One of the GREAT advantages that the internet provides us--TODAY'S EXPRESSION! You can study with me WITHOUT having to go to a school! You can buy products DIRECTLY from the manufacturer! This allows us to save time, money, gas...it's really wonderful! Learn Today's Expression and see how it can benefit you!! Have a great day and TGIF!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: skip the middleman Nice cup. Where'd you get it? Amazon. Look, it's made here in town! Really? Aw~ I should've...
Sep 16, 2016•5 min
Many people want to learn English...and many of those people hope one day to, maybe, go on a date with a native English speaking person!! You? Well, today I will give you an expression you can use to ask someone out on a date. Remember, the words I teach are important, but HOW I teach is also very important--listen carefully and good luck! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: dinner and a movie It's been really nice talking to you. Me, too. Enjoy your stay in New York. I will. Um, ...
Sep 15, 2016•5 min
When you have a group of people and you want to QUICKLY know what the think/what they want/how they feel about something...what is a SUPER EASY expression to use? I will teach you today! If you ever give a presentation--even a speech--today's expression will KEEP YOUR AUDIENCE engrossed! That's what you want!! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a show of hands With a show of hands, how many of you like English? Excellent! How many of you know Coach Shane? Wow! E...
Sep 14, 2016•3 min
In today's podcast you will learn a GREAT noun to describe someone old--very old. OR...to describe someone with a LOT of experience in something. You don't have to be "old" to be "today's expression"! I'm sure you have a lot of experience in something, right? Tell us how YOU can use Today's Expression! Have a great day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: old-timer When did you start teaching on YouTube? Back in 2010. Oh, so you're an old-timer. Not really, a few go back to 2006. ...
Sep 14, 2016•7 min
A few days ago we learned about "freeloaders"! Are you a freeloader?!! Well, today you will learn a phrasal verb that PERFECTLY describes what freeloaders do! I want you to think of a time when you DID THIS VERB...we ALL have done it a little! Have a SUPER week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to sponge off More Tupperware? Yeah. My mom made spaghetti. When are you going to quit sponging off your mom? Your 48! She was just going to throw it away~~~ Subscribe on iTunes and get ...
Sep 13, 2016•7 min
It's the weekend!! I cook a LOT on the weekend so I don't have to cook during the week...where do I keep my food! I'll tell you in today's podcast! Have a SUPER weekend! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Tupperware More Tupperware? My mom's got tons. You reuse it, right? Sure! Well, I bring the dirty ones back to her. 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 B...
Sep 10, 2016•4 min
Today we learn about something that is BAD for BUSINESS...but can be really nice as a consumer. Enjoy the podcast and have a great day! OH! If you are thinking about join DDM, NOW is a great time--on Monday we are starting a new program and it would be great to have you join us. Email me if you want more information--just say Can I join on Monday? (dailydictationmembers AT gmail DOT com) Have a great day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a knockoff! What's wrong with your shirt...
Sep 09, 2016•6 min
Someone who NEVER pays, someone who NEVER works, someone who ALWAYS takes, someone who NEVER cleans... Are you one of those people? I hope not!! We all probably know someone like that. What can we call those people? I will tell you in today's podcast! Have a SUPER day^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to freeload/a freeloader Why do you let Freddie just eat your food? I don't know. He doesn't eat much. He's a freeloader. He's my brother! Let him be~~ Subscribe on iTunes and ge...
Sep 07, 2016•6 min
Today's English expression and dialog: the runs… I don't think I can go in today. What's wrong? My stomach. I've got the runs. I'll call your boss. Turn the fan on. 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 parmyproductio...
Sep 06, 2016•5 min
If you eat TOO much--especially sweet things--you will feel ... If you are pregnant, often you will feel... Taking some types of medication will make you feel... Motion sickness involves feeling... What is ...? Listen and find out! Have a super September^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: nauseous You okay? I'm feeling a bit nauseous. Have you thrown up? No, but I think I might. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmast...
