If you want to achieve GREAT success, you NEED today's expression. Today's expression is a WORD that has a very important meaning...actually, it can have several meanings: money knowledge ability talent energy perseverance Some of those words might seem similar, but they are all really different. For success...which is more important? Well, that's not easy to answer, right? So, by using today's expression you can answer it! BE strong today! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: the ...
Jun 07, 2017•5 min
There is a very famous line: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Which means that if a woman is made very angry, she can be MUCH more dangerous than hell! Yeah...that may be true. But, I don't want to find out EITHER way!! But there is that "stereotype" -- women can be REALLY mean if a relationship doesn't go well. And today, I've got an expression that means exactly that. Guys...be careful! Have a super day!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a bunny boiler Who was that? My...
Jun 06, 2017•4 min
LIFE can be very competitive. We compete for grades. We compete for jobs. We compete for positions. We compete for love. We compete for attention. We compete ALMOST everywhere. I think that is good. We need to keep going--to keep improving--to keep our eye on something in the future. A brighter day, a happier tomorrow, a more successful future. And in today's podcast, you will learn an EXCELLENT expression to use when YOU are competing--GOOD LUCK! Have a fantastic week, everyone! Coach Shane PS-...
Jun 05, 2017•6 min
TGIF!! If you want to have a good, fulfilling life, you NEED to try new things. That doesn't mean difficult...try to learn something, try to go somewhere, try to read something different... AND we need today's expression when we try those things! Have a super weekend and DON'T forget--DDM VIP is on Sale now--join us and start Mastering your English! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: go for it There's a new job opening at school. What for? Teaching assistant in math! Go for it. Y...
Jun 02, 2017•6 min
Happy Thursday!! You know, for many of us, the work week is ALMOST done...we are getting tired, the stress is high...it is EASY to get into small arguments and fights~ SO, today I will teach you a great phrasal verb you can use like this... Hey!! Let's stop "arguing about" this. Instead of "arguing about", a perfect phrasal verb that has the extra nuance of "arguing about something really small and unimportant"! Have a PEACEFUL day! Coach Shane PS: HAPPY JUNE! Don't forget www.LMEtoday.com for o...
Jun 01, 2017•6 min
LMEtoday.COM is UP! Please check out our new English Radio Show! We will have great music, news, Q&A, song explanations--and most importantly, your letters, requests and dedications! Please go to LMEtoday.COM and check it out! And today's Ecubed podcast is ready, too! Yesterday we learned about the word "dole" and we learned that its nuance was negative. BUT, today, I will teach you a phrasal verb with DOLE and its nuance is positive!! Have a super LAST DAY of MAY!! Coach Shane Today's Engli...
May 31, 2017•5 min
It's TUESDAY! I hope you have a fantastic day! Work hard and play hard! Enjoy today's podcast and I'll talk to you tomorrow^^ Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: on the dole How do these people do this? Do what? Demonstrate! Everyday!! They're on the dole~ 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 channel...
May 30, 2017•7 min
If your boss or your teacher or your parents or your wife/husband TRIES TO KEEP YOU IN ONE PLACE...UGH!!! If they try to "imprison" you...do you like it? No, many of us do NOT like that. So, our natural instinct is to ESCAPE!! And today's expression will teach you a great expression which means escape! Have a SUPER day! And don't escape~~ Your English coach, Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to fly the coop Where's Shane? He flew the coop. He knew I wanted to talk to him! I think that...
May 29, 2017•5 min
It's FRIDAY!! I hope that you have a super weekend! I hope you do NOT become a victim of cheating/deceitful people! Today we have an expression that deals with that subject--it's a GREAT expression!! Have a super weekend--love your family--and ENJOY!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: taken for a ride Back already? Yeah~ Did you enjoy the Skywalk? No! I think I was taken for a ride! Oh, why do you say that? 25 bucks for 5 minutes! No cameras~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this Eng...
May 26, 2017•8 min
Do you like to fight? With your fists? If yes, then today's expression is perfect for you! However, most people don't like to fight with their fists! Right? We prefer...guns!!! NO! I'm joking~ Violent fighting is scary to a lot of people--but we still hear about it all the time. So...today's expression is good! Don't get into any fights today! Coach Shane PS. Don't forget the amazing DDM VIP sale happening quietly right now--here's the link to sign up: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_...
