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Daily English Pod

I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice

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Eerie

Daily English Pod ·

2024/12/01

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Eerie means something strange and unsettling, often in a way that feels supernatural or gives you chills.Examples:1- Sugar Ray Robinson’s dream about Jimmy Doyle was so eerie that he almost refused to step into the ring.2- Walking through the abandoned house at night gave her an eerie feeling, as if someone was watching her.

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Eccentric

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/30

For checking the transcript:Eccentricmeans to be a little unusual or different from what’s considered normal. An eccentric person has unique habits, ideas, or behaviors that might seem strange or quirky to others—but they’re often interesting or even inspiring!Examples:1- Salvador Dalí, the famous artist, was incredibly eccentric. He once walked around with a pet anteater on a leash!2- The professor at our university was known for being eccentric—he’d start every lecture by playing the violin...

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1:54

Give or Take

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/29

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Give or Take is used to mean "approximately" or "more or less." It’s a way to show that the number or amount you’re talking about is not exact, but it’s close enough. Examples:1- Tom Cruise has been acting for 40 years, give or take a year or two—he’s been in the spotlight for decades! 2- Cristiano Ronaldo runs about 10 kilometers per match, give or take depending on how intense the game is.

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Eavesdrop

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/28

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Eavesdropmeans to secretly listen to someone else’s conversation without them knowing. It’s not polite, and it’s usually done in a sneaky way.Examples:1- The children tried to eavesdrop on their parents’ conversation about Christmas gifts by hiding behind the living room door.2- At the café, I noticed a man eavesdropping on the couple sitting at the next table.

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Splash out

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/27

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Splash outmeans to spend a lot of money on something, often as a treat or for something luxurious. It’s about indulging yourself with a big purchase or experience.Examples:1- For their anniversary, the couple splashed out on an expensive meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant. 2- After her promotion, Emma decided to splash out on a weekend spa retreat.

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Go bananas

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/26

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Go bananasmeans to become very excited, crazy, or out of control. It’s often used when someone is overwhelmed with strong emotions, like joy or even frustration.Examples:1- When the pop star walked on stage, the crowd went bananas, screaming and cheering loudly. 2- My dog goes bananas whenever I grab his leash—he knows it’s time for a walk!

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2:41

Backfire

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/25

For checking the transcript:Backfire:When something goes wrong and has the opposite effect of what you intended.Examples:1- Thomas Austin thought bringing rabbits to Australia would be fun, but it backfired and caused an environmental disaster. 2- He didn’t think his joke would backfire, but it upset everyone in the room. What he thought was funny ended up making people feel uncomfortable.

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2:55

Last-ditch effort

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/24

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Last-ditch effort A final, desperate attempt to achieve something before giving up. Examples: 1- Frederick Smith’s gamble in Las Vegas was a last-ditch effort to save FedEx from going bankrupt2- When the team was losing by 10 points, they made a last-ditch effort to win by trying risky plays in the final minutes.

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1:59

Keep sb in the dark

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/23

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Keep sb in the dark means to deliberately not tell someone about something or to keep them uninformed, especially about important or relevant information. Examples:1- She felt hurt when her friends kept her in the dark about their weekend plans.2- The government was accused of keeping the public in the dark about changes to the law.

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Frugal

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/22

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Frugalmeans spending money carefully and not wasting it. It’s not about being cheap—it’s about being smart with your resources. Examples:1- Sarah is so frugal that she always checks for coupons before she shops online.2- After losing his job, Tom started living a frugal lifestyle—he sold his car and began using public transportation.

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In the driver's sit

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/21

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282In the driver's sitmeans being in control of a situation or having authority. It’s like being the driver of a car, where you decide where to go and how to get there.Examples:1- After months of hard work, John finally got his startup off the ground and was now in the driver's seat, calling the shots.2- Ever since I bought a new gaming console, my younger brother has been in the driver's seat of our living room, controlling the TV r...

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1:43

Act up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/20

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Act upmeans to behave badly or cause problems. It can refer to both people (especially when they misbehave) and things like machines or devices that stop working properly.Examples:1- At the party, Sarah’s dog started acting up, running around and knocking over the drinks!2- During a concert, Adele’s microphone started acting up, causing some audio issues, and she had to pause for a couple of minutes to fix it.

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Bummer

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/19

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Bummeris a situation or event that is disappointing, frustrating, or unpleasant. It's an informal word, often used in casual conversations to express sympathy or shared frustration.Examples:1- Sarah found out the concert was canceled just as she arrived at the venue. Total bummer! 2- Imagine getting to a party and realizing you forgot your gift at home. That would be a bummer, wouldn’t it?

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1:48

In the nick of time

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/18

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282In the nick of time means at the very last moment before something bad happens. It’s like a race against time where you succeed just before it's too late.Examples:1- I got to the train station in the nick of time—just as the doors were closing, I jumped in and everyone applauded!2- During the Oscars, the host realized they had mixed up the envelopes, but they corrected the mistake in the nick of time before announcing the wrong wi...

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2:44

Raise eyebrows

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/17

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Raise eyebrows (Vocabulary through stories)To cause surprise, shock, or mild disapproval because something is unusual or unexpected.Examples:1- Michael Jackson traveling with a chimpanzee raised a lot of eyebrows—it wasn’t something people saw every day!2- When the company promoted a new intern to the manager after just two weeks, it raised eyebrows among the other employees.

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Monumental - Vocabulary through facts

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/16

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Monumentalvery important, significantExamples:1- The invention of the internet was a monumental development that transformed the way the world communicates.2- Driving rights for women was a monumental achievement.

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2:19

Wrap one’s head around sth

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/15

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Wrap one’s head around sthmeans to understand or comprehend something, especially when it's complicated or challenging. Examples:1- Imagine trying to wrap your head around how they filmed those special effects in movies. It’s so cool, but so mind-boggling!2- When the pop star announced she was taking a break from her career to study astrophysics, fans needed some time to wrap their heads around the surprising news.

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Take with a grain of salt

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/14

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Take sth with a grain of saltmeans to view information with some skepticism or not fully believe it without proof. It’s used when something might be exaggerated or unreliable.Examples:1- In a recent interview, a politician promised free college for everyone. I'd take that with a grain of salt, promises like these don't go exactly as planned 2- A magazine claimed that Elon Musk was planning to buy an entire city to house his ...

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1:51

Up in the air

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/13

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Up in the airmeans that something is undecided or uncertain. When things are “up in the air,” it usually means there’s no clear plan or answer yet.Examples:1- The actress’s plans to join the movie are up in the air—fans are eagerly waiting to see if she'll sign on.2- When the concert was postponed due to weather, fans felt frustrated because the reschedule date was still up in the air.

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1:45

Use up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/11/12

For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Use up means to use something until there’s none left. Essentially, when you’ve “used up” something, you’ve completely run out of it.Examples:1- After throwing that huge party, Sarah used up all the food in her pantry and had to order takeout the next day.2- Rumor has it that Tom Cruise used up all his energy while filming back-to-back action scenes and had to take a week off!

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