Listen HERE In today’s Saturday Short, Michael talks about one of the newest slang expressions to hit the English language — “6-7.” You’ll learn where this Gen Z phrase came from, how people use it online, and why it’s more about vibe than grammar. It’s short, fun, and a perfect look at how English keeps evolving. So, what does “6-7” …
899 – How to Use ‘Ain’t’ in Real English Conversation
Today we’re diving into a word that confuses a lot of English learners – ain’t. It’s not considered “standard” grammar, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. In fact, native speakers use ain’t all the time in casual, spoken English, and especially in music, movies, and everyday conversation. So, if you’ve ever asked yourself, “What does ain’t even mean?” – today’s …
869 – 5 Fun & Casual Phrases Using Make In English
Thanks for making time to listen to this English lesson podcast. I’m so happy that you’ve made up your mind to improve your English. And yeah, everyone’s really busy these days, but somehow, you make it work. That’s awesome! Today, we’re gonna break down five super useful and natural phrases: Make it work, Make time, Make up your mind, Make …
858 – How to Say You Don’t Know in English
Somebody asked me the other day how many phrasal verbs there are in English. That’s a tough question. So I said, beats me. And then she said, but you’re an English teacher. I dunno. I have no clue. How many phrasal verbs are there? Who knows! Native English speakers have a lot of ways to say at they don’t know. …
849 – Pop Phrases in American English
You know, the word “pop” is such a fun little word in English. It’s short, quick, kind of energetic… and actually, that’s exactly how we use it — to describe things that happen quickly or suddenly. Today we’re going to check out some of the most common and useful “pop” expressions that native English speakers use all the time. …
846 – Summer Slang: Cool Words for Hot Weather
Oh man, it’s a scorcher out there. I just came back from walking Max, and I’m melting. I mean, it’s so hot, you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. How’s the weather where you are? Oh, hot there too? Why don’t we beat the heat together with this English lesson podcast. English has some fun ways to talk about …
835 – All The Ways We Can Think
I think you’re gonna like this lesson. I assume you’ve heard a lot of this vocabulary before, but I reckon maybe you haven’t used all of it. In that case, I guess you may need to grab a notebook! You know, English has a ton of words for expressing thoughts, opinions, guesses, feelings, and assumptions. So today, we’re going to …
789 – The End
Today, I have a podcast for your that’s all about the end. I hope you can stick around until the tail end because by the time we are at the end, you’ll know the difference between in the end and at the end. That should put an end to your confusion. Do you have a request or suggestion for …
761 – American English Idioms Related To Fall Vocabulary
Fall is here, and that means rainy days and wind, apples and nuts, and of course, leaves. . And we’re diving into a whole bunch of them inspired by fall. Perfect timing, right? The leaves are changing. There’s a chill in the air. We’re going to leaf through a bunch of idioms that have those fall items and see how …
760 – Using Ain’t In Casual English Conversation
Today, we’re gonna be tackling something that’s a little different. Get ready to come with me and explore the world of double negatives. Double negatives. Yeah. You heard that right. These are tricky little grammar gremlins that you’ve seen in movies and heard in music. Enjoyed this lesson? Get free weekly English lessons, podcast updates, and practical tips to …