Today we have a GREAT expression that you can use in casual moments when someone wants to ask you a question or when someone want to ask you to do a favor! I don't recommend using it at Customs & Immigration, to the police or even your boss! But with friends and family, with close co-workers, fellow students--NO problem! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: shoot Can I ask a question? Shoot. It's not really a question…it's a favor. Shoot! Subscribe on iTunes a...
Apr 25, 2017•5 min
Happy Monday!! Today I'll teach you a new, funny "expression" that you can use when you want to drink or buy or order MILK!! Yes!! Milk can be funny^^ Trust me...well, it can be funny in English!! Have a SUPER week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: moo juice You want some juice with your breakfast? Yeah, moo juice, please. Sorry, no milk. Eh… I'm good, then. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free ww...
Apr 24, 2017•5 min
It's FRIDAY! TGIF!! Actually, I have a busy day on Saturday, too...so SUNDAY will be my day of rest! Many people enjoy the weekend by going out to restaurants and bars! And at those places, you will interact with waiters and waitresses, right? And one question those people always ask their customers: Would you like something more? or Would you like some more? or Would you like another ~? If you do NOT want any "more"...you can always say, "No, thanks!" But today, I will teach you another express...
Apr 21, 2017•3 min
Do you like going to BUFFET restaurants? You know, those restaurants where you pay one price and can go back and get more and then go back and get more and more and more?!! My favorite buffet is a BEER buffet!!! Well, today we have an expression that is KIND OF related to the buffet--but we use it when we are REALLY BUSY! It's a great expression. Today is Thursday and "Today's Expression" is perfect for me! I will tell you my BUSY SCHEDULE in the podcast--share your busy schedule, too!! Have a S...
Apr 20, 2017•5 min
WOW...699. This is the Ecubed podcast 699. Tomorrow is a big day! And, in fact, today is a big day in DDM--we start 401!!! So many BEGINNINGS this week! If you are NOT a DDM member, you need to join. And if you join DDM VIP or DDM LITE Mondays TODAY, you can get at 60% Discount on your first month! Email us at DDM at LetsMasterEnglish.com Today's expression is great. It is NOTHING. It is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. ZERO. And you will want to know this word! So listen and enjoy!! Have a super week, Coach...
Apr 17, 2017•5 min
It's FRIDAY!! If you celebrate Easter--Happy Easter Sunday! Otherwise--ENJOY the weekend just the same!! Today's we will learn a word that is common in the news. It's one of those "academic" words (TOEFL, IELTS, RESEARCH...) words that LOOKS tough but is actually REALLY simple. And I will make it easy^^ Have a SUPER weekend everyone--don't forget, Monday, April 17th is the last day for our DDM VIP special and DDM LITE Monday special. On Monday we are starting a new program--why don't you join wi...
Apr 14, 2017•7 min
Today's expression focuses on an expression that means "not knowing where you are"--it's very useful! If you don't know where you are in your English studies, follow me! I'll help you!!! Did you know we have a super opportunity to join DDM VIP and DDM LITE Mondays right now? The offer is over on Monday--join us! Send an email to DDM @ LetsMasterEnglish DOT com Have a great day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to lose one's bearings So, did you talk to Mike? Huh? About what? Ab...
Apr 13, 2017•7 min
Dark and hopeless and full of worry...oh, those words are NOT good. But for some people, that's how they see their future... NO. If you are one of those people, you have to understand that YOU are able to direct your future. And if your future can be helped by mastering English, I am here!! Today's expression is a word that we need to KILL!! But, still, from time to time, it's a very useful word^^ Have a HOPE-FILLED day, work hard, and together Let's Master English! Coach Shane Today's English e...
Apr 12, 2017•5 min
Some questions...we JUST don't know the answer to. Even though the question does NOT seem that difficult... Would vegetarians eat gummy worms or animal crackers? Why does the convenience store, which is opened 24 hours a day, have door locks? If you try to fail and then succeed...what have you done? The questions are silly...but they're still good questions! Can you think of any? Enjoy today's podcast! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Things that make you go hmm… Why does round...
Apr 11, 2017•6 min
Happy Monday! Today's Expression comes to you because of a question from one of our listeners! I REALLY appreciate your feedback and support--it means a lot to me. Sometimes I wonder...am I just making a podcast and no one is learning anything...and then I cry!! I'm okay~ But I love to hear from you^^ Have a SUPER WEEK! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to get chunky What are you doing? Getting some chocolates. Some? You've got all the flavors. I know! You're gonna get chunky~~ ...
