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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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Hot Potato

Daily English Pod ·

2024/08/05

Hot Potato A controversial or difficult issue that people do not want to deal with and pass on to others.Examples:1- In a group project, the task of writing the final report was a hot potato. Each group member kept suggesting someone else should handle it, leading to a lot of amusing arguments over who would do it.2- Deciding who will host the family reunion has turned into a hot potato, with everyone trying to avoid it.

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Fed up

Daily English Pod ·

2024/08/04

Fed upTo be fed up means to be extremely annoyed, frustrated, or dissatisfied with a situation or person, to the point where one can no longer tolerate it. Examples:1- Women in the 1960s and 1970s were fed up with gender inequality, sparking the Women's Liberation Movement, which sought equal rights and opportunities. 2- Tina was fed up with her daily commute in heavy traffic, so she started using a bike and found it not only faster but also more enjoyable.

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Tongue-tied

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2024/08/03

Tongue-tiedUnable to speak easily because of nervousness or shyness. Examples:1- Mahatma Gandhi, who later became an influential leader in India's struggle for independence, was tongue-tied during his first public speech in London, overwhelmed by the audience.2- Tom always practiced his marriage proposal in front of the mirror, but when the moment finally came, he was so tongue-tied that he accidentally asked, 'Will you marry... pizza?'

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Out of the blue

Daily English Pod ·

2024/08/02

Out of the blueout of the blue means suddenly and unexpectedly. Examples:1- In the middle of a serious meeting, John cracked a joke out of the blue, leaving everyone laughing hysterically.2- A fan suddenly proposed to his girlfriend on the big screen during a football game, surprising and delighting everyone.

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2:23

Bizarre

Daily English Pod ·

2024/08/01

Bizarrerefers to something that is very strange, unusual, or out of the ordinary. Examples:1- The Dancing Plague of 1518 was a bizarre event in Strasbourg where people danced uncontrollably for days, with some even dancing to their deaths.2- Former South African President Jacob Zuma made a bizarre claim in 2017 that the aloe vera plant could cure HIV/AIDS, a statement that was widely criticized by health experts and seen as irresponsible.

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2:27

Mess around

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/31

Mess aroundmeans to spend time doing things in a playful or unproductive way.Examples:1- Instead of working, they were messing around on the internet, taking personality quizzes to see which vegetable they were. 2- He's always messing around with his phone instead of paying attention in meetings.

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Tied up

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2024/07/30

Tied upbeing tied up means being very busy or occupied with something, to the point of being unable to attend to other tasks or activities.Examples:1- The detective was tied up with a high-profile case, leaving him no time for personal matters.2- I wanted to join the barbecue, but I got tied up trying to catch my cat, who somehow managed to get stuck in the neighbor's tree again.

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2:31

Evacuate

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2024/07/29

Evacuateto evacuate means to leave or cause the occupants to leave a place usually because the place is not safe.Example:1- During the powerful earthquake, families had to evacuate their homes and seek refuge in open areas.2- A large fire in the forests of California forced thousands of American families to evacuate their homes.

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White Night

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/28

White NightA night when someone stays awake all night, often because of excitement, stress, or the need to work or study.Examples:1- Elon Musk has admitted to having white nights while developing SpaceX and Tesla, driven by his ambitious goals.2- Journalists and political analysts often experience white nights covering election results and providing live updates throughout the night.

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Picky

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/27

PickySomeone who is picky is very selective and hard to please, often focusing on small details and preferring only certain things.Examples:1- Emily is so picky about books that she only reads ones recommended by her favorite authors or those with five-star reviews.2- Steve Jobs was so picky about design and user experience that he insisted that the insides of Apple's computers be as beautifully designed as the outsides, even though users wouldn't see them.

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2:53

Rare

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/26

RareMeans not common, not frequently found. A rare thing is Something that is not seen, found, or happening often; something uncommon or unusual.Examples:1- King Charles III bestowed a royal title on a rare golden goat breed. The title Royal Golden Guernsey Goat will apply to the livestock breed anywhere in the world. 2- The rare painting, which was thought to be lost for centuries, was auctioned for millions of dollars to an art collector.

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2:56

In vain

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/25

In vainIf you do something in vain, it means you try hard to achieve something but fail. Your efforts do not bring any success or results.Examples:1- The doctor did everything possible, but all their efforts were in vain, and the patient did not survive.2- On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, a popular American basketball player, and eight others died in a helicopter crash. Despite emergency responders' efforts, their attempts to save them were in vain, leading to worldwide mourning.

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Moaning Minnie

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/24

Moaning MinnieSomeone who is always unhappy and talks about things they don’t like. There is a good synonym for moaning Minnie which is whiner, once again whiner Examples:1- Being a moaning Minnie won't solve your problems; action will.2- After the election results, some candidates were called "moaning Minnies" because they were constantly unhappy and complained about the outcome.

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Persuade

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/23

PersuadeTo get someone to do something or believe something by giving reasons or talking to them.Examples:1- Susan B. Anthony persuaded many Americans to support women’s right to vote, leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment in the United States.2- I couldn't persuade my wife that quality was more important than quantity.

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2:38

Lose face

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/22

Lose faceTo lose face means to lose respect and feel embarrassed because of something you did or failed to do, which harms your reputation.Examples:1- President George H.W. Bush lost face when he raised taxes after promising not to, which hurt him in the 1992 election.2- The politician lost respect and felt embarrassed because they were caught lying during the debate.

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Anonymous

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/21

AnonymousIt means not known by name; having an unknown or unrecognized identity.Examples:1- In 2019, an anonymous Amazon employee wrote a public letter about poor working conditions, sparking widespread attention and debate.2- The Hatbox Baby: An anonymous infant found in a hatbox in the Arizona desert in 1931, whose origins remain a mystery.

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Outage

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/20

OutageAn outage is a period when a service, typically electricity, internet, or other utilities, is not available due to a failure or maintenance work.Examples:1- The water outage affected the entire neighborhood for most of the day, leaving residents unable to use their sinks, toilets, or showers2- Microsoft suffered a massive, ongoing global IT outage on Friday morning, affecting airports, airlines, banks, and hospitals, and as a result, a child in an airport in Spain was lost.

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1:52

Down-to-earth

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/19

Down-to-earthA down-to-earth person is someone who is practical, realistic, and humble. They are easy to talk to and don't act like they are better than others.Examples:1- Despite being a famous musician, she remains down to earth and enjoys simple things like cooking at home.2- The new principal deals with student problems in a down-to-earth way, which teachers and parents like.

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Ceasefire

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/18

CeasefireA ceasefire is an agreement between two groups or countries that are fighting to stop fighting for a certain period of time.Examples:1- On January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, leading to a ceasefire in the Vietnam War and the withdrawal of U.S. troops.2- Many doubted it would last, but the ceasefire held for months, letting aid reach those in need.

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No-brainer

Daily English Pod ·

2024/07/17

No-brainerA no-brainer is something that is very simple or obvious and requires very little thought.Examples:1- Choosing a healthy salad over fast food was a no-brainer for someone on a diet2- Forming the United Nations after World War II was a no-brainer to promote global peace and cooperation.

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