Espresso English Podcast
By: Shayna Oliveira
Language: en
Categories: Education, Language, Learning
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
50+ Christmas Vocabulary Words in English
Dec 15, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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Christmas is coming, and in today's lesson, you'll learn 50 essential English words related to the season! We cover everything from Christmas traditions and winter activities to festive food and decor, helping you build your Christmas vocabulary so you can speak English more confidently.
You'll definitely want to download today's lesson PDF with all the Christmas words and pictures for easy review. Now, grab a cup of hot chocolate ☕, get comfy, and let's learn some festive Christmas vocabulary together! ❄️
If you want to...
Duration: 00:05:0210 Easy English Words With HIDDEN Meanings
Dec 08, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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You already know words like hot, broke, and sick in English, right? 🔥 But did you know those same words have completely different slang meanings?
- "hot" doesn't just mean the temperature.
- "broke" isn't only about something snapping in half.
- and "sick"... might actually be a compliment!
In today's video, we're going to look at 10 common English words with surprising double meanings — the kind native speakers use in slang or informal English conversation all the time.
If you wan...
Duration: 00:06:37Have You Heard These 15 'NO' Phrases Before?
Dec 05, 2025🎁 Download Free lesson PDF
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Beyond just saying "no," English speakers use a variety of informal expressions. This video will help you to learn English by teaching you 15 common "no" phrases that native speakers use in everyday English conversation.
You'll learn exactly when to use these English phrases - so you can become a more fluent English speaker. Make sure to check out our other videos to improve your English speaking!
Now you know 15 informal 'no' expressions to help your English sound more natural...
Duration: 00:09:35Sell, Sale, Sold - Never Mix Them Up Again!
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It's for SELL, or it's for SALE - which one is correct?
Today I will clearly explain the difference between sell, sale, and sold, so you will never mix them up again!
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Download our Black Friday catalog so that you can make your "wish list" and get r...
Duration: 00:05:39Test YOUR Pronunciation with 20 of the TRICKIEST English Words!
Nov 19, 2025🎁 Download 250+ BONUS practice words
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Have you ever stumbled over a difficult English word? It feels like your mouth just doesn't work right! In this video, we're going to test your pronunciation with 20 of the hardest words to pronounce in English — words like "squirrel," "asterisk," and "bureaucracy."
If you can say all of these correctly as a non-native speaker… then your English pronunciation is very impressive. But don't worry — I'll guide you through each one, step by step, so you can listen, repeat, improve your pronunciation...
Duration: 00:05:39Learn 50 "Get" Phrases - Fast & Easy!
Nov 17, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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GET is one of the most common verbs in the English language - and we use it in a ton of different ways! It can be used for receiving things, for emotions, for changes, for relationships, for travel, and lots more.
Today you'll learn 50 common English collocations with "get" — these are used often by native English speakers. I've organized them by category, so they're easier to remember and use in your own English.
If you want to download this lesson, inc...
Duration: 00:07:03Your ULTIMATE guide to order of adjectives in English!
Nov 04, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF + quiz
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Pop quiz: which is correct:
- a red big ball, or a big red ball?
- an awful old movie, or an old awful movie?
- a French lovely silk gown, or a silk French lovely gown, or a lovely French silk gown?
All of these examples are related to ordering adjectives in the English language - when we have multiple words describing something, how do we know which one comes first, next, and last?
That's exact...
Duration: 00:06:4715 "Story" Expressions with Surprising Meanings!
Oct 31, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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Have you ever noticed common English expressions like "Story of my life," "it's the same old story," and "end of story?" These English phrases are NOT talking about stories like the ones we read in books - they mean something totally different!
By the end of this video, you'll learn 15 natural English expressions using the word "story." Make sure to download the free lesson PDF by clicking on the link in the video description, so you can review and remember them. Duration: 00:07:29
50 Ways To Give Awesome Compliments In English
Oct 30, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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Everyone loves getting a compliment - but do you know how to give compliments in English and how to respond to compliments naturally?
In this lesson, you'll learn 50 useful phrases for giving compliments on appearance, work, cooking, home, and character… plus, natural responses to compliments so you can receive them gracefully.
I'll also teach you 4 common sentence structures we use for compliments - so that you can create as many phrases as you want!
By the end, you'll...
