Everybody ESL

Episode 207 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “I guess so.” 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 206 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “comfort zone.” 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 205 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the idiomatic question “What’s the big idea?” 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 204 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a common meaning of the word pretty. 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 203 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very interesting expression “the elephant in the room.” 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 202 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very useful expression “to have no business doing something.” 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 201 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very useful expression “No way!” 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 200 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “Don’t get me wrong.” 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 199 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “the hang of.” 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 198 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful “so much for” construction. 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 197 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “No offense.” 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 196 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the “can’t help” construction to express that someone is unable to prevent something. 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 195 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the expression “Now that you mention 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 194 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a useful and interesting expression: “black sheep.” 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 193 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you five common and interesting interjections. 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 192 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful idiom: “It’s about time.” 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 191 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that reveals another Secret of Native Speakers: an unusual way to use the words warm and cold. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, 117, 131, 162, and 166.) 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 190 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a useful and interesting expression: “to leave no stone unturned.” 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 189 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a very useful phrasal verb: “to come down with.” 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 188 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two similar phrases: “for sale” and “on sale.” 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 187 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a common meaning of the word “tell.” 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 186 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the two pronunciations of the word “the.” 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 185 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful construction that involves the phrases “on the one hand” and “on the other hand.” 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 184 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “That just doesn’t do it for me.” 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 183 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful expression “sweet spot.” 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 182 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you more about the mysterious word “ever,” which we started talking about in episode 181. 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 181 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use “at all” and “ever,” which only work in certain situations. 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 180 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that features a joke about the pandemic. 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 179 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful expression “might as well.” 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 178 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two common and useful expressions: “to be tired of” and “to be sick of.” 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 177 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the -en suffix. 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 176 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the fun and nonstandard expression “Who’da thunk 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 175 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common informal words “sorta” and “kinda.” What do they mean, and how do you use them? 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 174 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “as we speak.” What does it mean, and how can 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 173 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “Let it slide.” What does it mean, and how can 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 172 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “gray area.” What does it mean, and how can 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 171 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful “X and X” construction. What does this construction mean, and how do we 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 170 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “hit or miss.” What does it mean, and how can 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 169 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the fun and useful expression “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix 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 168 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange but useful “the more, the more” construction. 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 167 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you three ways to tell people what you think about something or what conclusion you have come to. 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 166 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a grammar mini episode that reveals another Secret of Native Speakers: a very common—but unexpected—way to use the word “me.” (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, 117,  131, and 162.) 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 165 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression: “cold comfort.” 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 164 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use Pig Latin, an old language game based on English. 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 163 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a grammar mini episode that teaches you an interesting way we use the article “the.” 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 162 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a grammar mini episode that reveals another Secret of Native Speakers: a very common contraction that your textbooks might not teach you. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, 117, and 131.) 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 161 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression: “fizzle out.” 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 160 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression: “up for grabs.” 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 159 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression that you might hear during the coronavirus pandemic: “hunker down.” 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 158 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “in full swing.” 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 157 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of vocabulary words related to the coronavirus, a lesson about adjectives that work like nouns, a tip about greeting friends during difficult times, 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 157 rundown: Vocabulary (words related to the coronavirus): 1:20, Grammar (adjectives that work like nouns): 6:55, Small talk (a tip about greeting people in difficult times): 10:50, the Joke of the Week: 12:45, Listening quiz: 14:15.

Episode 156 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “under the weather.” 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 155 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “in broad daylight.” 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 154 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the expression “shoot the breeze.” 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 153 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of phrasal verbs about driving, a lesson about crowded cafés, Part 3 in our series about tag 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 153 rundown: Vocabulary (phrasal verbs about driving): 1:20, Grammar (Part 3 in the series about tag questions): 6:00, Small talk (a lesson about crowded cafés): 13:00, the Joke of the Week: 16:10, Listening quiz: 17:50.

