SL Rockfish

English Makes No Sense

A humorous and hopefully helpful look at the English language. If you follow me on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube you already know what this podcast is about. In this podcast we will have fun with the English language. You will learn pronunciation tips, grammar rules and how to improve your English. Listen, learn, hopefully laugh and practice your English fluency skills! Come on!

Author

SL Rockfish

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.englishmakesnosense.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

How to Pronounce Bear, Beard, Beer and Bird 15.11.2023

Learn how to pronounce these tricky words. They are the some of the most often requested pronunciation problems. Come on. We will learn the pronunciations, meanings and use them in a sentence or two!

6 Idioms To Say "Hurry Up" 07.11.2023

Learn these six often used idioms to say hurry. Need to shake a leg? Want to get a move on? To learn these idioms and more, take a listen to this episode of English Makes No Sense! #learnenglsih #idioms #waystosayhurry #speaking #Englishlesson

Let's Learn Halloween Vocabulary 29.10.2023

In this episode you will learn some vocabulary to help you sound confident and natural when speaking about Halloween. You will learn the words; ghoul, goblin, cauldron and more. This episode will help you with your Englsih fluency and get in the Halloween spirit! Come on, what are you waiting for? Trick or Treat? #esl #easyenglsih #Halloween vocabulary # englsih lesson #esl podcast

More Halloween Idioms to Improve Your Fluency 25.10.2023

In this episode you will learn the meanings of the idioms scaredy-cat, witching hour, Grim-reaper and more. Learn what they mean and how to use them. It will get you in the holiday spirit!

Five Halloween Idioms To Improve Your Fluency 17.10.2023

In this episode you will learn 5 idioms that contain words that connect to Halloween. Have you ever had to bite the bullet? Been a part of a witch hunt? Not sure what I am talking about? Well have a listen and learn! What are you waiting for?

The Phrasal Verb: "GET OFF "and It's Many Meanings 11.10.2023

In this episode yo will learn 9, count them 9 different meanings of the phrasal verb, "GET OFF". Learn how to use the phrasal verb with example sentences and situations.

The Many Meanings and Uses of the Phrasal Verb: GO OFF 03.10.2023

In this episode you will learn the seven meanings and uses of the phrasal verb, "GO OFF". It has so many diferent meanings and uses. Learn all of the meanings and get example sentences to help you understand them. Don't go off and scroll on by. I don't want to have to go off on you! Ok, Come in!

Learn 5 Phrasal Verbs with "Get" In 25.09.2023

In this episode you will learn the meanings and how to use the phrasal verbs: "get along", "get over", "get by," "get ahead" and "get in". These phrasal verbs are essential to your english fluency. Come on!

10 MORE COLLOCATIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR FLUENCY 18.09.2023

In this episode you will learn ten more collocations to help you improve your fluency and add spice to your Englsih skills. Are you ready? Come on!

Top 10 Collocations to Improve Your English! 10.09.2023

Learn the top 10 collocations in English to help improve your fluency and conversations. What are collocations? Great question! They are word partners. Click on the episode to learn what they are and how to use them! #collocations#learningenglish #englishfluency #easy english

Some Reasons Why English Makes No Sense! 100th Episode!! 02.09.2023

In this episode I celebrate the fact that this is the 100th podcast episode. I was going to do 100 reasons why Englsih makes no sense, but I settled for just a small fraction of the reasons. I also want this episode to be a huge THANK YOU, to everyone who has ever listened. You make this all worthwhile! Peace friends!

Vocabulary For When the Lights "Go Out" 18.08.2023

We have all experienced a time when the lights go out. It gets pitch dark, after the lights flicker off and on. It can be scary, and there is so many differnet ways to talk about it in Englsih. In this episode you will learn phrasal verbs, vocabulary and idioms to help you talk about and describe what happens when the lights go out! Come on! #phrasalverbs#esl#english#increaseyourfluency#easyenglis...

More Phrasal Verbs for Daily Routines 11.08.2023

In this episode we will continue to look at various phrasal verbs and how to use them to describe our routines. Learn the multiple meanings of "Take Off" and more. Learn how to use the phrasal verbs to understand and increase your conversational skills. Talk about your day and include these phrasal verbs! Come on! #grammar#speakenglish #phrasalverbs #easyenglish #letslearnenglish #englis...

