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PODCAST

English Makes No Sense

A humorous and hopefully helpful look at the English language. If you follow me on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube you already know what this podcast is about. In this podcast we will have fun with the English language. You will learn pronunciation tips, grammar rules and how to improve your English. Listen, learn, hopefully laugh and practice your English fluency skills! Come on!

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All Episodes

00:14:12

Small Talk: How to Sound Natural Without Feeling Awkward

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/22

Small talk in English can feel awkward, stressful, and unnecessary — especially at work.In this 10–12 minute episode of English Makes No Sense, you’ll learn how to make small talk in English naturally and confidently, without sounding fake or forcing conversation.This episode is perfect for:• Adult ESL learners• Professionals using English at work• Intermediate English learners (B1–B2)• Anyone who freezes during casual conversations• Why small talk matters in American English• Easy ways to start

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00:02:59

How Word Stress Changes Everything: Nouns vs. Verbs

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2026/01/16

Headline: Are you saying it wrong? One tiny syllable could be changing your entire sentence! 🚀Welcome back to English Makes No Sense! Today, we’re diving into one of the most important secrets of English fluency: Word Stress. Did you know that moving the "stress" in a word can turn a gift into a speech? Or a competition into a challenge? In this episode, we break down the "Noun vs. Verb" stress rule so you can speak with confidence and sound like a native.What you’ll master in

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00:03:20

Englsih Riddles to Improve Fluency!

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/16

What disappears the moment you say its name?👉 Silence.#EnglishRiddles #FunFriday #LearnEnglish

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00:02:59

What Does “Bite the Bullet” Mean?

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2026/01/15

What does it mean to "Bite the bullet?"Meaning: do something difficult or scary.Example: “I finally bit the bullet and called customer service.”#IdiomsDaily #AmericanEnglish

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00:02:34

How to Use the Phrasal Verb: COME UP WITH

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2026/01/13

Master the Phrasal Verb: COME UP WITH 🚀Have you ever struggled to explain that you just had a "lightbulb moment"? In today’s episode of English Makes No Sense, we are breaking down a phrasal verb that native speakers use every single day: "Come up with."Whether you are in a business meeting or just hanging out with friends, you don't just "think" of ideas—you come up with them!In this quick lesson, we cover:✅ The exact meaning of "Come up with."✅

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00:03:22

Why “Pizza” Sounds Like That (English Makes NO Sense 🍕)

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/11

Why does pizza end with a /ts/ sound? Because English steals words and keeps the chaos. A fun, short episode explaining borrowed words and weird English pronunciation.#EnglishFun #LearnEnglish #EnglishMakesNoSense

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00:03:04

Stop Saying “I Need Help” – Sound More Confident at Work

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/09

Want to sound more confident in English at work? Learn a simple phrase upgrade that makes you sound professional, capable, and ready to learn — without changing your message.#WorkEnglish #ProfessionalEnglish #ESLConfidence

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00:03:25

Rock or Lock? Master the /R/ vs /L/ Sounds in English

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2026/01/08

Struggling with rock and lock? You’re not alone. This Pronunciation Tuesday episode trains your tongue to clearly hear and produce the /r/ and /l/ sounds — two of the most difficult sounds for English learners.#PronunciationPractice #ESLPronunciation #SpeakEnglish #EnglishSounds

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00:03:25

👉 LOOK INTO: A Must-Know Phrasal Verb for Work English

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/06

Learn how to use the phrasal verb look into like a native speaker. This episode explains the meaning, common workplace uses, and real examples so you can sound professional and confident at work.#PhrasalVerbs #BusinessEnglish #ESLListening #EnglishAtWork

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00:02:51

👉 Spill the Beans: A Common English Idiom ESL...

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/05

What does spill the beans really mean? In this quick ESL lesson, you’ll learn the meaning, how native speakers use it, and how to sound natural when talking about secrets and surprises. Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to understand idioms without confusion.Tags / Hashtags:English idioms, ESL podcast, learn English fast, English expressions, ESL listening#ESL #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #SpillTheBeans

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00:03:02

What's the Difference Between Loose and Lose?

