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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!
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Espresso English PodcastEnglish phrases for New Year's resolutions
Many 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…
Espresso English PodcastAre you accidentally being rude in 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 that are considered…
Espresso English Podcast40 words to use instead of "said"
Do 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,"…
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Never say "more better"
Today 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…
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Let's pronounce 15 DIFFICULT words!
Once 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…
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How to use BE, BEING, and BEEN correctly
The 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…
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"I couldn't agree more" & "I couldn't care less"
Today 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…
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No "grammer"!
Today 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…
Espresso English Podcast10 idioms for problems and difficulties
Today 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…
Espresso English Podcast"If I was..." or "If I were..." ?
Today 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…
Espresso English PodcastPractical English phrases for invitations
Today 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…
Espresso English PodcastWhat's the fastest way to learn fluent English?
It'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…
Espresso English PodcastNo more pauses or hesitation when you speak English
If 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…
Espresso English PodcastHow to increase your confidence to speak English
Yesterday 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…
Espresso English PodcastDon't focus on words or grammar rules (do this instead...)
Over 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…
Espresso English Podcast50 collocations with big, large, great, deep, strong, heavy
A collocation is two or more words that go together naturally. Learning collocations is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural! Today we'll…
Espresso English PodcastPronunciation practice: 5-syllable words
Are you ready to practice your pronunciation with some longer words? The ones we'll practice today all have 5 syllables – like the word vocabulary…
Espresso English PodcastAre you making these 10 business English writing mistakes?
When writing letters and e-mails in business English, it's really important to avoid mistakes - which can make your writing look unprofessional. Today you'll…
Espresso English PodcastLet's learn 20 words for SHAPES in English
Today we're going to do a vocabulary with pictures lesson to help you learn 20 words for shapes in English, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional ones…
Espresso English PodcastCome along, come across, come off, come on, come out, come over, come up...
Come along, come across, come off, come on, come out, come over, come up... Phrasal verbs like these can be easy to confuse because they all seem so similar!…
Espresso English PodcastLearn these HOT words & expressions!
Right now it's summer, and it's hot as blazes! (= the weather is extremely hot). This inspired me to teach you 15 English words and expressions with "hot."…
Espresso English Podcast15 phrases for talking with a doctor in English
If you had to talk with a doctor in English, would you know what to say? In today's lesson you'll learn phrases and vocabulary for talking about medical…
Espresso English PodcastDo you know these 10 advanced vocabulary words?
Today's lesson will be a challenging one – we're going to look at 10 more advanced vocabulary words. But I'm not going to just tell you what they mean……
Espresso English PodcastLet's say 96 words with SILENT letters!
The English language has a lot of silent letters that cause difficulties for both native speakers and English learners, because they make the spelling of words…
Espresso English PodcastHow to say & write the DATE correctly in English
What's today's date? Can you answer quickly in English? A lot of English learners have doubts about how to say and write dates correctly, and you don't want to…
Espresso English Podcast10 idioms for communication & miscommunication
Do you know what it means to: drop someone a line get your wires crossed or beat around the bush? These are all examples of idioms that we're going to learn…
Espresso English Podcast10 types of nouns in English
You already know a LOT of nouns in English, but did you know that there are different types of nouns? That's what we'll be learning today! Make sure to watch…
Espresso English PodcastHow to pronounce -ED perfectly every time
Today I want to help you fix a pronunciation problem that I hear in a LOT of students' English, and that is saying things like this: I ask-ed him to help me…
Espresso English PodcastWhen do we use "shall" in English?
A lot of English learners are curious about the word "shall." Is it the same thing as "will"? When exactly do we use it? I'll answer those questions in today's…
Espresso English PodcastHow to say & use WONDER and WANDER
Today I'm going to quickly clear up confusion between the words wander and wonder. These are two completely different words, but sometimes English learners mix…
Espresso English PodcastCongratulations ON, FOR, TO...?
Today we've got a really interesting question from a student: In English, do we say "congratulations ON or FOR your anniversary"? Listen to the lesson to find…
Espresso English Podcast20 vocabulary words for LIGHTS
Today let's expand your vocabulary by learning 20 different words for lights - from lamps to lighthouses to lightning (which you shouldn't get confused with…
Espresso English Podcast10 expressions with the word BUSINESS
English has some interesting expressions with the word "business" – and many of them AREN'T related to work. Today you'll learn 10 expressions with "business"…
Espresso English PodcastPractical phrases for talking about mistakes
Mistakes are part of language learning... and part of life! Remember that with the word mistake, we always say: "I made a mistake" and never "I did a mistake."…
Espresso English Podcast20 compound words around the house
Compound words are made of two words together, forming a new word with a new meaning. For example: bathroom = A room where you can take a bath mailbox = A box…
Espresso English PodcastEnglish words with DISAPPEARING syllables!
