Hear You Go
Hear You Go is the English language conversation podcast for curious English learners. Join me, Catherine Angus, every two weeks to practice your listening with real conversations. From book reviews to interviews with other teachers, we cover advanced topics that make you think, reflect and feel connected to the language. Listen to the messy, fast way people communicate so you can speak better English. Website: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/ Instagram: @catherineangus_hearyougo Amos the Transparent: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/
Episodes
Try saying that tongue-twister of a title out loud 3 times fast!!! Let’s kick off the year with an English pronunciation challenge 😂, and then take a deep dive into wellness—a word that might have you (like me) rolling your eyes, or perhaps you’re reaching for a $30 melatonin-infused chocolate. From the latest wellness trends to Instagram "healthfluencers," I'm sharing my frustration about the exhau...
It’s December 17th, and my home is filling up with of cookies, Christmas aromas, and eager anticipation of family coming home.
In this special holiday episode, created for your Advanced English listening practice, you'll hear about a heartwarming Canadian short story—Carmichael’s Dog by David Adams Richards.
Humour, nostalgia, a puppy, and a snowy New Brunswick Christmas set the stage for this comedy of errors about two brothers,...
Slow down.
Breathe.
Pause.
Reflect.
Create a gap.
React or respond?
What do we do about the teacher's ego? About learners' anxieties?
Episode 60 of Hear You Go covers a lot of ground as my special guest, Toronto-based English language teacher Danny McGee, joins me to discuss the importance and benefits of mindfulness for both teachers AND learners.
It's tremendously difficult to summarize this exceptional conversation. Truly, it's...
🎵 What is it about music?
🎶 Why does the music of our youth stay with us?
In this English listening practice episode (E59) of Hear You Go, we’re turning up the volume to take a walk down memory lane and hear the playlist of my childhood—mostly English songs from artists like Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Springsteen that shaped my childhood, and probably influenced my bleeding heart.
What is it about music that sparks these m...
Reimagining ELT with Teacher Kay
Honest Talk about Equity in English Language Teaching & Learning
In today’s English language conversation, Teacher Kay of Sincerely Teaching joins me to discuss reimagining English Language Teaching (ELT) so that it's inclusive and just for English language teachers AND learners.
Kay shares her journey into teaching English and unpa...
Montreal: A Tapestry of Language, Culture, and History
In today’s English listening episode (B2/C1 English), we explore one of my favourite Canadian cities. Montreal.
This city, the largest in Quebec, is an extraordinary blend of history, language, and culture in North America. After a recent trip to Montreal, I asked if you’d like to learn more about it, and your answer was a resounding “yes!”
So f...
In this intermediate English Conversation, Tamás "Tommy" Bradford joins me on Hear You Go podcast for part 1 of our two-part collaboration. We dive into his top English picks for books, films, and music that can help you explore and learn English independently. We have a chat about everything from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to Benjamin Zephaniah’s poetry.
Tommy shares his insights on John le Carré’s spy novel and its film adaptation...
For today’s English listening practice, we'll explore "third places": what they are, why they’ve disappeared, and why we all need one.
With modern life becoming more isolated and fast-paced, the absence of these social gathering spots, where we speak to each other in real life, is contributing to an epidemic of loneliness. But what exactly is a third place?
Join me as I dive into its history and meaning, inspired by a thoughtfu...
I’m joined in today’s advanced English episode of Hear You Go, by Felicio Dias, a Brazilian English language teacher and language enthusiast.
Felicio shares his passion for music, literature, and his interest in the diverse ways English is spoken across the world. Together, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion on how accents shape identity, the evolving nature of language, and the importance of embracing diverse voices in En...
In this English listening practice episode of Hear You Go, we’ll explore "Come From Away," a musical that resonates deeply with me. After seeing it again recently, I was inspired to revisit the topic of English accents.
Too often, we think of English has having only two accents: the UK accent or British accent (also called received pronunciation), and the American accent.
But so many people around the world speak English, and th...
Ever wish you could redo an English conversation, say things differently, or finally remember that perfect word for your advanced English class? I know I do!
Life might not allow for a reset button, but what if it did? For years, I dismissed video games as a waste of time, until I read Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This novel changed my perspective, showing me how video games can be rich stories, and o...
🗞️ News flash: we're ALL daydreamers!
🎙️ In this episode, you might be surprised to learn that there's real power in daydreaming. It's not a waste of time.
Daydream about speaking English the way you want.
It can work - trust me!
✅ It can have an enormous impact on your English language learning and creativity, if used wisely.
🎧 Have a listen, and discover how letting your mind wander can help motivate you, solve problems, an...
Hey English learners and listeners!
🎙️ This is it: episode 50 of Hear You Go podcast—"We have to be less afraid of judgment and more open to learning", Agnes Rubinho.
❣️Episode 50 marks the end of Season 2, and to close this fabulous season of podcasts, this intermediate English conversation offers you an amazing chat with a Brazilian English language teacher, Agnes Rubinho.
Teachers: did you know Agnes has written a book for ...
Why bother?
I don’t often ask myself that question, but every once in a while, it crops up. Why bother making an English language learning podcast if I don’t get a thousand downloads?
In today’s English listening episode, number 49 🙌, I remind you of the value of listening to podcasts for English language learning, in addition to their psychological and social benefits. For example:
- learning new pronunciation, expressions and...
Witness the art of conversation in action in today's intermediate English conversation episode of Hear You Go.
The delightful Anastasia Sakarova, who you might know on Instagram as @heart_to_heart_english, joins me to share stories, teaching methods, and some thoughts about what makes a conversation a conversation.
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Are you a sun worshipper or a seeker of the shade?
Me, I'm often found under a tree or an umbrella, never baking in the sun. I'm confused though because I recently read a news story that suggested I might need to get a bit more sun on my skin. How much to get is the million-dollar question!
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English Pronunciation. 👏👏👏
I am over the moon excited to bring you my English conversation with pronunciation expert and fluency coach, Yasna Lártiga, who you might know as Pronunciation with Miss Oh.
You'll hear about the challenges of teaching and learning English pronunciation: from the importance of individual sounds to the frustrations of connected speech patte...
- Tulips everywhere, in yellow, red, pink, white, orange, and even purple and black. They line the streets and the canal. They attract hundreds and hundreds of people to admire them and post their beauty on Instagram. Where? Right here, in Ottawa, Canada, every May.
It’s the annual Tulip Festival, and it’s a sight to behold. The ...
Who was Julia Child? Why is she important?
If you like to eat, cook, and enjoy cooking shows, join me on a journey into the world of Julia Child, the iconic figure who revolutionized American food culture.
In this episode, we learn about Julia's exciting life story, from...
The elegance of English.
I'd never thought of English that way, but my guest, Maria
Glazunova, explains why English has such an emotional hold her on. It's a beautiful English conversation we have for you today.
Maria and I talk about:
- her history with English: learning and teaching it
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