May 25, 2017•6 min
Deductive reasoning...something we ALL do everyday. Even as babies! What it is? I'll explain in the podcast AND I'll give you a SUPER expression you can use instead of the technical-sounding "deductive reasoning"! Have a SUPER day and don't forget: 1. Free LIVE classes today on YouTube/Facebook at 3pm Chicago 2. Sale on DDM VIP coming next week but here's a secret link if you sign up NOW: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LZ9QNYR7PBRCY 3. NEWSLETTER & 1...
May 24, 2017•10 min
What kinds of things get you UPSET...BOTHERED...ANGRY? I give a little list of things that make me mad in today's podcast AND I give a great phrase to use when you become upset or bothered or angry. Be strong, today. Keep your family members close. Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to get worked up about ~ What are you so worked up about? Timmy said my English was bad. Which Timmy? Your neighbor? Yeah. He's 4! He doesn't know! Don't let him bother you!!! Subscribe on iTunes and ...
May 23, 2017•7 min
Happy MONDAY!!! Today's expression is related to last week's "in denial". In the US, we have a joke that combines "in denial" with "in the Nile". It's funny. To me. I hope I do a good job explaining the joke~ I tried!! Have a SUPER day and tomorrow I'll give you an easier expression! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: denial ain't just a river in Egypt Let's go see Michael's baby! No thanks. Saw it on Facebook. Come on!! Nope. That's one ugly baby. Mike said he's so cute! Well, d...
May 22, 2017•6 min
TGIF! Have a SUPER weekend, everyone! If you are one of my students, I will see you in DDM ELITE today, DDM VIP tomorrow and PIRF LIVE tomorrow!! It's gonna be an English-filled weekend! If you're not in my classes...why not?!! Join us! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: in denial Did you see John? His shirt? It's too small! Did you see his rolls? Oh my god! Someone should say something! It's useless! He's in denial~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLE...
May 19, 2017•7 min
Today's word is...scary. One meaning of the word is wonderful--delicious. But, the other meaning...terrible. And somehow, these two words are connected. If you get too much of the delicious meaning, we end up with the terrible meaning. Check out the podcast and BE CAREFUL!! Have a super day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: rolls No dinner roll? No thanks. I've got my own rolls. Oh, stop that! I'm serious. I'm developing a second roll! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English p...
May 18, 2017•5 min
Sometimes people say things that are SO shocking or amazing or stupid!! And in those situations, we open our mouths to say something...but NOTHING comes out! In this expression, we have a word--a perfect word! It's Wednesday--have a SUPER day!! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: dumbstruck What was wrong yesterday? I was totally dumbstruck after talking with my mom. What did she say? She said that we're…aliens~ Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE su...
May 17, 2017•6 min
I love American football and I look forward to watching the games when I have a break. That means I usually don't get the chance to watch the games LIVE. SO, I'm VERY careful NOT to read the newspaper or check the news on the internet OR talk to my friends BEFORE I watch the game because I know there will be information--I don't want to know!! I want to watch the game "as if it were LIVE"!!! Today's expression is perfect for this situation--and the expression is even MORE common for TV shows and...
May 16, 2017•6 min
MOST of you, I know, have a VERY high IQ. You are very smart. You probably know much more than the people who do not know me. We, my friends, are damn smart. But...because we are so smart, we also know that there are a few things that we do NOT know much about. In fact, we may even be ... stupid~!! And today, I will teach you the perfect word to describe your or HIS or MY or HER level of stupidity!! Have a super week, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: to be dense about sth Can y...
May 15, 2017•5 min
TGIF!! I hope that you have a nice weekend...mine will be FULL of FISHING! I really hope I catch a nice fish~~ If I do, I will take a picture and put it in our weekly newsletter! I promise!! Many times people SAY things...but they have no PROOF of what they say is true. So, often, we want them to give us the proof--give us the FACTS or SUPPORTING EVIDENCE of what they say. And today I will teach you the expression you can use to ASK for that proof! Take care everyone! Coach Shane Today's English...
May 12, 2017•7 min
Have you done something that is REALLY good? All of us have something. Maybe you can throw a ball the farthest...run the fastest...type the fastest...speak English the best among your friends... Find your "specialty" and THEN BRAG!!! Now, usually, bragging is NOT a good thing, but in today's podcast you will see that SOMETIMES it is okay!! Check it out^^ Have a SUPER day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: bragging rights That guy thinks he's so special. Well, he's got bragging r...
