Shayna Oliveira

Espresso English Podcast

On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!

Author

Shayna Oliveira

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Education

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www.espressoenglish.net

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Word of the Day: Novice 10.05.2023

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Word of the Day: Sporadically 09.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Words of the Day: Soar & Sore 08.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Word of the Day: Perceptive 07.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Word of the Day: Gasp 06.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Word of the Day: Demeanor 05.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Word of the Day: Mug (3 meanings) 04.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Word of the Day: Snuggle 03.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Words of the Day: Ginger & Gingerly 02.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Word of the Day: Long-Winded 01.05.2023

❤️ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course ❤️ Advanced Vocabulary Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/ ⭐ Website: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishNet ⭐ TikTok: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishTikTok ⭐ Instagram: https://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishInstagram ⭐ Facebook: http://bit.ly/EspressoEnglishFacebook ⭐ Twi...

Try pronouncing these SUPER-LONG words! 26.04.2023

Are you ready to try pronouncing some  SUPER-LONG English words ? Today we're going to practice pronouncing words with 6 and 7 syllables! Before we begin, two important tips for pronouncing long words: First, you need to know which syllable is the strong one, so that you stress the right part of the word. I'll show you which syllable to emphasize (you can also check a dictionary). The other tip is...

10 useful phrases for talking about price 19.04.2023

How many phrases do you know for talking about price in English? You can say "it's expensive" or "it's a good price" - those phrases are ok, but very basic! So let's learn  10 more phrases  we use to talk about price. I created two excellent courses to teach you daily life phrases like these - they're my  Everyday English Speaking Courses, levels 1 and 2! Inside them, you'll learn common phrases i...

Verbs + Body parts = 25 common collocations 12.04.2023

When you put your shoulders up to say "I don't know"... is that called lifting, raising, or shrugging your shoulders? When you move your head up and down to say "yes," is that called bowing, nodding, or shaking your head? You'll learn the answers to these in today's lesson about verb + body part collocations! To continue learning, make sure to get  1000 Collocations in 10 Minutes a Day.   The less...

30 different ways to use the word "run" 29.03.2023

Did you know that the word "run" can mean lots of different things in English? Today you'll learn  30 different ways to use this simple word! Whew! That was a lot to learn and a lot to remember. What I suggest is trying to write your own example sentences with each definition or expression we learned today - so you can put it into practice. A great way to expand your vocabulary further is to join...

15 informal phrases with "NO" 22.03.2023

The word "no" was probably one of the first ones you ever learned in English. Now let's learn how it's used in  15 different informal expressions  like "no dice, no kidding, no sweat," and more. I'll explain what each expression means and give you an example. Informal expressions are easiest to learn when they're inside the context of a conversation – and that's the method I use to teach them insi...

3 different meanings for "vet" 15.03.2023

Today I'm going to teach you  3 different meanings for the word "vet." Do you know them all? Let's find out. Lots of English words do have multiple meanings, and this is why it's good to learn words in context, not in isolation or by studying lists. My  Vocabulary Builder Courses  make it easy to learn new vocabulary because they teach you "families" of words – each lesson focuses on one topic. In...

Stop saying "I don't like it" 08.03.2023

I want you to STOP saying "I don't like it." Why? Well, there's nothing wrong with that sentence, but English has so many alternatives! So let's get beyond that basic phrase and  learn some other ways to express dislike. If you're looking to improve your English speaking and especially expand the number of phrases you know, come join my  Everyday English Speaking Course. The lessons teach you exac...

Phrasal verbs -- More formal verbs 27.02.2023

Did you know that in more formal English, we tend to avoid using two-word verbs like ask for, throw away, and give out? These are very common in everyday spoken English, but we typically use slightly more formal words when writing professionally. Today you'll learn how to transform10 informal sentences into more formal ones that are appropriate in business English. If you're learning English for y...

Common mistakes with A, AN, THE 22.02.2023

Today we'll learn some  common mistakes with the words a, an, and the. These are some of the most frequently used words, so you want to be sure you're using them correctly. I'll teach you about 5 mistakes English learners often make. If you want to fix your English mistakes fast, come join my course about  200 Common Errors in English. When you learn how to avoid mistakes, then you can speak and w...

20 words and phrases about LOVE 14.02.2023

We're coming up to Valentine's day on February 14th in the U.S. This holiday celebrates love and romance, so today's lesson will teach you 20 essential words and phrases for talking about  love and relationships. I've divided today's vocabulary into three groups – starting a romantic relationship, being in a relationship, and ending a relationship. When you want to expand your vocabulary, it's ver...

Device or devise? 08.02.2023

Today I'm answering a question from student who asked about the difference between  device  (spelled with a C) and  devise  (spelled with an S). Let's learn together! English has lots of words like this – different by just one letter, or just one small sound. I'd love to help you learn even more confusing words, so that you can use them correctly without mixing them up and saying the wrong thing....

10 ways to say "I'm busy" 25.01.2023

Today I'll teach you  10 different ways to say "I'm busy." Many of us have busy lives these days, and that's why I make my lessons "short and sweet," so you can learn lots of English in little time. Today I'll teach you  10 different ways to say "I'm busy." Many of us have busy lives these days, and that's why I make my lessons "short and sweet," so you can learn lots of English in little time. I...

Is your English unbalanced? 18.01.2023

Today I'd like you to consider this question: Is your English unbalanced? If something is unbalanced, it means it is not equal, it is not even. There is more in one part, and less in another part. What does it mean for your English to be unbalanced? Learning a language has many different aspects: Reading Writing Listening Speaking Grammar Vocabulary If you are  strong in some areas , but  weak in...

Learn 20 "goal" collocations 18.01.2023

Let's talk about goals! The English word "goal" has both a sports meaning and a non-sports meaning – and today we'll learn  20 common collocations (combinations of words) with "goal." I want to help you reach your goal of becoming fluent in English! That's why I created a  Complete Program of courses and e-books  that will help you improve all your skills - from speaking and listening to grammar,...

How to talk about plans, goals, hopes, dreams 11.01.2023

In today's lesson you'll learn the sentence structures we use for talking about plans and goals, hopes and dreams – with lots of examples. But first let me ask you: Do you have a plan for improving your English this year? If you DON'T have a plan... ❌ you won't know what to study ❌ you won't feel like you're making progress ❌ you'll lose motivation But if you DO have a plan for your English lea...

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