Episode 152 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how  to use the expression “bent out of shape.” 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 151 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how and when to use the useful phrase “jump the gun.” 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 150 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “like the back of my hand.” 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 149 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of vocabulary words about TV, a lesson about agreeing, Part 2 in our series about tag 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 149 rundown: Vocabulary (words about television): 1:25, Grammar (Part 2 in the series about tag questions): 6:30, Small talk (how to agree with somebody): 12:40, the Joke of the Week: 14:50, Listening quiz: 16:40.

Episode 148 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting word “kitty-corner.” 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 147 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “Let bygones be bygones.” 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 146 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of vocabulary words with changing pronunciations, a lesson about insisting, tag 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 146 rundown: Vocabulary (silent letters that might not be silent anymore): 1:20, Small talk (how to insist): 7:40, Grammar (Part 1 in a series about tag questions): 10:15, The Joke of the Week: 14:30, Listening quiz: 16:20.

Episode 145 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “It can’t hurt.” 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 144 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “vice versa.” 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 143 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “to cut corners.” 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 142 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about babies, a lesson about apologizing, Part 4 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 142 rundown: Vocabulary (words about babies): 1:20, Small talk (how to apologize): 6:40, Grammar (Part 4 in the series about passive verbs): 8:35, the Joke of the Week: 14:40, Listening quiz: 16:00

Episode 141 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the two meanings of the phrase “used to.” You will learn to understand them and make sentences using them. 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 140 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “That’s more like it.” 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 139 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about fall, a lesson about making promises, Part 3 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 139 rundown: Vocabulary (words about fall): 1:25, Small talk (how to make a promise): 6:05, Grammar (Part 3 in the series about passive verbs): 8:05, The Joke of the Week: 14:20, Listening quiz: 16:10.

Episode 138 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the “down / to go” construction, a common way of talking about your progress. 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 137 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the interesting English expression “stick to your guns.” What does it mean, and how can 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 136 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about sounds, a lesson about asking someone for a favor, Part 2 in our series about passive verbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. (Can you find this episode’s special guest?) 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 136 rundown:

Vocabulary (hard-to-define sounds): 1:25,

Grammar (Part 2 in the series about passive verbs): 6:20,

Small talk (asking someone for a favor): 11:25,

The Joke of the Week: 14:30,

Listening quiz: 16:10

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 animal sounds): 1:20,
Grammar (Part 1 in the series about passive verbs): 7:40,
Small talk (accepting help): 13:45,
The Joke of the Week: 15:55,
Listening quiz: 17:20

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 future episode.)

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 about walking): 1:20,
Grammar (an interesting way to use “only”): 6:00,
Small talk (asking if someone is busy): 11:05,
The Joke of the Week: 14:05,
Listening quiz: 16:20

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 (words about vacations): 1:25,
Grammar (gerunds, Part 4): 7:50,
Small talk (airport questions): 13:40,
The Joke of the Week: 16:00,
Listening quiz: 18:30

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,
Grammar (gerunds, Part 3): 5:00,
Small talk (asking about your bus): 10:20,
The Joke of the Week: 13:45,
Listening quiz: 15:50

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 (words about hands): 1:30,

Grammar (gerunds, Part 2): 6:00,

Small talk (asking someone if they need help): 12:10,

The Joke of the Week: 14:30,

Listening quiz: 15:50

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 record the introduction to a future episode.)

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 116 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for being sleepy or tired): 1:20,

Grammar (gerunds, Part 1): 6:30,

Small talk (refusing someone’s offer to help): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 14:00,

Listening quiz: 15:30

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 boredom): 1:25,

Grammar (place names and “the”): 6:40,

Small talk (greetings): 10:55,

The Joke of the Week: 14:40,

Listening quiz: 16:45

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.)

