Daily Easy English Expression Podcast

Today’s expression and dialog: to solidify something … Congratulations on your podcast, Shane. Thanks. It really solidifies me as an English coach for the world. A lot of people download your podcast? Over 12,000 people for each episode! If we have ice and we heat it, we get water, right? We have "liquefied" ice. If we have water and we freeze it, we get ice, right? We have "solidified" water. But...

Today’s expression and dialog: to pick someone's brain Can I pick your brain? Sure. What about? American pronunciation. That’s my specialty! Happy Memorial Day!!! It's a day for picnics and...well, I'll tell you in the podcast!! So, tomorrow I am going to be cooking "corn on the cob". Do you know what that is? It's corn...but directly from the plant. I have never cooked corn like that before so I...

Today’s expression and dialog: to have no say I’m going to major in Philosophy. What? Did you ask your parents? They have no say. Aren’t they paying for your education? Yeah…so? Do you make ALL of your decisions? Do you allow anyone to help you? If you DO allow someone to help you, who? And for what decisions? Me? Well, right now I am seriously thinking about moving. Because I work online, I can m...

Today’s expression and dialog: No less so than… I’m trying to sleep less these days. Why? Sleep is important. No less so than food and water. But I wanna start exercising. Great, but don’t reduce your sleep. Mom, who do you love more? Me or my sister? Shane!! Of course I love you more^^ NOT!! That would NEVER happen! Right? Of course, my mother (and probably your mother) would say something like.....

Today’s expression and dialog: to haul ass Isn’t your meeting at 3? Oh, no. I’m gonna be late. You’d better haul ass. Yep. See ya~ Do you know the verb "to haul"? It means to carry--especially to carry something in a big truck. Hauling lumber, hauling computers, hauling corn, hauling medical supplies... But, you can also "haul ass"!!! "ass" is a word that means "butt"...REMEMBER, the word "ass" is...

Today’s expression and dialog: to get a lot out ofsomething Did you read this? Obama’s book? Yeah. Did you get a lot out of it? No! But it was perfect for falling asleep. I hope you are enjoying my podcasts and videos. I really enjoy making them for you. YOU are INVESTING your time in watching and listening to me, SO I do my best to GIVE you VALUE. And that is what today's expression is all about....

Today’s expression and dialog: to fool around I like fooling around in the kitchen? With your girlfriend? NO! When I cook. I like to create different things. So, you’re a creative cook, huh? A lot of you ask me "What do you do on your day off?" Well, to be honest, I don't really have a day off...but I do my best to NOT check email on Sundays and Mondays...so I guess that those two days are my "day...

Today’s expression and dialog: I can live with some… My neighbors are so loud. That’s life in an apartment. Hey, I can live with some noise, but not all night. Why don’t you complain? No…I’ll just move out! When I go to a cheap restaurant, I know the food might not be perfect. I know that the restaurant might not be perfectly clean. I know that the waiter might not be very polite. I can "tolerate"...

Today’s expression and dialog: ~ is top shelf Daily Easy English podcast is top shelf. How so? Oh! Every day! Coach Shane makes a podcast every day! Free English every day! Really? I should start listening, too! When I buy things, I really try and save money. I try to be frugal. But something...you should spend more money on. Especially suits! Yes! So, when I buy suits--I buy THE BEST!! I buy TOP...

Today’s expression and dialog: RIP Rest In Peace Did you hear the news? What? B.B. King died. Aw, what a shame. He was such a great entertainer. May he rest in peace~ One thing in life is ABSOLUTELY certain...we will all die. It's a very sad thing, but it's reality. I hope that when I die, it will be in my sleep. It will be peaceful. I hope I will have no regrets. I hope I will have said "I love y...

Today’s expression and dialog: You reap what you sow. I’m sick. Your stomach? Yeah. I think I ate too much cake. You ate the entire cake! You reap what you sow. When I was a kid, I LOVED to play outside! I was always in the sun--spring, summer, winter and fall! But I was stupid...I rarely used sun block--I didn't use any lotions to protect my skin from the sun. And now...years later...I have probl...

