The English Learning Podcast for queer English Learners

Learn English through a queer lens with topics, exerices and scenarios tailored to the LGBTQ+ community

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Coming Out: In Your Own Words - Reported Speech
11 October 2026

Coming Out: In Your Own Words - Reported Speech

This episode marks National Coming Out Day with a compassionate, wide-ranging look at what it means to come out. Justin explores the phrase's origins –...

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The Queer Canon: Anne Lister - Simple Past
29 September 2026

The Queer Canon: Anne Lister - Simple Past

In this podcast episode, host Justin delves into the fascinating life of Anne Lister, an iconic figure in queer history. Born in 1791, Lister was...

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Read the Room: The Secret Language of Queer Fashion – Adjectives
28 July 2026

Read the Room: The Secret Language of Queer Fashion – Adjectives

In this episode, Justin explores the fascinating world of queer fashion, highlighting how clothing and symbols have served as covert communication tools for the LGBTQ+...

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Host and Content Curator

Justin Hillier is the Host and Content Curator of the English As Folk Podcast. A lifelong language geek and a translator, Justin wanted to create an inclusive space for queer English learners offering topics, examples and scenarios that all members of the LGBTQ+ community can relate to.

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Episode 1: History, Herstory and Theirstory of Pronouns

In the premiere episode of English AF (English As Folk), host Justin introduces a groundbreaking approach to English language learning for queer individuals. The podcast aims to transform traditional, often heteronormative, language education into a more inclusive experience. Justin delves into the significance of pronouns, exploring their rich history and contemporary relevance. Through grammar lessons intertwined with queer themes, listeners will meet the English AF chosen family, a diverse group reflecting the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. This episode sets the stage for a series that intertwines grammar with queer culture, promoting learning through representation and authentic context.

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