Episode 110 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary to describe busy people, a simple lesson about inverted sentences, simple ways to get someone’s attention, 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 110 rundown:

Vocabulary (words to describe busy people): 1:25,

Grammar (using inverted sentences with certain adverbs): 6:50,

Small talk (getting people’s attention): 13:00,

The Joke of the Week: 16:15,

Listening quiz: 18:20

Episode 109 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an unusual but useful idiom: Knock yourself out! 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 108 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a good idiom: out of the woods. 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 107 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a mysterious idiom: keep your nose clean. 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 106 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about hard-to-describe sounds, Part 4 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a lesson about talking with strangers who come to your door, 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 106 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for hard-to-describe sounds): 1:20,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 4): 7:00,

Small talk (when people come to your door): 12:40,

The Joke of the Week: 14:50,

Listening quiz: 16:30

Episode 105 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another interesting word: iffy. 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 104 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another interesting expression: creature of habit. 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 103 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about small things, Part 3 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a lesson about needing more time at the grocery store check-out, 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 103 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for small things): 1:20,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 3): 6:30,

Small talk (checking out at the grocery store): 12:30,

The Joke of the Week: 15:05,

Listening quiz: 17:45

Episode 102 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about a surprising way to use the suffix -ish that your textbooks probably never taught you. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, and 81.) 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 101 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: “Welcome to the club.” What does it mean, and when can you use it? 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 100 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about big things, Part 2 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a discussion about asking someone to watch your stuff, 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 100 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for big things): 3:00,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 2): 6:40,

Small talk (asking someone to watch your stuff): 13:20,

The Joke of the Week: 15:50,

Listening quiz: 18:00

Episode 99 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: “second wind.” 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 98 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting and unexpected use of the common word “fly.” 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 97 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about different ways of talking, Part 1 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a discussion about what to say if someone asks you for 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!

(I’m sorry this episode is so noisy. Airplanes were flying over my house every few minutes. You might be able to hear them in the background!)

Episode 97 rundown:

Vocabulary (different ways of talking): 1:20,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 1): 6:10,

Small talk (when someone asks you for help): 11:30,

The Joke of the Week: 13:30,

Listening quiz: 15:40

Episode 96 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “in a nutshell.” You will learn what this phrase means—and why—and how to include it in your conversations. 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 95 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “Cross your t’s and dot your i’s.” You will learn what this phrase means and how to include it in your conversations. 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 94 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about teeth and dentists, a quick lesson about the “let” construction, a discussion about polite ways to ask for 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 the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 94 rundown:

Vocabulary (dentists and teeth): 1:20,

Grammar (the “let” construction): 6:10,

Small talk (asking for help): 9:30,

The Joke of the Week: 13:00,

Listening quiz: 14:10

Episode 93 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “Play it by ear.” You will learn what this phrase means and how to include it in your conversations. 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 92 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the informal expression “You’re telling me.” You will learn what this phrase 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 91 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about school, a grammar lesson about “that” and some places where we often omit it, a discussion about using a drive-through, the Joke of the Week, a homework assignment, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 90 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the informal expression “What gives?” You will learn what this phrase 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 89 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “a dime a dozen.” You will learn what this phrase 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 88 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary for referring to people when you don’t know their names, a grammar lesson about the “had better” construction, a discussion about a very common small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 88 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words for when you don’t know someone’s name): 1:30,

Grammar (the “had better” construction): 7:15,

Small talk (“What do you do?”): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 15:30,

Listening quiz: 18:25

Episode 87 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “May-December romance.” You will learn what this phrase means... 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 86 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “squared away.” You will learn how to use this phrase to describe yourself or your situation. 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 85 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about doctor’s appointments, a grammar lesson about using singular nouns with numbers, advice about handling a common social situation, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 85 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (seeing a doctor): 1:15

Grammar (using singular nouns with numbers): 7:45,

Small talk (when you realize someone has been talking to you): 11:45,

The Joke of the Week: 14:15,

Listening quiz: 16:50

Episode 84 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “for my money.” You will learn how to use this phrase to introduce an opinion. 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 83 of the Everybody ESL podcast discusses a very common way that some sounds in English words change when a certain other sound is around them. 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 82 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a useful grammar lesson about “even if” and “even though,” some music vocabulary, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 82 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (music words): 1:20

Grammar (the difference between “even if” and “even though”): 6:45,

Small talk (a subject that's always okay to talk about): 10:45,

The Joke of the Week: 13:50,

Listening quiz: 16:15

Episode 81 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about native English speakers and a strange construction that your textbooks probably never taught you. 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 80 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a fun English expression: “sour grapes.” What does it mean... and why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 79 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about an interesting construction, a tip about one-word answers, fireworks vocabulary, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 79 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (fireworks): 1:15

