Espresso English Podcast
612 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 355 ratingsOn the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively.
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Word of the Day: Hem
May 20, 2023 13:00 - 28 seconds - 424 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Tumble
May 19, 2023 13:00 - 31 seconds - 469 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Gumption
May 18, 2023 13:00 - 19 seconds - 282 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Snorkel
May 17, 2023 13:00 - 23 seconds - 350 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Woozy
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 32 seconds - 484 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Mesmerizing
May 15, 2023 13:00 - 21 seconds - 326 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Exacerbate
May 14, 2023 13:00 - 26 seconds - 398 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Defer
May 13, 2023 13:00 - 40 seconds - 615 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Delegate
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 34 seconds - 522 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Inevitable
May 11, 2023 13:00 - 25 seconds - 384 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Novice
May 10, 2023 13:00 - 28 seconds - 422 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Sporadically
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 23 seconds - 347 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Words of the Day: Soar & Sore
May 08, 2023 13:00 - 32 seconds - 484 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Perceptive
May 07, 2023 13:00 - 33 seconds - 503 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Gasp
May 06, 2023 13:00 - 42 seconds - 649 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Demeanor
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 39 seconds - 598 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Mug (3 meanings)
May 04, 2023 13:00 - 53 seconds - 822 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Snuggle
May 03, 2023 13:00 - 43 seconds - 661 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Words of the Day: Ginger & Gingerly
May 02, 2023 13:00 - 54 seconds - 829 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Word of the Day: Long-Winded
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 45 seconds - 687 KB❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twitter: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTwitter
Try pronouncing these SUPER-LONG words!
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.91 MBAre you ready to try pronouncing some SUPER-LONG English words? Today we're going to practice pronouncing words with 6 and 7 syllables! Before we begin, two important tips for pronouncing long words: First, you need to know which syllable is the strong one, so that you stress the right part of the word. I'll show you which syllable to emphasize (you can also check a dictionary). The other tip is to try it slowly first, then gradually increase your speed until you can say it at a ...
10 useful phrases for talking about price
April 19, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.67 MBHow many phrases do you know for talking about price in English? You can say “it’s expensive” or “it’s a good price” - those phrases are ok, but very basic! So let's learn 10 more phrases we use to talk about price. I created two excellent courses to teach you daily life phrases like these - they’re my Everyday English Speaking Courses, levels 1 and 2! Inside them, you’ll learn common phrases in the context of conversations. It's a great way to see how the phrases are really used ...
Verbs + Body parts = 25 common collocations
April 12, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.69 MBWhen you put your shoulders up to say "I don't know"... is that called lifting, raising, or shrugging your shoulders? When you move your head up and down to say "yes," is that called bowing, nodding, or shaking your head? You'll learn the answers to these in today's lesson about verb + body part collocations! To continue learning, make sure to get 1000 Collocations in 10 Minutes a Day. The lessons are easy to do quickly, and they also come with quizzes to help you practice.
30 different ways to use the word "run"
March 29, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.76 MBDid you know that the word “run” can mean lots of different things in English? Today you'll learn 30 different ways to use this simple word! Whew! That was a lot to learn and a lot to remember. What I suggest is trying to write your own example sentences with each definition or expression we learned today - so you can put it into practice. A great way to expand your vocabulary further is to join my Vocabulary Builder Courses, which will teach you lots of useful English words - and he...
15 informal phrases with "NO"
March 22, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.33 MBThe word “no” was probably one of the first ones you ever learned in English. Now let’s learn how it’s used in 15 different informal expressions like “no dice, no kidding, no sweat,” and more. I’ll explain what each expression means and give you an example. Informal expressions are easiest to learn when they’re inside the context of a conversation – and that’s the method I use to teach them inside the Everyday English Speaking Course Level 2. I hope you enjoyed today’s lesson and learne...
3 different meanings for "vet"
March 15, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.77 MBToday I’m going to teach you 3 different meanings for the word "vet." Do you know them all? Let’s find out. Lots of English words do have multiple meanings, and this is why it’s good to learn words in context, not in isolation or by studying lists. My Vocabulary Builder Courses make it easy to learn new vocabulary because they teach you “families” of words – each lesson focuses on one topic. In each level of the course, you'll learn and practice over 1000 useful English words!
Stop saying "I don't like it"
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBI want you to STOP saying “I don’t like it.” Why? Well, there’s nothing wrong with that sentence, but English has so many alternatives! So let’s get beyond that basic phrase and learn some other ways to express dislike. If you’re looking to improve your English speaking and especially expand the number of phrases you know, come join my Everyday English Speaking Course. The lessons teach you exactly what to say in dozens of daily life situations. It’s our most popular course ...
