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English Makes No Sense
A humorous and hopefully helpful look at the English language. If you follow me on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube you already know what this podcast is about. In this podcast we will have fun with the English language. You will learn pronunciation tips, grammar rules and how to improve your English. Listen, learn, hopefully laugh and practice your English fluency skills! Come on!
Episodes
- English Makes No Sense
Trick or Treat! 🎃 6 Halloween Traditions Explained | Learn American English
🎃 Why do Americans say "Trick or Treat"? What does "dress up" mean? And why do people leave their porch lights on at Halloween? In this episode of English…
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🎃 SCARED TO DEATH?! 7 Spooky American Expressions That Don't Mean What You Think!
Have you ever heard an American say, "You scared me to death!" or "I nearly jumped out of my skin!"? Wait... WHAT?! 💀 Welcome to a special Halloween episode of…
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“GIVE ME A BREAK!” Americans Mean What? | English Makes No Sense
“Give me a break!” Americans say it all the time—but what do they REALLY mean? In this episode of Americans Mean What?, discover three everyday meanings of…
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“I’m All Set” & “I Got You” — What Do Americans REALLY Mean? 🎃 | American English
🎃 What Do Americans REALLY Mean? — “I’m All Set” & “I Got You” Have you ever heard an American say “I’m all set” or “I got you” and wondered what they REALLY…
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TAKE A RAIN CHECK — What Do Americans REALLY Mean?
Have you ever heard an American say, “Can I take a rain check?” and wondered what in the world rain has to do with making plans? 🌧️😂 Welcome to another episode…
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WE SHOULD HANG OUT! — Is That Actually an Invitation? | What Do Americans REALLY Mean?
Have you ever heard an American say: “We should hang out sometime!” And thought… “Awesome! When are we meeting?” Only to discover that… apparently… you don't…
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WHAT'S UP?” — Americans Don't Mean What You Think
Someone says, “What's up?” Do they want to know what's happening? Are they asking how you feel? Or are they just saying hello? Welcome back to English Makes No…
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“I’M GOOD!” — What Americans REALLY Mean
Have you ever heard an American say “I’m good” and wondered what they REALLY meant? Because sometimes “I’m good” means “I’m fine.” Sometimes it means “No…
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What Does “I’m Down” Mean? 🇺🇸 Learn This Common American English Expression!
Have you ever heard an American say “I’m down” and wondered… Down where?! 😂 In this episode of the English Makes No Sense Podcast, we're breaking down one of…
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“How Are You?” Is NOT a Real Question?!
Have you ever wondered why Americans ask “How are you?” and then seem to walk away before you can actually tell them how you are? 😂 Welcome to English Makes No…
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10 English Expressions with CLOCK You Need to Know ⏰ | American English for ESL Learners
Do you know what it means to clock in, clock out, be on the clock, or work against the clock? ⏰ In this fun and practical English Makes No Sense podcast…
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How to Order Steak & Burgers in English | Rare, Medium, Well-Done & Restaurant Vocabulary for ESL Learners
Have you ever gone to an American restaurant and panicked when the server asked, "How would you like your steak cooked?" What's the difference between rare…
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How to Order Eggs in an American Restaurant | Restaurant English for ESL Learners
Have you ever gone to a restaurant in America and heard the server ask, "How would you like your eggs?" If so, you know how confusing the answer can be! In…
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10 Common Expressions Native Speakers Use Every Day | Toolbox Series #5
Have you ever heard someone say, "I screwed up," "Don't screw around," or "I got screwed"? What do these expressions really mean? In this episode of English…
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Speak More Naturally: Tool Idioms Every English Learner Needs
Want to sound more natural in English? In this episode of English Makes No Sense, you'll learn common English idioms and expressions that use tools like…
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Level Up Your English! 6 Common English Idioms with "Level"
Did you know that one simple tool can teach you some of the most useful English expressions? In this episode of the English Makes No Sense Toolbox Series…
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English Nail Idioms Explained | Hit the Nail on the Head, Nail It & More | Toolbox English Ep. 2
Want to sound more like a native English speaker? In this episode of Toolbox English, you'll learn seven of the most common English idioms and expressions with…