Small talk (avoiding one-word answers): 6:20,

Grammar (the “have someone do something” construction): 9:00,

The Joke of the Week: 11:30,

Listening quiz: 15:00

Episode 78 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a useful English expression: “the last straw.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 77 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a mysterious English expression: “on the outs.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 76 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about contractions, a vocabulary list that’s perfect for the summer, tips on receiving compliments, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 76 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (summertime): 1:25

Small talk (how to receive a compliment): 7:15,

Grammar (a simple rule about contractions): 10:20,

The Joke of the Week: 14:45,

Listening quiz: 17:30

Episode 75 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another useful English expression: “to flesh out.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 74 of the Everybody ESL podcast presents another useful English expression: “pep talk.” 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 73 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about the two “used to” constructions, a list of words you can use when you can’t remember what something is called, responding to “Have a nice day,” the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 73 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words for when you can’t remember what something is called): 1:25

Grammar (the two “used to” constructions): 5:40,

Small talk (responding to “Have a nice day”): 11:00,

The Joke of the Week: 13:10,

Listening quiz: 15:45

Episode 72 of the Everybody ESL podcast presents another colorful English expression: “to jump through hoops.” 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 71 of the Everybody ESL podcast presents another mysterious American English expression: “Cry uncle.” 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 70 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about “few” and “a few” (two very similar terms with an important difference), a list of cooking vocabulary, how to ask someone to save your seat, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 70 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about cooking): 1:25

Small talk (asking someone to save your seat): 6:30,

Grammar (“few” vs. “a few”): 8:45,

The Joke of the Week: 12:40,

Listening quiz: 14:45

Episode 69 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about native English speakers and “can” and “can’t.” 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 68 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about the interesting English expression “doormat.” What does it mean, and why? Find out in this episode. 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 67 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about the tricky modal “should,” a list of story vocabulary, what to do when someone asks if you need help (but you don’t), the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 67 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about stories): 1:25,

Small talk (when someone asks if you need help, but you don't): 7:30,

Grammar (the modal “should”): 9:35,

The Joke of the Week: 13:35,

Listening quiz: 15:40

Episode 66 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a... Secret of Native Speakers, something you probably never knew about native English speakers and how they use English. 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 65 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a common, useful expression: “Out on a limb.” 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 64 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about an interesting way native speakers commonly use “me,” a list of words that describe different kinds of movies, a small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 64 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about movies): 1:30,

Small talk (asking where someone bought something): 8:00,

Grammar (real talk about “I” and “me”): 10:45,

The Joke of the Week: 16:45,

Listening quiz: 18:30

Episode 63 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about two words that can be difficult to use correctly: “until” and “by.” 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 62 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about something mysterious: the way English speakers say “I don’t know” without using any words. 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 61 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about some unusual contractions, a list of words for different periods of time, a small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 61 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about time): 1:25,

Small talk (when someone asks for your help): 6:35,

Grammar (unusual contractions): 10:35,

The Joke of the Week: 16:35,

Listening quiz: 18:40

Episode 60 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: “like a deer in the headlights.” What does it mean to be like a deer in the headlights? When can you use this expression? Find out in this episode. 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 59 of the Everybody ESL podcast has Part 2 of our lesson about “must” and “have to,” a list of words about words, a small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 59 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about words): 1:25,

Small talk (asking someone to move their car): 6:28,

Grammar (must and have to, Part 2): 9:30,

The Joke of the Week: 12:32,

Listening quiz: 14:15

Episode 58 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about two interesting English expressions: “on the hook” and “off the hook.” What does it mean to be on or off “the hook”? When can you use these expressions? Find out in this episode. 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 57 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar lesson about “must” and “have to,” a list of words and expressions that come from baseball, some good advice about small talk, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 57 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (expressions that come from baseball): 1:28,

Small talk (topics to avoid): 9:15,

Grammar (must and have to): 12:50,

The Joke of the Week: 18:37,

Listening quiz: 20:45

Episode 56 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about “my two cents.” What does it mean to “put in your two cents”? When can you use this expression? Find out in this episode. 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.) $.02!

