city of Tomar, and we're chatting with our fi... Read more

In this episode, we’re tidying up - talking about a few of the little challenges learners frequently puzzle over in Engl... Read more

Alison’s back! Hurrah! This week we’re talking about capitals (letters, not cities) and how and when to use them when yo... Read more

In this episode, we’re starting a journey into a topic that always gets a conversation going - the weather! We’re concen... Read more

We're looking at phrasal verbs again in this episode - this time, we're concentrating on the ones we regularly use aroun... Read more

Greetings! In this episode, we’re talking about the different ways we English say hello to each other every day - and th... Read more

This week, we’re talking about the pronunciation of some contractions in English - specifically those associated with th... Read more

In this, the first episode of the new decade, we're taking it easy, indulging ourselves, being all laidback and talking ... Read more

In this episode, we’re discussing some of the words and aspects of English grammar that even native English speakers fin... Read more

Dave’s flying solo this week - talking about the questions we answer on our Instagram page - Proper English Question Tim... Read more

It's the last episode of the year, so we're taking this opportunity to look back on what we've achieved and all the new ... Read more

This week, we’re back with more phrasal verbs - this time we’re looking at the ones you might use in your place of work.... Read more

In this bumper episode, we're beside ourselves with excitement, as we share stories of childhood Christmases, talk about... Read more

In this episode, we talk about the most important meal of the day - the Full English Breakfast! The idiom of the week is... Read more

In this episode, we're incredibly pleased to announce that we're talking about intensifiers - The Idiom of the Week is ‘... Read more