Monday!! I like Mondays...sorry^^ Today's expression is really good--when you are waiting for someone else to make a decision for you but people ask you what you are going to do... For example: I want to go on a date with Sue. I sent her a text: "Would you like to go to the movies with me on Friday night?" However, so far, no answer. Then my friend asks me, "Hey, Shane! Are you going to the movies with Sue on Friday night?" Well...I'm still waiting for her answer, right? Once I know HER answer, ...
Nov 28, 2016•8 min
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! Please listen to my Thanksgiving message to you all--I mean it from the bottom of my heart! THANK YOU! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: smack-dab in the middle Why are you covering your face? I got a new zit. Who cares! It's smack-dab in the middle of my nose! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Study English, FREE ENGLISH L...
Nov 24, 2016•8 min
Do you have any experience with SUCCESS? Think about what kinds of successes you have had. Make a short list. They can be simple successes or great successes. After you make a list, FIND a similarity. There might be many--focus, concentration, luck, practice, love, passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, experience... Now, there is one thing I did not write--and it is REALLY common for the "big successes". You'll find that word in today's expression! Have a super successful day! Coach Shane Today's Engl...
Nov 10, 2016•9 min
Today, Wednesday, November 9...11/9...2016, is a VERY special day in the US. It is not only the "reverse" of 9/11, it is the day that the "government as normal" cycle has been interrupted by the election of a non-politician as US president. Whether you like him or not, it doesn't matter. It is NEW territory for the US--and it will have an impact on the US's international relations. It is TODAY'S EXPRESSION! Her's an article using TE in our context: http://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2016/1...
Nov 09, 2016•5 min
It is ELECTION DAY in the USA. Who will the US citizens choose...a big question. But, one thing is NOT a question...both candidates have LOTS of "bad qualities". You might say he has more than her or she has more than him...but I hope we can agree that both are "not that innocent"! Today's expression covers that--it's a great one! Have a great day and if you're an American citizen--VOTE!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: above reproach/beyond reproach Did you hear about Bill Co...
Nov 08, 2016•9 min
In my house, I am number one. I'm the boss. I'm king. Except when my cats are hungry. Or when my lady wants anything. Then, I'm a servant. I'm a slave. I'm in second...or third...I'm in last place. Today's expression is for the person who is KING (or queen). The person who ALWAYS controls the situation. Is that you? Is that your friend? Do you like that person?!!! Enjoy the podcast and I'll see you tomorrow^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to get my own way What do you want f...
Nov 02, 2016•6 min
It's Tuesday...it's November...I know there are many people who are feeling great (like me), but many who are feeling...not great!! For those people, you can use today's expression! When you are feeling ill, depressed, not enthusiastic, numb...you need to use today's expression AND then you need to laugh a little with me! Have a SUPER day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: out of it Where've you been? I've been out of it for a few days. The flu? I don't know~ Just dead tired. Su...
Nov 01, 2016•5 min
Do you know the expression "because of you"? It's good, but in a POSITIVE situation, there's a better expression-->"thanks to you". And, there is even a BETTER expression that is REALLY nice and I will teach you that today! Great, huh? See if you can use it to someone! Have a fantastic LAST day of October, a fantastic Halloween, a fantastic week and I'll see you tomorrow!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: I owe it all to… You are looking good today! I owe it all to my barber...
Oct 31, 2016•7 min
Sometimes you will see a person at the office or at school or on the street who is wearing clothes or a hat or shoes or something that SEEMS to be SHOUTING AT YOU!! It is saying, "HEY! Look at me!! Look at my bright colors!!" We have a word for these types of clothes--do you have any? I do!! I'll tell you what in my podcast! It's FRIDAY! Have a super day and wear something bright!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a loud tie Um…where are you going with that tie? My interview. I...
Oct 28, 2016•7 min
Today's expression focuses on a WORD...you might think it's not necessary, but it could be really useful. For your safety or for your family. And anyway, it's ALWAYS good to learn new vocabulary! So check out the dialog, too! Have a wonderful day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: reflective strip Whoa!! A little bright, don't you think? I'm going for a bike ride. I need to be seen. A reflective strip and fluorescent green. I'll be brighter than the sun! I hope you don't blind a...