Sep 05, 2016•4 min
The seasons are changing--where I live, from summer to fall. DO NOT GET SICK! Today, we'll talk about a common symptom for many people when the seasons change! Stay healthy! See you on Monday^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: feel a little warm Ugh~~ You don't look good. I feel a little warm. Let's take your temperature. 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 AU...
Sep 01, 2016•4 min
Do you like being CONTROLLED by someone? Of course not! But wait...sometimes it's okay, right? Maybe if you have a wife or a husband that you love?!! What about a child? Your mom? Maybe you love your boss? (what? who loves their boss? Coach Shane is crazy!!) Anyway, you'll learn a great expression in today's podcast--I want you to learn it and then use it!! Have a super day^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to be wrapped around someone's finger What are you doing? Grocery shop...
Aug 31, 2016•4 min
Today's English expression and dialog: Give credit where credit is due In British pronunciation they say "better", but in American pronunciation they say "better". Hey, your English pronunciation has really improved! Well, it's thanks to you, Coach Shane. A little maybe, but let's give credit where credit is due—you worked HARD! 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!) ...
Aug 30, 2016•7 min
I have had a very difficult period...it all started in June and now it is time to start over. Your patience for my lessons is GREATLY APPRECIATED. Have a fantastic week, Coach Shane
Aug 29, 2016•2 min
Today's English expression and dialog: Smarter than he looks Why didn't you tell your mom where you were? Because she would have worried too much! Wow! You're smarter than you look! Thanks, dad! Let's enjoy the game^^ 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 M...
Aug 29, 2016•6 min
I 100% believe in telling the truth. Being honest. NOT lying. But...we must agree, sometimes the truth hurts, right? And if YOUR TRUTH hurts someone, then you need to know the expression in today's podcast. Also, I will tell you HOW TO BE TRUTHFUL without hurting people. That is some VERY valuable advice! Believe me, I have hurt a lot of people and a lot of people have hurt me...but all that pain was unnecessary! Have a super, truthful day! FRIDAY is almost here!! Coach Shane Today's English exp...
Aug 11, 2016•7 min
Today we have a word/phrase that can be spelled THREE different ways and have THREE different meanings! The word/phrase is REALLY useful, too! Enjoy the podcast and share it with your friends, please!! ~Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: drop off, drop-off, dropoff Drop me off over here. I dropped off Lucas here, too! It's the best drop-off point for subway and bus users. I see. Watch your step as you get out--there's quite a drop-off. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English pod...
Aug 10, 2016•7 min
Walking can SOMETIMES be dangerous. Seriously!! There is gum on the road/sidewalk, sometimes you'll find doggy poop~ What about snow and ice...fresh concrete~ Then there are steps/stairs... What can you say if you and a friend are walking on DANGEROUS ground? Well, today's podcast has the answer! Enjoy it and laugh! And PLEASE share my podcast with your friends! Have a super week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: watch your step Let's hurry! I don't want to be late. Okay! Hey, ...
Aug 08, 2016•4 min
It's ALMOST the end of the week and ALMOST the beginning of the Olympics in Brazil!! Even if you are not a fan of sports, lets all hope for a wonderful, safe, exciting and successful Olympics! Do you have a favorite sport? Let us know! Brazil! Congratulations and BEST WISHES!! Everyone, enjoy today's podcast! Coach Shane! Today's English expression and dialog: give him an inch and he'll take a mile Shane, can I borrow your car this weekend? Okay. But don't go too far. Don't worry! Thanks!! And p...
Aug 04, 2016•6 min
If you rely on information from the news or from Twitter or from Facebook--you are not getting enough information. When I buy something on Amazon, I do not only read the product description--I also search the internet for other people who bought the product. I want the important information--then I can make good decisions. That information can be described by Today's Expression!! Check out today's podcast and have a super week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: the lowdown Where...
Aug 03, 2016•6 min
Good MONDAY morning!! Today's podcast will teach you (remind you?!!) of a great expression that means EVERYTHING! I really like the conversation--it features a lovely, married couple. But, I'm wondering...in real life, in that situation in the conversation...how do "real" couples react? Listen and let me know!! Have a SUPER week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: lock, stock and barrel Did you pack everything? Lock, stock and barrel. Great. Let's go!! Wait~ Where are the keys? S...