Phrasal verbs -- More formal verbs
February 27, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBDid you know that in more formal English, we tend to avoid using two-word verbs like ask for, throw away, and give out? These are very common in everyday spoken English, but we typically use slightly more formal words when writing professionally. Today you'll learn how to transform10 informal sentences into more formal ones that are appropriate in business English. If you're learning English for your career, then you'll find my Business English course very helpful! You can join for 50...
Common mistakes with A, AN, THE
February 22, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.4 MBToday we’ll learn some common mistakes with the words a, an, and the. These are some of the most frequently used words, so you want to be sure you’re using them correctly. I’ll teach you about 5 mistakes English learners often make. If you want to fix your English mistakes fast, come join my course about 200 Common Errors in English. When you learn how to avoid mistakes, then you can speak and write more confidently!
20 words and phrases about LOVE
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 9.07 MBWe’re coming up to Valentine’s day on February 14th in the U.S. This holiday celebrates love and romance, so today’s lesson will teach you 20 essential words and phrases for talking about love and relationships. I’ve divided today’s vocabulary into three groups – starting a romantic relationship, being in a relationship, and ending a relationship. When you want to expand your vocabulary, it’s very effective to learn groups of words like we’re doing today. This keeps the vocabulary more ...
Device or devise?
February 08, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.79 MBToday I’m answering a question from student who asked about the difference between device (spelled with a C) and devise (spelled with an S). Let's learn together! English has lots of words like this – different by just one letter, or just one small sound. I’d love to help you learn even more confusing words, so that you can use them correctly without mixing them up and saying the wrong thing. 600+ Confusing English Words Explained will teach you these words clearly, so that you c...
10 ways to say "I'm busy"
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.33 MBToday I’ll teach you 10 different ways to say “I’m busy.” Many of us have busy lives these days, and that’s why I make my lessons “short and sweet,” so you can learn lots of English in little time.Today I’ll teach you 10 different ways to say “I’m busy.” Many of us have busy lives these days, and that’s why I make my lessons “short and sweet,” so you can learn lots of English in little time. I designed my Complete Program the same way – it includes more than 600 lessons, and each one...
Is your English unbalanced?
January 18, 2023 13:08 - 4 minutes - 4.79 MBToday I’d like you to consider this question: Is your English unbalanced? If something is unbalanced, it means it is not equal, it is not even. There is more in one part, and less in another part. What does it mean for your English to be unbalanced? Learning a language has many different aspects: Reading Writing Listening Speaking Grammar Vocabulary If you are strong in some areas, but weak in others, your English is unbalanced. Some students read a lot - even advance...
Learn 20 "goal" collocations
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.99 MBLet’s talk about goals! The English word "goal" has both a sports meaning and a non-sports meaning – and today we’ll learn 20 common collocations (combinations of words) with "goal." I want to help you reach your goal of becoming fluent in English! That’s why I created a Complete Program of courses and e-books that will help you improve all your skills - from speaking and listening to grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and much more. January is the best time to join because you get ...
How to talk about plans, goals, hopes, dreams
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.93 MBIn today’s lesson you’ll learn the sentence structures we use for talking about plans and goals, hopes and dreams – with lots of examples. But first let me ask you: Do you have a plan for improving your English this year? If you DON'T have a plan... ❌ you won't know what to study ❌ you won't feel like you're making progress ❌ you'll lose motivation But if you DO have a plan for your English learning... ✔️ it's easier to study consistently ✔️ you'll know exactly what to learn next...
English phrases for New Year's resolutions
January 04, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.18 MBMany people make special plans and goals at this time of year, and we call these "new year’s resolutions." In today’s lesson we’ll learn lots of different phrases for them. Now is the time to set your English-learning goals! If you’re looking for a step-by-step program that will help you make real progress towards fluency all year long, come join the Complete Espresso English Program. In the month of January, you can get ALL the courses and e-books in the program for the best possib...
Are you accidentally being rude in English?
December 14, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBWhen learning another language, it's easy to make the mistake of being a little bit rude, since you might not be aware of the phrases that are considered "polite" or "impolite" by native speakers. I’m sure you already know to say “Please”, “Thank you,” and “Excuse me” – but today I’ll teach you 15 more ways to make your English sound more polite. Polite English is especially important if you're learning English for your job or career. You want to have good relationships with coworkers, ...
40 words to use instead of "said"
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 10 MBDo you ever notice that we use the word “said” a lot? He said this, she said that, then I said something else. Now there’s nothing wrong with the word “said,” it’s perfectly fine – but the English language has TONS of other options. Today we’re going to learn 40 words you can use instead of “said” – and as you will see, each one adds some extra meaning. If you want to expand your vocabulary even further beyond basic words, then you’ll love my Advanced Vocabulary and Collocations Cour...