Duration: 00:07:36Top 20 Halloween Vocabulary Words in English
Oct 27, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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🎃👻 Halloween is coming up on October 31, and it's full of fun traditions! On this holiday, American children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating, meaning they go from house to house in the neighborhood ringing the doorbell and gathering candy.
This video will help you expand your Halloween vocabulary. We'll go over 15 spooky Halloween words and learn 6 different ways to talk about being scared. Watch this English lesson so you can talk about Halloween confidently in English!
When you expand your En...
Duration: 00:03:5715 Phrasal Verbs You Need for Health & Fitness!
Oct 23, 2025🎁 Download Free PDF + Quiz
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In English, we don't just exercise… we warm up, work out, and sometimes we feel like we're going to pass out!
Phrasal verbs are everywhere when we talk about sports, fitness, and health—and you need to know them if you want to be fluent in English. In this video, you'll learn 15 super useful phrasal verbs, so you can talk about exercise, healthy habits, and even those not-so-healthy moments.
Make sure to download today's lesson PDF so you can revie...
Duration: 00:07:35If you know these 20 words, you're an EXPERT in English vocabulary!
Oct 20, 2025🎁 Download Free PDF: 100 GRE words
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Plethora… dwindle… ambiguous… have you seen these words before? In today's lesson, I'll teach you 20 advanced English vocabulary words - and if you know them, it means your vocabulary is incredible! These words are used by highly-educated and articulate native English speakers.
Why not grab a pen and paper to write down the words, and give yourself a check mark by each one you already knew.
I'd also like to give you a gift to really skyrocket your English vocabul...
Duration: 00:06:4320 Essential Driving Expressions in English
Oct 16, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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Do you know how to talk about driving in English, beyond the basics like stop, go, and turn left? Today you'll learn 20 expressions that native English speakers use - these are super useful for everyday conversations and road trips!
After you watch the video, make sure to download the free lesson PDF so you can review all the driving phrases and vocabulary - and there's even a bonus quiz so you can test yourself and see how well you've learned.
Wo...
Duration: 00:08:2450 American Food Words You Need to Know!
Oct 13, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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What do Americans eat every day? In this video, I'll teach you vocabulary for 50 common food names in English - including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, sides and desserts - to improve your English vocabulary!
Now you know more than 50 vocabulary words for common American foods from morning to evening. Which ones would you most like to try?
If you'd like to learn over 1000 vocabulary words in the next 30 days, come join my Vocabulary Builder Course!
Duration: 00:08:14Learn 10 Cool English Phrases With WHAT
Oct 09, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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What's the catch? What are you getting at? Whaddayasay?
…what do these phrases mean?
Today we're looking at some informal English phrases that start with 'what.' These aren't simple questions like 'what's your name?' — instead, they're casual expressions you'll hear native speakers use - and that you can't always translate literally.
By the end of this lesson, you'll understand what they mean and when to use them - so your English will sound more fluent and c...
Duration: 00:06:39Do you REALLY know "to" vs. "for"?
Oct 06, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF
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"I'm studying FOR improve my English" or "I'm studying TO improve my English" - which one is right?
In this English lesson, we'll clarify the to and for difference - even advanced learners mix them up! Test your knowledge with an English quiz after this review of when to use to vs. for.
You'll definitely want to download this free English lesson PDF for review and reference, because I've also included lists of verbs after which we commonly use "to" a...
Duration: 00:08:22Become fluent FASTER with UNLIMITED English speaking practice!
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Duration: 00:03:27If you score 80% on this test, your English grammar is AMAZING!
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Hey English learners! Think your grammar is pretty good? Let's put it to the test!
I've got 20 grammar questions for you today - ranging from B1 level (intermediate English) all the way up to C2 (very advanced English) - so if you score more than 80%, your English is seriously impressive.
I'll show you each question, give you a few moments to answer, a...
Duration: 00:09:14English Phrases for EMBARRASSING moments!
Sep 16, 2025🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF - click here!
What should you say in English after an embarrassing moment?
That's exactly what I'm going to teach you today - so that you can handle these situations with confidence!
Learn phrases to say after you...
burp, fart, sneeze, or make another bodily noise
drop, break, or spill something
forget someone's name
Embarrassing moments happen to everyone - but knowing these phrases helps you react calmly, politely, and confidently!
Want to master lots more real English phrases for...
