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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 Podcast125: Common English Mistakes with Direct and Indirect Objects
Can you find the mistakes in these sentences? They are all incorrect. They don't sound natural. "I bought yesterday a new t-shirt." "Please finish quickly the…
Espresso English Podcast124: 20 Powerful Adjectives in English
If you're tired of using the same basic and boring English words all the time, today's lesson will teach you some new vocabulary. You'll learn 20 very powerful…
Espresso English Podcast123: Learn 10 Useful Phrasal Verbs With "With"
Do you know the difference between get away with and get along with ? Do you know what sleep with really means? Can you use deal with, stick with, and mess…
Espresso English Podcast122 - Ten "right" and "wrong" expressions in English
You probably already know that "right" and "wrong" are the same as "correct" and "incorrect" respectively. These words are also used in a lot of informal…
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121 - Best Espresso English moments in 2016
In December, I like to reflect on all the wonderful things we did during the year. How about you? How has your English improved this year? Here are some of the…
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120 - New Free E-Book: 50 Illustrated English Expressions
I have a very special holiday gift for you: A FREE little e-book with 50 expressions... illustrated with short comics! You can download it, learn from it, and…
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119 - Ten English expressions with GIVE
""Give"" is a common English verb - and we use it in a lot of expressions. You can give advice, give someone a hug, give priority to a project, etc. In today's…
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118 - Learn 12 English slang words for talking about people
BE CAREFUL! Most of these words are not very complimentary. A lot of them have negative connotations, so it's not a good idea to call a person these names. But…
Espresso English Podcast117 - 7 courses from 7 teachers with an 80% discount - All about the English Power Pack
A NEW English Power Pack is now available! What's the English Power Pack? It's SEVEN courses from seven different English teachers... with a huge discount. The…
Espresso English Podcast116 - Vocabulary for unwanted gifts
English vocabulary in this lesson: retire downsize get rid of clutter antique heirloom knick-knack take a pass outdated junk Watch the video…
Espresso English Podcast115 - Words and phrases from the U.S. election results
Vocabulary in this lesson: stunned polls cherish setback shatter the glass ceiling reaching out second to none seek common ground Watch the video…
Espresso English Podcast114 - Learn English from the News: Vocabulary about Immigration
VOCABULARY IN THIS LESSON: a divisive issue burst / surge / influx a tight presidential race struck a chord with voters uneasy about the changes sizeable…
Espresso English Podcast113 - English learning tips from Olly at "I Will Teach You a Language"
I have a special treat for you today! This is an interview with Olly from iwillteachyoualanguage.com - he has learned many languages, and he has some great…
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112 - Learn English slang for talking about money
Native English speakers use a lot of slang words in casual conversations! Today you'll learn some English slang words related to the topic of money. Click here…
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111 - Free sample from Everyday English Speaking Level 2
Do you want to understand conversations better, learn the expressions native English speakers use, and speak more fluently? This course has more advanced…
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110 - 10 practical ways to motivate yourself in learning English
Do you ever feel sad and discouraged about your English-learning progress? Do you sometimes find it hard to stay motivated, because learning English takes such…
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109 - Start using these 10 English expressions today!
In today's lesson, you'll learn 10 English phrases with the word ""start"". Click here for the lesson text…
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108 - How to Continue a Conversation in English
In this lesson, you will learn how to keep a conversation going, without running out of things to say! Here's an example of how NOT to have an English…
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107 - 30+ English Slang Words for Appearance and Age
When you watch a TV show or movie in English, have you ever heard someone described as foxy, ripped, a brat, a munchkin, or an old fart? These are all slang…
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106 - 9 Collocations, 8 Phrasal Verbs, and 7 Idioms with the word SET
Sometimes people ask me to explain in detail the difference between a collocation, a phrasal verb, an idiom, a slang word, a proverb, etc. To be honest, that's…
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105 - 15 Conversational English Expressions with IN and ON
Here's a fun way to study prepositions - let's learn some casual conversational expressions using IN and ON. You might hear a native speaker say things like, -…
Espresso English PodcastEE104 - Learn how to talk more like a native English speaker
Do you want to understand English conversations better, learn the expressions that native speakers use, and speak English more fluently? The Everyday English…
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103 - Learn 20 great phrasal verbs for communication
Do you know what the phrasal verbs harp on, rattle off, and butt out mean? If not, you'll learn all of these and more in today's lesson. This is actually a…
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102 - Spoken English phrases for bad travel experiences
Learn English phrases for talking about travel nightmares. For example, "My Flight Was Overbooked, And I Got Bumped To A Later One." A "flight" is a trip by…
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101 - How to use the English verb "ask" correctly
"Ask" is one of the most common verbs in English, but there are a number of details to remember when you use it in a sentence. Here are 4 ways to use the…
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100 - Learn 15 English idioms with the word MAKE
You probably already know some basic English expressions with the verb "make," such as "make breakfast," "make money," and "make a promise" – but here are 15…
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099 - Learn 20 English adverbs to make your sentences more interesting
You want to express yourself better in English, right? Well, you can add more ""color"" and detail to your sentences by learning to use these 20 interesting…
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098 - Learn 10 Informal English phrases I've used recently
Native English speakers use a LOT of informal expressions in day-to-day life! Lately, I've been paying attention to my own conversations - and today I'll teach…
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097 - Five types of verb-verb combinations in English
Many students get confused when there are two consecutive verbs in a sentence – what form does the second verb take? This lesson will show you five types of…
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096 - Learn 10 English phrasal verbs with the word PLAY
One verb in English can be followed by various prepositions to make many different phrasal verbs. So you might know the basic meaning of the verb play (play…
Espresso English Podcast095 - How does it feel to be fluent in English?