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10 Hammer Expressions in English | Common American Idioms 🔨
🔨 Welcome to Toolbox English #1! In this episode of English Makes No Sense, you'll learn 10 common American expressions and idioms with the word hammer. These…
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9 More American Sayings You Need to Know: Cut Corners, Face the Music & More! | English Makes No Sense Podcast
Are you confused when Americans say things like "cut corners," "back to the drawing board," or "face the music"? In this episode of English Makes No Sense…
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10 American Sayings You'll Hear Every Day (And What They Really Mean) | Learn Real American English
Why do Americans say things like "under the weather," "piece of cake," and "the ball is in your court"? If you've ever been confused by American English…
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“English Verbs That NEVER Change| | Easy Irregular Verbs for ESL Learner
Some English verbs completely change in the past tense… go → went eat → ate see → saw But then English suddenly decides: cut → cut put → put hit → hit WHY?! In…
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How to Write Professional Emails in English (Without Sounding Too Formal)
Do your emails in English sound too formal… or unnatural? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to write professional but natural emails in English using real…
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8 Casual Business English Phrases You NEED at Work (Sound More Natural Instantly
Want to sound more natural and confident in English at work? In this lesson, you’ll learn 8 casual Business English sayings that native speakers use every day…
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Step Up Your Business English: 8 Phrasal Verbs You Need at Work (Episode 2)
Want to sound more natural and confident at work in English? In this video, you’ll learn 8 essential Business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use…
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Business English Idioms: Speak Like a Native at Work
Ever feel like your colleagues are speaking a secret language? You know the words, but the sentences make NO sense! 🤯 In this episode of English Makes No…
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11 “DOG” Idioms & Slang in English 🐶 | Learn Real English Expressions (ESL Listening Practice)
Why are you “sick as a dog”… and what does it mean if someone calls you a “dirty dog”? 🐶 In this episode of English Makes NO Sense, you’ll learn 11 common…
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Dog Idioms in English: 10 Expressions to Sound More Natural (ESL for Intermediate Learners)
Do you understand English… but still feel unnatural when you speak? In this episode of the English Makes No Sense Podcast, you’ll learn 10 common English…
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10 Idioms You NEED for Work | Business English & ESL Speaking Practice
Do you ever feel invisible at work… or struggle to express confidence in English? In this episode of the English Makes No Sense Podcast, you’ll learn 10…
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How to Learn English Faster with Flashcards (Pronunciation, Repetition & Word Games)
Are you using flashcards to learn English… but still struggling to remember words or speak confidently? In this episode, I break down how to use flashcards the…
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7 “Green” Idioms in English You Must Know 🍀 | Green-Eyed Monster, Green with Envy & More (ESL Lesson)
Have you ever heard someone say “green with envy” or talk about the “green-eyed monster”? English uses the color green in many surprising idioms and…
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Stop Saying “I Disagree”: 5 Polite More Ways to Disagree in English
Learn how to disagree politely in English with 5 professional phrases native speakers use at work. In this episode of English Makes No Sense, you’ll learn five…
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The Art of Polite Disagreement (Sound Smart Without Sounding Rude)
Learn how to disagree in English without sounding rude. In this episode of English Makes No Sense, you’ll discover five polite ways to disagree in English that…
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Why FUTURE Sounds Like “FUCHER” | English Pronunciation Explained
Why does FUTURE sound like "fuchure"? In this English Makes No Sense episode, we break down why the T + U combination sometimes sounds like CH in American…
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Fluency Practice: Describe a Work Problem Without Stopping
Practice English fluency by learning how to describe a work problem clearly without stopping. This episode helps ESL learners improve speaking confidence…
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Workplace English: Interrupting Politely
Learn polite and professional ways to interrupt in English at work. This episode teaches ESL learners practical workplace English phrases for meetings…
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“What Does ‘Run Into’ Mean in English?”