Aug 01, 2016•4 min
TGIF!!! VICTORY!!! Yes, we all love victory. Any victory is good, right? Well, yeah! But...there is one type of victory that is good, but it's just not excellent. And, probably, we have all had that kind of victory~ My mom planned a picnic for the weekend. I told her, "I think it's going to rain!" She said, "No!" Well, on the weekend it rained! I won!! But...the picnic was ruined~ How can we describe THAT kind of victory?!! Check out today's podcast^^ Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's Englis...
Jul 29, 2016•6 min
When you want PRECISE information, you need TODAY'S EXPRESSION! Have a fantastic week, everyone. Be safe and strong! And be sure to listen to our podcasts to make your English stronger!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: the nitty-gritty I wish Coach Shane would teach more about pronunciation. He does in DDM and PIRF. He really gets into the nitty-gritty. But I don't have any money. Investment in knowledge pays the best interest. (Benjamin Franklin) Subscribe on iTunes and get t...
Jul 27, 2016•10 min
My number one priority in my work is my students. I will always do my best to enhance their skills, to answer their questions, to push them to the next level. I do my best to ALWAYS be there seven days a week. But...there are times when I get sick. When emergencies happen. When I can NOT be there. So, fortunately, I have a team of guys who are ready to help out. And they have the same passion as I do. I'm really lucky! Thanks SO much to Miguel, Max, Santa, Clive, Matt, Leo and Arthur! They are m...
Jul 25, 2016•10 min
When someone says something nice to you--when they WISH YOU good, how can we respond? Well, we can always just say "Thank you!" But it is often better to say something like, "Thanks! You, too!" or "The same to you!" In today's podcast I'll teach you another expression that you can use in casual conversations with your friends--and with me, too!! I hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend with your friends and family^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Back at you! Ah~ It's the weekend!...
Jul 24, 2016•3 min
Today, a little bit of history behind a GREAT expression that you can use in politics and sports! You can use it in your family too!! Enjoy the podcast and ENJOY your weekend! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: jumping on the wrong bandwagon Semi-Finals t-shirts for the 2018 World Cup. 50% off! Who's on it? Team USA!! We're going to the Semi-Finals! The USA?! Ha!! You're jumping on the wrong bandwagon~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! Let's Master Engli...
Jul 23, 2016•6 min
Do you trust most people? No? If yes, then you are like me. Is that a good thing? Well...it seems like it should be a good thing, but the truth is...many time we become VICTIMS to people who want to use us and take our money. It HAS happened to me several times...I still am the victim sometimes. BUT, I'm getting "better". I'm NOT so easy~ Check out today's expression and DON'T let it happen to you! Have a great day^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to be conned into VERBing Te...
Jul 21, 2016•6 min
MANY of us have enjoyed a beer or two. Maybe some whiskey...tequila~ Vodka, rum, gin...wine, champagne. I still LOVE my nightly beer--one can. I really enjoy the taste! But I do remember...years ago...drinking too many beers! And the next day was VERY painful. But when I was drinking the beer--it was great...do you have a similar memory? Was it recent? In those situations, I have a great expression for you to use! Stay healthy! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: tie one on You lo...
Jul 20, 2016•4 min
Today's expression is for EVERYONE. If you are NOT guilty of today's expression, please send me a message and I will tell the world how WONDERFUL you are!! Have a super week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: tit for tat The US is angry at Russia so it wants to block Russian products. Russia might just do the same. Tit for tat~ Kids~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! Let's Master English sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletrial.com/lme ...
Jul 18, 2016•6 min
When you REALLY like something SO much that it makes you weak...you need today's expression! What are things that "make you weak"? For me...chocolate cake~ YES! Morning coffee...YES!!! Both of those make me weak...I absolutely LOVE them! And using today's podcasts is PERFECT! Have a super Sunday! ~Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: I have a penchant for What's Shane doing? He's making homemade caramel for his coffee! Wow! He made fudge brownies the other day. He has a penchant fo...
Jul 17, 2016•5 min