Oct 27, 2016•5 min
When I lived in the desert of Nevada in the Southwestern US, it was beautiful...but...there was a HUGE lack of color. All the colors blended together. NOT ugly...but no variety. The same is similar where I live in Chicago--but it's quite different. Today's expression will help you classify a group of colors--browns, yellows, oranges...greens, some grayish-blues--colors that you see in your natural environment! In most cases, they are beautiful colors, but not colors you really want to wear! It's...
Oct 26, 2016•4 min
My neighbor is a strict vegetarian. She eats NO meat. But...daily, she brings home the bacon. She loves bacon. Can she still be a vegetarian and bring home the bacon? YES!! And I explain how in today's podcast! Enjoy it! And bring home some bacon^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: bacon What's that smell? I'm making bacon. It's not breakfast! It's for my video. I'm making bacon to make the bacon. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my spon...
Oct 25, 2016•6 min
Happy Monday! Many of us, after we die, want people to have a GOOD memory of us. Some of us want people to remember how GREAT we were! What about you? How do you plan on "TODAY'S EXPRESSION"? Have you started? I have!! I'll tell you in today's podcast! Have a SUPER WEEK! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: leave my mark I'm leaving my mark on this rock. For what? So, that people will know that I was here! With watercolor paint? Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVER...
Oct 24, 2016•7 min
TGIF!! Today's expression is easy...but some people get CONFUSED. Hopefully after you listen to the dialog, you will remember! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: inscribe VS subscribe Did you inscribe to Coach Shane? Where? On the internet. His YouTube channel. You mean SUBSCRIBE! Yes^^ Inscribe, subscribe! What's the difference?! This... Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my...
Oct 21, 2016•6 min
Today I will show you something VERY interesting about English--it's information that's good to know and GREAT to USE!! Have a super day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: They SOUND THE SAME: What are you doing/What do you mean? What are you doing? I'm making you happy! By typing on the computer? What do you mean? I'm buying your birthday present^^ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audiblet...
Oct 20, 2016•7 min
When you expect someone to BE at a certain place at a certain time...but they aren't there. You call them...no answer. You ask other people...no one knows anything. What can you say? Well, you might say many bad words! But today I have a better word to use! Have a super day and KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENTS!!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: He went AWOL!! Uh…where's Pavel? He should be here. He went AWOL. Isn't tonight the Banda MS concert? That's right! He's in the band! Subscribe ...
Oct 19, 2016•5 min
I remember a few times when I was speaking Korean and BECAUSE my pronunciation was a little wrong I said a word that was REALLY BAD!! It was VERY embarrassing. And sometimes when you don't FULLY UNDERSTAND the meaning of a word, you might USE it wrong! Well, in that situation, you NEED today's expression in today's podcast! Be careful today!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: I misspoke! You ate "mousse kaka" and your cat's ear? Well, I just bit my cat's ear, I didn't really eat...
Oct 18, 2016•5 min
SO many times we "decide" if we like something BEFORE we really know! It might be a food or a drink or a person, right? We do that with singers and actors and with books. With books we have an expression--Don't judge a book by its cover! Have you heard that expression? It's a good one. Well, we have another expression that you can use for ALL the other ones, too! And that's what you'll learn in today's podcast! Have a SUPER week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Don't knock it ...
Oct 17, 2016•5 min
So, I'm a guy and I usually DON'T talk that much. I'm pretty quiet. When I do talk, it's about fishing, politics...and nature. Really. I'm quite boring. So, the question is...when I "talk" with my friends, am I "chitchatting" or "shooting the breeze"? I'll explain BOTH of these AND I will give you a possible difference! Have a SUPER weekend, everyone! TGIF Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: chitchat VS shoot the breeze Where were you? It's 9! Shooting the breeze with Bill. I thou...
Oct 14, 2016•8 min
In business, in politics and in our personal relationships, we ALL want our partners to be "Today's Expression". Are you "Today's Expression"?!! It's a super expression! I hope you have a super day^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to be on the level with SMO You voted for him? I thought you liked the other guy. I did, but I just don't think he's on the level with the public. Are any politicians on the level with us? Maybe not, but I think this guy's better~ Subscribe on iTune...
