Espresso English Podcast

In the northern hemisphere, summer is starting - and the weather will be hot. It has inspired me to teach you 15 English words and expressions with "hot." - hotbed, hotshot, and hot spot - full of hot air - a hot-button issue - have the hots for someone ...and more! Click here for the lesson text

If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, it can be hard to make progress because you don’t have many opportunities to use English in your regular daily life. What can you do if you’re not surrounded by English? I have some good news: There ARE ways you can make English a regular part of your life, even if you don’t live in an English-speaking country! Here are my top 6 ways to make Englis...

As you know, English words are pronounced differently from the way they are written. This can lead to pronunciation mistakes. Here are some of the most commonly mispronounced words in English, and how to say them correctly. Click here for the lesson text:  http://www.espressoenglish.net/commonly-mispronounced-words-in-english/

Phrasal verbs are so common in the English language. Here are 10 phrasal verbs you can use for talking about social interaction. Click here for the lesson text

Linking words help you connect the ideas in a sentence. In this lesson, you’ll learn some common linking words to express reasons and results: - Because / Because of - Due to / Owing to - Due/Owing to the fact that - Since - As - Therefore - Consequently - As a result - So Click here for the episode text

The English language has a very rich vocabulary, and learning alternative words can give more complexity and meaning to your sentences. Here are 16 different words for speaking or vocalizing. Click here for the lesson text

Do you have a sweet tooth? Have you ever pigged out? Do you wanna get some grub... or booze? In today's episode, you'll learn some common slang words and informal expressions related to eating and drinking! Click here for the lesson text

There are two phrases I hear many students say: “My English is terrible.” “Sorry for my bad English.” Be careful, because these two phrases are dangerous to your English learning! I'll explain why in today's lesson. Click here for the lesson text

Use the First Conditional to talk about future possibilities: If it’s sunny tomorrow, I’ll go to the beach. If it rains tomorrow, I’ll stay home. There are two parts to a first conditional sentence: the condition and the result. Click here for the lesson text

In English, a collocation is two or more words that go together naturally. Learning collocations is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural! Here are 50 common English collocations with the words big, great, large, deep, strong, and heavy. Click here for the lesson text

Learn how to use IN and ON with place, time, and in other expressions in English. Click here for the lesson text

Sometimes, even when you know a lot of English, you can have difficulty finding the right words or phrases to answer simple questions. Here are 20 of the most common questions in English – each one with five sample responses. Click here for the lesson text

Here are 10 common phrasal verbs related to emotions and attitudes, with definitions and example sentences. Click here for the lesson text

Here are seven more English phrases used in everyday situations. Click here for the lesson text

Here are some English phrases used in everyday situations. They’re very common, but they’re rather colloquial, so you often won’t find them in an English textbook! Learn these phrases and expressions as well as the situations in which you can use each one. Click here for the lesson text

Many English learners pronounce each word clearly, to get the pronunciation perfect – but native English speakers don’t do this. Natural spoken English contains reductions - sounds that change and disappear when spoken at normal speed. This sometimes makes spoken English hard for students to understand. Doing English pronunciation practice with reductions will help you speak more naturally AND und...

  “Get” is a great word in English! It is used in so many different ways. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn 36 different expressions with example sentences. Click here for the lesson text

Today you're going to learn one of the "shortcuts" to expanding your vocabulary - focusing on prefixes and suffixes , the beginnings and endings of words. The word "colorful" means "full of color," and the word "colorless" means "without color." ...but some of these words aren't as simple as they seem! For example, "fruitful" doesn't necessarily mean "full of fruit," the opposite of "helpless" is...

Today you're going to learn one of the "shortcuts" to expanding your vocabulary - focusing on prefixes and suffixes , the beginnings and endings of words. The word "colorful" means "full of color," and the word "colorless" means "without color." ...but some of these words aren't as simple as they seem! For example, "fruitful" doesn't necessarily mean "full of fruit," the opposite of "helpless" is...

The English language has a number of words that are very similar. These eight verbs in English seem like they are the same… but there are some small differences in their meanings and/or use. Listen to this lesson to make sure you don’t confuse them! close & shut start & begin listen & hear end & finish Click here for the lesson text

Do you know the difference between OB-ject and ob-JECT? Today you’ll learn 8 English words that can be pronounced two different ways… the meaning and use of these words changes based on how you pronounce them. Click here for the lesson text