Duration: 00:05:15Most English Learners DON'T Know These Phrasal Verbs!
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Beef up? Fawn over? Wipe out? These aren't the phrasal verbs you learned in English class… what on earth do they mean? In this lesson, I'll teach you 10 interesting phrasal verbs that native speakers know, but most English learners have never heard of.
Make sure to download today's lesson PDF by clicking here. Enter your e-mail address to receive that free download, so you can review and remember these phrasal verbs.
If you want t...
Duration: 00:05:38BAD News: How to Respond in English
Aug 18, 2025⭐ Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-reply-to-good-and-bad-news/
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When someone shares bad news in English, your words really matter. A cold or awkward response can make things worse… But in this lesson, you'll learn kind, natural phrases for reacting to bad news - so you can sound sympathetic in English. So let's build your fluency and your people skills at the same time!
Remember to download your free lesson guide, which has phrases for responding to both good and bad news. Click here and enter...
Duration: 00:06:16Essential English Phrases For Replying to Good News
Aug 11, 2025⭐ Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-reply-to-good-and-bad-news/
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Do you ever hear good news in English… and you're not sure how to respond? Don't just say 'okay' or 'nice' - use one of the natural and expressive phrases from this lesson!
When someone shares their good news, your response matters—and the right phrase shows that you're friendly, confident, and fluent. So let's learn the best English phrases for reacting to good news in a natural way.
You can download a free guide ful...
Duration: 00:05:17Pronunciation Practice: ALL American English Sounds!
Aug 04, 2025⭐ Download FREE sounds guide: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-pronunciation-guide-american-english-sounds/
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Do you want to sound more like an American when you speak English? You need to master the sounds of the language to speak more clearly and naturally!
In this lesson, I'll break down every major sound in American English - with words to help you practice. Let's perfect your pronunciation, so you can speak English more confidently.
If you would like to download this beautiful guide to all the sounds of American English...
Duration: 00:08:57100+ Advanced Phrases For More Fluent English!
Jul 28, 2025🤩 Download FREE 500 Phrases E-Book: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-ebook-500-phrases/
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STOP saying basic phrases and try using these more advanced ones to sound more fluent in English!
Instead of saying 'I'm tired,' say 'I'm running on empty.'
Instead of 'That's not true,' try 'That doesn't hold water.'
Today you'll learn 100 advanced English phrases to express yourself in a variety of situations—at work, in casual conversations, and everywhere in between.
You can download everything...
Duration: 00:16:08The REAL difference between SEE, LOOK, and WATCH
Jul 21, 2025In English, we see a sign, look at the sunset, and watch TV… but why so many words for just using your eyes? If you've ever mixed up see, look, and watch, you're not alone! In this video, I'll teach you the difference with clear examples. Let's take a closer look at these 3 very common verbs.
Before we get started, my free gift to you is a PDF teaching even more confusing verbs - like start vs. begin, close vs. shut, and listen vs. hear. Click below to download it today so you can clear up your dou...
Duration: 00:03:01Add These 15 Incredibly Useful Intensifying Adverbs To Your Vocabulary
Jul 14, 2025🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-15-intensifying-adverbs/
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Do you wanna say something stronger than "very good" or "really weird"?
Say "absolutely amazing" and "utterly ridiculous" instead!
Today you'll learn 15 powerful intensifying adverbs with natural word combinations to help you sound more like a native speaker.
They'll help take your English from "pretty good"... to insanely impressive!
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Duration: 00:05:1220 English Words You Need to Describe Broken Things!
Jul 07, 2025🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-20-words-problems-and-damage/
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It's not just broken… it's cracked, chipped, scratched, or smashed! In English, we have tons of specific words to describe different kinds of damage - and using the right one makes your speech more accurate and natural.
Today you'll learn 20 useful vocabulary words to talk about problems, defects, and damage. So let's fix up your vocabulary - starting now!
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Duration: 00:04:02Practice Pronouncing OUGH 5 Different Ways in English
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Tough… though… through… How on earth are you supposed to pronounce -OUGH? There are at least 5 different ways in English - and no, it doesn't make sense!
I'll show you how to pronounce each one clearly in the most common words containing ough, so you'll be able to say them confidently without confusion.
