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Espresso English Podcast

Shayna Oliveira

On the Espresso English podcast, you"ll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!

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081 - 15 Phrases for Speaking Polite English

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/03/16

When learning another language, it's easy to make the mistake of being a little bit rude, since you might not be aware of the phrases which sound "polite" and "impolite" to native speakers.Yes, you already know to say “Please”, “Thank you,” and “Excuse me” – but here are 15 more ways to make your English sound more polite!Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/15-phrases-for-speaking-polite-english/

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080 - English Grammar: When to use HAVE, HAVING, and...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/03/09

Sometimes the verb "have" can be used in the present continuous (having) and sometimes it can be replaced by "have got"... but not always. In today's podcast, I'll teach you 15 expressions with the verb "have" and tell you whether you can use "having" and "have got" in these phrases.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/15-english-expressions-with-have/

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079 - Learn English Conversation: Hotel Recommendations

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/03/02

Amanda is looking for a place to stay on her vacation, and she asks Joe his opinion of a hotel she's considering. Joe gives her some advice. Listen to the dialogue to learn phrases and vocabulary for talking about hotels.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/english-conversation-hotel-recommendations/

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078 - 5 English Phrases & 10 English Idioms for...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/02/24

Listen to these five English sentences to learn some idiomatic expressions for talking about negative points at work.#1 – "My co-workers don’t pull their weight, and I’m always picking up the slack."#2 – "I can’t stand the office politics. It seems like kissing up to the people who call the shots is the only way to move up the ranks."#3 – "My boss loves to micromanage and I can’t do my best work when she’s constantly breathing down my neck."#4 – "The job itself is rewarding, but the salary and

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077 - 20 English expressions with the word MIND

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/02/17

The English word “mind” refers to the center of your thoughts, memory, and imagination. In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 common English phrases using the word “mind.”To talk about making a decision, you can use the phrase “make up my mind” – for example, “I can’t make up my mind about which movie to see tonight.” A variation on this phrase is “my mind is made up” – this means you have already made your choice and implies that you are not open to changing your decision.Click here for the lesson text:

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076 - Is there any difference between these VERY...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/02/10

Today's lesson comes from a really good student question: What's the difference between... - effective and efficient? - suitable and appropriate? - benefit and advantage? - distinguish and differentiate?Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/very-similar-english-words-whats-the-difference

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075 - Learn English Phrases for Talking about Plans...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/02/03

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Here are the top 5 goals people tend to have for the New Year, along with some other ways to express related goals. You'll learn what phrases to use for talking about your future intentions.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/english-phrases-for-talking-about-plans-and-goals/

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074 - Learn Collocations: Metaphors in English

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/01/27

A number of words in English are used metaphorically – with a meaning that is not exactly the same as their literal meaning. Usually they apply a quality of one word to another word.For example, when we say that something is lightning fast, we are using the quality of lightning (which is almost instantaneous) to describe something that is extremely fast.Another example is the root of the problem – the literal meaning of the word “root” is the part of a plant or tree that is under the soil. The roots

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073 - Talk to or Talk with?

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/01/20

Today's lesson will teach you the difference between:talk totalk withtalk abouttalk overtalk throughtalk intotalk out ofThere are plenty of example sentences to make everything clear... so you'll never have this doubt again :-)Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/talk-to-or-talk-with/

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072 - Three VERY common mistakes with "it"

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/01/13

#1 – Forgetting to use “it” when the sentence needs a subject“I just bought a new computer. Was on sale.”Every sentence in English needs a subject. In the second sentence, we need to say “It was on sale” – the word “it” functions as the subject, referring to the new computer.Learn the other mistakes here: http://www.espressoenglish.net/3-very-common-mistakes-with-the-english-word-it/

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071 - Quick answers to your questions about idioms

Espresso English Podcast ·

2016/01/06

A lot of students ask me about phrases and idioms they've heard in conversations and TV shows.In today's lesson, I'm going to share the answers with you, explaining each expression with a few examples.Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-idioms-answers-to-your-questions-about-idiomatic-expressions

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070 - Learn English Grammar: Be, Being, or Been?

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/12/23

Hello!How have you been?Today's lesson will be the answer to one question I'm constantly being asked...When exactly can you use be, being, and been?If you've ever had doubts about these verbs, listen to today's lesson and it'll all become clear :-)Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/confusing-words-be-being-or-been

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069 - 10 Informal English Phrases in Conversation

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/12/16

For this lesson, I decided to do something a bit different.I took some snippets (small pieces) of conversations that I've heard in the past week, which have interesting informal expressions - and I'll be using them to teach you today.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-informal-english-expressions-in-conversation

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068 - 16 English Idioms with STAND & SIT

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/12/09

You already know what the words "stand" and "sit" mean... but do you know these expressions? - won't stand for something - standoffish - not sit well with someone - sit idly byIn today's lesson, I'll teach you all these idioms and more. Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/16-english-expressions-with-the-words-stand-and-sit

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067 - How to use Either and Neither in English

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/12/02

Do you ever get mixed up when trying to use the words either and neither?Today I'm going to teach you exactly how to use these words in English, with lots of examples!Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/difference-between-either-and-neither-in-english

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066 - How to Pronounce -ED in English Verbs

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/11/25

There are 3 different ways to pronounce the -ED ending in English:1) -ED is pronounced like ED (with an extra syllable)2) -ED is pronounced like T (NO extra syllable)3) -ED is pronounced like D (NO extra syllable)You'll learn and practice them in today's lesson!Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/how-to-pronounce-ed-in-english-verbs/

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065 - 32 English Collocations for Talking About Your...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/11/18

Let’s begin our study of collocations by learning some common expressions about the family. Your parents and siblings (brothers and sisters) are your immediate family – and your extended family includes all your relatives – uncles, cousins, great-aunts, etc.You can use a family tree to diagram the relationships among your family members. A person who is related to you by a long series of connections can be called a distant relative.Click here for the lesson text -

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064 - English Slang Expressions that Your Textbook...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/11/11

These slang words are common in spoken American English, but you probably won’t find them in English textbooks.Why not? Well, some of them are slightly offensive and others are just extremely informal. But they are part of the English language, so here are examples and definitions to help you understand!Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-slang-expressions-your-english-textbook-wont-teach-you/

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063 - 18 Handy Idioms With the Word HAND

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/11/04

#1 - get out of hand (v.) = To get out of control.My uncle’s drinking problem got out of hand, and eventually he became an alcoholic.#2 - experience something first-hand (v.) = To experience something yourself.I didn’t realize how hard it was to be a parent until I experienced it first-hand.Click here to learn 16 more expressions! http://www.espressoenglish.net/18-idiomatic-expressions-with-hand/

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062 - Sentence Starters for Everyday English Speaking

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/10/28

One of the biggest challenges when learning to speak English is simply knowing how to start your sentences.And if you think too much about it, there will be awkward pauses... or the conversation will just move on without you!That's why it's good to learn "sentence starters" - easy phrases that native speakers use frequently.In today's lesson, you'll learn 36 sentence starters that you can use in everyday spoken English.Click here for the lesson text:

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