When you're learning a language, it's common to feel sad about your progress. You want to become fluent... but it seems like that goal is so far away! If you…
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094 - English phrasal verbs for sports and health
One of the best ways to learn English phrasal verbs is to see them in context. This lesson will teach you 15 common English phrasal verbs related to sports and…
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093 - 12 Everyday English phrases for driving
In today's episode, you'll learn expressions like buckle up, give you a ride, pull over, pit stop, and slam on the brakes. Click here for the lesson text…
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092 - Can you find the English grammar mistakes in these sentences?
Today's lesson is a challenge - I'm going to show you 10 sentences, and you have to find the grammar mistake in each one. After you've done your best to…
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091 - 10 English expressions I found in the news recently
Reading the news in English is a great way to learn new words and phrases, especially for talking about current events. I was reading the newspaper recently…
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090 - Learn English phrases with the word LIFE
Hello students! How's life? We sometimes use the question "How's life?" as a casual way to ask how the person is feeling and what they have been doing…
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089 - How to improve English listening
Do you have difficulty listening to and understanding native English speakers? How to improve your English listening Listening is one of the BIGGEST problems…
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088 - 36 English collocations with HOUSE and HOME
A lot of students ask me about the difference between house and home. The word home refers to the place where you live and feel an emotional connection, and…
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087 - Learn the difference between these confusing English words
Today I'm going to teach you English words that many learners confuse: - beside and besides - than and then - wander and wonder By the end of this lesson…
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086 - 10 English Phrases with "What"
Today you'll learn English phrases with the word "What." These phrases are common in English conversation. #1 - "What's the catch?" Say this in response when…
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085 - Top English Pronunciation Problems
In this lesson, you’re going to practice English words with very similar sounds. Many English learners have problems pronouncing these words correctly. If you…
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084 - Difference between Lay and Lie
Both of these words refer to the action of putting something down on a surface, or an object/person/animal resting on a surface. However, lay has a direct…
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083 - Negative Adjectives in English
Do you want to expand your English vocabulary? Here are 10 negative adjectives for describing undesirable traits in people, things, or situations. You'll learn…
Espresso English Podcast083 - Difference between WHO and WHOM
A lot of students ask me about when to use WHO and when to use WHOM. This is an aspect of English grammar that even native English speakers confuse! Today I'll…
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082 - Regular English Words with Slang Meanings
In your native language, are there "regular words" that also have a slang meaning? In today's lesson, you're going to learn the alternative slang meanings of…
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081 - 15 Phrases for Speaking Polite English
When 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 which sound "polite" and…
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080 - English Grammar: When to use HAVE, HAVING, and HAVE GOT
Sometimes the verb "have" can be used in the present continuous (having) and sometimes it can be replaced by "have got"... but not always. In today's podcast…
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079 - Learn English Conversation: Hotel Recommendations
Amanda is looking for a place to stay on her vacation, and she asks Joe his opinion of a hotel she's considering. Joe gives her some advice. Listen to the…
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078 - 5 English Phrases & 10 English Idioms for Complaining about your Job
Listen to these five English sentences to learn some idiomatic expressions for talking about negative points at work. #1 – "My co-workers don’t pull their…
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077 - 20 English expressions with the word MIND
The English word “mind” refers to the center of your thoughts, memory, and imagination. In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 common English phrases using the word…
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076 - Is there any difference between these VERY similar English words?
Today's lesson comes from a really good student question: What's the difference between... - effective and efficient? - suitable and appropriate? - benefit and…
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075 - Learn English Phrases for Talking about Plans and Goals
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Here are the top 5 goals people tend to have for the New Year, along with some other ways to express related goals. You'll…
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074 - Learn Collocations: Metaphors in English
A number of words in English are used metaphorically – with a meaning that is not exactly the same as their literal meaning. Usually they apply a quality of…
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073 - Talk to or Talk with?
Today's lesson will teach you the difference between: talk to talk with talk about talk over talk through talk into talk out of There are plenty of example…
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072 - Three VERY common mistakes with "it"
#1 – Forgetting to use “it” when the sentence needs a subject “I just bought a new computer. Was on sale.” Every sentence in English needs a subject. In the…
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071 - Quick answers to your questions about idioms
A lot of students ask me about phrases and idioms they've heard in conversations and TV shows. In today's lesson, I'm going to share the answers with you…
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070 - Learn English Grammar: Be, Being, or Been?
Hello! How have you been? Today's lesson will be the answer to one question I'm constantly being asked... When exactly can you use be, being, and been? If…
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069 - 10 Informal English Phrases in Conversation
For this lesson, I decided to do something a bit different. I took some snippets (small pieces) of conversations that I've heard in the past week, which have…
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068 - 16 English Idioms with STAND & SIT
You already know what the words "stand" and "sit" mean... but do you know these expressions? - won't stand for something - standoffish - not sit well with…
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067 - How to use Either and Neither in English
Do you ever get mixed up when trying to use the words either and neither? Today I'm going to teach you exactly how to use these words in English, with lots of…