#375 Are Native Speakers Lying to You?

#375 Are Native Speakers Lying to You?

Author: Michael Lavers May 6, 2026 Duration: 46:11

In Episode 370, we covered a lot of common mistakes that native speakers make in their English, and today is the much requested part 2.


We'll be looking at a few areas or regional dialects, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, that seem to be mistakes in native speaker speech. Some of these are known mistakes and done out of laziness, some of these might be considered a natural part of how language changes and evolves over time.


But the real question is - are any of these okay for learners to make?


We'll be covering all of this in today's episode.


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Michael Lavers has spent years as an online teacher, and that experience shapes every episode of The Level Up English Podcast. Rather than dry lectures, he builds each conversation around engaging, often unexpected topics-from daily life in Britain to broader themes of motivation and culture. The idea is to absorb natural British English as it’s genuinely spoken, picking up vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical nuances in a context that actually holds your interest. You might explore a specific language challenge one week and dive into a completely random, fun subject the next. Monthly guest episodes add further dimension, featuring conversations with other teachers or specialists. This approach turns the learning process into something far more organic. The podcast is designed for those who want to move beyond textbooks and feel more connected to the language, hearing it used in lively, authentic discussions. It’s a regular dose of English practice that feels less like study and more like tuning into a good conversation, steadily building confidence and comprehension along the way.
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