Apr 10, 2017•4 min
TGIF!! Thank god it's Friday!! Don't you HATE it when you and a few people agree to do something together, and then when you start ONE guy suddenly leaves because of some reason that you DO NOT believe?!! Well, today's expression is to describe what THAT GUY is doing!! But...let's be honest...we've all done that!!! Have a SUPER weekend! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to weasel out of sth Where were you yesterday? Oh…I hate company picnics. I stayed home. How'd you weasel out?...
Apr 07, 2017•8 min
They say a person can really feel happy IF they help another person "for free"!! I think that's true--for most people!! Well, today's expression is kind of that like. Sometimes the people around us NEED some help in order to get something--a new job, a good project, a chance to go somewhere--and WE have the power to possible help that person. Just recently one of my students asked me to recommend him to a university in the UK. I was happy to do that--he was a great student. And, fortunately, he ...
Apr 06, 2017•6 min
A lot of people study a language--English--and they learn a lot...but they get to a point where the learning almost stops. Some people struggle for more, some people give up. The listening doesn't improve. There are always TOO MANY new words and phrases. Pronunciation seems to get MORE difficult. Well, you need to "TODAY'S EXPRESSION" your ability and understand you might need help! I studied the Korean language by myself for about three years and Korean people were really amazed at my ability.....
Apr 04, 2017•6 min
I missed you!!! When you get HIT in the head...the arm...the leg. When you bump your elbow...your knee...your shin...your toe~ OW!!! It really hurts. But...do you call the ambulance? NO! Not if you're a real man! You "Today's Expression"! Be tough! Make it a TOUGH week! Have a great one and HAPPY APRIL, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: walk it off OW!!! My leg!!! Quit crying! It was just a baseball. Just a baseball?!! Be tough! Walk it off~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this Engl...
Apr 04, 2017•7 min
Today's expression...well, be careful! I'm giving you three WAYS to say the same thing...one of the ways uses a "bad" word. I prefer you use the "foot" version!!! But more than using the expression, you will probably HEAR the expression or READ the expression much more. And it is a GREAT expression. When someone says something that YOU do NOT believe...we use this expression! Have a SUPER day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: my foot…my *ss…my butt Coach Shane is almost finishe...
Mar 15, 2017•5 min
My leg...my boss...this cold...my mom...my wife... They ALL have one thing in common. They often BOTHER me! And I have a SUPER verb that you can use to describe when THOSE THINGS bother you!! Have a SUPER week and I hope no one bothers you^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: ~ is dogging me Did you work out today? No. My leg's dogging me. Oh, that's too bad. Yeah. I'll take a few days of rest. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors...
Mar 14, 2017•4 min
So, yesterday we learned about DOUGHBOY! Are you a doughboy? Be honest!! Today we learn the OPPOSITE of a doughboy. It's a good word--I'm working had to be TODAY'S EXPRESSION! Join me! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a jock You're all sweaty! Yeah, just finished my ride. And you were swimming this morning? Yeah. I love working out. Wow~ I didn't know you were a jock! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.l...
Mar 08, 2017•6 min
When I was young, I was in GOOD shape. I didn't have HUGE muscles, but I was strong and thin and fast. I was a triathlete. Then...I slowly...got bigger and more and more unhealthy. Now I'm getting old SO I have decided to work on my health. And the number one priority--GETTING RID of my fat. I have extra weight around my tummy...I am a TODAY'S EXPRESSION! Today we learn a fun word--we USUALLY use it as a joke, but remember, some people might NOT like the word. I don't mind. It's true! Being fat ...
Mar 07, 2017•5 min
Some people, some groups of people, some animals...are HARD to control sometimes. Right? There are children who listen VERY well to their teachers, and there are children who will NEVER listen to their teachers! Not only people, groups of people and animals, but some tasks can be really difficult to manage/control/direct, too! And today you will learn the perfect word to use if you want to describe those situations and those people! Have a stress-free week! Coach Shane Today's English expression...
Mar 06, 2017•7 min
It's the weekend...I hope you are able to have a NICE time!! When things are BORING, it's not very nice. When things are boring AND bothersome, it is really not nice! To describe something boring and bothersome, we have a GREAT word--and that's what you will learn today. TGIF! Have a great weekend--I'll be back next week^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a drag Are you okay? Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm just studying English. It looks like you're almost dead. Ugh~ Grammar is SUCH a drag...
