Daniel Goodson

The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

Join the English learning journey with the English learner Daniel Goodson. Learn more vocabulary and get (more) fluent in English by listening to The Vocab Man!

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Daniel Goodson

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Education

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www.myfluentpodcast.com

Latest episode

Dec 22, 2023

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Episodes

123 Elbow Grease (Idiom) With SEND 7 Host Stephen 22.12.2023

The idioms "Elbow Grease" explained. You'll also hear some exmapled from movies/series. On the Vocab Man, we cover interesting idioms, expressions, phrases and sayings to make you a better English speaker. Interview Links WORLD NEWS QUIZ on Luke's English Podcast Learning English WIth The News (also on Luke's English Podacst) What is the idea of Simple English News Daily Podacst? (short clip) My i...

Slang (Bonus Episode ft. Bob) 18.12.2023

In this bonus episode, Bob explains some slang words that he is using when he is with his friends. Bob's interview about him learning Spanish. https://youtu.be/31cDHLU-MHY?si=vRUxcr13xpIrtymb Bob's YouTube Channel. GN Bob MONDAYS with Bob Send in a voice message ! https://www.speakpipe.com/myfluentpodcast_VOCAB_MAN

122 Knock Yourself Out 🥊(ft. Stephen from the SEND7 Podcast) 16.12.2023

Hello learners of English! The idiom Knock Yourself Out explained and with examples. Head over to Stephen's Podcast SEND 7 (News Podcast) Check out Stephen's first appearence where he covered the phrase Looking Forward To on The Vocab Man. Merriam Webster on Know Yourself Out 📬🎤Send in a voice Message via Speakpipe and become part of The Vocab Man. Thanks for listening, Daniel. If you want to le...

121 Can't Be Bothered (UK mainly) 15.12.2023

The Expression "I Can't Be Bothered" Explained According to Vanessa, don't use this expression in the US! (https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxIvdnjYd-hRnKnCLcpTJLLVY673oo8-On?si=0_IEBKa4Z60jIJEO) Speak English With Vanessa (Don't Use it in the US) Send a voice message to the VOCAB_MAN via speakpipe.com (Tell us something about your favorite expression or ask questions)

120 Grand Theft Auto - Term Explained 10.12.2023

The meaning of Grand Theft Auto. Grand Theft Auto Trailer EmpBruh Baron Black

119 Don't Hold Your Breath (Idiom) 08.12.2023

D'ont hold your breath explained, with examples. Learn what the idiom “Don't hold your breath” means. It is a humerous way of saying, this will never happen. Why humerous, because try to hold your breath, how long can you hold your breath? Well, if you hold your breath, you will certainly die. So don't hold your breath. It tends to be used sarcastically and the speaker is expressing skepticism EA...

What Is Your Favorite Word? (Send In Your Voice Message💬🎤) 06.12.2023

Send in your Voice Message Send a voice message to myfluentpodcast (myfluentpodcast_VOCAB_MAN) (speakpipe.com) You might talk about your favorite expression, idiom, saying or whatever. You might also say from where you are. myfluentpodcast@gmail.com Thank You Very Much. Daniel

118 To Pull Someone's Leg (Idiom) 04.12.2023

To Pull Someone's Leg explained. I'm pulling your leg! Head over to the interview with Sarah. 133 Reading in Italian until fluent - Sarah Ifeoma Different meanings of "To Pull Someone's Leg": To Tease or Joke Playfully: Example: "I was just pulling your leg when I said the boss was looking for you." To Deceive or Mislead in a Light-Hearted Manner: Example: "Don't believe him; he's just pulling you...

117 Let Bygones be Bygones (Idiom) 12.11.2023

What is the meaning of Let Bygones be Bygones? What is its etymology? Check out the article I wrote about Let Bygones Be Bygones: Let Bygones Be Bygones - The Vocab Man Podcast - Medium #englishexpressions #englishidioms #englishlearning #englishvocabulary #videoclips #learnwithclips #videoshort

116 Jack O' Lantern (Halloween Special) 30.10.2023

What is a Jack O'Lantern?

115 You Are Grand (Irish Slang) 14.10.2023

We discuss the meaning of "Grand" in the phrase "You Are Grand", which India from Ireland sayd to me when I was appologizing for having interrupted her. Learn English with the Vocab Man! Full Interview wiht India https://youtu.be/PZFnwsVkYo8?si=x_AbRa2VJdJ0xW4j The Vocab Man Podcast - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thevocabman/featured Irish Slang Words and Phrases: A Local’s Guide 2020 (tandem....