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Duration: 00:04:53Learn 20 ADVANCED Words For Walking
Jun 16, 2025🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF +: Quiz https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-20-advanced-words-for-walk/
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In English, we don't just walk… we stroll, march, shuffle, limp, and pace. Each word paints a different picture—and using the right one can make your English sound way more fluent and expressive.
Let's learn 20 more advanced alternatives to 'walk' and when to use each one. So get ready to level up your vocabulary!
And make sure to download today's lesson PDF and quiz by clicking on the link the video des...
Duration: 00:05:24100 Intermediate English Phrases For Better Speaking
Jun 09, 2025🤩 Download FREE English Phrases E-Book: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-ebook-500-phrases/
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Are you an intermediate English learner? You know the basics… but conversations still feel a bit awkward. Well, I've got some good news - today you'll learn 100 intermediate English phrases that will help you sound smoother, more natural, and more confident in many different everyday situations.
Make sure to download everything from today's lesson - and more - by clicking on the link in the video description to get my free e-book, 500+ real English phrases to...
Duration: 00:12:46Present Perfect vs Past Perfect Made EASY!
Jun 02, 2025🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF + quiz: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-present-perfect-past-perfect/
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"I have gone" vs. "I had gone"... what's the difference?! 🤯 Many English learners have trouble with these tricky verb tenses!
Today I'll show you exactly when and why we use the present perfect and past perfect, using real examples and easy tips you'll remember. By the end, you'll be able to say: "Ah, now I get it!"
And a little something extra - you can download today's lesson plus a quiz to t...
Duration: 00:05:38Are YOU making these English errors?
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Watch out for these English mistakes!
- She don't like pizza. - He's more taller than me. - I need an information.Hmm… something's not right here.
These sentences should be:
- She doesn't like pizza - He's taller than me - I need some informationGrammar mistakes like these make it obvious you're not a native English speaker - and correcting them makes you sound more fluent!
So today let's f...
Duration: 00:08:45100+ Easy English Phrases You Need To Know!
May 19, 2025🤩 Download FREE English Phrases E-Book: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-ebook-500-phrases/
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Hey there! Imagine speaking English and knowing exactly what to say. And saying it like a native speaker - for example, instead of just saying "no" all the time, you could say "nope!" or "no way" or "nah, I'm good."
Learning the real phrases that native English speakers use helps YOU speak more confidently. So today we're going to learn over 100 basic English phrases for lots of everyday situations - like saying hello, talking on the...
Duration: 00:12:12Say PIN vs. PEN and other words like a native English speaker!
May 13, 2025🤩 Download FREE pronunciation guide: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-pronunciation-guide-american-english-sounds/
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Do PIN and PEN sound the same to you? If they do, don't worry—you're not alone!
Many English learners struggle with words that have just one tiny vowel sound difference. But mastering them can seriously improve both your pronunciation and your listening skills.
Today, I'll help you to hear and say these tricky word pairs clearly—so you can sound more natural in English. Let's go!
Before we begin...
Duration: 00:07:07Can YOU get a perfect score on this prepositions quiz?
May 07, 2025🤩 Download FREE 100+ verbs + prepositions dictionary: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-100-verbs-prepositions/
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How well do you know English prepositions? Here is the ultimate prepositions quiz to test yourself! Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence, or choose if no preposition is necessary. There are 20 questions.
And if you want to learn even more about how to use English prepositions correctly, download my free verbs-prepositions dictionary by clicking here: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-100-verbs-prepositions/
How did you do? English prepositions can be...
Duration: 00:07:3930 Essential Business English Phrases For Letters & E-Mails
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Does your business writing sound professional? You need to use the right phrases so that you can make a good impression! Today we'll learn 30 essential phrases for business English letters and e-mails. Make sure to download the PDF of this lesson for free.
These phrases will take your business writing to the next level! And if you want to learn hundreds more phrases to help you speak and write English confidently at work, check out my Busin...
Duration: 00:04:3410 Everyday Phrasal Verbs For EMOTIONS
Apr 14, 2025✨ Download FREE lesson PDF + quiz: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-phrasal-verbs-emotions/
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Want to sound more natural when speaking English? These 10 common phrasal verbs are used all the time by native speakers—and now it's your turn to master them! In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ What these phrasal verbs mean
✅ How to use them in real-life situations
✅ Easy example sentences for better understanding
✨ Phrasal verbs covered: Cheer up, Lash out, Crack up, Choke up, Calm down, Let someone down, Grow on someone...
