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English Extras

Miss Jean Teaches

Go beyond your textbook and learn authentic alternatives to common phrases! Let"s make your English sound real!

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18:42

My Christmas in America

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2024/12/25

Send me a message!Ever wondered how Americans celebrate Christmas? Join me as I share my personal Christmas journey, from childhood memories of decorating the family tree and waiting anxiously for Santa, to my current holiday traditions in Florida. From attic adventures and cookie baking to capybara-themed presents, discover how Christmas evolves but stays magical as we grow up. A warm, nostalgic look at both past and present celebrations of this special holiday. 🎄💬 Need extra help? Access

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16:55

About Christmas in America

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2024/12/24

Send me a message!In this episode, I share what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in America. I talk about where our modern traditions came from and what they are like now. Christmas looks different for everyone, but I share a broad overview of what Christmas looks like for Americans.💬 Need extra help? Access the full episode transcript with: • Definitions for key words and phrases • Real-life example sentences • Bonus practice resources 📥 Transcript & Extra Resources HERE

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13:45

Idioms for Confidence and Courage

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2024/12/17

Send me a message!💡 Boost Your Confidence for 2025! 💡Looking for inspiration to tackle your New Year’s resolutions? In this episode, we explore 12 idioms about confidence and courage, like take the bull by the horns and stick to your guns. Learn how to apply them to your goals, overcome challenges, and take control of your life. Plus, discover an empowering phrase from Mandarin that will keep you motivated! 加油! 🎉You can find the transcript for this episode here.

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16:13

Movies & TV Shows to Level Up Your English

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2024/12/10

In this episode, we dive into the world of movies and TV shows to help you improve your English while having fun! I’ll share my top recommendations, including classics, modern hits, and binge-worthy series that are perfect for intermediate to advanced learners. From sharp comedies to gripping dramas, these picks are packed with everyday phrases, idioms, and cultural references to supercharge your language skills.Plus, I’ll give you tips on how to actively learn while watching—whether it’s usi...

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13:55

Ways to Say "Be Quiet"

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2024/12/03

It's awkward to tell someone they're being too loud! In this episode, I share practical ways to say "be quiet" in English! Whether you're studying for exams, working on fluency, or aiming to sound more natural in conversations, this episode is packed with expressions, idioms, and phrases that go beyond the basics. 👉 What you'll learn: ✔️ Formal, casual, and fun alternatives to "be quiet" ✔️ How to use these phrases naturally in sentences ✔️ Tips to sound polite or assertiv...

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14:02

About Thanksgiving in America

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2024/11/26

Join me for a special podcast episode all about Thanksgiving in America! In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ The history of Thanksgiving – from its origins to modern celebrations.✅ Popular traditions like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, football games, and sharing what you’re thankful for.✅ Delicious Thanksgiving foods, including turkey, pumpkin pie, and more!Learn new vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and discover why this holiday is so important to Americans.Get the transcript for...

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10:45

Ways to Tell Someone to Wait

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2024/11/19

In this episode, we dive into the art of asking someone to wait in English! Whether you're managing a conversation, need extra time to think, or just want to be polite, there are countless ways to express “wait a moment” without using the same phrase over and over.Transcript here!

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12:26

3 More Common Mistakes (and how to fix them)

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2024/11/12

Are you making these common English mistakes? 🗣️ In this episode of English Extras, I cover three tricky errors that many learners make: when to use "too" vs. "either," "make" vs. "do," and when verbs need an object. These differences are essential for sounding natural and fluent in English. By following along, you’ll learn how to use these words confidently and avoid misunderstandings!📃 Transcript Available: Want to read along? Click here for a transcript with definitions and example

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18:32

Ways to Describe Stupidity & Craziness

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2024/11/05

It’s not nice to call people stupid or crazy but of course people still do it anyway! Only people try to be less straightforward about it. So how do we do this in English? In this episode, we’re diving into euphemisms you can use instead of calling someone "stupid" or "crazy." From "not the sharpest tool in the shed" to the hilarious "a few fries short of a Happy Meal," these expressions let you add humor and subtlety to your English.You can find the transcript here

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15:28

About Halloween in America

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2024/10/29

Halloween has arrived! So what does that mean exactly? It means a lot of things: pumpkins and ghosts and spiders but also candy and scary movies and haunted houses. In this episode, I give an overview of Halloween in America as well as where some of today’s traditions come from.📄 Follow along with the transcript here: https://ko-fi.com/s/e5d9565bba🏁 New to English Extras? Start with episode 1, “Ways to say Hello, how are you”☕️Subscribe for $5 a month to get access to all the transcripts!🗣️

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19:08

Ways to Talk About Geography

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2024/10/22

This episode tackles two topics: the weird ways we use (or don't use) "the" with geographic features AND a common mistake I hear when people say where they are from. Do you make this mistake?Transcript available here!

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24:30

Ways to Use Conversation Fillers

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2024/10/15

Conversation fillers–in linguistics, it’s also known as discourse markers–are words or phrases that have many purposes: conversation fillers can help start a conversation, maintain a conversation, clarify what we say, better show our opinion, or make our words softer.Transcript can be found here.

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25:41

5 Common Mistakes (and how to fix them)

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2024/10/08

In this episode, I'm going to share 5 common mistakes I hear from my students as an English language teacher. They include: incorrect use of mass nouns much versus many incorrect irregular plural nouns confusing to tell, to talk, to say, and to speak switching adjectives and adverbsTranscript here

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13:55

Ways to Talk About Sadness

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2024/10/01

We talked about anger. We talked about happiness. Now it's time to talk about sadness. Spoiler alert: it's a bummer.You can find the transcript here

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11:08

Idioms for Happiness

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2024/09/24

In episode 19, I shared how to express anger and irritation. In this episode, I share six idioms to express happiness!Transcript available here

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13:41

Idioms for Anger and Irritation

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2024/09/17

How can we express our anger or irritation? There are a TON of ways. In this episode, I share 6 ways. Transcript available here

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13:59

Ways to Make Small Talk

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2024/09/10

Small talk can be scary, but the other person is probably more nervous than you are! In this episode, I talk about how to start small talk, maintain small talk, and end small talk, so you can feel more comfortable talking to strangers or acquaintances 👍🏻Transcript available here

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15:06

Ways to Measure Things

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2024/09/03

"Many" is a common way to say the number of things--many apples, many ideas. But native speakers use other phrases to say the number of things: a bit of, a lot of, a ton of, and more! And sometimes the pronunciation changes, too.Transcript here

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18:40

Florida and Peddler's Mall and Summer Slam--Oh my!

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2024/08/27

In this episode, I share my summer vacation to Kentucky! I discuss traveling, various places in my hometown, and attending an amazing event called Summer Slam.Want the transcript? You can get it here

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17:38

Ways to Use Conditionals

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2024/08/20

Conditionals are the phrases and verb tenses we use when talking about hypothetical situations. In this episode, my husband and I ask each other hypothetical questions. For example, if you could have a superpower, what would you choose and why?Follow along with the transcript here!

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