Sometimes we are JUST in a bad mood. We are not happy for...NO reason~ And because of that, we are sometimes not very nice. We are rude or we yell or we complain... By why? Being around a person when they feel like that is NOT fun. Sometimes moms can feel that way, bosses, kids, friends... How can we describe such a person? I'll teach you today! BE HAPPY...the weekend is almost here! And join DDM VIP! Have a wonderful day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: crabby You want to hav...
Jul 20, 2017•5 min
It's WEDNESDAY...the middle of the week for most of us~ I've got a busy day--my busy days start on Wednesdays and end on Saturdays. I'm not too excited about today! However, at 1pm I have a LIVE class with my ActionEnglish students--that's good; and at 3pm I have LME LIVE on FB and YT--that's good, too. It's the other work that requires my FULL concentration...exhausting!! How about your Wednesday plans? Have a super day, everyone! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Chance for/Ch...
Jul 19, 2017•7 min
It's TUESDAY! So, I will teach you TWO great expressions. You can use these expressions when talking about someone who is SO MUCH "your best friend"! SO close, it's as though they were part of your family...even your sibling!! It's a great expression to use among friends and family^^ Have a wonderful day AND don't forget Stage Two of our DDM VIP sale. Stage Two ends on Thursday, for more info email DDM @ letsmasterenglish DOT com Your English coach, Shane Today's English expression and dialog: m...
Jul 18, 2017•5 min
Happy Monday!! So, since last week I have been having BIG audio problems. Why? Well, I'm in the process of upgrading my audio system so I can do our Internet Radio show LIVE (www.LMEtoday.com). And I needed a new component...WHICH IS CAUSING ME PROBLEMS!! Anyway, I have gone back to the old set-up for a few audio prodcasts!! It's nice to be back with good audio!! Have a SUPER day and enjoy today's podcast which is about having BLINDERS on!! If you want to avoid some arguments, put them on! Coach...
Jul 17, 2017•7 min
It's THE WEEKEND!! Do you have special plans? If you go someplace nice or eat something delicious, please send a picture!! shane@letsmasterenglish DOT com I would love to see AND I will share it in our next newsletter! Our newsletter? Get it free: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free Oh, and we are having a sale on DDM VIP now. It's a SUPER chance to join--email us for more information: ddm@letsmasterenglish DOT com And, of course, enjoy today's expression! TGIF! Coach Shane Today's English expression...
Jul 14, 2017•5 min
Over the years...for most people, we start many new relationships. New friends, new coworkers, new neighbors. And the old friends and coworkers and neighbors...they start to disappear from our lives~ For me that has happened--what about you? We have a great expression that you can use which tells people that you USED TO BE close, but not anymore. But you are NOT enemies, either!! Right?! Have a super day, Your English coach forever, Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Oh, you got email ...
Jul 13, 2017•5 min
It's TUESDAY^^ I hope your Tuesday is wonderful--I'll be driving a LOT today so I'll have to drink a LOT of coffee~ Do you like to drive? I actually love it!! Enjoy today's podcast and have a super Tuesday! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: e, please. Shane Peterson. S-O-N. Nope. I don't see you here. But I'm family. Did you RSVP? For my mom's birthday party?! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free w...
Jul 11, 2017•8 min
MONDAY!!! Yes^^ Okay, be sure to master today's expression, because you'll be able to use it IMMEDIATELY!! Even with your non-English speaking friends (you will sound so smart!). Seriously! And for those of you interested in joining DDM VIP...we have an AMAZING offer right now. If you're interested, email us: ddm AT letsmasterenglish.com Don't miss this chance! Have a super week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: have at it I can't do this. The Rubik's Cube? It's easy. Yeah? Hav...
Jul 10, 2017•7 min
TGIF!! I hope you are HAPPY for the weekend^^ Do you have any special plans? I would LOVE to see your pictures of what you do and where you go and what you eat! If you don't mind, I would like to share some of them in our newsletter!! Send me your pictures: shane@letsmasterenglish DOT com Today's expression is perfect for the weekend!! Listen and enjoy^^ Have a SUPER weekend! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: horse around What's all that noise? We're playing football. In the liv...
Jul 07, 2017•5 min
Are you jealous...or are you envious? Hmm...do you know the difference? Even Americans get confused about how to explain the difference, but Coach Shane is a special American and he'll help you understand!! Jealousy and envy are quite similar, but jealousy includes an extra meaning that envy does NOT! And that difference will be EASY to understand if you listen to today's podcast!! Have an EXCELLENT day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: jealousy vs envy I'm jealous of you. What...