Oct 13, 2016•6 min
When you eat, do you eat a LOT or just a little? I eat twice a day, so I generally eat a lot. I really should eat three times a day... I have heard that eating several small meals a day is actually more healthy~ Anyway, today's expression describes people who only eat small amounts! If you know one of those people, then you can use this expression! My mom is one of these people! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: eat like a bird That was SO good. Your mom doesn'...
Oct 12, 2016•6 min
Do you have a BIG and BUSY work schedule this week? I hope on Monday and Tuesday you were able to "GET A LOT DONE/FINISHED". Instead of "get a lot done/finished", I have an excellent expression for you! Mastering today's expression will be helpful as you conquer English!! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to put a dent into SOMETHING I made this cake for my mom yesterday, but she didn't even put a dent into it. Awesome! Let's dig in! Don't you want a plate? No ...
Oct 11, 2016•6 min
Today's expression CAN have two meanings--but they're really similar. Unless you are like the guy in the dialog...you NEED to be careful or you could hurt yourself. That's my job--teaching you English so you don't hurt yourself!! Have a SUPER week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: use your noggin How can crack open this walnut? Use your noggin! Oh, okay. OW!! NO!! Use your brains, silly! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www...
Oct 10, 2016•7 min
It's been TOO LONG!! I'll explain where I have been, then you can learn a great new expression!! Have a great week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: pull your weight This is a group project, so you all need to pull your weight. Can we pick our partners? Nope. I'll assign you. Oh…please don't put me with John~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) St...
Oct 05, 2016•7 min
Baseball season is almost over in the US--it finishes in October. Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the US and it has given us many great "English expressions" that we use in everyday life! Today, I will teach you one of those expressions! It's super useful so I hope you learn how to use it yourself! Have a fantastic week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a rain check Wanna go to the baseball game tonight with me? I thought you went yesterday. It rained—they gave me...
Sep 26, 2016•6 min
In November, the US has its big presidential election. When are elections in your country? Do you participate? Many people say, "My vote doesn't matter." Do you agree with that? Hmm...you need TODAY'S EXPRESSION. Enjoy it AND TGIF!! Have a great weekend! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Get the vote out. Did you vote? No. Why not? Get the vote out! It doesn't matter. Yes, it does! Polls are closing! GO! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support ...
Sep 23, 2016•4 min
When something is STUPID or NOT FUNNY or RIDICULOUS or FRUSTRATING...we can use an expression which might surprise you! Enjoy today's podcast and have a SUPER Thursday! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: What a joke~ What a joke. What? President Obama's Press Secretary's name is Josh Earnest. Yeah, so? Josh—to lie. Earnest—very serious. So…he's a serious liar. Yeah~ What a joke! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmaster...
Sep 22, 2016•5 min
The most important thing WE can do, is to try our best. And to "really try our best" is today's expression--our word of the day. As a coach, as a student, as a business person, as a leader, as a family man, as a son...there are SO many areas where we need to be TODAY'S EXPRESSION. Are you TODAY'S EXPRESSION? Have a super day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: earnest What's so funny? My English lesson! I thought you were a serious student—no time for fun. I am an earnest student...
Sep 21, 2016•4 min
Do you like teasing your friends? Do you like joking? Do you like saying something that is NOT REALLY TRUE but you only say it to see your friend's reaction--then you tell them the truth?!! If you do, then you need TODAY'S EXPRESSION! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to josh Coach Shane received Halloween candy last year! What? Are you joshing me? No. He went as a cowboy and got lots of candy~ But Halloween's for children~ Oh my god! Subscribe on iTunes and ge...
Sep 20, 2016•4 min
It's MONDAY! I hope you are feeling okay~ If not, you may need to TODAY'S EXPRESSION~!! Today we have a word that we can use as a noun and a verb...and it's a serious word. We usually use it in emergencies, but import/export people also need to be familiar with it!! Have a SUPER week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: quarantine (noun and verb) What do you think about quarantining people? After visiting West Africa? I think it's a must. But what about freedom? Freedom or public ...
Sep 19, 2016•7 min
