Everybody ESL

Episode 135 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful English expression “mixed bag.” What does it mean, and how can you make it part of your English? Find out here. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com ! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 134 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the interesting English expression “can of worms.” What does it mean, and how do you use it? Find out here. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 133 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good animal sound vocabulary, a lesson about accepting help, Part 1 in our series about passive verbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode 133 rundown: Vocabulary (words for anim...

Episode 132 of the Everybody ESL teaches you the interesting English expression “any way you slice it.” What does it mean, and how do you use it? Find out here. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 131 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about an interesting way to use the word “squat.” Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66 , 69 , 81 , 102 , and 117 . And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com ! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a futu...

Episode 130 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about walking, a lesson about asking if someone is busy, a discussion about the word “only,” the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode 130 rundown: Vocabulary (words ab...

Episode 129 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to take the cake.” What does it mean? (And why?) Find out here. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 128 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “at the drop of a hat.” Find out what it means (and why) and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

The computer is fixed, so we’re finally back with a new episode! Episode 127 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to draw a blank.” Find out what it means and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 126 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about vacations, Part 4 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about common airport questions, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode 126 rundown: Vocabulary (wor...

Episode 125 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “free rein.” Find out what it means—and why many native English speakers spell this expression incorrectly. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 124 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to get the drift” (you can also say “to catch the drift”). Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 123 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a different way to use the word afraid . Did you know that afraid doesn’t always mean “feeling fear”? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 122 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about feet, Part 3 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about buses, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode 122 rundown: Vocabulary (words about feet): 1:20, Gr...

Episode 121 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting word: jinx . What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 120 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting word: dibs . What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 119 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about hands, Part 2 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about asking someone if they need help, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode 119 rundown: Vocabulary...

Episode 118 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: the lion’s share . What does it mean, and why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 117 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about a common way to communicate without giving any information. (That sounds mysterious!) Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, and 102. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com ! (And let me know if you’d like to r...

Episode 116 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about being tired or sleepy, Part 1 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about politely refusing someone’s offer to help, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode...

Episode 115 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: bad apple . What does it mean to call someone a “bad apple,” and why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 114 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting phrase: to butter someone up . What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 113 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about being bored, a simple lesson about using place names, a list of common greetings, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! Episode 113 rundown: Vocabulary (words about b...

Episode 112 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another common and useful expression: to end up . What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 111 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a common and useful phrase: all of a sudden . What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)