Duration: 00:05:37House vs. Home + 40 Essential Collocations
Apr 01, 2025✨ Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-house-home-collocations/
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🏡 House vs. Home: What's the Difference? 🏠
Did you know that "house" and "home" aren't always the same thing? 🤔 Many English learners mix them up, but today, I'll make it super clear for you! In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ The key difference between "house" and "home"
✅ 40 common collocations like "house hunting" and "home improvement"
By the end, you'll never confuse them again! 🎯 💬
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Duration: 00:07:0910 Binomials You MUST Know For Fluent English!
Mar 18, 2025❤️ Download FREE lesson PDF + Quiz: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-binomials/
Have you ever heard phrases like "pros and cons" or "safe and sound" and wondered what they really mean? 🤔 These common paired expressions (also called binomial pairs) are used by native speakers all the time—and today, I'll teach you how to use 10 of them that are essential for fluency!
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ The meanings of 10 useful binomial expressions
✅ Easy examples so you can understand them quickly
We'll cover these binomials:
🟢 Pros and cons – The good and bad sides of something<...
20 Tricky English Words Even Native Speakers Confuse
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🚨 Do you mix up "advice" and "advise"? Write "it's" when you mean "its"? Don't worry—you're not alone! Many English learners (and even native speakers!) confuse these tricky words.
In this video, I'll break down 20 commonly confused English words with easy-to-understand exp...
Duration: 00:06:34Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex
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Do you want an easy way to form sentences in English? Today I'll teach you the four essential sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.
And I've got an awesome free gift for you - it's a sentence structure "cheat sheet" with tons of examples of how to form all 4 types of sentence...
Duration: 00:05:42STOP studying lists of the most common words
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STOP wasting time on random word lists! 🚫
Are you memorizing lists of the "most common English words" and still struggling to speak fluently?
That's because learning words one by one doesn't help you!
In this episode, I'll show you a smarter way to build your vocabulary—by focusing on "word families" instead.
If you want to remember the vocabulary you're learning and speak English with confidence, this method will change the way you learn forever. 💡
You can EASI...
Duration: 00:03:35How to learn 1000+ words in 1 month
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Duration: 00:04:55[33 WORDS] - What do animals say in English?
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Do you know what animals say in English? We're going to learn 33 fun animal words today, including some interesting slang!
Make sure to download the free PDF of this lesson by clicking here.
Duration: 00:04:45Adjective or Adverb? Try this quiz!
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Adjective or adverb? We'll see if you can choose the correct word in today's quiz lesson!
Before we start the quiz, let me give you a quick reminder:
Use adjectives to describe nouns (things or people).
Use adverbs to describe verbs (how a person does something):
Tha...
Duration: 00:05:1010 expressions with DON'T
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Don't bother Don't stoop to his level Don't mention it!
Do you know how to use these everyday English phrases?
Let's learn 10 interesting expressions starting with the word don't. I'll tell you what they mean and give you examples of when to use them.
Want to remember these phra...
Duration: 00:05:40Learn 60 expressions with DO and MAKE
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Do you know the difference between DO and MAKE?
For example, we say: "do exercise" (not "make exercise") and "make a mistake" (not "do a mistake").
In today's lesson, you'll learn 60 common expressions with DO and MAKE.
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Duration: 00:06:2450 Winter Vocabulary Words
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Let's learn 50 vocabulary words related to winter and cold weather! Make sure to download the free lesson PDF by clicking on the link in the video description.
I've got 3 categories of winter vocabulary words:
Words related to winter weather Words related to winter clothes Words related to winter activitiesAre you a fan of winter, or do you prefer a different season? Let me know what you think. And make sure to download today's lesson...
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Duration: 00:04:03✨ 10 NEW Phrases for 2025!
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Duration: 00:05:0910 English Expressions with GIVE
Dec 13, 2024Give is one of the most common verbs in English - and it's used in a lot of different expressions. You can give someone the boot, give someone grief, or give someone your word. Do you know what these mean? Today let's learn 10 expressions using the word give!
Before we start, I want to invite you to my upcoming masterclass, where we'll learn 100 total expressions from 10 common verbs. It's an amazing way to expand your vocabulary and English fluency FAST.
Click here for more information about how to join that masterclass. I would love to...
