Everybody ESL

Episode 36 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some cold weather vocabulary for you, a quick discussion about asking people to repeat themselves, Part 3 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a spelling quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 36’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Vocabulary (cold weather): 1:25...

Episode 35 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: with flying colors . What does it mean, when can you use it, and where does it come from? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 34 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day vocabulary, a quick discussion about good ways to say no, Part 2 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a quiz about opposites, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 34’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Vocabulary (New Year’s Eve...

Episode 33 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode all about the hidden meaning of a single common English word: breakfast . Send your questions about English vocabulary (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 32 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good party vocabulary, a quick discussion about buying tickets at a movie theater, Part 1 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a funny story, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 32’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Vocabulary (parties): 1:39, Grammar (Part 1...

Episode 31 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the meaning of the colorful idiom “Hold your horses.” Send your questions about English idioms (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 30 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the meaning and the uses of the old expression “the Midas touch.” (It comes from an ancient legend with a sad ending.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 29 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good snow vocabulary, a discussion about a few common phrases you’ll encounter in an office, a grammar lesson about here and there , the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 29’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Grammar ( here and there ): 2:21, Vocabulary (...

Episode 28 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the meaning and the uses of the colorful expression “wild goose chase.” Send your questions about English and suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 27 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar lesson about a special kind of question, a gym and exercise vocabulary list, a discussion about asking whether a seat is available, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 27’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Vocabulary (the gym): 1:45, Small talk (ask...

Episode 26 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about misunderstood lyrics and one of the most famous songs of the 1960s. You might never hear this song the same way again. Send your questions about English and suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 25 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar segment about two similar words you can learn to use correctly, money vocabulary ($$$), a discussion about expressing sympathy, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 25’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Vocabulary (money): 1:13, Small talk (expressin...

Episode 24 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful English idiom in the nick of time . Send your questions about English idioms (or any other English topic ) to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 23 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of dog vocabulary, information about some common restaurant situations, a lesson about special adverbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 23’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Grammar topic (special adverbs): 1:53, Vocabulary (dogs): 4:57, Small talk...

Episode 22 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that explores an interesting English idiom: to steal someone’s thunder . Send your questions about English idioms (or any other English topic) to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 21 of the Everybody ESL podcast has an in-depth discussion of contractions, some good vocabulary about rainy weather, the Joke of the Week, a super-important small talk topic, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com! Episode 21’s rundown: Intro: 0:00, Small talk lesson: 1:53, Grammar topic: 4:30, Vocabulary: 12:00, Joke of the Week: 15...

Episode 20 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini “What’s the Difference?” episode. In this one, we talk about see , look at , and watch . They’re very similar, but they have some important differences. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 19 of the Everybody ESL podcast discusses one type of irregular verb, introduces a lesson on small talk (how to ask a bus driver some simple questions), gives you a wedding vocabulary list, shares the Joke of the Week, tests you with a listening quiz, and more. And remember: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 18 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode. This one introduces and discusses an interesting English idiom: “to pull a fast one.” It’s a mysterious but useful expression that comes in handy when someone is trying to fool you. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 17 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces a short discussion about articles (one of the trickiest features of English), a lesson on small talk (how to call a store or restaurant and ask how late they’re open), Halloween vocabulary, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 16 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode that introduces and discusses an interesting English idiom. In this episode, it’s “for the birds,” a useful expression with a colorful origin. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 15 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini “What’s the Difference?” episode, where I explain two similar words so you can easily use them correctly. Special announcement: Myeongja from Daegu, Korea, is the official Champion of Episode 14 for the English joke she submitted!

Episode 14 of the Everybody ESL podcast has lots of good information for you about phrasal verbs, those common (but tricky!) compound verbs. There’s also a small talk topic about people calling you on the phone by mistake, a listening quiz, the Joke of the Week, and more. And if you’re the first person to send me an English joke, you will be the Champion of Episode 14! Speaking of champions, Danie...

Episode 13 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about the English expression “on the back burner.” You can find a back burner (usually more than one) in every kitchen, but what does it mean if something is “on the back burner”? Special announcement: Amy from Korea is the official Champion of Episode 12 because she was the first person to send in the correct answer to question #5 from las...

Episode 12 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces good vocabulary about being or getting sick (even some fun sickness vocab!), a short comparison of the simple past and the present perfect, the proper way to tell someone that they dropped something, the Joke of the Week, and a listening quiz. And if you’re the first person to email me the answer to question #5 of the listening quiz (send it to ev...