Quarantine has been a very common and very unpopular word these past few months. Where does it come from? This episode I give you a little about the history and origin of the word quarantine.

Quarantine has been a very common and very unpopular word these past few months. Where does it come from? This episode I give you a little about the history and origin of the word quarantine.

Quarantine has been a very common and very unpopular word these past few months. Where does it come from? This episode I give you a little about the history and origin of the word quarantine.

Quarantine has been a very common and very unpopular word these past few months. Where does it come from? This episode I give you a little about the history and origin of the word quarantine.

Quarantine has been a very common and very unpopular word these past few months. Where does it come from? This episode I give you a little about the history and origin of the word quarantine.

Unfortunately some new words are coming into regular use related to the corona virus. You've probably been hearing about Social distancing, Shutter-in-place, lockdown and quarantine. What do they mean and what are the important differences? Read the transcript here

These three words have very similar meanings. Which one should you use when and what are some of the differences? We talk about these three words in this week's episode. Read the transcript here

Which would you use? Well it depends on the situation. These are two words that are often confused in usage. But using the right one will really help get your message across. We talk about that in this week's episode. See the transcript here

This year we're going to try to raise the bar at VenturEnglish. But what does it mean to raise the bar, set the bar or lower the bar. We talk about this useful and common idiom this week. See the transcript here.

Have you ever made a New Year's resolution? Have you ever wondered what a New Year's resolution is? We'll talk about resolutions and the resolve to make them happen. What will your resolution be this year? See the transcript here.

Which one is which? When do you use each one? Does it even matter? "Over it" and "all over it" are two very different idioms. In this episode we talk about how to use them well! See the transcript here.

What are you sick and tired of? Are you fed up with work, life? Are you just done? I hope not, but this week's podcast is about how to use these words and phrases. read the transcript here

This is the time of year we're all thinking about trick or treating, ghosts and ghouls. But what about that word, Halloween? It's a strange name for a holiday! Where did it come from and how did it get spread all over the world? read the transcript here

“What” and “how” are both question starters, part of the 5 W’s and 1 H. But their meanings can sometimes seem very close, and it may be difficult to decide which word to use in a question. A common mistake is asking “how do you think?” instead of “what do you think?” In this episode, we talk about when to use both of these words. read the transcript here

We use the verb "to inform" often in business English, but it is difficult to use it correctly. We'll talk about how to use this verb effectively in this episode. read the transcript here

How can you apologize when you do something wrong? Is it different in business and personal life? What can you say that won't make things worse? Here are some ideas from 3 Minute English! read the transcript here

Nobody likes to admit they don't know something. So we try to soften the information so we don't feel so bad! In this episode, we talk about some ways to say "I don't know" in English. Listen for them, and you'll hear them all the time. Maybe too often! read the transcript here

Do you have eyes in the back of your head? Well, most of us don't so hindsight can be difficult. But it can also be important in business. How can you use the idiom "hindsight is 20/20"? See the transcript here

Have you ever wondered what a "get go" is? Or how about when exactly is "early on" in a project? In this episode, we look at the meanings and how to use phrases like "from the get go", "from the outset" and "early on."  Read the transcript here

How do you use "as early as..." or "as many as..."? And what does it mean when you hear it? Here is a rundown on when and why to use this expression. See the transcript here. 

I thought being under budget was a good thing! Then I heard "use it or lose it!" Have you ever heard that? Well in business it has a special meaning related to money and budgets!   See the transcript here. 

I thought being under budget was a good thing! Then I heard "use it or lose it!" Have you ever heard that? Well in business it has a special meaning related to money and budgets!   See the transcript here. 

Has anyone ever told you to go ahead? Have you tried to get the go-ahead to start a new project? In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the uses for the phrasal verb “go ahead.”   See the transcript here.

Has anyone ever told you to go ahead? Have you tried to get the go-ahead to start a new project? In this episode, we'll talk about some of the uses for the phrasal verb "go ahead."   See the transcript here.