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/03

English spelling is chaotic—and one small letter can completely change meaning.In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between lose vs loose, plus pronunciation tricks to help you hear (and say!) the difference clearly.If spelling and pronunciation confuse you, this episode is for you.#EnglishMakesNoSense #EnglishPronunciation #LoseVsLoose #ESLTips #SpeakEnglishClearly

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00:02:43

Quiet or Quite. One Letter Changes Everything!

English Makes No Sense ·

2026/01/02

English spelling is chaotic—and one small letter can completely change meaning.In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between quiet vs quite and, plus pronunciation tricks to help you hear (and say!) the difference clearly.If spelling and pronunciation confuse you, this episode is for you.#EnglishMakesNoSense #EnglishPronunciation #LoseVsLoose #QuietVsQuite #ESLTips #SpeakEnglishClearly

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00:02:19

Bring vs Take: Think About Location

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2026/01/01

Now let’s talk about bring and take.Think location.Bring moves something toward the speaker.Bring your laptop to the meeting.Take moves something away.Take this folder home.If it’s coming to me → bring.If it’s going away → take.English loves directions. It just forgets to explain them.#EnglishMakesNoSense #ESLLearners #EnglishVerbs #BorrowVsLend #BringVsTake #LearnEnglishDaily #EnglishGrammar

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00:02:25

When to Use Borrow vs Lend?

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2025/12/31

Have you ever said, “Can you borrow me a pen?”You’re not alone.In this episode, we clear up two words that confuse ESL learners because English cares a LOT about direction. Learn when to use borrow vs lend with simple rules that finally make sense.

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00:02:30

Hear vs Listen; Which One Should You Use?

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2025/12/30

Do you hear English—or actually listen to it?In this episode of English Makes No Sense, I break down two of the most confusing everyday English words for ESL learners. You’ll learn the real differences, simple rules, and examples you can use immediately at work, school, and in daily conversations.Short words. Big confusion. Let’s fix it.#EnglishMakesNoSense #LearnEnglish #ESLPodcast #EnglishVocabulary #SayVsTell #HearVsListen #EnglishTips #SpeakEnglish

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00:02:36

Say or Tell? Which Should You Use?

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2025/12/29

In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down two of the most confusing everyday English words for ESL learners. You’ll learn the real differences, simple rules, and examples you can use immediately at work, school, and in daily conversations.Short words. Big confusion. Let’s fix it.ESL podcast, confusing English words, say vs tell, hear vs listen, learn English podcast, English listening skills, ESL vocabulary, English mistakes, American English#EnglishMakesNoSense #LearnEnglish

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00:13:55

10 Confusing English Word Pairs ESL Learners Always...

English Makes No Sense ·

2025/12/28

Do you ever stop mid-sentence and think, “Is this the right word?”You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.In this 10-minute ESL podcast episode, we break down the top 10 most confusing English word pairs for ESL learners and explain them in a way that finally makes sense.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ The meaning of each word✔️ The part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.)✔️ Clear example sentences you can use immediately✔️ Simple rules to stop mixing these words up in real conversationsWe

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00:02:43

Don't Say "I Don't Know" Say This!: Workplace English

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2025/12/25

Instead of: “I don’t know.”Try: “Let me check on that and get back to you.”Professional. Polite. Confident.#BusinessEnglish #WorkplaceCommunication #ESLSkills

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00:03:21

Learn the Phrasal Verb: Keep Up

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2025/12/24

Meaning: stay at the same speed or level.Example: “I can’t keep up with English spelling!”Who can?! 😅#PhrasalVerbs #ESLTeacher #EnglishMakesNoSense

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00:03:17

Learn the Most Important Sound in English: The Schwa!

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2025/12/23

The schwa /ə/ is in almost every sentence you say.About, pencil, support, problem…Let’s make this tiny sound EASY.#Pronunciation #SchwaSound #LearnEnglish

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