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Espresso English Podcast
On 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. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!
Episodes
Espresso English Podcast172 - Don't mix up these English homophones!
The English language has many homophones – words that have the same pronunciation, but different spellings and meanings. A lot of English learners confuse…
Espresso English Podcast171 - Here are 10 "cold" English idioms
You know the basic meaning of the word "cold," but do you know these 10 idioms with "cold"? Today I'll teach you the expressions "out cold," "pour cold water…
Espresso English Podcast170 - Make sure, ensure, and make it a point
Are you wondering if there's a difference between make sure and ensure? We also have the expression make it a point. I'll teach you how to use each one in this…
Espresso English Podcast169 - Depend or depending?
We use depend and depending when one thing is strongly affected by another thing. However, a lot of students are confused about when to use depend vs…
Espresso English Podcast168 - Learn 10 idioms with the word JUMP
Do you know what it means to jump ship, jump the gun, or jump down someone's throat? You will learn these idioms and more in today's lesson about 10…
Espresso English Podcast167 - English words with surprising pronunciation
English spelling and pronunciation can be complicated – and these 10 words are especially confusing! Even native English speakers sometimes make mistakes with…
Espresso English Podcast166 - Business English expressions quiz
Do you know these 10 expressions related to business and companies? Take the quiz to find out! Lesson text…
Espresso English Podcast165 - English collocations with the word THINK
Today I'd like to teach you some common expressions with the word "think." You'll learn: inclined to think shudder to think can't think straight think nothing…
Espresso English Podcast164 - English words with disappearing syllables
Some English words have what we can call "disappearing or dropped syllables" – reductions or eliminations of sounds in the middle of the word. One example is…
Espresso English Podcast163 - Learn 10 expressions with the word KNOW
"Know" is one of the most common verbs in English, and I know that you know what it means! But what you might not know is that we use this word in many…
Espresso English Podcast162 - 10 interesting verbs to expand your vocabulary
The English language has a lot of colorful words, which are great for improving your vocabulary. You'll learn 10 interesting verbs in today's lesson. Lesson…
Espresso English Podcast161 - "Have had" and "had had"
Are you confused about how to use HAVE HAD and HAD HAD in English? Today's lesson will help you! First, we need to understand the present perfect tense and…
Espresso English Podcast160 - How to speak faster in English
In today's lesson I'm going to give you four important tips for speaking English faster. A lot of English learners notice that native English speakers tend to…
Espresso English Podcast159 - What to say if you're not 100% certain
In today's lesson, I want to teach you some phrases that you can use in a specific situation – that is when you want to say something but you're not completely…
Espresso English Podcast158 - Can you say "according to me" in English?
Today I want to talk to you about a phrase that's I've seen some students use – and that phrase is "According to me" – to express their opinion. Can we use…
Espresso English Podcast157 - Common error: I LIKE vs. I'D LIKE
I want to teach you about a mistake that I often hear students making when speaking. It has to do with the difference between "I like …" and "I'd like …" It's…
Espresso English Podcast156 - English phrases for mistakes
In today's lesson, I want to teach you some phrases that native English speakers use when talking about making mistakes. Because you don't just want to say, "I…
Espresso English Podcast155 - How to use "it can't hurt" and other phrases
I want to teach you about a phrase that one of my students asked me about. That phrase is, "It can't hurt." This is an interesting expression. Lesson text…
Espresso English Podcast154 - I'm afraid vs. I'm scared
Today I want to answer a student question about the phrases I'm afraid and I'm scared. Is there any difference between them? How do we use these in spoken…
Espresso English Podcast153 - English phrases with KIDDING
This month, I want to focus our lessons on phrases, some kind of informal phrases that you might hear in every day spoken English. You might not be sure how to…
Espresso English Podcast152 - How to pronounce ALLOW, LOW, and other words ending in -OW
Today we're going to practice pronunciation of words ending in -ow. Make sure to check out my Pronunciation and Shadowing Courses for a lot more pronunciation…
Espresso English Podcast151 - Difference between criticize, criticism, critique, critic, and critical
Today I want to teach you about the confusing words criticize, criticism, critique, critic, and critical. These are all similar and they come from the same…
Espresso English Podcast150 - Vocabulary words for joking and humor
A "joke" is a funny comment or short story that is supposed to make people laugh. Do you know any good jokes? Today's lesson will teach you some useful English…
Espresso English Podcast148 - Don't make this pronunciation mistake with U
