Send us Fan Mail English lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 The good all days We use it when we remember a time that seems happier, simpler, or more peaceful than now. Example: She often talks about the good old days at university — the friendships, the freedom, the late-night conversations. But she forgets how anxiou...
Dec 14, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail English lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 It doesn't add up When something “doesn’t add up,” the details don’t make sense together. The explanation feels incomplete. You sense that something is off. Examples: 1- She checked her bank account and saw a charge she didn’t recognize. The amount looked str...
Dec 13, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail English lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Noted means “I understand,” “I hear you,” or “I’ll remember that.” People use it when they receive information, advice, or even gentle criticism. Examples: 1- At work, his manager said, “Remember to double-check the numbers next time.” He nodded and replied, ...
Dec 12, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail English lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Put two and two together means to figure something out by connecting small pieces of information. Examples: 1- She cleaned the house twice, checked the time every few minutes, and wore the perfume she always saved. You could put two and two together and know ...
Dec 11, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail English lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Make do with sth means to use what you have, even if it’s not perfect or not exactly what you wanted. Examples: 1- They didn’t live in the same city anymore, so they made do with quick voice notes and short calls — not perfect, but still a way to stay close. ...
Dec 10, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail English lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Take sth lightly means to not treat something as seriously as you should — to ignore the importance or the weight of a situation. Examples: 1- She finally gathered the courage to tell someone she wasn’t doing well, but they changed the subject and said, “You’...
Dec 09, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Google form to book classes with Jale: https://forms.gle/juSad5EZvaerVQdJ8 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Get your night back to take control of your evening again and choose rest instead of scrolling or staying up too late Example: Get back your night.” Not by staying awake out of revenge… but by choosing rest out of respect for yourself....
Dec 08, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Google form for lessons with Jale: https://forms.gle/KNNnVAWvxYzPK2yX7 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 One thing at a time A simple, common English phrase that also reflects the healthiest way for your brain to work. Examples: When she felt overwhelmed by her to-do list, she told herself, “One thing at a time,” and suddenly the day didn’t feel impossible....
Dec 07, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Google form link for Jale's lessons: https://forms.gle/YoQqirKqSkt25cNE6 For checking the transcription: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Not my finest moment is a polite, gentle way to admit that you didn’t act your best — maybe you made a mistake, got emotional, felt embarrassed, or didn’t handle a situation well. Examples: 1- He spilled coffee on himself right before an important meeting and...
Dec 06, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Google form for lessons with Jale: https://forms.gle/LhVoDyQusKBt61Cf8 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Second nature it means you can do it easily and automatically — without thinking — because you’ve done it many times. It becomes natural, familiar, almost instinctive. Examples: 1- There was a time when she had to think about every single verb tense. But now, after months of practice, forming sentences in English feels second nature. 2- At first,...
Dec 05, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Google form: https://forms.gle/FW5XqRQFk5kQfbci7 For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 ] Don't take it for granted. means to truly appreciate it — to recognize that it’s valuable, not automatic, and not guaranteed. Examples 1- Every time someone presses play on this podcast — from a corner of this planet, on a bus, during a walk, or in the middle of a heavy day — that’s something I don’t take for granted. Because with so many voices in the world, you st...
Dec 04, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Hit different means something feels unusually strong, special, or meaningful — different from the usual. It affects you in a deeper way than expected. Examples: 1- She watched a movie without subtitles, and halfway through, she realized she was understanding everything. That moment hit diff...
Dec 03, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 High-key means openly, clearly, and obviously — not secretly or quietly. Examples: 1- She acted calm during the meeting, but she high-key felt hurt by the comment and needed a moment afterward to breathe. 2- He pretended he didn’t care about the results. But he high-key checked his email ev...
Dec 02, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 Feel fear and do it anyway You don’t need hours of confidence. You just need twenty seconds of courage before doubt has time to grow and do it even if you feel scared Examples: She usually stayed quiet when something was hurtful. This time, with her heart racing, she said, “Please don’t spe...
Dec 01, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Link to Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453 The one-degree shift is a tiny adjustment in action or perspective that may not seem significant today, but over time, leads to a very different outcome. Examples: 1- She didn’t start with a full workout. She just did two minutes of stretching each morning — a one-degree shift. Mont...
Nov 30, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Touch base means to briefly contact or check in with someone — usually to get an update or confirm that you understand each other. Examples: 1- Before announcing important changes to her team, she told her assistant: “Let’s touch base later today — I’d like to prepare the message carefully. 2- He didn’t plan a long visit. He just stopped by his neighbor’s door to touch bas...
