Episodios

  • 926 - How to Agree and Disagree Politely in English

    926 - How to Agree and Disagree Politely in English
    Nov 10 2025
    I guess you're here because you think podcasts are a good way to learn English. Yeah, absolutely — I was thinking the same thing. You might even think they are the best way to learn. Well, I see your point, but I’m not sure everyone would think so. Maybe we can agree to disagree. That’s the language we’ll look at today.

    In this podcast English lesson, we’re going to talk about something that happens all the time in conversations — agreeing and disagreeing. But not just saying “yes” or “no.” We’re going to look at how to do this politely — whether you’re in a meeting, having a group chat, or just talking with a friend.

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    9 m
  • 925 - Sunday Speak - Lemme, Gimme, Gemme - Reductions in American English

    925 - Sunday Speak - Lemme, Gimme, Gemme - Reductions in American English
    Nov 9 2025
    In everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction. Here, reduction means we shorten or soften sounds when we speak. It’s when certain words or syllables lose their full sound to make speech smoother and faster. Today, let’s look at three really common reductions: lemme, gimme, and gemme.

    Like, instead of saying let me, we reduce it to lemme. The T sound at the end of let, is dropped. Lemme. You can say things like, “Lemme see that.” “Lemme know when you’re ready.” or “Lemme know what time the meeting starts.” Lemme.

    And instead of saying give me, we reduce it to gimme comes from give me.The V sound at the end of give, is dropped. Gimme. You can say things like, “Gimme a second.” “Gimme that pen.” Or “Can you gimme a hand moving this desk?. Gimme

    Finally for today, instead of saying get me, we reduce it to gemme. The T sound at the end of get is dropped. Gemme. You can say things like, “Gemme a coffee, please.” “Can you gemme a towel?” Or, “You’re going for donuts? Can you gemme one?”

    These reductions happen naturally in everyday casual conversation. And reductions aren’t a lazy way of speaking. They’re just how people really talk smoothly. So next time you hear lemme, gimme, or gemme, you’ll know the meaning. And when you use them yourself, your English will sound smoother and more natural.

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    3 m
  • 924 - Saturday Short - Sounds Like a Plan

    924 - Saturday Short - Sounds Like a Plan
    Nov 8 2025
    Today, let’s look at a really natural and friendly phrase you’ll hear all the time in everyday English - “Sounds like a plan.” We use sounds like a plan when we agree to someone’s suggestion or idea. It’s a casual, upbeat way to say “That’s a good idea” or “Let’s do that.”
    • For example, your friend says: “Let’s meet at 6 for dinner.” You can reply: “Sounds like a plan!”
    • Or maybe your coworker says: “How about we finish this project on Monday?” You can say: “Yeah, sounds like a plan.”


    It’s short, friendly, and works perfectly in everyday conversation - at work, with friends, even with your family.

    So remember, the next time someone suggests something you agree with, skip the formal “That is a good idea.” and just say “Sounds like a plan!” It’s a natural way to reply!

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    2 m
  • 923 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Whip Up

    923 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Whip Up
    Nov 7 2025
    Today’s phrasal verb is whip up. When you whip something up, it means you make or create something quickly - usually food, but it can also be ideas, energy, or excitement.
    • Like, yesterday morning I was in a rush, so I whipped up some scrambled eggs before heading out the door.
    • And the other day, my neighbor whipped up a batch of cookies and brought them over. Best surprise ever!
    • Or my friend Amy is so creative - she can whip up a great PowerPoint presentation in no time.
    So how about you? What’s something you can whip up quickly - maybe a meal, a project, or even a good idea? Leave a comment, and remember to follow or subscribe!

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    2 m
  • 922 - Office Speak- What Do These Phrases Really Mean?

    922 - Office Speak- What Do These Phrases Really Mean?
    Nov 5 2025
    Let’s table this. That’s what the boss said. And then someone else said, we need to pivot. So then I suggested we take it off line, but the boss said, Let’s not reinvent the wheel. Ah, the language of business.

    have you ever been in a meeting or on a Zoom call and someone says something like, “Let’s circle back on that” or “We need to pivot”… and you’re just sitting there thinking, “Wait, what did that mean?” Today, let’s take a closer look at what these buzzwords really mean in plain English - and how native speakers use them in everyday business conversations.

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    11 m
  • 921 - Business English Idioms for Everyday Work Life

    921 - Business English Idioms for Everyday Work Life
    Nov 3 2025
    I know that I promised to keep you in the loop, so I’m touching base with you in this podcast English lesson to let you know I’ve been thinking outside the box and everything you need to improve your English is here in the pipeline.

    Today, we're going to look at six of the most common idioms you’ll hear in American offices, and help you sound more natural and confident at work - or at least understand what your coworkers are saying.

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    11 m
  • 920 Sunday Speak - The Schwa Sound- The Secret to Natural Speech

    920 Sunday Speak - The Schwa Sound- The Secret to Natural Speech
    Nov 2 2025
    One of the biggest secrets to sounding natural in English is something called the schwa sound. It’s the most common sound in American English, and it’s a huge reason why native speakers sound so smooth and relaxed when they talk.

    The schwa sounds like uh - not strong or clear, just soft and lazy: uh. We use it in many unstressed syllables and small words: Like the vowel sounds in umbrella, the a in what [whut], the i in anima [AN-uh-muhl] and the a in Sofa [SO-fuh].

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    2 m
  • 919 - 6-7 Is The Hottest Slang From GEN-Z

    919 - 6-7 Is The Hottest Slang From GEN-Z
    Nov 1 2025
    In today’s Saturday Short, Michael talks about one of the newest slang expressions to hit the English language — “6-7.”
    You’ll learn where this Gen Z phrase came from, how people use it online, and why it’s more about vibe than grammar.
    It’s short, fun, and a perfect look at how English keeps evolving.
    So, what does “6-7” really mean? Let’s find out together!

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    3 m