Learn how to use the English phrasal verb run into with clear examples for conversation and workplace English. This episode helps ESL learners understand…
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“How to Pronounce Ship vs Sheep ?| English Pronunciation Explained”
Learn the difference between short and long vowel sounds in English with /ɪ/ vs /iː/ (ship vs sheep). This ESL pronunciation lesson helps improve clarity…
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Learn the Idiom: On the Same Page
Learn the meaning of the common English idiom on the same page and how native speakers use it in workplace conversations. This episode helps ESL learners…
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Sounds That Cause Misunderstandings in English | ESL Pronunciation & Listening Practice
Many English learners use the right grammar—but still get misunderstood. Why? English sounds. In this episode of English Makes No Sense, ESL teacher SL…
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English Tongue Twisters for Fluency 😅 | Speak Faster & Clearer
Let’s end the week with some fun English tongue twisters! In this fluency practice episode, you’ll: • Train your mouth and rhythm • Practice common English…
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Sound More Polite in English | “Could You Clarify That?” (Workplace Upgrade)
Want to sound professional when you don’t understand? In this 2-minute English lesson, learn how to upgrade: ❌ “That’s confusing.” ✅ “Could you clarify that a…
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Figure Out | Common English Phrasal Verb Explained in 2 Minutes
he phrasal verb figure out is everywhere in English—especially at work. In this quick lesson, you’ll learn: • What figure out means • How to use it naturally…
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Silent Letters in English 🤫 | Know vs Wrong (Pronunciation Lesson)
Why do English words have letters we don’t pronounce? In this short pronunciation lesson, you’ll learn: • Why the K in know is silent • Why the W in wrong…
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Get the Hang of It | Common English Idiom Explained
What does “get the hang of it” actually mean? In this quick 2-minute English lesson, you’ll learn: • The meaning of the idiom get the hang of it • When native…
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Small Talk: How to Sound Natural Without Feeling Awkward
Small talk in English can feel awkward, stressful, and unnecessary — especially at work. In this 10–12 minute episode of English Makes No Sense, you’ll learn…
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How Word Stress Changes Everything: Nouns vs. Verbs
Headline: Are you saying it wrong? One tiny syllable could be changing your entire sentence! 🚀 Welcome back to English Makes No Sense! Today, we’re diving into…
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English Riddles to Improve Fluency!
What disappears the moment you say its name? 👉 Silence. #EnglishRiddles #FunFriday #LearnEnglish
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What Does “Bite the Bullet” Mean?
What does it mean to "Bite the bullet?" Meaning: do something difficult or scary. Example: “I finally bit the bullet and called customer service.” #IdiomsDaily…
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How to Use the Phrasal Verb: COME UP WITH
Master the Phrasal Verb: COME UP WITH 🚀 Have you ever struggled to explain that you just had a "lightbulb moment"? In today’s episode of English Makes No…
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Why “Pizza” Sounds Like That (English Makes NO Sense 🍕)
Why does pizza end with a /ts/ sound? Because English steals words and keeps the chaos. A fun, short episode explaining borrowed words and weird English…
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Stop Saying “I Need Help” – Sound More Confident at Work
Want to sound more confident in English at work? Learn a simple phrase upgrade that makes you sound professional, capable, and ready to learn — without…
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Rock or Lock? Master the /R/ vs /L/ Sounds in English
Struggling with rock and lock? You’re not alone. This Pronunciation Tuesday episode trains your tongue to clearly hear and produce the /r/ and /l/ sounds — two…
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👉 LOOK INTO: A Must-Know Phrasal Verb for Work English
Learn how to use the phrasal verb look into like a native speaker. This episode explains the meaning, common workplace uses, and real examples so you can sound…
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👉 Spill the Beans: A Common English Idiom ESL Learners Love
What does spill the beans really mean? In this quick ESL lesson, you’ll learn the meaning, how native speakers use it, and how to sound natural when talking…
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What's the Difference Between Loose and Lose?
English spelling is chaotic—and one small letter can completely change meaning. In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between lose vs loose, plus…
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Quiet or Quite. One Letter Changes Everything!
English spelling is chaotic—and one small letter can completely change meaning. In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between quiet vs quite and, plus…
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Bring vs Take: Think About Location
Now let’s talk about bring and take. Think location. Bring moves something toward the speaker.Bring your laptop to the meeting. Take moves something away.Take…
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When to Use Borrow vs Lend?
Have you ever said, “Can you borrow me a pen?” You’re not alone. In this episode, we clear up two words that confuse ESL learners because English cares a LOT…
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Hear vs Listen; Which One Should You Use?
Do you hear English—or actually listen to it? In this episode of English Makes No Sense, I break down two of the most confusing everyday English words for ESL…
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Say or Tell? Which Should You Use?
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down two of the most confusing everyday English words for ESL learners. You’ll learn the real differences…