Episode 55 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about Mother Nature. What is Mother Nature? Who is Mother Nature? Find out in this episode. 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 54 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about “Have you ever?” questions, a list of words that are perfect for the springtime, a quick discussion about interrupting someone politely, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 54 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (springtime): 1:35,

Small talk (interrupting someone): 6:55,

Grammar (“Have you ever?” questions): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 16:36,

Listening quiz: 19:00

Episode 53 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a colorful English expression that's perfect for spring: nip it in the bud. What does this mean, and how do you use it? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) 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 52 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about sentence-level adverbs, a list of useful city words, a quick discussion about accepting an invitation to have dinner at someone’s house, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 52 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (cities): 1:21,

Small talk (accepting an invitation): 6:31,

Grammar (sentence adverbs): 8:29,

The Joke of the Week: 14:30,

Listening quiz: 17:24

Episode 51 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a colorful English expression: out of the blue. What does this mean, and where does it come from? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) 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 50 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about sentences like “Let’s talk soon,” a list of interesting number words, a quick discussion about ordering food on the phone, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 50 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (useful number words): 1:25,

Small talk (ordering food on the phone): 8:25,

Grammar (the “Let’s” construction): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 15:05,

Listening quiz: 18:00

Episode 49 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: to stick out like a sore thumb. What does this mean, and when can you use it? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) 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 48 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about sentences with no subject, a list of useful cell phone vocabulary, a quick discussion about asking someone what time it is, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 48 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (cell phones): 1:20,

Small talk (asking what time it is): 7:23,

Grammar (sentences with no subjects): 9:05,

The Joke of the Week: 14:47,

Listening quiz: 18:38

Episode 47 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: square peg. What is a square peg, and where does this expression come from? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) 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 46 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about the difference between “hope” and “wish,” a list of restaurant vocabulary, a discussion about asking someone if you can pet their dog, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 46 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (restaurants): 1:36,

Small talk (Can I pet your dog?): 6:58,

Grammar (“hope” vs. “wish”): 9:51,

The Joke of the Week: 15:38,

Listening quiz: 18:10

Episode 45 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: Shotgun! What does it mean, and where do you use it? (And why?) Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) 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 44 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about the differences between “will” and “going to,” a list of friendship vocabulary, a quick discussion about losing your phone, keys, or other valuable items, the Joke of the Week, a quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 44 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (relationships): 1:23,

Small talk (Did I leave my wallet here?): 6:05,

Grammar (“will” vs. “going to”): 9:41,

The Joke of the Week: 16:04,

Quiz: 17:36

Episode 43 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: the sixth sense. What does it mean, and when can you use it? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) 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 42 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about comparative and superlative adjectives, a list of acronym vocabulary, a quick discussion about asking where the bathroom is, the Joke of the Week, a quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 42 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (acronyms): 1:25,

Grammar (comparatives and superlatives): 8:23,

Small talk (Where’s the bathroom?): 14:38,

The Joke of the Week: 17:27,

Quiz: 20:35

Episode 41 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: Crickets. What does it mean, and when can you use it? (And why?) Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 40 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good sleep vocabulary for you, a quick discussion about asking to speak to someone on the phone, a lesson on compound nouns, the Joke of the Week, a sentence quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 40 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (sleeping): 1:27,

Grammar (compound nouns): 6:23,

Small talk (telephone requests): 12:55,

The Joke of the Week: 15:59,

Quiz: 17:37

Episode 39 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: like riding a bicycle. What does it mean, and when can you use it? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 38 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good vocabulary for you about staying inside when it’s cold, a quick lesson about what to say when you think that you recognize a stranger, Part 4 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a vocab quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 38’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (keeping warm inside): 1:26,

Grammar (Part 4 of our series about “would”): 5:44,

Small talk (when you think you know a stranger): 9:53,

The Joke of the Week: 12:26,

Vocab quiz: 14:49

Episode 37 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: a drop in the bucket. What does it mean, and when can you use it? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

