The Gold Forest English Podcast
Join Jordan from Gold Forest Academy as he talks about a variety of topics. Designed for English learners, this podcast covers topics like hobbies, daily routines, and more, helping you to improve your listening and comprehension skills.
Trust Me!

Do you know the difference between trust and believe?
Jordan explains the difference.
I don't know!

What do we say when we don't know things?
Summer

Scorching. Sweltering. Baking.
Jordan talks about Summer vocabulary.
Same Meaning, Different Feeling

Do you know the difference between skinny and slim?
Old and elderly?
Listen and find out!
Levels of Happiness

Let's look at some vocabulary that describes different levels of happiness.
Commonly Confused Words

What's the difference between FUN and FUNNY?
WIN and BEAT?
Jordan explains all!
Very and Really

Jordan talks about the differences between Very and Really
Everyday Rudeness

Jordan discusses two ways that students might be rude by accident.
Suspect and Doubt

Jordan talks about two commonly confused verbs - to suspect, and to doubt.
Finishing Things

Jordan talks about some vocabulary phrases that connect to finishing things.
Thoughts and Warnings

Jordan discusses different verbs connected to thinking and warning.
Adverbs Of Frequency

Jordan talks about words like 'always' and 'sometimes' - the adverbs of frequency.
Add S To Change Meaning

Jordan talks about a couple of words that change after you add S to the end.
Mirror Words

Jordan talks about words like 'oversleep' and 'sleep over' - words that can be reversed.
Describing Spring

Jordan discusses some key phrases that we can use to talk about spring.
Two weeks later? When?

Jordan talks about the phrases 'two weeks later', 'in two weeks', and 'over the next two weeks'.
Showing Appreciation

Jordan talks about 'thank you' and some other phrases to show appreciation.
Too / Enough

Jordan discuss how to use 'too' and 'enough' in natural English.
Say / Tell / Speak / Talk

Jordan discusses some of the differences between Say / Tell / Speak / Talk.
Check the full blog post on our website for more information.
Common Idioms in Everyday English

Jordan talks about three common English idioms.
Check out our website for the full blog post that covers many more idioms.
Politeness in British English

Jordan talks about a few different ways English people make their speech more polite.
Check the full blog post on our website for more information.
In / On + Transport words

I am in a train? On a train?
Find out on this week's episode of the podcast.
Know you. Know of you. Know about you.

For the first episode of season two, Jordan discusses a vocabulary point connected with the verb 'know'.
Be sure to check out the accompanying blog post on the website.
Podcast Update - Intro to Season 2

Jordan discusses this podcast and where he wants to go with it.
Health Update

Jordan talks about his recent health concerns.
Weather Feelings

Jordan talks about how different types of weather makes him feel.
Christmas Memories

Jordan shares two Christmas memories from his childhood.
Animal Sounds

Jordan talks about what sounds animals make, from his British point of view.
Small, Special Items

Jordan talks about three small items he uses often that have really improved the quality of his life.
Autumn

Jordan talks about Autumn and the game of conkers.
Bonfire Night

Jordan talks about the British holiday - Bonfire Night, which happens on November 5th.
Halloween

Jordan discusses Halloween and the differences between the holiday in the UK and the US.
Physical Media - Part 2

Jordan discusses second hand shops and physical media.
Physical Media - Part 1

Jordan discusses his recent appreciation for physical media.
Theme Parks

Jordan talks about theme parks, his memories of them, and his plans to visit them in the future.
Baseball (Easier English)

Jordan talks about his interest in baseball in Japan.
(This episode has slower speaking, and easier sentences).
Comfort Food

Jordan talks about the idea of 'comfort food' and shares some of his personal foods.
Relaxing

Jordan talks about relaxing and doing nothing.