Jul 06, 2017•6 min
It's the MIDDLE of the week...a tough time for a lot of people. But hey, we know the expression: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD, right? I believe in that. When I work--boom, I work. I focus. I get stuff done. And when work is finished--I COMPLETELY do NOT work! I do MY thing! That is my definition of "work hard, play hard". Today's expression is perfect for when you "work hard"! Master the expression and USE IT! Have a super July! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: no-nonsense What makes D...
Jul 05, 2017•5 min
Happy Independence Day, USA!!! It's the USA's birthday! I'm very proud--my family took part in the Revolutionary War that began 241 years ago! Today we celebrate with delicious food and fireworks!! But...why not study a little English, too?! Today I have three expressions that mean the same thing--one of them is "really American" and one of them is "really proper"! Enjoy the lesson, enjoy the day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: What do you got? Pizza's 15 bucks! What do you g...
Jul 04, 2017•6 min
Today's English expression and dialog: Rats! Rats! What's wrong? I forgot to buy butter. Ugh~ Let's turn around. 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 LESSONS, on our YouTube channels: http://letsmasterenglish.com/tv Support the Let's Master English team! On PayPal: Send to parmyproductions@gmail.com Or you can go here: www.patreon.com/coa...
Jul 03, 2017•3 min
TGIF!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Do you have tons of plans? I have no plans~ Sometimes in daily spoken English, native speakers BREAK the grammar rules...and that's okay! Today, I will teach you one of those "broken" expressions! You'll be able to use it JUST LIKE an American! (if you want!!) Have a great weekend, Coach Shane PS--if you are Polish or Brazilian--you can start DDM free! With LIVE classes--listen to the end of the podcast and sign up FOR FREE! Today's English expression ...
Jun 30, 2017•6 min
If someone scares you OR makes you nervous, then you can use today's expression! Sometimes our WIFE/HUSBAND or our BOSS or our TEACHER or the NEWS (TV/newspaper) can scare us or make us nervous...but, if you are like me, NOTHING makes me nervous. Nothing scares me. Do you believe that?!! Have a super day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to rattle someone Hey, Shane, I need to talk. Oh. Sure. What's up? I'm…I'm really…I'm really hungry. Can I have the last cookie? What? You rat...
Jun 29, 2017•5 min
Today's podcast is a phrase that means "worthless" or "nothing". This expression is VERY useful--but it IS a "casual" expression, so I wouldn't use it in a formal setting! Have a FANTASTIC Wednesday, everyone! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: It don't mean jack~ I promise I won't do it again. Promises, promises. Really. This time I mean it. Your promises don't mean jack anymore. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmast...
Jun 28, 2017•8 min
Today we have an EXCELLENT expression you can use to EMPHASIZE something--and it is REALLY easy so you will have NO problem remembering it. It is EASY. Easy! And that's what I love trying to do--make mastering English fun and easy!! Have a fantastic day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: bald bald, good good Oh! I'm full~ What about apple pie? Sure! But you're full~ Well, not full full! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.l...
Jun 27, 2017•5 min
Is there a city in the world that does NOT have stores that are open CONSTANTLY? 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No holidays...always open. VERY convenient, right? But...now that I have moved to the country, no more of that!! If I want to go to a big supermarket at 3am, I will have to drive almost 45 minutes. If I want a McDonald's hamburger at 3 am, I will have to drive two hours!! Am I complaining? Not at all--24/7 is too much! What do you think? Have a SUPER week, Coach Sh...
Jun 26, 2017•7 min
It's FRIDAY!! I hope that you have an excellent day and weekend! Do you have any special plans? It will be raining where I live, so I'll be stuck at home...I guess I'll read! And sleep! And ride my bike on my indoor trainer~!! Today's expression is EXCELLENT--you can find an example if you think for a minute or two. I would love to see your example--leave a comment! Have a SUPER weekend, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: the silver bullet My knees are killing me. You should drin...
Jun 23, 2017•5 min
Work hard, play hard. Right? Yeah, that is how MANY of us live...but let me tell you: be careful with that "play hard"!! One day, all that "hard" will come back to you! As I near 50 years on this Earth--my youthful days of running and playing team sports have come back... NOT as enjoyment, but as pain!! When you are young, the pain you experience exercising usually goes away quickly, but as you get older...it never goes away!! What is the HORRIBLE pain? You'll learn about that today! Have a PAIN...