Duration: 00:05:24You're Invited! 🤩 Masterclass: 100 Phrases from 10 Common Verbs
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Duration: 00:03:24Top 10 Pronunciation Problems for English Learners
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These are the top 10 pronunciation problems I've seen in students learning English. Do you have any of them? Today we're going to practice together to help you improve your accent.
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Duration: 00:06:3710 Expressions With BLACK
Nov 26, 2024Today let's learn 10 different expressions with the word BLACK.
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Duration: 00:04:03Do YOU know these 10 phrases? Test yourself!
Nov 19, 2024Do YOU know these common expressions in everyday English?
Test yourself with these 10 questions!
I'll show you a sentence, and you need to choose the right word to complete the phrase. After a few seconds, I'll tell you the right answer.
What was your score? Let me know how many of these questions you got correct, and whether you learned a few new phrases today!
If you want to learn lots more phrases and expressions that native English speakers use, come check out my Everyday English Speaking Courses.
They w...
Duration: 00:06:09Do NOT say "I'm interested about"!
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Duration: 00:03:30
30+ Compound Words in English
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Let's learn about compound words in English! This is when two or more words come together, making a new word that functions as a single word.
Compound words can be:
- nouns: ice cream, mailbox, merry-go-round - verbs: babysit, take off, double-check - adjectives: long-term, homemade, bulletproof - adverbs: singlehandedly, self-consciously - prepositions: inside, withoutAs you can see from those examples of compound words, there are three types:
... Duration: 00:08:31In vs. Inside vs. Into vs. Within
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Do you know when to use in, inside, into, and within? These prepositions can be tricky, but today I'll help you understand the difference clearly!
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Duration: 00:03:56⚠️ Correct pronunciation of -OUS, -TION, -ATE, -CIAL, and -ANCE
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DO NOT pronounce these word endings exactly as they look...
-ous -tion -ate -cial -anceWe say them DIFFERENTLY in English! Listen to today's lesson to find out the natural way to say them.
Duration: 00:05:14British vs. American Spelling: 10 Differences
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Let's learn 10 spelling differences between British English and American English with lots of examples! If you can't remember all these words, don't worry, just download the free PDF of this lesson which has all of them nicely listed for you.
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Duration: 00:04:2940 "discussion" collocations
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Get ready to expand your vocabulary by learning 40 collocations with the word discussion!
Collocations are words that native speakers often use together, and learning them helps you speak English more fluently and naturally.
40 collocations are a LOT, so make sure you download the free PDF of today's lesson by clicking on the link...
Duration: 00:05:045 rules for superlatives + 100 examples!
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Let's learn all about superlative adjectives - when to use them, how to form them, and mistakes to avoid!
Adjectives are words that describe things, and superlative adjectives compare 3 or more things, or compare one thing to all others. Here are some examples:
- My grandmother is the oldest person in my family.<...
Duration: 00:04:55A SUPER-easy way to introduce yourself professionally in English
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One of the most common situations that can make you a little nervous is when you have to introduce yourself.
This could be in a job interview, when the interviewer says "So, tell me about yourself!" or it can be at the beginning of a me...
Duration: 00:00:3430 expressions with PARTY
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Did you know the word PARTY has 4 different meanings in English? Today we'll learn these along with 30 expressions using the word "party."
Make sure you download the PDF of today's lesson by clicking on the link in the video description, so you can save it and review everything later.
If you want to learn lots...
Duration: 00:05:37Learn 100 words FAST from just 25 words!
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Want to expand your vocabulary amazingly fast? Today we're going to take 25 words and turn them into 100 words by learning their multiple forms - a noun form, verb form, adjective form, and adverb form.
You probably already know the English word beautiful - that's an adjective, it describes a person or thing. Now, make s...
Duration: 00:06:57Let's talk about good luck, bad luck, and chance
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Today's your lucky day, we're going to learn English phrases about good luck, bad luck, and chance. These all seem kind of similar, they all use the word luck or lucky, but as you'll see they're used in very different situations. That's why I've prepared a quiz where you'll have to match the right phrase with the right situation – you can take it at the end of the lesson.
Duration: 00:05:5115 words with multiple meanings: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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The English language has a lot of words with 2 meanings, words with 3 meanings, and even more! Today I'll teach you 15 words with multiple meanings at the beginner, intermediate, and more advanced levels.