114 To Smooch (Ft. Martin from the Rock N'Roll English Podcast) 26.08.2023

Martin Johnston's favorite word is "to smooch". It's a funny verb and I like it too. Visit Martin's website rocknrollenglish.com and tune in into his great English learning Podcasts. Let's Rock N'Roll, baby! Rock N'Roll Bible Full interview here: Episode 128 of My Fluent Podcast

113 To Be Off The Hook (Ft. Lingo Junkie) 01.07.2023

To Be Off The Hook explained. Full Interview with Eugeniu AKA Lingo Junkie: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JnvSgTkM4PNGR8rCyCwuQ?si=Yzcc2mjCTMeou8vOpZGj0A Lingo Junkie - YouTube

112 To Chip Away AT (With Steph Fuccio from the GEOPATS Podcast) 19.06.2023

In this episode, Stephanie Fuccio from the Geopats Podcast discusses the various meanings and uses of the word "chip." She highlights its different forms as a noun, a verb, and even as a name in some cases. Focusing on the verb form, she introduces the phrase "to chip away at," explaining that it involves gradually breaking off small pieces of something large until the task is completed. Stephanie...

111 Living Under a Rock (Idiom) 16.06.2023

We explain the idiom" living under a rock". You have been living under a rock if you didn't know The Vocab Man. (I'm just kidding) More examples: JAMES, an enthusiastic pop culture fanatic, sits on the couch, surrounded by posters and action figures. EMILY, his friend, enters the room, holding a tablet. EMILY Hey, James! Have you heard about that new superhero movie? JAMES (looking perplexed) What...

110 What's it to you? 09.06.2023

The phrase/quesion "What's it to you" explained with examples. "What's it to you?" is an idiom often used in spoken English to express annoyance or to question why someone is interested or concerned about a particular matter. It can have different nuances depending on the context and tone of the speaker. Here's a breakdown of the phrase: "What's": This is a contraction of "What is." It introduces...

109 To Have A Thick Skin 05.06.2023

To Have A Thick Skin explained with Examples.

108 To Be Game 31.05.2023

Today, we discuss the phrase "I am game" and give a few examples and synonyms. Pioneers of The Continuum (Podcast for English Learners) https://open.spotify.com/show/5THJiTVCQO1ICPtPoBvs3r?si=3e13715d6d1f46da

107 Pie in the Sky - idiom 22.02.2023

Do you want to participate on The Vocab Man Podcast? Contact Daniel: myfluentpodcast@gmail.com

106 Without Any Further Ado 17.02.2023

Without Any Futher Ado explained. Check out the fantastic English learning podcast: Luke's English Podcast. Shakespeare's Comedy is called "Much Ado About Nothing" Why we shouldn't say without any further ado? Stop saying ‘without further ado’ (and do this instead) (franticallyspeaking.com) https://franticallyspeaking.com/stop-saying-without-further-ado-and-do-this-instead/

105 To Jog Someone's Memory (with Intan from Indonesia) 11.02.2023

Thank you Intan for being the guest host today and explaining the expression "To Jog Someone's Memory"! If you want to be part of the Vocab Man, send me an E-Mail to MyFluentPodcast@gmail.com Cheers and happy learning, your Daniel.

104 To Sweep Something Under The Rug 06.02.2023

Leave an audio message here: Send a voice message to myfluentpodcast (myfluentpodcast_VOCAB) (speakpipe.com) https://www.speakpipe.com/myfluentpodcast_VOCAB Or send in an E-Mail: myfluentpodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to tune in on Tchale's Podcast: Stories of Language Learners https://open.spotify.com/show/5W34xk1Zo2ev9y9ayZbmNg?si=e3ee8bc98f8d4065 Youtube Video: How Often Are Oil Spills Covered...

103 It Slipped My Mind 30.01.2023

It slipped my mind explained and with examples. Check out Maki's podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/6H82RRO8q6LT28DBTecmeb?si=3efcb0275c0043aa Writer's Carvings Atelier

102 Bamboozle 21.01.2023

Bamboozle explained. On The Vocab Man we explore the English language in a practical and fun way. On this episode, we dive into the rarely-used word "bamboozle" and discover its meaning and usage. Join us as we explore how this word can come in handy in certain situations and learn how to use it correctly. Don't be caught off guard, tune in now and expand your vocabulary with us!

101 Taken by storm - ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm (Idiom) 11.01.2023

Let's learn the idiom to take something/someone by storm with a few real life examples.

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