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,

Grammar (Part 3 of our series about “would”): 6:49,

Small talk (asking people to repeat themselves): 9:41,

The Joke of the Week: 12:49,

Spelling quiz: 15:40

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 and New Year’s Day): 1:15,

Grammar (Part 2 of our series about “would”): 7:40,

Small talk (how to say no): 11:29,

The Joke of the Week: 14:17,

Opposites quiz: 17:20

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 of our series about “would”): 6:38,

Small talk (buying tickets at a movie theater): 10:38,

The Joke of the Week: 12:26,

Listening practice: 14:39

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 (snow-cabulary!): 6:51,

Small talk (the weekend): 11:42,

The Joke of the Week: 13:45,

Listening quiz: 16:26

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 (asking if a seat is available): 5:51,

Grammar topic (echo questions): 8:12,

The Joke of the Week: 12:12,

Listening quiz: 14:23

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 (expressing sympathy): 5:55,

Grammar topic (so and such): 8:26,

The Joke of the Week: 13:38,

Listening quiz: 15:13

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 (restaurants): 11:43,
Joke of the Week: 16:00,
Listening quiz: 18:36

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: 15:36,

Listening quiz: 18:18

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, Daniel from Russia is the official Champion of Episode 13 for his sentence about the idiom "on the back burner."

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 last episode’s listening quiz!

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 everybodyesl@gmail.com), I will announce your name as the Champion of Episode 12!

Episode 11 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini “What’s the Difference?” episode, a quick look at two words that are often mixed up: fun and funny. They look similar, they sound similar, and they mean similar things. So what’s the difference?

Episode 10 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces a lesson on the confusing propositions in, into, on, and onto; a small talk discussion to help you deal with forgetting someone’s name; useful clichés (standard comparisons you are likely to hear in conversation); a listening quiz; the Joke of the Week; and more. The Everybody ESL podcast is an easy way to keep learning and practicing your English.

Episode 9 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode, a quick look at “fast friends,” an interesting expression that many people—even native English speakers!—misunderstand.

Episode 8 of the Everybody ESL podcast has lots of stuff to help keep you learning and practicing your English: a tip about small talk, a listening quiz, vocabulary about cars and driving, a grammar topic, the Joke of the Week, and more. (Bonus! See if you can find my mistake in this episode!)

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Episode 7 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode, a quick look at “going through the motions,” a useful expression for describing yourself or people you know. This expression always makes me think of robots, and after you listen to this episode, you’ll see why.

Episode 6 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar topic for you (I’ve been thinking about this one for more than 45 years), a quick lesson in small talk, vocabulary about airplanes, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. The Everybody ESL podcast is the perfect way to keep your English studies going.

Episode 5 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode, a quick look at “birthday suit,” a fun expression you can easily add to your English vocabulary and use in casual conversations. Can you guess what your birthday suit is? Can you guess where the expression comes from? Listen to this short episode, and you won’t need to guess.

Episode 4 of the Everybody ESL podcast brings you a useful lesson about asking for help at the grocery story, some good cat vocabulary, a tip about small talk, another listening quiz, a joke about crocodiles, and a lot more. The Everybody ESL podcast is an easy way to keep learning more English and practice what you already know. (Exciting bonus: I’m still experimenting with the new microphone!)

Episode 3 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode, a quick look at “in one fell swoop,” a mysterious English phrase with an interesting origin. It contains a language fossil, and you can easily add it to your conversation. (I’m still experimenting with the right way to use the new microphone. Please be patient while I work on improving the sound quality!)

Episode 2 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces vocabulary about cleaning (including slob and neat freak!), some basic American English small talk, a grammar topic that will get you thinking about airplanes and flight attendants, a listening quiz, and more. (Don’t forget the Joke of the Week!) The Everybody ESL podcast is a great way to follow along with clear English and practice as you go. (Mini episodes are on the way! Some of you said shorter episodes work better for you, so stay tuned for mini episodes that cover only one or two topics.)

The first episode of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces some basic American English small talk, a grammar topic about adjectives, vocabulary related to eclipses, a listening quiz, and more. (There's even a joke about snakes!) The Everybody ESL podcast is a great way to learn English words and grammar as you gain confidence in your English skills.