Ben

Everybody ESL

Education EN ↓ 473 episodes

The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or suggestions or comments: EverybodyESL@gmail.com)

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Ben

Episodes

Episode 473 (neck of the woods) 06.07.2026 5:46

Episode 473 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “neck of the woods.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 472 (the middle of nowhere) 29.06.2026 6:11

Episode 472 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “the middle of nowhere.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 471 (bread and butter) 22.06.2026 6:10

Episode 471 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting English phrase “bread and butter.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 470 (all thumbs) 15.06.2026 5:29

Episode 470 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting English phrase “all thumbs.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 469 (moist) 08.06.2026 7:27

Episode 469 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how English speakers feel about the word “moist.” (This is a word that many people have strong opinions about!) Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 468 (take your sweet time) 01.06.2026 7:46

Episode 468 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to take your sweet time.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 467 (backhanded compliment) 25.05.2026 6:20

Episode 467 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the term “backhanded compliment.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 466 (quote, unquote) 18.05.2026 6:33

Episode 466 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “quote, unquote.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 465 (have a lot riding on something) 11.05.2026 6:18

Episode 465 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “to have a lot riding on something.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 464 (come to grips with) 04.05.2026 6:44

Episode 464 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “come to grips with.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 463 (rolled into one) 27.04.2026 5:46

Episode 463 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “rolled into one.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 462 (go south) 20.04.2026 6:02

Episode 462 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting and useful expression “to go south.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 461 (that is my middle name) 13.04.2026 6:51

Episode 461 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an idiom about middle names. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 460 (to have your work cut out for you) 06.04.2026 5:52

Episode 460 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange idiom “to have your work cut out for you.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 459 (different) 30.03.2026 6:39

Episode 459 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about “different from,” “different than,” and “different to.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 458 (come to think of it) 23.03.2026 6:05

Episode 458 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “Come to think of it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 457 (remember) 16.03.2026 5:34

Episode 457 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the two meanings of “remember.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 456 (shape up to be) 09.03.2026 6:56

Episode 456 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “shape up to be.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 455 (and change) 02.03.2026 5:44

Episode 455 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “and change.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 454 (woe is me) 23.02.2026 6:04

Episode 454 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “Woe is me.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 453 (burst your bubble) 16.02.2026 6:10

Episode 453 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “burst your bubble.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 452 (adding insult to injury) 09.02.2026 5:45

Episode 452 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “adding insult to injury.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 451 (one for the books) 02.02.2026 6:41

Episode 451 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “one for the books.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 450 (neighborhood) 26.01.2026 6:27

Episode 450 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “neighborhood.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 449 (-rama) 19.01.2026 7:00

Episode 449 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the interesting suffix -rama. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)