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.
Bigger and Bigger
There are lots of words that have the meaning of 'get bigger'. Jordan talks about three of them, and their differences.
Dizzy and Fuzzy
Jordan talks about some vocabulary words to describe negative feelings/sickness.
Using the right word can get you the right help.
Spooky Scary
Do you know the differences between spooky, scary, frightening, and creepy?
Jordan explains the nuances and details of these terrifying words!
Spoken vs Written English
Jordan discusses two of the ways that spoken English is different from written English.
For more info, check out the blog post here: https://www.goldforestacademy.com/notes-from-our-lessons/spoken-vs-written-english
Feeling Phrases
Jordan talks about some common phrases that native speakers use to talk about their feelings.
Just / Yet / Already
Jordan recaps these words and discusses the lesser-known 'already question'.
Common Mistakes
'-ed' and '-ing' adjectives & using too many nouns.
Jordan discusses some common mistakes in English.
I Can't Speak English
Have you ever used the phrase "I can't speak English" ?
Jordan talks about the problems with this phrase, and the better alternatives to use instead.
Talk to / about / with
Welcome to the new season of the Gold Forest English Podcast!
In this episode, Jordan discusses the verb talk and how it changes with different prepositions.
Polite Refusals and Disagreements
Jordan discusses the importance of politeness when disagreeing or refusing things in English.
Mostly and Almost
Do you know the difference between mostly and almost?
Jordan explains the nuances in this episode.
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.