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PODCAST

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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08:25

041 - Slang Words for Food and Drink

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/06/03

Do you have a sweet tooth?Have you ever pigged out?Do you wanna get some grub... or booze?In today's episode, you'll learn some common slang words and informal expressions related to eating and drinking!Click here for the lesson text

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07:05

040 - "My English is terrible"

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/05/27

There are two phrases I hear many students say:“My English is terrible.”“Sorry for my bad English.”Be careful, because these two phrases are dangerous to your English learning! I'll explain why in today's lesson.Click here for the lesson text

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07:18

039 - First Conditional

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/05/20

Use the First Conditional to talk about future possibilities:If it’s sunny tomorrow, I’ll go to the beach.If it rains tomorrow, I’ll stay home.There are two parts to a first conditional sentence: the condition and the result.Click here for the lesson text

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06:07

038 - Common Collocations with Big, Great, Strong,...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/05/13

In English, a collocation is two or more words that go together naturally. Learning collocations is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural!Here are 50 common English collocations with the words big, great, large, deep, strong, and heavy.Click here for the lesson text

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07:23

037 - Confusing Prepositions: IN and ON

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/05/06

Learn how to use IN and ON with place, time, and in other expressions in English.Click here for the lesson text

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14:02

036 - 100 Answers to Common English Questions

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/04/29

Sometimes, even when you know a lot of English, you can have difficulty finding the right words or phrases to answer simple questions. Here are 20 of the most common questions in English – each one with five sample responses. Click here for the lesson text

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07:56

035 - Learn 10 Phrasal Verbs with Emotions

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/04/22

Here are 10 common phrasal verbs related to emotions and attitudes, with definitions and example sentences. Click here for the lesson text

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08:37

034 - Everyday English Phrases & Expressions (Part 2)

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/04/15

Here are seven more English phrases used in everyday situations. Click here for the lesson text

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08:42

033 - Everyday English Phrases & Expressions (Part 1)

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/04/08

Here are some English phrases used in everyday situations. They’re very common, but they’re rather colloquial, so you often won’t find them in an English textbook! Learn these phrases and expressions as well as the situations in which you can use each one. Click here for the lesson text

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07:06

032 - Pronunciation Practice with Reductions

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/04/01

Many English learners pronounce each word clearly, to get the pronunciation perfect – but native English speakers don’t do this. Natural spoken English contains reductions - sounds that change and disappear when spoken at normal speed. This sometimes makes spoken English hard for students to understand. Doing English pronunciation practice with reductions will help you speak more naturally AND understand spoken English more easily. Listen and repeat! Click here for the lesson text

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07:22

031 - Learn 36 Different Expressions with GET

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/03/25

“Get” is a great word in English! It is used in so many different ways. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn 36 different expressions with example sentences. Click here for the lesson text

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07:08

030 - 10 English Words Ending in -LESS

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/03/18

Today you're going to learn one of the "shortcuts" to expanding your vocabulary - focusing on prefixes and suffixes, the beginnings and endings of words. The word "colorful" means "full of color," and the word "colorless" means "without color." ...but some of these words aren't as simple as they seem! For example, "fruitful" doesn't necessarily mean "full of fruit," the opposite of "helpless" is NOT "helpful," and there's a difference between "mindful" and "thoughtful." Click here for the

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07:01

029 - 10 English Words Ending in -FUL

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/03/11

Today you're going to learn one of the "shortcuts" to expanding your vocabulary - focusing on prefixes and suffixes, the beginnings and endings of words. The word "colorful" means "full of color," and the word "colorless" means "without color." ...but some of these words aren't as simple as they seem! For example, "fruitful" doesn't necessarily mean "full of fruit," the opposite of "helpless" is NOT "helpful," and there's a difference between "mindful" and "thoughtful." Click here for the

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07:13

028 - 8 Very Confusing Verbs in English

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/03/04

The English language has a number of words that are very similar. These eight verbs in English seem like they are the same… but there are some small differences in their meanings and/or use. Listen to this lesson to make sure you don’t confuse them! close & shut start & begin listen & hear end & finish Click here for the lesson text

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08:47

027 - One Word, Two Pronunciations, Two Meanings

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/02/25

Do you know the difference between OB-ject and ob-JECT? Today you’ll learn 8 English words that can be pronounced two different ways… the meaning and use of these words changes based on how you pronounce them. Click here for the lesson text

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09:40

026 - 18 Phrasal Verbs with TAKE

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/02/18

Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb + preposition, such as take out, take off, take over, take in, etc. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn 18 different phrasal verbs with the word “take” - with examples to show you how they are used! Click here for the lesson text

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025 - 10 Interesting "Water" Idioms

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/02/11

In this episode, you’ll learn the idiomatic expressions: like a fish out of water come hell or high water in deep water in hot water dead in the water not hold water test the waters keep your head above water a watering hole water under the bridge Click here for the lesson text!

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06:07

024 - Difference between JUST and ONLY

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/02/04

The word “just” can be used in two ways: 1) Recently Be careful – I just washed the floor, and it’s still wet. (= I washed the floor a few minutes ago) He just finished a big project. (= he finished the project very recently) 2) Only I have just one brother. (= I have only one brother) I thought you were hungry, but you ate just half of your sandwich. (= you ate only half of your sandwich, and no more) Click Here for the episode text!

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05:12

023 - Difference between Big, Large, Long, Tall,...

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/01/28

This is a free sample from the e-book 600+ Confusing English Words Explained. It will help clear up your doubts about how to use English words correctly, so that you can speak and write more confidently. Click here for more information!

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10:32

022 - Speaking Fluent English: My Top 10 Tips

Espresso English Podcast ·

2015/01/23

MANY students write to me and ask how they can become fluent – so here are my top 10 tips for reaching your goal of fluency! Click here for the lesson text - http://www.espressoenglish.net/how-to-speak-fluent-english-top-10-tips/

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