Aubrey Carter podcasts and interviews

All Ears English

Six everyday English phrases that can sound polite but come across as talking down, and simple ways to say them instead.

Nov 5, 2026 27:45 24 min read 2 views

All Ears English

Learn how a trendy English pattern like This is me trying adds emotion and drama that a simple I'm trying never could.

Nov 4, 2026 19:37 16 min read 2 views

All Ears English

Three natural English ways to push back in a disagreement, and how tone decides whether they sound firm or confrontational.

Nov 3, 2026 19:54 16 min read 2 views

All Ears English

Beloved can be said two ways, while learned, aged and blessed shift sound as verbs or adjectives. See when each fits.

Nov 2, 2026 20:20 16 min read 2 views

All Ears English

The word people use as the opposite of genuine doesn't actually exist, and this common error trips up even native speakers.

Oct 31, 2026 26:30 21 min read 2 views

All Ears English

Four everyday uses of the word crack, from calling someone a crack expert to saying you'll try something hard.

Oct 29, 2026 16:48 14 min read 3 views

All Ears English

Hearing 'a what now?' instead of 'what?' can sound natural, but its meaning shifts with intonation and context.

Oct 28, 2026 22:55 20 min read 2 views

All Ears English

Letters like B, D, P and T get lost on the phone, so learn the everyday words English speakers use to clarify them.

Oct 27, 2026 25:10 20 min read 3 views

All Ears English

Vague meeting times and mismatched daylight saving dates can derail global teamwork, but a few clear phrases can fix it.

Oct 27, 2026 20:44 18 min read 3 views

All Ears English

Dropping one letter, from getting older to getting old, can turn a harmless remark about age into an insult.

Oct 26, 2026 26:55 22 min read 3 views

All Ears English

Past tense -ed endings change sound depending on the verb's final sound, and one simple rule shows when they add a syllable.

Apr 7, 2021 16:19 13 min read 25K views