The pronunciation of many English words sounds different from the way they appear to be written. Some English words have "disappearing or dropped syllables" -…
Espresso English PodcastDay 5 - Phrasal Verbs CHALLENGE!
⭐ Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-challenge-day-5/ ✔️ Download the worksheet…
Espresso English PodcastDay 4 - Phrasal Verbs CHALLENGE!
⭐ Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-challenge-day-4/ ✔️ Download the worksheet…
Espresso English PodcastDay 3 - Phrasal Verbs CHALLENGE!
⭐ Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-challenge-day-3 ✔️ Download the worksheet…
Espresso English PodcastDay 2 - Phrasal Verbs CHALLENGE!
⭐ Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-challenge-day-2 ✔️ Download the worksheet…
Espresso English PodcastDay 1 - Phrasal Verbs CHALLENGE!
⭐ Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/phrasal-verbs-challenge-day-1 ✔️ Download the worksheet…
Espresso English PodcastPhrasal Verbs: Transitive & Intransitive, Separable & Inseparable
Intransitive phrasal verbs examples: https://www.espressoenglish.net/intransitive-phrasal-verbs-in-english/ Separable phrasal verbs examples…
Espresso English PodcastFree Phrasal Verbs Challenge Next Week!
Next week we're doing a FREE "Phrasal Verbs Challenge" – and you're invited! Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs + prepositions like take off, set apart…
Espresso English PodcastWhen to use proof, prove, belief, and believe
In today's lesson we're going to practice our pronunciation and learn when to use the words proof and prove, belief and believe. These pairs of words are…
Espresso English Podcast100 answers to common English questions
When a person asks you a question in English, it's hard to give a quick answer. How can you reply to questions faster? One way is to learn some of the typical…
Espresso English PodcastHow to use WISH and HOPE correctly
⭐ 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book: https://www.espressoenglish.net/600-confusing-english-words-explained ✔️ Read the lesson text…
Espresso English Podcast"Right" and "wrong" expressions
You know that "right" and "wrong" are the same as "correct" and "incorrect" respectively. These words are also used in a lot of informal expressions and idioms…
Espresso English PodcastLifetime vs. Lifelong vs. Lifespan
Today we have a great question from a student who asked about the difference between the words lifetime, lifelong, and lifespan. These words all seem to refer…
Espresso English PodcastYour 2022 English-learning plan
Hello and happy 2022! It's a great time to make plans for the goals you want to achieve in the new year :-) Do you have a plan for improving your English this…
Espresso English PodcastPhrases for bad travel experiences
Have you ever missed your flight? (Remember that in English we say "I missed my flight" and not "I lost my flight") Today we'll learn some phrases you can use…
Espresso English PodcastTake back & taken aback
Today's lesson is on two phrasal verbs – take back and taken aback. These look quite similar, but they have very different meanings, and I'll explain them with…
Espresso English PodcastWhere exactly to put "please" in a sentence
In English, we use the word "please" to make requests and orders more polite – but have you ever considered where exactly to put the word "please" in your…
Espresso English PodcastPhrases for complaining about your job
No matter how much you like your job, there are always a few things to complain about. In today's lesson we'll use five sample sentences to learn phrases and…
Espresso English PodcastCan YOU say these 10 tongue twisters?
Today's lesson is going to be a challenge even for me... We're working on 10 tongue twisters - short phrases that are very difficult to pronounce, even for…
Espresso English Podcast10 expressions with LIFE
In today's lesson we'll learn 10 idiomatic expressions with the word LIFE, including: - can't for the life of me - lead a charmed life - put their lives on the…
Espresso English Podcast15 VERY common spelling mistakes
English spelling can be a real challenge. Because of the way the English language has changed over time, there are LOTS of irregularities and exceptions in the…
Espresso English Podcast40 interesting collocations for communication
Today let's expand your vocabulary by learning 40 interesting collocations (combinations of words) with the key words comment, conversation, and speech. This…
Espresso English PodcastDo you ATTEND class or ATTEND TO class?
Today's lesson is a quick tip about a small difference that could really mix you up – do you attend English class, or attend to English class? Watch the lesson…
Espresso English Podcast11 word pairs with CONFUSING pronunciation
Let's practice pronunciation together! We'll work on pairs of words with confusing pronunciation - in which the same combinations of letters are pronounced…
Espresso English PodcastBusiness or Busyness?
Do you know the difference between business and busyness? They're pronounced differently... ...and they mean different things! Let's learn them in this quick…