Nov 29, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Unapolegetic means being honest about who you are and what you believe — without feeling guilty or needing to make yourself smaller for others. Examples: 1- When people speak their mother tongue with pride — even if society expects them to hide it — that’s an unapologetic act. 2- She stopped saying “sorry” before expressing her feelings. Now she speaks calmly but firmly. S...
Nov 28, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Double standard is when people in similar situations are treated differently, usually in an unfair way. It means the rule should be the same for everyone — but it isn’t. Examples: 1- Teachers were encouraged to deeply care about students’ progress and well-being… yet the company announced the closure with only a few days’ notice — leaving both tutors and students unprepare...
Nov 27, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 It dawned on me means I slowly realized or understood something important. The understanding arrives gently Examples: 1- I kept feeling strangely sad after saying goodbye to my students… and then it dawned on me — I hadn’t just lost a job; I had lost the connection and routine we built together. 2- For a long time, I thought I was exhausted from work. But later it dawned o...
Nov 26, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Blindsided means to be strongly surprised — often emotionally — by something you never expected. Examples 1- We were completely blindsided by the company’s decision to shut down the department. There was no warning — it felt like the floor was pulled from under us. 2- I was blindsided — in the best possible way — when the podcast suddenly reached thousands of listeners las...
Nov 25, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Catch up on sleep to get extra rest after not sleeping enough for some time—to slowly recover what your body has missed. Examples: 1- After working late all week, she finally used the weekend to catch up on sleep and felt like herself again. 2- She felt overwhelmed emotionally, but after catching up on sleep, she realized she didn’t need more strength—she needed more rest....
Nov 24, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Put things into perspective means: to step back and look at a situation more calmly and realistically, instead of only through the emotions of the moment. Examples: 1- When she made a mistake during her presentation, she felt terrible — until she put it into perspective and remembered that one bad moment wouldn’t define her career. 2- She felt anxious about a decision, but...
Nov 23, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Let it sink in means to give yourself time to fully understand or emotionally absorb something important. Examples: 1- When she finally heard someone say “I’m proud of you,” she didn’t reply immediately. She smiled softly and let it sink in. 2- He had waited so long for good news that when the doctor finally said, “You’re going to be okay,” he just stayed silent and let it...
Nov 22, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Make the most of it means using the time, situation, or opportunity in the best possible way while it lasts. It doesn’t mean rushing. Examples: 1- They had only one hour together each night before falling asleep, so instead of scrolling through their phones, they talked and truly listened. They made the most of that quiet time. 2- She didn’t love her job, but she realized ...
Nov 21, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 You snooze, you lose means if you wait or hesitate, you may miss an opportunity. Examples: 1- She always wanted to tell her father how much she appreciated him, but she kept waiting for the perfect moment — and when she finally tried, it was too late. You snooze, you lose. 2- He had a brilliant business idea but hesitated out of fear, and months later someone else launched...
Nov 20, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Hit home means to strongly affect someone emotionally because it feels real, relatable, or true to their personal experience. Examples: 1- Her speech about burnout really hit home — I realized I’ve been ignoring my own limits. 2- When she whispered, “I haven’t felt truly seen in years,” it hit home. I realized how many people live feeling invisible....
Nov 19, 2025•2 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 At ease means to feel relaxed, comfortable, safe, and not worried. Examples: 1- A calm environment can make even stressful moments feel a bit more at ease. 2- I always feel at ease with my best friend — I can be myself completely....
Nov 18, 2025•2 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Grow out of it means to stop doing something as you mature or evolve. Examples: 1- I used to keep my work quiet because I thought nobody cared. But I’ve grown out of playing small. Now I share my voice confidently. 2- I questioned myself all the time, wondering if I was good enough. But I’ve grown out of that — I trust my skills and the value I bring....
Nov 17, 2025•3 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Lighten your inner load to gently reduce emotional weight by letting go of thoughts or feelings that are unnecessary, heavy, or unhelpful. It’s like taking off a backpack you didn’t realize you were carrying. Examples: 1- She decided to lighten her inner load by letting go of worries that were not hers to carry. 2- He lightened his inner load by forgiving himself for past ...
Nov 16, 2025•4 min
Send us Fan Mail Gmail address: https:/jaleqaraqan@gmail.com For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Yearning means a deep emotional longing for something you want or miss — something that feels distant or difficult to reach. Examples: 1- She felt a quiet yearning for home — for familiar streets and familiar voices. 2- He had a yearning to create something meaningful, something that felt true....
Nov 15, 2025•2 min
