Today’s expression and dialog: just plain ADJECTIVE So, do you like it? You made this? Yeah! Homemade yogurt is easy. Wow. This is just plain excellent. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish Today's Daily Easy Engli...
May 14, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: the tide has turned for/against Do you think Hillary will be next? President? No. The tide has turned against her. Why? Too much history. American’s want someone new. The same for Jeb Bush? The same. Do you know what the "tide" is? We have HIGH tide and LOW tide. The moon affects the oceans, right? Well, when the ocean water is "high", we call it high tide. When the ocean water is low, we call it low tide. But did you know that we also use the word TIDE to describe...
May 12, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: sit tight I sent you my application. Now what should I do? Just sit tight. You’ll contact me? Yes, we’ll contact you within two weeks. When I lived in South Korea, the thing that gave me the MOST stress was dealing with the Immigration office. I had to go EVERY year to renew my working visa in the beginning. Oh, it was stressful. And they would never tell me if everything was okay...they always told me GO SIT DOWN. I WILL CALL YOU! I always thought they were angry ...
May 11, 2015•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: A pales in comparison to B This chicken is good. Yeah, but it pales in comparison to my mom’s. So, invite me to your mom’s! If you’re nice to me, I will! I must say, I make REALLY good apple pie...but my mom's is better. My mom is not only a better cook, she's MUCH better. She's a professional, I'm an amateur! And I am one of the BEST drivers in America...but my dad is better. My dad is not only a better driver, he's much better! He's a professional, I'm an amateur...
May 10, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: binge-listening What are you laughing at? The LME podcast! I’ve been binge-listening to it! What’s your favorite part? They’re all good, but Country Shane is the funniest! Did you ever spend an ENTIRE DAY doing just one thing? Maybe playing a video game? Maybe studying? Maybe watch your favorite TV series. Maybe eating chocolate?!! Well, if you do "too much" of something, it's called "binging". Many people binge on cookies, or beer, or video games...doing that is p...
May 09, 2015•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a token American That guy is really fat. And look at him eating that hotdog! He’s a token American. We really need to change our diet~ When you think of America...what comes to mind? Apple pie? Baseball? Cars? Rock music? Rap music? Batman? Hamburgers? Hot dogs? What else?!! These are all "token images" or "token foods" you can find in America! But what is a "token American"? Sometimes that image might be good...sometimes it might be bad! What about in YOUR country...
May 08, 2015•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a solid background in Why do you think you’re good for the job? I’ve got a solid background in programming. What about people skills? I was class president three different times. If you want to be an expert at something, if you REALLY want to master something, you need to have a SOLID background. They say that it requires 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. Have you invested that much time into something? It sounds like a lot of time, but as you grow olde...
May 07, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a perfect mix of A and B How would you describe Coach Shane’s DDM? A perfect mix of education and entertainment. So, his classes are fun? Fun and beneficial. I’ve learned SO much! I make the best chicken salads. It's a perfect mix of seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables. My health drink is also excellent! It's a perfect mix of tart cherry juice and organic sugar. Really!! Do you see the pattern I used? SOMETHING is a perfect mix of A and B. It's a very easy-to-und...
May 06, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: puts a smile on my face What puts a smile on your face? My students! Really? Yeah! They learn so much and they use it! They’re great! Let's see...fresh coffee. Flowers. Watching rabbits in the park. Watching my cats play. Biting into a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Finishing house chores. Making my super energy drink. Finishing all of my work for the day. Reading your comments. Hearing my students say "I got it!" All of those things have ONE THING IN COMMON....
May 05, 2015•11 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to water down I like that Japanese scientist. Michio Kaku? Why him? He knows how to water down difficult subjects. That’s true. He’s good at explaining things. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/Dai...
May 04, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: freebies I love shopping at Ralph’s Beauty Store. Why? They always give out great freebies. Like what? Lotions and cotton balls! Even nail polish! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish...
May 03, 2015•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to tide someone over Hey, John, I know you’ve been having some tough times. Yeah, it hasn’t been easy. Well, take this. This should tide you over for the next month. Rick!! Thank you SO much. This means so much to me. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a ...
May 02, 2015•10 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to get through ~ I don’t know if I’m gonna get through the day. Are you that stressed? Can I help? Would you please pick up the kids from school? You bet! And I’ll pick up some chicken for dinner. Oh…thank you SO much. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a...
May 01, 2015•11 min
Today’s expression and dialog: no pun intended Oh no! What happened? I spilled maple syrup on my keyboard!!! Ooh—now that’s a sticky situation. No pun intended~ Ha-ha-ha Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 30, 2015•15 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a sticky situation I think I saw Becky’s boyfriend with another woman. Are you sure? Yeah…he was kissing her. Oh my god! Did you tell Becky, yet? No! This is a very sticky situation. The woman was Becky’s roommate! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a fre...
Apr 29, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: nerd versus geek John is such a nerd. No, he’s more of a geek. What’s the difference? John is overly confident and extroverted! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish Today's Daily Easy...
Apr 28, 2015•13 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to be thick-skinned (tough-skinned) My professor is SO mean to me. He always criticizes my writing. You need to be more thick-skinned. But he NEVER likes my work. He’s making you a better writer. Don’t get emotional. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a f...
Apr 27, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Save my spot! Are you okay? Oh man...I’ve really gotta go to the bathroom. Could you save my spot? Sure, no problem. Oh, thanks. I’ll be back quick! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEngli...
Apr 26, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to cut in line Uh, did you just cut in line? Oh, there’s a line here? Yeah! The end of the line is way back there. Oh…sorry~ Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 25, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a retrospective Are you going to Picasso’s retrospective? Where is it? At MoMA. I’m going on Friday. Great. I’d love to go with you. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 24, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: First World problems Look at this! My coffee’s only 4/5ths full! First World problems… Well, it’s true! I paid for a full cup! At least you have the luxury of buying gourmet coffee! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channe...
Apr 23, 2015•10 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to nip it in the bud I think I’m gonna get that Caramel Macchiato. That was really good yesterday. No, you better nip that in the bud? Why? You’ll get addicted! All that sugar~ Stay away or you’ll get fat. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO B...
Apr 22, 2015•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to be engaged Why do you like Coach Shane’s English lessons? He keeps me engaged. What? You’re getting married to Coach Shane?! WOW!!! No! He keeps me interested!!! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.co...
Apr 21, 2015•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to run ragged My new schedule is running me ragged. Pretty tough? I’m busy from 7am to 7pm non-stop! Wow! Don’t work too hard~ Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 20, 2015•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a Sunday driver Come on. Relax. We’ve got time. I hate these Sunday drivers. Relax! Don’t cause an accident. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 19, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to swerve Why’d that guy swerve? Look out! Oh…a dog! Oh, that’s SO dangerous. Let’s drive slowly~ Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 18, 2015•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to fall flat Boy, that movie really fell flat. Yeah~ What a waste of money. Let’s go watch some Seinfeld. Good idea! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 17, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to be washed up Shane, why don’t you sing again? I’m too old. But you were SO excellent! That’s was a long time ago. I’m all washed up now~ Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 16, 2015•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to be in its infancy How’s your new company going? Nicely. We’re still in our infancy. Have you broke even? Not yet. Maybe in 6 months. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEasyEnglish
Apr 15, 2015•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to break even What kind of business do you want to start? I want to sell ice cream! But…this is Alaska. Everyone loves ice cream! You’ll never break even. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/DailyEas...
Apr 14, 2015•13 min
