Everybody ESL

Episode 13 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about the English expression “on the back burner.” You can find a back burner (usually more than one) in every kitchen, but what does it mean if something is “on the back burner”? Special announcement: Amy from Korea is the official Champion of Episode 12 because she was the first person to send in the correct answer to question #5 from las...

Episode 12 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces good vocabulary about being or getting sick (even some fun sickness vocab!), a short comparison of the simple past and the present perfect, the proper way to tell someone that they dropped something, the Joke of the Week, and a listening quiz. And if you’re the first person to email me the answer to question #5 of the listening quiz (send it to ev...

Episode 11 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini “What’s the Difference?” episode, a quick look at two words that are often mixed up: fun and funny . They look similar, they sound similar, and they mean similar things. So what’s the difference?

Episode 10 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces a lesson on the confusing propositions in , into , on , and onto ; a small talk discussion to help you deal with forgetting someone’s name; useful clichés (standard comparisons you are likely to hear in conversation); a listening quiz; the Joke of the Week; and more. The Everybody ESL podcast is an easy way to keep learning and practicing your Eng...

Episode 9 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode, a quick look at “fast friends,” an interesting expression that many people—even native English speakers!—misunderstand.

Episode 8 of the Everybody ESL podcast has lots of stuff to help keep you learning and practicing your English: a tip about small talk, a listening quiz, vocabulary about cars and driving, a grammar topic, the Joke of the Week, and more. (Bonus! See if you can find my mistake in this episode!) Tuba sound by JewelBeat. Download your free music and free sound effects at www.jewelbeat.com.

Episode 7 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode, a quick look at “going through the motions,” a useful expression for describing yourself or people you know. This expression always makes me think of robots, and after you listen to this episode, you’ll see why.

Episode 6 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar topic for you (I’ve been thinking about this one for more than 45 years), a quick lesson in small talk, vocabulary about airplanes, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. The Everybody ESL podcast is the perfect way to keep your English studies going.

Episode 5 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode, a quick look at “birthday suit,” a fun expression you can easily add to your English vocabulary and use in casual conversations. Can you guess what your birthday suit is? Can you guess where the expression comes from? Listen to this short episode, and you won’t need to guess.

Episode 4 of the Everybody ESL podcast brings you a useful lesson about asking for help at the grocery story, some good cat vocabulary, a tip about small talk, another listening quiz, a joke about crocodiles, and a lot more. The Everybody ESL podcast is an easy way to keep learning more English and practice what you already know. (Exciting bonus: I’m still experimenting with the new microphone!)

Episode 3 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode, a quick look at “in one fell swoop,” a mysterious English phrase with an interesting origin. It contains a language fossil, and you can easily add it to your conversation. (I’m still experimenting with the right way to use the new microphone. Please be patient while I work on improving the sound quality!)

Episode 2 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces vocabulary about cleaning (including slob and neat freak !), some basic American English small talk, a grammar topic that will get you thinking about airplanes and flight attendants, a listening quiz, and more. (Don’t forget the Joke of the Week!) The Everybody ESL podcast is a great way to follow along with clear English and practice as you go. (M...

The first episode of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces some basic American English small talk, a grammar topic about adjectives, vocabulary related to eclipses, a listening quiz, and more. (There's even a joke about snakes!) The Everybody ESL podcast is a great way to learn English words and grammar as you gain confidence in your English skills.