And I've got a quiz to help you practice these words - you can find it in the free PDF guide.
Duration: 00:07:28Phrasal Verbs from my daily routine
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Want to learn some phrasal verbs based on my daily routine? Join me as I go through my day, teaching you phrasal verbs along the way!
When you're done with this lesson, try the quiz that's inside the free lesson guide.
Duration: 00:04:39How to pronounce "X" 5 different ways in English
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Did you know we have 5 different ways to pronounce the letter X in English? We're going to learn and practice them today! Get ready to listen and repeat after me.
But first I want to invite you to download a brand-new resource, it's a pronunciation guide - showing you all the sounds of American English with their phonetic symbols and some example words.
You can...
Duration: 00:04:43Adjective & Preposition Combinations + Quiz
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What's wrong with these sentences?
- They aren't aware about the problem. - She's married with a journalist. - Who's responsible of this project? - I'm not satisfied in the product.The answer? They're all using an INCORRECT preposition after the adjectives.
The correct sentences are:
- They aren't aware of the problem. - She's married to a journalist. - Who's responsible for this p... Duration: 00:05:3410 suffixes + 50 words & sentences
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Suffixes are added to the ends of words, usually to change their grammatical form:
beauty (noun) - beautiful (adjective) quick (adjective) - quickly (adverb) maintain (verb) - maintenance (noun)Today we're going to look at 10 suffixes with 5 example words each. If you want to see sentences using each of these words, make sure to download the free lesson PDF!
If you'd like to continue improving your...
Duration: 00:06:1710 Prefixes + 30 Example Words
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Prefixes are added to the beginnings of words to change their meaning.
For example, the prefix UN- means the opposite: happy :-) unhappy :-(
The prefix OVER- means "too much:" spend - overspend (spend too much money)
Here are 10 common prefixes in English with 30 example words and sentences!
Duration: 00:05:54Quick Fix - 10 Vocabulary & Spelling Mistakes
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Today I'll teach you 10 super-fast fixes for vocabulary and spelling mistakes!
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Duration: 00:04:59Quick Fix: 5 Pronunciation Mistakes
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Duration: 00:03:53Quick Fix: 5 Grammar Mistakes
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Hey students! Today you'll learn 5 quick fixes for common grammar mistakes that English learners often make. If you want to learn a LOT more, come join my 200 Common Errors Course at my website EspressoEnglish.net
Duration: 00:04:0920 collocations with BREAK
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Break is one of the most common verbs in the English language - so let's learn 20 common collocations, meaning words that are frequently used together. After watching the lesson, download the free PDF to try the quiz so you can test your knowledge of these collocations - click on the link in the description to get that lesson guide and quiz.
Learning collocations like...
Duration: 00:04:24ALL English Verb Tenses in 10 Minutes!
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Want to learn all the English verb tenses in less than ten minutes? That's what you're going to do in this video! I'll teach you the 12 essential verb tenses AND when to use them, with examples.
There's a LOT of information in this lesson, so make sure to download the free lesson guide. You can save it, print it out, and there are even places in the guide where you can write your o...
Duration: 00:12:23Me neither or me either?
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Duration: 00:01:56Create better sentences with relative clauses!
May 29, 2024Want to make better sentences in English? Use relative clauses! I'll teach you all about them today.
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Duration: 00:06:5010 Phrasal Verbs with TURN + Quiz
May 27, 2024Turn on, turn in, turn off, turn out, turn away - what do these phrasal verbs mean? Some of them are used in multiple ways! Today you'll learn 10 common English phrasal verbs with TURN - and I've also got a quiz to help you practice.
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Duration: 00:06:14
What does NGL mean and when do we use it?
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Duration: 00:02:21Some, Any, or No + Quiz
May 22, 2024Let's learn about 3 tiny little words that can cause mistakes and confusion for English learners: some, any, and no. When exactly do we use these, and how can you avoid errors? I'll explain it all clearly in today's lesson!
Make sure to download the free lesson guide to try the quiz inside - click here: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-some-any-no/
I want to make sure your English grammar is correct, so that you can be confident about it. You can learn a lot more inside my basic and intermediate grammar e-books, as well as my a...