Jun 22, 2017•4 min
Some things should be said "in private". But some things can be said "in public"! What things are okay? Enjoy today's podcast and have a SUPER Wednesday! Your English coach, Shane Today's English expression and dialog: say something out in the open Hi! You wanna have some coffee? Ugh! Your breath stinks! What? Oh…sorry… Betty! You shouldn't say something like that right out in the open! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish....
Jun 21, 2017•6 min
Sometimes there are plans that MUST BE STOPPED. Sometimes there are people who MUST BE STOPPED!! In that case, there is an expression that you can use to emphasize that they MUST BE STOPPED!! I will teach you that great expression in today's podcast. And for a little assignment; I want to hear from you: what plans MUST BE STOPPED? What people MUST BE STOPPED?!! Have a wonderful day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to put the kibosh on something What happened to your restaurant...
Jun 20, 2017•4 min
A NEW workweek is here...ugh~!! Well, I hope you find joy...SOME joy in your work! I'm pretty lucky--I get to work with you on your English!! Today we have an expression--one version is for your LISTENING COMPREHENSION, the other version (without the S) is for your speaking! It's a SUPER useful expression and is VERY common! Have a wonderful week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: alls I need is… What do you need to be happy? Happy? Alls I need is a million dollars! Alls I know ...
Jun 19, 2017•6 min
IT'S FRIDAY!! TGIF~~ Do you have plans for this weekend? Saturday is a busy day for me--lots of LIVE classes with my PIRF and DDM students. It's a LOT of fun so I don't mind working on the weekend! Sunday...more gardening! I hope to have everything planted this weekend~ AND...it's Father's Day! Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there. I will have a special radio show on LMEtoday.com for DADS!! Please check that out this weekend and next week! Have a super day and weekend! Coach Shane Tod...
Jun 16, 2017•6 min
Today we learn a word you should use when something is: pure 100% complete absolute Donald Trump's hair is pure perfection. The new Bugatti is 100% speed. That man shows complete professionalism. For me, teaching is an absolute pleasure. The word you will learn is PERFECT!! And it will make you sound sophisticated! Intelligent...and I do this for you for free!! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: sheer You look SO happy! You wanna hear sheer beauty? What are you ...
Jun 15, 2017•7 min
MOSQUITOES...I hate them. I had one in my house last night. I saw him and tried to kill him but he was too fast~ Fortunately, he didn't bite me last night. Maybe he got my cats! Actually, they say that MALE mosquitoes don't bite, only the female ones~~ Women~!!! Back to the mosquito--imagine one buzzing near your ear...do you like that sound? NO!!! And today I will teach you the perfect adjective to use when talking about mosquitoes AND other "bothersome" but "small" things! Have a MOSQUITO-FREE...
Jun 14, 2017•4 min
My office at home is nice. But...it might look a little boring. The walls (not my choice!) are painted a light yellow and there is nothing on the walls except a calendar. SO, I decided to "TODAY'S EXPRESSION". When I was a kid and I bought my first car, I wanted my car to be special--to look better and cool. SO, I "TODAY'S EXPRESSIONed" my car! When your resume looks good BUT still doesn't seem to "shine" or "get attention", you might consider "TODAY'S EXPRESSIONing" your resume! Learn and USE t...
Jun 13, 2017•8 min
MONDAY!! I hope your week is starting off nicely! Did you check out our new LMEtoday.com radio show? Do you like it? I would LOVE to hear from you!! Contact me on www.twitter.com/coachshane or www.facebook.com/ESLCoachShane Okay, today's expression is a great phrase when you want to tell someone: I like A for MANY different reasons. I hate A for MANY different reasons. A is difficult for MANY different reasons. A is important for MANY different reasons. You need to do A for MANY different reason...
Jun 12, 2017•6 min
FRIDAY is here!! This weekend I will START my garden! What about you--do you have any special plans? I would love to hear about them--leave a comment! Have a GREAT weekend and don't forget to listen to my podcast!! You'll learn a very good expression--it might save your job!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to side with someone The boss thought Peter's idea was stupid. It wasn't bad. He tried. Are you siding with Peter? No. I'm just… Don't let the boss hear that. Subscribe on ...
Jun 09, 2017•6 min
It's THURSDAY!! Is it a busy day for you? Make it a good day, okay? Coach Shane~!! Today's English expression and dialog: to rile somebody up What are you doing? Rubbing Minty's tummy. You're gonna rile her up~ But she's such a cutie! 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 LESSONS, on our YouTube channels: http://letsmasterenglish.com/tv Su...
Jun 08, 2017•6 min
