English Makes No Sense

🚀 Start strong! “Hit the ground running” means to begin something with lots of energy. When you start something full of energy and enthusiasm, you hit the ground running! Where could YOU hit the ground running this week? 💪 #BusinessEnglish #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglish

💬 Which phrasal verb do you use the most? Comment below 👇 and let’s “catch up” next week! #LearnEnglish #SpeakEnglish #DailyEnglish

💡 “Turn off” = stop something from working. Don’t forget to turn off your lights (and maybe your phone before bed 😉). #LearnEnglish #DailyEnglishTips #PhrasalVerb

📞 “Pick up” can mean to lift something, or answer the phone. So… pick up your English today! 😉 #PhrasalVerbs #LearnEnglishWithMe #SpeakEnglishFluently

🏃 “Run into” means to meet someone by chance. I ran into my old teacher at the store yesterday! #EnglishMakesNoSense #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglishOnline

🐶 “Look after” means to take care of someone or something. Who do YOU look after every day? 👀 #LearnEnglish #ESL #PhrasalVerbOfTheDay

Get ready to twist your tongue and boost your English pronunciation! In this fun and light-hearted episode of English Makes No Sense , we take on a Tongue Twister Challenge using some of the trickiest English consonant clusters : spr , str , br , and tr . Perfect for ESL learners , English students , and anyone who wants to improve speaking clarity , fluency , and confidence , this episode breaks...

☀️ Rise and shine! “Wake up” means to stop sleeping. Now… are you awake enough to learn English? 😉 #EnglishPhrasalVerbs #LearnEnglish #DailyEnglish

Which idiom was YOUR favorite? 💬 #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglishDaily #SpeakFluently

Enjoy this quick 2-minute lesson to improve your English. Learn "Piece of Cake" a useful idiom to improve your English.😊 #LearnEnglish #EnglishIdioms #EnglishMakesNoSense

WHat a great feeling, to hit the nail on the head! Or is it? Listen to another quick lesson for this awesome idiom. You won't be sorry. Listen and practice! #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglishDaily #SpeakEnglish

It's a quick two minute lesson. Can you keep a secret? Or do you spill the beans? Learn what this often-used idiom means. Come on. #LearnEnglish #ESL #Idioms #EnglishIsFun

Learn the meaning and how to use this idiom, "under the Weather". #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglishOnline #DailyEnglish

😬 Time to face something tough? “Bite the bullet” means do it even if it’s hard! Comment below what YOU had to bite the bullet and do! 💪 #EnglishMakesNoSense #IdiomoftheDay #EnglishLearning

Join me for this new series on the English Makes No Sense Podcast, "2-Minute English". This new series will give an idiom or phrasal verb each day for a quick 2-minute lesson! Today's idiom: "Break the Ice". #LearnEnglish #IdiomoftheDay #EnglishMakesNoSense #DailyEnglish

Why do we spell knight with a K? Why does sign have a G we never say? And what happened to the L in half ? In this fun and clear episode of English Makes No Sense , SL Rockfish breaks down silent letters in English —the ones that appear but never speak! Learn how to pronounce tricky words like knight, sign, walk, and half the right way, with easy examples and practice sentences. Perfect for ESL le...

👻 Happy Halloween, English learners! In this English Makes No Sense episode, host SL Rockfish takes you on a spooky and fun English-learning adventure through Halloween traditions, idioms, and phrasal verbs used by Americans every October 31st! Learn 5 Halloween idioms , 5 phrasal verbs , and 10 fun facts about how people celebrate Trick or Treat in the United States. Perfect for B1/B2 ESL learne...

Ready to get moving with your English? 🚶‍♀️ In this episode of English Makes No Sense , SL Rockfish breaks down the many meanings of the word “move” — as a verb , as a noun , and in some of the most common idioms and sayings we use every day! You’ll learn how “move” can mean to go somewhere , take action , or even touch someone’s heart — and how it pops up in fun expressions like “move on,” “make...

In this episode of English Makes No Sense , we explore 10 common English idioms and sayings with the word hammer . From “hammer something home” to “drop the hammer,” you’ll learn what these expressions mean, how to use them, and hear real-life examples. Perfect for ESL learners, English students, and anyone who wants to sound more fluent and natural in everyday conversations . By the end of this e...

Are you struggling with the tricky “TH” sounds in English ? You’re not alone! Many English learners confuse the voiced TH (/ð/) in words like this, that, these with the unvoiced TH (/θ/) in words like think, three, thank. In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we’ll break it all down: ✅ The difference between voiced vs. unvoiced TH ✅ Easy tips to master tongue placement ✅ Fun minimal pairs...

Are you hungry to learn English? In this episode of English Makes No Sense , we serve up 10 common food idioms that native speakers use every day. From a piece of cake to spill the beans , you’ll discover the meanings, examples, and how to use these idioms in real life. Whether you’re an ESL beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner , this episode will help you: Understand the most popular Engli...

Did you know the most common sound in English is not /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, or /u/? It’s the schwa /ə/ —the weak little “uh” sound that shows up in thousands of English words and sentences. In this episode of English Makes No Sense , we break down: ✅ What the schwa sound is and why it matters. ✅ How the schwa can be spelled with ANY vowel. ✅ Examples in words like banana, support, problem. ✅ How...

Are you ready to kick off your English learning? 🏈 In this fun and easy-to-follow episode of English Makes No Sense , we break down the key vocabulary of American football —like touchdown, quarterback, and tackle—and explain how these words show up in everyday idioms and sayings . Learn what it means to “throw a Hail Mary,” why people talk about a “game plan,” and how not to be a “Monday morning...

Welcome back to English Makes No Sense ! In this second part of our idioms series with the word “hand” , we’ll dive into seven powerful and everyday expressions you’ll hear in conversations, business, and storytelling. You’ll learn how to use: ✋ Wash your hands of something – when you want to cut ties or responsibility. ✋ An iron hand in a velvet glove – when someone is tough but polite. ✋ Live...

🎙Need a helping hand with your English? In this fun, bite-sized episode, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty as we explore 8 common English idioms with the word “hand.” From all hands on deck to in good hands , you’ll discover what they mean, how to use them naturally, and hear real-life examples that stick. Whether English is at hand for daily conversations or for work, these...