Never say "more better"
November 23, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 4.07 MBToday I’m going to explain why we never say “more better.” English learners sometimes say things like, “My English is getting more better” – but it’s ALWAYS incorrect. Take the lesson to learn the right way to express comparatives! I hope this helps make things clear! If you already understand this well and you’re ready for a more advanced study of grammar, come join my Advanced English Grammar Course, where we go into much more detail on grammar topics that will help you master the ...
Let's pronounce 15 DIFFICULT words!
November 16, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.99 MBOnce I asked my students, “What are the most difficult English words for you to pronounce?” and I got a lot of great answers! Today we’re going to practice 15 words that English learners often find hard to say. I’ll say each one once slowly, once at normal speed, and then I’ll say an example sentence – so listen and repeat after me each time. Did you know that you can improve your pronunciation a LOT in the next 30 days when you join my American English Pronunciation Course? By d...
How to use BE, BEING, and BEEN correctly
November 09, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBThe verb “be” is one of the most common words in the English language – but it has different forms, like be, being, and been. Do you know when to use each one correctly? I’ll explain it today, with plenty of examples! If you’re looking for simple, clear, step-by-step grammar lessons, check out my Basic & Intermediate Grammar E-Books. They’ll teach you essential English grammar so that you can use it confidently without mistakes. Each lesson in the e-books also has a quiz for prac...
"I couldn't agree more" & "I couldn't care less"
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.79 MBToday I’m answering a question from a student who asked how to use the phrases “I couldn’t agree more” and “I couldn’t care less” – so today I’ll explain them by using a couple of mini-dialogues. When you’re learning English phrases, it’s so helpful to learn them in context – that way you can see how people use them, and understand the phrases better. That’s why the lessons in my Everyday English Speaking Courses are based on conversations! First you read/listen to a conversation,...
No "grammer"!
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBToday I want to help you avoid a very common mistake that lots of people make – and that is writing the word “grammar” like this: G-R-A-M-M-E-R. There’s actually NO “e” in the word grammar; the correct spelling is G-R-A-M-M-A-R. But when we speak, we pronounce it like “er” – grammer, not gram-MAR – so that’s why people often misspell it with -er. It’s an understandable error. There are actually lots of words in English that end with -ar or -or in an unstressed syllable, and we pronou...
10 idioms for problems and difficulties
October 12, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.78 MBToday I’m going to teach you 10 English idioms for talking about problems and difficulties. Speaking of problems, idioms like these can be a problem when you’re learning English! When you’re watching TV or listening to a native speaker talk, you’ll often hear idioms and they’re hard to understand because you can’t translate them word-for-word; you have to know the meaning of the whole expression. My course called 300+ idioms in 30 days will teach you tons of common idioms in a way that’...
"If I was..." or "If I were..." ?
September 28, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.77 MBToday we have a GREAT question from a student who asked: “Which is correct: if I was… or if I were…?” The answer is that we use BOTH in English, but in different situations! I’ll give you some good examples to make it clear. Try to practice this right away by writing two sentences – one with “if I were” and one with “if I was” – to help you remember when to use each one correctly! Do you sometimes find yourself frustrated by English grammar? The problem might be that nobody h...
Practical English phrases for invitations
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.05 MBToday we’re going to learn some very practical phrases that native English speakers use for making invitations and responding to them - whether you want to accept the invitation (say yes) or decline the invitation (say no). When you know the phrases that native English speakers use, then you can use them confidently without worrying if your English sounds strange or wrong. That’s why I created the Everyday English Speaking Courses – to help you learn real phrases and expressions for dai...
What's the fastest way to learn fluent English?
September 08, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 6.14 MBIt's the goal that every English learner dreams of... being FLUENT in English! But what's the fastest way to get there? Today, I'm going to tell you my opinion and response to this question.
No more pauses or hesitation when you speak English
September 07, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBIf you're working on improving your spoken English, you might have a problem with pauses. Maybe you start a sentence, but you hesitate because you're not sure how exactly to express your thought in English. You know how to say it in your native language, but you're just not sure how to translate it. This is really annoying because even though you can speak some English, you feel slow and incomplete - you definitely don't feel like you're fluent. Today you're going to learn how to e...
How to increase your confidence to speak English
September 06, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 7.31 MBYesterday you learned how you can get fluent faster by focusing on learning phrases, NOT on memorizing individual words or grammar rules. But there's another problem that might be holding you back from becoming fluent. That problem is not being confident in your English. Here are three simple ways you can increase your confidence to speak English.
Don't focus on words or grammar rules (do this instead...)
September 05, 2022 14:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBOver the next four days, I'm going to share with you my best tips for improving your English speaking. Let's get started! Here's one reason it can be hard to speak English. You might know a good number of English words... but then it's difficult to put them together into sentences when you speak. First of all, it's a LOT of work to put together an entire sentence word by word. It takes a lot of time, and it makes your speaking slow. Second, a lot of questions come into your mind:...