Today’s expression and dialog: I can’t shake SOMETHING Are you still not feeling well? I can’t shake this cold. How long have you had it? Over a week now. Did you ever have a feeling that something bad was going to happen? Maybe before a trip or before a vacation. Maybe before watching a movie. Maybe before visiting a friend. I have. Fortunately, nothing usually happens--nothing bad!!! Thank god!!...

Today’s expression and dialog: I’m off out TIME I’m off out next week camping. You’re what? I have the week off and will leave to go camping. Oh! Where’d you learn English? Do you have a day off coming? I will have NO work on Sunday!! Finally! I will be OFF! And I will not stay at home. I will leave my house and go fishing! I doubt that I will catch anything, but I really enjoy being out in nature...

Today’s expression and dialog: just plain ADJECTIVE So, do you like it? You made this? Yeah! Homemade yogurt is easy. Wow. This is just plain excellent. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Ge...

Today’s expression and dialog: the tide has turned for/against Do you think Hillary will be next? President? No. The tide has turned against her. Why? Too much history. American’s want someone new. The same for Jeb Bush? The same. Do you know what the "tide" is? We have HIGH tide and LOW tide. The moon affects the oceans, right? Well, when the ocean water is "high", we call it high tide. When the...

Today’s expression and dialog: sit tight I sent you my application. Now what should I do? Just sit tight. You’ll contact me? Yes, we’ll contact you within two weeks. When I lived in South Korea, the thing that gave me the MOST stress was dealing with the Immigration office. I had to go EVERY year to renew my working visa in the beginning. Oh, it was stressful. And they would never tell me if every...

Today’s expression and dialog: A pales in comparison to B This chicken is good. Yeah, but it pales in comparison to my mom’s. So, invite me to your mom’s! If you’re nice to me, I will! I must say, I make REALLY good apple pie...but my mom's is better. My mom is not only a better cook, she's MUCH better. She's a professional, I'm an amateur! And I am one of the BEST drivers in America...but my dad...

Today’s expression and dialog: binge-listening What are you laughing at? The LME podcast! I’ve been binge-listening to it! What’s your favorite part? They’re all good, but Country Shane is the funniest! Did you ever spend an ENTIRE DAY doing just one thing? Maybe playing a video game? Maybe studying? Maybe watch your favorite TV series. Maybe eating chocolate?!! Well, if you do "too much" of somet...

Today’s expression and dialog: a token American That guy is really fat. And look at him eating that hotdog! He’s a token American. We really need to change our diet~ When you think of America...what comes to mind? Apple pie? Baseball? Cars? Rock music? Rap music? Batman? Hamburgers? Hot dogs? What else?!! These are all "token images" or "token foods" you can find in America! But what is a "token A...

Today’s expression and dialog: a solid background in Why do you think you’re good for the job? I’ve got a solid background in programming. What about people skills? I was class president three different times. If you want to be an expert at something, if you REALLY want to master something, you need to have a SOLID background. They say that it requires 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert....

Today’s expression and dialog: a perfect mix of A and B How would you describe Coach Shane’s DDM? A perfect mix of education and entertainment. So, his classes are fun? Fun and beneficial. I’ve learned SO much! I make the best chicken salads. It's a perfect mix of seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables. My health drink is also excellent! It's a perfect mix of tart cherry juice and organic sugar. Re...

Today’s expression and dialog: puts a smile on my face What puts a smile on your face? My students! Really? Yeah! They learn so much and they use it! They’re great! Let's see...fresh coffee. Flowers. Watching rabbits in the park. Watching my cats play. Biting into a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Finishing house chores. Making my super energy drink. Finishing all of my work for the day. Read...

Today’s expression and dialog: to water down I like that Japanese scientist. Michio Kaku? Why him? He knows how to water down difficult subjects. That’s true. He’s good at explaining things. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the inf...

Today’s expression and dialog: freebies I love shopping at Ralph’s Beauty Store. Why? They always give out great freebies. Like what? Lotions and cotton balls! Even nail polish! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www...

Today’s expression and dialog: to tide someone over Hey, John, I know you’ve been having some tough times. Yeah, it hasn’t been easy. Well, take this. This should tide you over for the next month. Rick!! Thank you SO much. This means so much to me. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsm...