Today’s expression and dialog: flickering Do you have a minute? What do you need? The light in my room is flickering. I’ll change it for you. Do you have fluorescent lights? You know, those LONG lights that are usually in ceiling lights at school and libraries and offices...well, I have two in my kitchen. And one of them was making me GO CRAZY!! It would be perfectly bright, then suddenly, it would go dark...then it would be bright dark bright dark bright dark bright dark... I would HIT it. And ...
Jan 18, 2016•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: pull your weight Oh, no. Is John on our team? Yeah, why? He never pulls his weight! Really? He seems like a hard worker. I am REALLY lucky to work with a few people who make my job MUCH easier. I need to thank Miguel who is my right hand man! He helps me manage our students. Max is my website GENIUS! He can do anything. And Santa is an amazing website designer and she manages our book club. Each of those people do SO much. And I can't forget Clive and Matt, too. Th...
Jan 17, 2016•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: under my belt I’m a beginner, but can I join DDM? Well, once you get my Daily Dictation videos under your belt, then you can join. How much are those lessons? How much? They’re free! The MORE you do something, the better you can become. As long as you have someone guiding you. If you repeat something WRONG...you will always be wrong!! Make sure, no matter WHAT you are doing, that you always have someone who can give you GOOD feedback. Someone that can help you. Som...
Jan 16, 2016•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: lay it on me Do you have time now? Oh, right. Your new idea. Lay it on me. Well, I think you should make a better website. Ugh! I know! It’s urgent~~ Sometimes you are NOT ready to listen to someone. You want to, but you are too busy. That person might be your wife/husband, child, employee, boss, teacher, friend...it could be anyone. BUT YOU ARE BUSY!!! The only thing you can really say is, "Please, not right now." However, eventually you are ready to listen...and ...
Jan 14, 2016•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: sound asleep Where were you last night? I went to bed early. I was tired~ I called you three times! Sorry~ I was sound asleep! How about you? When I go to bed at night...NOTHING can wake me up. My cats could be CRYING, FIGHTING, RACING, JUMPING ON ME...there could be a violent storm outside...the neighbors could be arguing...NOTHING. I am a "professional" sleeper! And today I will teach you the perfect word to use in that situation! Are you a pro like me?! Have a s...
Jan 13, 2016•3 min
Today’s expression and dialog: lean on me I’m so nervous. Moving to another country. Well, lean on me. I’m there for you. I really appreciate it. Hey, that’s what friends are for^^ FINALLY! The E-Cubed podcast is back after a few week hiatus! Why was I gone? Simply, I was OVERWHELMED with work. But, I got caught up and now I'm ready to go at it again...Bad news...In two weeks, I will be moving. That means I will AGAIN probably fall behind. BUT...by sometime in February, I should be settled and I...
Jan 12, 2016•7 min
Your wish is my command^^ Coach Shane, can you do something special for us for Christmas? How about a story about St. Nick? Who’s that? That’s another name for Santa Claus! Yeah! That’d be perfect~ Your wish is my command^^
Dec 24, 2015•3 min
# to go Christmas is almost here! Two days to go! Will Santa be visiting? I hope so! I was perfect ALL year!
Dec 23, 2015•2 min
holiday cheer Shane, belt out some holiday cheer! I’m not in the mood. Come on, Scrooge! Bah humbug!
Dec 23, 2015•3 min
Bah! Humbug! Are you looking forward to Christmas? Bah! Humbug! Oh, come on! Santa won’t like that! Bah! HUMBUG! There is no Santa.
Dec 23, 2015•2 min
I'm currently in CHICAGO looking for a new home, but I still want to give you guys some English to master!! the holiday season Are you doing anything this holiday season? Visiting grandma! You? Same with us! Have a happy holidays!
Dec 22, 2015•2 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to belt out a song You can really belt out a tune! Come on~ Everyone can sing Jingle Bells! Yeah, but you were really jazzy! Well, thanks! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! On PayPal: Send to parmyproductions@gmail.com Or you can go here: 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 BO...
Dec 19, 2015•2 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Yes, siree, Bob! I’d like to upgrade my internet speed to Ultra. No problem. Can you come out with the new modem tomorrow? Yes, siree, Bob! It's FRIDAY! So, let's learn a fun English expression. A funny way to say "Yes!" Okay?Have a super Friday,Have a great weekend,Your English coach,Shane Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! On PayPal: Send to parmyproductions@gmail.com Or you can go here: www.patreo...
Dec 11, 2015•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: buff You’re pretty buff. Yeah? I’ve been working out a bit. Great! Any reason? Not really. I just like the exercise. For the US, most of us are in the "holiday season". We have Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. We have SO MUCH GREAT FOOD!!! So, getting fat is a problem. But...if someone is NOT getting fact...in fact, if someone is getting "muscular", what can we say? I'll tell you in Today's Expression^^Have a SUPER December 10th!Coach Shane Please subscr...
Dec 10, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a knee-jerk reaction/response What do you think of the riots? Well, my knee-jerk reaction is to support the people. But? But, after I thought about it, violence with violence never solves anything. Nowadays we get information SO fast...we need to be careful. On my iPhone, I receive "Earthquake Alerts". The other day there was a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Tajikstan and I immediately started wondering if people were okay. I was quite worried. I went online and searc...
Dec 09, 2015•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: drained You look tired. I’m totally drained. What happened? Eh~ Some people expect too much. Although I LOVE this season...with all the holidays and the relatives and the delicious food...I am getting SO, SO, SO, SO tired!! So "Today's Expression" is perfect for me!! I hope you are enjoying the LAST month of 2015! Make it a wonderful month and I pray that 2016 will be an even BETTER year. Have a super weekend,Coach Shane Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podc...
Dec 05, 2015•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Where’s Shane going in a huff? He’s mad again. What’d you do? I told him his jokes weren’t funny. When people say things about me that I don't like to hear, I TODAY'S EXPRESSION. It's a very childish thing to do, but it happens!!NO! Of course I don't. I'm an adult. I'm a man. I am very open to hearing criticism about how I look, how I sound, what I think. But about my teaching style or about my cooking...well...I'm not so open!! I take GREAT PRIDE in my teaching an...
Dec 03, 2015•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to eyeball something How many boxes are you going to need? I have no idea. Just eyeball your stuff and guess. Um…twelve, maybe. Are you good at guessing? If you look at someone, can you guess accurately how tall they are or how much they weigh? I'm NOT good at that. It's a skill. If I am lucky, in January, I will move. If I move, I will need to buy boxes for my clothes and books. HOW will I know how many boxes to buy? I will have to guess...I'm worried I will guess...
Nov 29, 2015•10 min
Today’s expression and dialog: lemming, sheep, sheeple Dude, your phone is so old. It still works. And when’s the last time you bought clothes? I don’t need any. Come on! Hey, I’m not a lemming! I do things my own way. Are you a leader? Are you a follower?A combination is probably best. I don't consider myself a leader, but I guess that what a coach is--he leads his team. You are a part of my team. I want to lead YOU to victory! And when it comes to teaching, I'm not really a follower... I have ...
Nov 28, 2015•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: get into a groove Did you ride this morning? No, I got up late. Come on! You need to exercise. I know. I need to get into a groove. Happy Thanksgiving!!To MASTER something you need today's expression! Really--no joke. Check it out!! I hope you have a very nice day today. It's Thanksgiving in the US. I am VERY thankful to have you has my listener.Thank you SO much,Your English coach,Shane Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane...
Nov 26, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: long-winded Are you watching C-Span? Yeah. Those guys are so long-winded. How can you watch? It helps me fall asleep! Sometimes when I make my podcasts, I talk too much, right? I'm sorry!! In that case, you need to use today's expression to me! But be nice about it^^Have a great day,Coach Shane Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! On PayPal: Send to parmyproductions@gmail.com Or you can go here: www.pa...
Nov 25, 2015•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to chime in I completely disagreed with John. Really? Yes! He was totally wrong. Why didn’t you chime in? Do you think your opinion is important? I hope you do! Do you freely tell your opinion to other people? Sometimes that is good, but sometimes it's not! To know WHEN to "tell other people" your opinion is really difficult. I don't know the answer. Sometimes I am happy that I spoke, sometimes I regret it. I can say this, NOT having spoke has caused me MORE proble...
Nov 21, 2015•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to patch things up Come to the game with us! You and Sue are back together? Yeah! We patched things up. That’s great! We’ll join you! Many people say that THE MOST IMPORTANT thing in life...relationships. What do you think? Do you agree? I thought chocolate was the most important thing! Money? English??!! You know...maybe relationships are the most important thing... How are your relationships? If you can think of a relationship that MIGHT need a little more work (...
Nov 20, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: for starters… My English isn’t improving. How are you studying? Books. Sometimes movies. Well, for starters, you should be watching E-cubed every day! Today's English Expression is VERY useful when you:1. Give advice2. Teach3. Order food (or anything!)4. Start something newIt's a really short phrase that you can use today!! I would LOVE to see your example--leave me a message!Have a super day,Coach Shane Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Su...
Nov 19, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: let it slide I’m surprised to see you here. Why? Your mom was SO mad at you the other day. Oh, she always lets me slide! I’m her angel^^ A lot of ESL learners (English as a Second Language) start learning English by studying vocabulary and grammar. That's "modern Education"!! Some students do well, but most hate it! As an English teacher for almost THIRTY years (wow!!!), I have found this to be a problem. That's why I decided to teach "real English". English that "...
Nov 18, 2015•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: in a pinch Problem. We don’t have buttermilk. You got milk and lemon juice, right? Yes. Well, in a pinch, that’ll do. I try to NOT eat food from restaurants and coffee shops, but sometimes, when I'm REALLY hungry and I don't feel like cooking or making coffee, if it is REALLY urgent...I can definitely eat at a restaurant or buy coffee from someplace like Starbucks!In some situations, when you NEED to do something URGENTLY, you can't always "choose" the best option....
Nov 17, 2015•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: short and sweet Oh, you’re finished with the book? Yep. You wanna read it? Maybe. How was it? Short and sweet. You’ll like it. Are my podcasts LONG and BORING? I hope not!!! Do you like LONG and BORING speeches? Of course not! What about LONG and BORING books? Movies? Almost everyone does NOT like LONG and BORING!!So...what's the opposite? You'll learn today. You might be surprised!Have a very nice weekend,Coach Shane Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast...
Nov 15, 2015•5 min
My heart goes out to all the victims in Paris. To all the victims of SENSELESS violence. I can't make it stop around the world, but I will always do my best to make it stop around me. Starting with me. Please have a thankful weekend with the people who mean something to you.
Nov 14, 2015•2 min
Today’s expression and dialog: mental Where are you going? I’m gonna go play golf. Golf is so mental. No, it’s not. But it is a very mental game. Happy Friday!! TGIF!! Today I will teach you a word that, in daily English, has two VERY different meanings!! It's a great word to learn...and I recommend you use the FIRST meaning!! You don't want to sound...unintelligent, right?!Have a super weekend! If you are thinking about joining DDM, this is a great time to join DDM LIVE because we are starting ...
Nov 13, 2015•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to be gifted What are you gifted at? Sleeping! No, serious. Tell me! Hmm… I guess I’m a very good explainer! Some people have an AMAZING talent. Michelangelo was blessed as a sculptor, Stephen Hawking has been blessed with an amazing mind, Usain Bolt has been blessed with the fastest legs among men! If you believe in God, then you might say that God has blessed them. If you do not believe in God, you might say that the genes they received from their parents were pe...
Nov 12, 2015•7 min