May 10, 2017•8 min
Happy TUESDAY!! Today's expression is...perhaps better for Thursdays. For sure, it is good for the weekend... You tell me, when do YOU like to use this expression? Have a SUPER day, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: What's the rush? Hey! Eat up! What's the rush? We open up at 8! We gotta clean up this place. It's clean enough! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletrial.com/lme (Get a fre...
May 09, 2017•5 min
WARNING. Today's expression is NOT for the ladies. Well, not for most ladies. Today's expression is for the men...well, most men. It's Monday, usually people don't really like Mondays, but for many of you, I have a great expression that will make you laugh...smile...or cry~ I'm not sure which. It's a VERY SERIOUS expression and the expression is FACT. The expression is based on HUMAN EXISTENCE. If you are a human, you must acknowledge the brilliance of this expression--embrace this expression an...
May 08, 2017•6 min
The weekend is HERE!! Have a lovely, safe weekend. And if you are going to be with your friends, you might need today's expression!! See you next week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: wait up I'm leaving. Wait up! Hurry up! I'm almost ready. I waited 5 minutes already. 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 ou...
May 05, 2017•4 min
Today you will learn a VERY excellent trick to either: 1. emphasize your verb 2. tell the other person you are talking with that his ASSUMPTION is wrong. And this trick requires ONE, SIMPLE word! Check out the podcast and have a SUPER day! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: I do like…I do need…WHY do? Are you on Amazon again? I do like this new Sony TV. Well, you need to save money. Yeah. I do need to save money. Back to work! Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVER...
May 04, 2017•6 min
Deep inside our hearts...deep inside our minds...we sometimes enjoy things that we would NEVER tell ANYONE. It's a secret. It's personal. It's...embarrassing. I'll give you an example...when I'm with my friends, I'm a normal guy. I listen to normal music. As a "normal guy", Celine Dion is NOT normal music--Quiet Riot would be normal. As a "normal guy", Titanic is NOT a normal movie--Die Hard is a normal movie. As a "normal guy", knitting sweaters is NOT a normal hobby--fishing is a normal hobby....
May 03, 2017•6 min
SOME people NEED freedom, others create TOO MANY problems with freedom! What type of person are you? Me...I'm a combination. With no freedom I go crazy and get in trouble...with too much freedom my productivity can actually be low. I need a balance. So, since I work from home, I do my best to maintain a strict schedule of working hours--but I do give myself a little freedom! FREEDOM...we need to UPGRADE that word! And that's what I will do for you in today's podcast! Have a super Tuesday! Coach ...
May 02, 2017•8 min
Do you have a special talent--a special skill? Are you very good at something. Then you will LOVE today's expression. I have "a ..." for cooking. I am getting "the ..." of raising chickens. I do NOT have "a ..." for math. What do YOU have "a ..." for? Leave a message and have a SUPER week! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a knack…the knack Your paintings are really nice. I'm getting the knack! Take that talent and apply it to cooking, huh? No! I don't have a knack for cooking! ...
May 01, 2017•5 min
It's FRIDAY!! For me, the weekend will begin very soon! Do you have any plans? I do!! IF the snow melts, I will continue cleaning out an area so I can plant a vegetable garden. Also, I plan on going fishing for the first time!! I wish I had a boat, but anyway, I'll be able to find some places to fish^^ I'll take pictures and put them in my newsletter (if I remember). What else...oh, I plan on barbecuing a rack of ribs, too! Delicious! OH...I forget...I need to buy, haul and stack my firewood for...
Apr 28, 2017•6 min
Today we learn a good word--ruse. I'll give you a few great examples, both positive and negative. I highly recommend you use Google and find other examples in the news. Have a SUPER Thursday! Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: a ruse How are you going to surprise him? I don't know. He's ALWAYS in his room. We need to think of a ruse to get him out… Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast EVERY DAY! PLEASE support my sponsors: www.letsmasterenglish.com/free www.audibletri...
Apr 27, 2017•5 min
It's already the middle of the week--I hope your week is going nicely! Mine is good--today we got SNOW! At the end of April!! I love it...but I wouldn't mind some nicer weather so I can go fishing!! Today we have a fun expression that you should, like yesterday, only use with your friends!! It's not a mean expression, it's just very casual!! Have a super Wednesday, Coach Shane Today's English expression and dialog: Kirk, out. Hey, man. I need you to do something. Shoot. Pick up some OJ, okay? Yo...
Apr 26, 2017•4 min