Duration: 00:05:29Learn 30 internet abbreviations in less than 10 minutes
May 20, 2024Download FREE PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-30-internet-abbreviations/
Let's learn common internet abbreviations used in online chats and comments as well as text messaging. There are hundreds or thousands of these, and new ones are being invented all the time – but today you'll learn 30 of the most common abbreviations so that you'll understand when you see them online, and you can chat or text message more confidently in English.
I'm going to go through these pretty fast – I'll just explain what they stand for and sometimes give a quick example. You can download this lesso...
Duration: 00:08:47Whose vs. Who's in 2 minutes!
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Duration: 00:02:01Agenda, Itinterary, or Schedule?
May 15, 2024In today's lesson I'll teach you the difference between the words agenda, itinerary, and schedule - three similar words that can often be confused by English learners.
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Duration: 00:03:25Advanced Prepositions Quiz
May 13, 2024How well do you know English prepositions? Let's find out with this quiz!
I'll show you a sentence, and you'll try to choose the correct preposition. After a few seconds, I'll show you the right answer.
There are 15 questions - keep track of your score and leave a comment letting me know how you did. Good luck!
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Duration: 00:06:1910 different words for SURPRISED
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Duration: 00:01:4530 Reporting Verbs + Examples
May 08, 2024Download FREE PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-30-reporting-verbs/
Reported speech is when we talk about what someone said in the past - and the verbs we use for it are called "reporting verbs" - ones like say, tell, ask, recommend, advise, warn, promise, and more.
But there are some important little details to remember about the sentence structure when using each of these reporting verbs, so a lot of English learners make mistakes with them. Today I'll teach you 30 common reporting verbs and the correct ways to use them in a sentence.
I re...
Duration: 00:11:20Direct & Indirect Objects - and MISTAKES!
May 06, 2024Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-direct-indirect-objects/
Do you know how to use direct and indirect objects CORRECTLY in English?
Today I'll help you avoid two very common mistakes I see English learners make!
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BATTLE vs. BOTTLE pronunciation
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Duration: 00:01:21Phrasal Verbs: Transitive, Intransitive, Separable, Inseparable
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What Are Phrasal Verbs? They are verbs with two or three words: main verb + particle (preposition or adverb). Phrasal Verbs are very common in the English language!
I wake up at 7:30 every day. Please turn off the TV. My brother and I don't get along. We fight all the time. She came up with a good idea.In this lesson, you're going to learn different types of phrasal verbs - transitive and intransitive, and separ...
Duration: 00:05:5550+ Contractions in English!
Apr 22, 2024Contractions combine two words into a short form with an apostrophe – for example, I am becomes I'm; could not becomes couldn't... and many more that you'll learn in this lesson.
Contractions are extremely common in spoken English and informal written English, and today you're going to learn 50 of them – yes, we do have that many contractions in English!
Make sure to download the free PDF guide to this lesson so you can save the full contractions list and all the example sentences.
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Duration: 00:12:19MAYBE vs. MAY BE (with examples)
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Duration: 00:02:09Learn 20 LINKING verbs in English
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Linking verbs do not describe an action – instead, they connect the subject of the sentence to a word describing it or providing additional information about it. For example:
- I feel tired. ("tired" describes me) - He seems annoyed ("annoyed" describes him) - She is a teacher. ("a teacher" describes her) - They are students. ("students" describes them)I'll show you a list of linking verbs, and then we'll look...
Duration: 00:08:25Gotcha, Gotta, Got it - How to use these in English!
Apr 15, 2024Our question of the day is "What do gotcha, gotta, and got it mean – and how do we use them in informal spoken English?" All of these involve the word "got," but they are different!
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Duration: 00:03:12How to use "I beg to differ" and other phrases
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Duration: 00:01:31How to APOLOGIZE and respond to apologies in English
Apr 10, 2024Do you know how to apologize in English, beyond just the single word "Sorry"? Let's learn some phrases for making apologies and then phrases for responding to an apology.
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Duration: 00:04:5920 words you're pronouncing WRONG (yes, even you, native English speakers!)
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You're probably pronouncing these words wrong - yes, even you, native English speakers! Today I'm going to teach you the right way to say 20 English words that are often mispronounced - so you can say them confidently.
Because this lesson focuses on pronunciation, I'm not going to explain the definitions - but if you download the free lesson guide PDF, each word has its definition and an example sentence. You can get it by clicking here a...
Duration: 00:06:50What exactly does HOOK UP mean?
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Duration: 00:03:01