Mar 03, 2017•3 min
If you have a GREAT team or group, you need today's word. If you have a GREAT relationship with someone, you need today's word. It's a casual expression that means YOU ARE CLOSE! Very good friends. Excellent teammates. The BEST!!! Have a super day--tomorrow is FRIDAY!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: tight Wow! I saw you talking to that guy. Besher? Oh, yeah. We're tight. But he's such a famous genius! I know! And he's a really great kid^^ Subscribe on iTunes and get this Engl...
Mar 02, 2017•4 min
Sometimes when we have SO many things to do we FORGET what we NEED to do. This can cause problems. Do you ever suffer from this problem? Most people do!! Have a CALM and ORGANIZED day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: scatterbrain Did you send out the lessons? What lessons? The free lessons you promised! Oh~ I'm such a scatterbrain! I'll do it~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletrial...
Mar 01, 2017•5 min
A GREAT expression today--one we all need. But one we would NOT like to hear. When something OR someone is NOT good enough--we can use this expression. Master it--I'll help you! Have a fantastic day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: ~ doesn't cut it So, how are these curtains? Nope. They don't cut it. Why? They're too thin and too short. Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletrial.com/lm...
Mar 01, 2017•4 min
Today's English expression and dialog: hit me up If you want free English lessons, hit me up. Really? What kinds of lessons? Two—speaking and listening. Great! I'll email you today^^ Happy MONDAY!! Today's expression is excellent for a Monday. For any day, really! If you want to show how EXCELLENT you are, you can use today's expression. You are excellent, right? Then you need today's expression!!! No pressure! Have a SUPER week^^ Coach Shane PS. If you want free lessons, hit me up at www.letsma...
Feb 27, 2017•4 min
AFTER I made today's podcast something happened. I was wearing a watch that I bought a few years ago--it was really cheap, but I liked it. I took the watch off and as I was taking it off, the strap BROKE! I was angry for about one minute--but then I realized--hey, it was cheap~!! I'll just get a new strap! The watch strap was TODAY'S EXPRESSION! It's a great expression--a word that you need to know^^ TGIF, have a super weekend, JOIN DDM before Monday and let's start off next week FRESH! Coach Sh...
Feb 24, 2017•7 min
It's STILL the winter for me...but I'm fearful of the summer. Not because of the heat. Not because of tornadoes. Because of...SKEETERS. Oh, they can be SO nasty. And where I live, in the country, they can be the size of BIRDS!! WHAT is a skeeter? I'll tell you in this podcast. And I will also tell you what you can use to KILL skeeters!! Enjoy the winter, everyone, we are safe from skeeters!! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a bug zapper Online shopping again? ...
Feb 23, 2017•7 min
We learn a VERY important word today--I think it's important. But, I guess, when you are between the ages of 15 and 35, you might disagree. What is this word? Why does it become more important the older you get? Well, listen and find out! And if you disagree--I'd love to hear from you!! Have a super day, everyone, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: roots You like the area? It's nice, but I don't wanna put my roots down here. Why not? It's too urban. I want my kids to grow up in t...
Feb 22, 2017•6 min
Most of you know the expression "Cheers!" right? We put our drinks (glasses) together and say CHEERS and then have a drink. We do that at parties and celebrations, right? Well...you NEED to know what comes BEFORE "Cheers!" And that's what you will learn today! Have a SUPER day! And if you are celebrating something--let me know! See you! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: raise your glass Do you want friends around the world? Yes! Do you want people to respect you and your culture...
Feb 22, 2017•5 min
Today we learn a GREAT word that you NEED to think about. It's a word that we will NOT be able to avoid, but we NEED to understand the power of the word. It can be VERY powerful. It can be very good, but more often, it can be very bad. Be careful! And have a SUPER week!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to LABEL someone~ Look at your flags! You must be a democrat. Oh, don't label me, please. A republican? If you must label me, label me proud. Subscribe on iTunes and get this En...
Feb 20, 2017•7 min
The WEEKEND is here for most of us! What are you plans? Do you wake up earlier on your OFF days? Do you wake up later? Same time? Today's expression is about waking up early...you know the expression "the early bird gets the worm", right? Well, today we learn something different. But it's just as useful--and at the end, I give you something to think about! Don't forget, on Sunday, I will have the Super Sunday Sale--a special price on one of my classes that is ONLY available on Facebook ON Sunday...
Feb 10, 2017•5 min