Phrasal Verbs for Your Morning Routine 04.08.2023

In this episode we will learn phrasal verbs that start our day. In fact the phrasal verbs will be used to describe my morning routine. What time does your alarm go off? What time do you wake up? Do you get up right away? Then what do you do? Want to learn and practice phrasal verbs to describe your day? Well, come on and listen! #phrasalverbs#esl#easyenglish#increaseyourfluencywithphrasalverbs #mo...

Increase Your Fluency with 6 Idioms with the Word "Make" 28.07.2023

In this episode you will be able to increase your fluency and your confidence in speaking English. How? By learning 6 idioms that contain the word MAKE in them. You will sound more natural and confident with these 6 idioms. It will MAKE a difference! Come on! #increaseyourfluency#easyenglish#learnenglish# speaking#speakenglsih

Phrasal Verbs with Do or Make 21.07.2023

Want to increase your fluency and conversational skills? Then this is the podcast for you! In this episode you will learn how to use 5 phrasal verbs that contain do or make. It will increase your oral comprehension and fluency! Come on!

When Should I Use Do? When Should I Use Make? 12.07.2023

Do you struggle with knowing when to use the verbs do and make? In this episode you will learn how to use them both and increase your confidence in English. Come on! Do take a listen! I hope I make it clear for you! #do#make#collocations#esl#whendoIusedo#whendoIusemake#esl#easy grammar

HOT DOG- And It's Many Uses 04.07.2023

In this episode you will learn that the word HOT DOG is more than just a tasty treat. HOT DOG is a verb, an adjective, and exclamation and a noun! What?! I know! Come on English! #hotdog #esl#learningenglish#speakingenglish#english#slrockfish

Let's Practice Some American Slang 28.06.2023

My name is SL Rockfish and in this episode you will learn and practice four slang words, American style. What are the words? Here's a hint: If you wanna find out you are gonna hafta listen. #esl#slang#American#learningenglish#easyenglish

Increase Your Restaurant Fluency 22.06.2023

My name is SL Rockfish and today you will learn some useful vocabulary for working or eating in a restaurant. Increase your restaurant fluency and have fun with this quick lesson! Enjoy, eat up! #esl#eslforadults#restaurant#speakingenglsih#let'sgoouttoeat

6 Restaurant Vocabulary/Sayings For ESL Learners 14.06.2023

My name is SL Rockfish and today we are going to learn six sayings that are unique to working in a restaurant. Learn how to communicate and understand these new restaurant vocabulary. Sayings for success in a restaurant. Come on! Order Up! #LearnEnglsih #Resturant vocabulary#ESL

Kick Up Your Fluency: A Few More Sayings with "KICK" 01.06.2023

My name is SL Rockfish and today we are going to discover a few more idioms and sayings with the word "kick" in them. I hope you get a kick out of this episode. Learning new idioms and sayings will help with your fluency and add color to your conversations. It doesn't matter if English is your first or second language using sayings with Kick can be a real, "KICK"!

Six Phrasal Verbs with "KICK" 25.05.2023

Learn the meanings of these six often used phrasal verbs. Your confidence in your speaking skills will kick in. You will be able to kick up a conversation and get a kick out of kicking around some ideas. If you are not sure what this all means, then this is the podcast for you! Learn the meaning of these phrasal verbs and kick your learning into gear! Come on!

5 Phrasal Verbs for Summer 18.05.2023

Today you will learn five phrasal verbs all tied to summer. Three of them are very similar but can be used in different ways. So if you want to hang out, chill out or wind down, then this is the episode for you. It's a quick easy grammar lesson to improve your fluency and grow your confidence. Come on!

Summer is Coming! Let's Learn 5 Idioms for Summer 11.05.2023

In this episode you will learn five common idioms that are connected to Summer. Are you as cool as a cucumber? Do you like to soak up the sun? Maybe you like to soak up the atmosphere of your favorite vacation spot. Or are you like me and like to catch some rays? Not sure what I am talking about? Then this is the episode for you. Come on! Join me won't you, for a quick lesson to jump start you...

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