Today’s expression and dialog: to ditch Who’s that guy? I don’t know. I’m trying to ditch him. Here he comes again. Help me, please!! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/d...
Dec 13, 2014•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: a cheat sheet Wow! You did great on the math test. I used a cheat sheet! You cheated? I just wrote down the formulas~~ Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmas...
Dec 12, 2014•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Beggars can’t be choosers. Here’s your new fridge! It’s a used one. I wanted a new refrigerator. For $100? You’re lucky I found this one! I guess… Beggars can’t be choosers. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.au...
Dec 11, 2014•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to be up to something Why does Shane keep going to the kitchen? I don’t know. That is strange. I think he’s up to something. I know! Mom baked new cookies. He’s eating them! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.au...
Dec 10, 2014•15 min
Today's expression and dialog: To be at the helm Are you looking at the stock market? My Apple stock is up! Who took over after Jobs died? Tim Cook's at the helm. He's doing great. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane's Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get ...
Dec 09, 2014•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: in my clutches The US wants Snowden in its clutches. And then what? He’ll go to jail for a LONG time. He shouldn’t have done what he did. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO...
Dec 08, 2014•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: give a wide berth Why are you stopping? An ambulance is coming. So? You should always give emergency vehicles a wide berth. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.le...
Dec 07, 2014•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to mull it over So, did you buy a new A/C? I’m still mulling it over. Get one! It’s gonna be so hot in the summer. I know, but air conditioners are expensive! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/...
Dec 06, 2014•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: devastated Can you order these chocolates for me? Sorry, baby. No international orders. Are you okay? I’m…I’m devastated! They look so good~~ Don’t worry, sugar! I’ll find some better chocolates! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FRE...
Dec 05, 2014•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: great taste He fed you Doritos on your birthday? Yes! Original flavor. Oh~ Great taste. Hello! Those are the best. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmastere...
Dec 04, 2014•10 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Nothing but the best. What’s this? A little lunch especially for you. Tuna sandwiches and Doritos! Nothing but the best for 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: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) ...
Dec 03, 2014•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: on a health kick What’s with all the vegetables? I’m on a health kick. Why? My wife and I are planning on having kids next year. We wanna be as healthy as possible. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletria...
Dec 02, 2014•12 min
Today’s expression and dialog: the straight and narrow If you want to be respected, you have to stick to the straight and narrow. What do you mean? You have to follow the rules. Keep to principles. But I hate following rules. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE...
Dec 01, 2014•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: pipe down You’d better pipe down. Why? Dad just got home. He’s got a headache. Oh. Thanks for telling 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: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterenglish.c...
Nov 30, 2014•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: What’s all the racket? What’s all the racket? Construction. Again? They’re tearing down the building next door. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterengl...
Nov 29, 2014•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Not nearly enough… I love you, honey. Really? Then give me a foot rub. Gross. I don’t like feet. You don’t love me nearly enough. Shoulders? No! My aching, stinking feet. 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: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www....
Nov 28, 2014•8 sec
Today’s expression and dialog: I even (+ verb) You really love to cook, don’t you? Yes! I even love to wash dishes. You’re crazy! You’re lazy! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterengl...
Nov 27, 2014•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to have a hankering for donuts. What do you want for dinner? Well, I have a hankering for donuts. Donuts! They’re for breakfast. So! I want a jelly-filled donut! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.c...
Nov 26, 2014•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to flake out Where’s Jim? He flaked out again. What? We need him. He always does this. He’s unreliable. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/...
Nov 25, 2014•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: frazzled You look frazzled. It’s the city life. I feel boxed in. What are you gonna do? I’m looking into moving to the country. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) ww...
Nov 24, 2014•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: to hunker down What are you up to? I’m hunkering down for finals! How many you got? 5. And a paper, too. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterenglish.com...
Nov 23, 2014•6 min
Today’s expression and dialog: classic and classical I love classical music, man. Me, too. Mozart is divine. No, I mean Rush, Queen, AC/DC! Oh, you mean classic music, then. Classic rock to be more specific. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www...
Nov 22, 2014•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: CONtent or conTENT? How do you like the content? I’m not content. What’s wrong? It’s lacking. There needs to be more. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmast...
Nov 21, 2014•4 min
Today’s expression and dialog: may be OR maybe I hope you’re not busy next May, Bea. You may be pregnant. May be pregnant? Maybe. How??? Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterenglish.co...
Nov 20, 2014•9 min
Today’s expression and dialog: even (two usages) This road is even nicer. Nicer than the road before? Yes! It’s so smooth. You’re right. It is very 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: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.let...
Nov 19, 2014•5 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Swagger Look at that guy swagger. He must think he’s so hot. Pfft. He’s bald! Oh my god!!! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/ddmlite (Join...
Nov 18, 2014•8 min
Today’s expression and dialog: I’m looking into ~ing What are you searching for? I’m looking into buying a juicer. Good for you! Trying to be healthier? I’m trying! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOO...
Nov 17, 2014•20 min
Today’s expression and dialog: A trumps B I need to study. Be quiet. The living room is not a good place to study. Says who? Environment trumps willpower. Go to the library. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free ...
Nov 16, 2014•10 min
Today’s expression and dialog: Willpower You quit smoking? Yeah! 2 months now. Wow! That’s great. How’d you do it? Willpower. 100% willpower. Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) www.letsmasterengli...
Nov 15, 2014•7 min
Today’s expression and dialog: trip VS travel VS journey Do you like to travel? Not really. I prefer short trips. So you’ve never been overseas? Never. I haven’t even seen the ocean! Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: https://letsmasterenglish.leadpages.net/pirf/ (Join PIRF—Coach Shane’s Speaking Class!) www.letsmasterenglish.com/tryddm (Get 8 FREE DDM lessons!) www.audibletrial.com/lme (Ge...
Nov 14, 2014•11 min