5 Minute English Vocabulary

The fourth and final episode on Latin words and phrases.. You'll' learn the three confusing abbreviations e.g., i.e. and re. Very important if you want to write well.

Latin Words in English Part 3.. Almost done. Master these Latin phrases and you will look like a genius.

Latin Words and Phrases in English. Latin is a dead language but it is alive and well in the English language. English is rich with words derived from Latin but also actual Latin words and phrases.

No other language has more influence on the English language than Latin. Master Latin roots and stems and you master a large English vocabulary. Here are some Latin phrases commonly used in writing.

Even more colorful! Learn the last batch of colorful English expressions. Understand more and then use the phrases effectively.

English is a colorful language. Here are some common phrases, expressions and idioms using color! Add more color to your conversations.

More words to describe people in the workplace. Learn these words and phrases so you'll understand how people are describing others.

In the workplace, there are many words and phrases that are used to describe people. Some are positive, some are negative and some are neutral. Learn many of the common idioms used to describe people in the workplace.

Even more Franglais vocabulary. French words that are commonly used in English. Say Bon Appetit or Bon Voyage at the right time and you will look very debonair!

Franglais Part 2. More French words in English. These words are very common and will make your conversation more sophisticated. Add a touch of savoir-faire to your speech.

Lots of English words come from French. In this episode you will find out how and why French words acme into the English language.

Hijack is a word with a very interesting history. Also learn a better way to listen to podcasts. And lots of portmanteaus that you can use everyday.

Friend or enemy? A frenemy is a portmanteau - a mashup of two words. Learn a ton of new portmanteaus in this episode. Easy to learn because you already know a part of the new words.

So tell me ... Do you feel lucky? A line from an old Clint Eastwood movie. Life is a not a game of chance.. It's a matter of choice. The choices we make - the decisions we make do make a big difference in our life's outcome. Still we use vocabulary to describe "lucky" situations.

Part 2 of New Materials. Learn about tyvek, lithium and titanium. Modern materials to update your vocabulary.

Sure you learned abput metal, paper, glass, plastic and wood. These are all materials. But you probably didn't learn new maerials. Materials from the 30th and 21st century. Update your materials vocabulary in this two part series.

What is a hodge podge? Is it the same as potpourri? And smorgasbord? Listen and learn all about these words. And some idioms about food too.

Learn the origin of the word quarantine. Why COVID-19 is called COVID-19. Discover new words related to quarantine and Covid. Listen to some (sick) jokes about Covid.

Britain and America are two countries separated by a common language. Learn how these two English languages are different. Litsen to differences in pronunciation and common expressions. You'll even hear a few jokes about British and American English.

Sure you probably know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But where is the Big Apple? And how do you like them apples? And jokes about about apples. This episode is all about apples.

English has many words "imported" from other languages. Yiddish, although an obscure language has a surprising number. You'll hear lots of these words in movies and television shows. Learn them and use them and your conversations will become more colorful

In this episode learn about blah,blab and blabbermouth. Learn to be chatty not blabbering. How not to put your foot in your mouth and much much more.

Baseball is America's favorite pastime. Learn a bit of the history of the game. Some common English expressions from the game of baseball. Finally learn some humor with "Yogi-isms: - sayings of baseball star Yogi Berra,

Elephants. Learn about white elephants and elephant meat omelettes. Listen and learn some elephant jokes.

In this episode, you'll learn the best ways to master English vocabulary. Research provides the keys to unocking the most effective ways to really improve your vocabulary. Learning English Vocabulary does not depend on memorizing long lists of random words.