English pronunciation and spelling are very tricky - the same letter can be pronounced in different ways, and the same sound can be spelled with different…
Espresso English Podcast147 - It's my birthday! Here are 30 collocations with PARTY
Today is my birthday! I'm now 33 years old :-) That's why today's new English lesson will teach you 30 expressions with "party." This word actually has a few…
Espresso English Podcast146: Learn 21 words and expressions for the bar
In American culture, people go to bars to socialize, flirt, and even to get to know business colleagues. In today's lesson, you'll learn 21 expressions about…
Espresso English Podcast145 - Regular verbs vs phrasal verbs
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb + preposition that has a specific meaning. Sometimes the meaning of the phrasal verb is quite different from the…
Espresso English Podcast144 - Students asked me about these confusing English words
There are a lot of words in English that seem to be the same – and in fact they are very similar – but we use them in different ways. In today's lesson, you'll…
Espresso English Podcast143 - 10 English expressions with "business"
The English language has some interesting expressions with the word "business" - and not all of them have to do with companies or work. Let's learn 10 of these…
Espresso English Podcast142 - How to pronounce English words starting with CON-
A student recently asked me how to pronounce English words starting with CON- such as content, contest, and conduct. My answer was - "It depends!" These three…
Espresso English Podcast141: How many of these vocabulary words do you know?
Do you think you have a good understanding of English vocabulary? Today I'm sending you a challenging quiz to test your knowledge! Click here to take the…
Espresso English Podcast140: What to say in embarrassing situations
If you're embarrassed, it can be almost impossible to think of the right thing to say... especially in English! In today's lesson, you'll learn useful phrases…
Espresso English Podcast139: Do you have a "question" or a "doubt"?
Students often say "I have a doubt" and then ask me something about the English language. However, native English speakers don't usually say it this way. If…
Espresso English Podcast138: 8 grammar mistakes that even advanced students make
I see this problem in a lot of more experienced English learners: Their written English might be 90% fine, but there are still some small errors. These…
Espresso English Podcast136: Learn 10 vocabulary words starting with "J"
We're in the middle of the month of June, and next month is July... so today let's learn 10 vocabulary words that begin with the letter "J." Don't just read…
Espresso English Podcast135 - 10 interesting expressions for progress and speed
Today's lesson is inspired by a student question – he asked what the expression "we're spinning our wheels" means. Take the lesson to find out! You'll learn 10…
Espresso English Podcast134 - Eight more formal business English phrases
When writing a business letter or when e-mailing a business contact who we don't know well, we use slightly more formal words and expressions. Today you'll…
Espresso English Podcast133: Learn 30 collocations with "country"
Let's learn some collocations - words that often go together! In today's lesson, you'll learn 30 different collocations with the word "country." At the end of…
Espresso English Podcast132: How to use "at all" in English
What does it mean when someone asks, "Do you drive at all?" In today's lesson, you'll learn how to use the expression "at all" in negative statements and…
Espresso English Podcast131: Do we use "the" with "police"?
One student said she sometimes sees "police" and sometimes "the police" - which is correct? What's the difference? Today you'll learn the answer to this…
Espresso English Podcast130: Difference between embarrassed and ashamed
What situations would make you feel embarrassed? What situations would make you feel ashamed? Learn the difference between these confusing English words in…
Espresso English Podcast129: Meet, meet with, or meet up with?
What's the difference between meet, meet with, and meet up with? You'll learn (with examples) in today's podcast! Lesson text…
Espresso English PodcastFree Sample - Business English Idioms
Today's episode is another free sample from the Business English Course. You'll learn 12 common business idioms by figuring them out from the context. One…
Espresso English PodcastFree Sample - Business English - Phrases for Meetings
Have you ever been shy about participating in a meeting in English? It can be really hard to think of the right phrases in a professional situation, when…
Espresso English Podcast128 - When NOT to use the word "to"
It can be hard for English learners to know when to use the word "to." In today's lesson, you'll see 6 common mistakes with "to" - and learn the correct way to…
Espresso English Podcast127: Common English Pronunciation Mistakes
Sometimes students ask me about the "rules" of English pronunciation - but it's impossible to teach "rules," because there are so many exceptions. A lot of…
Espresso English Podcast126: 10 Common Mistakes with Prepositions
Prepositions can be very challenging, even for advanced English learners! Today I'll teach you 10 of the most common mistakes students make with prepositions…