Espresso English Podcast

On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!

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TO vs. TOO: Difference + Examples

⭐ Download FREE lesson PDF + quiz! - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-to-too-lesson-quiz/ 🗨️ Check out our online English courses: https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-speaking-courses/ When should we use TO vs. TOO? These words are pronounced exactly the same, but they have different meanings and uses. Understanding the difference between TO and TOO will help you avoid mistakes in your written English. ⭐ Complete Program for English learning: 50% discount! https://www.espressoengl...

Oct 06, 2023•4 min

40 Vocabulary Words Inside the Human Body

Lesson text and pictures: https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-vocabulary-words-inside-the-human-body/ ⭐ Vocabulary Builder Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course/ 🗨️ FREE 500+ Phrases E-Book: https://www.espressoenglish.net/500phrases/ You probably already know basic English words for parts of the body - eyes, ears, shoulders, arms, legs, and so on. But do you know these 40 vocabulary words for what’s inside your body? Let’s learn a whole bunch of English words fo...

Oct 04, 2023•6 min

Feeling + Feelings Collocations

A student asked me when we use the word feeling (singular) vs. feelings (plural), like in the sentence “I can certainly understand your feeling / feelings.” The most natural choice here is feelings, because we use the plural form when it’s a substitute for the word "emotions" in general. We use the word feeling, singular, when we’re talking about one specific feeling. It’s usually modified with an adjective - an amazing feeling, a terrible feeling, etc. In today's lesson you'll expand your vocab...

Sep 27, 2023•7 min

Than vs. Then + 10 Common Expressions

⭐ Download FREE Lesson PDF + Quiz: https://www.espressoenglish.net/than-then-pdf/ When should we use then vs. than? Even native English speakers mix up these two common words, because they are pronounced essentially the same in fast spoken English! But they do have different meanings, so you need to use the correct word when writing. Let’s learn the difference between these, I’ll show you lots of examples, and we’ll also cover about 10 common phrases and expressions with them. To review and prac...

Sep 20, 2023•9 min

How to end conversations (without being rude)

Do you know what to say when you want to bring a conversation to an end ? Today you'll learn how to end conversations in a positive and polite way! I hope you enjoyed this lesson - and I hope to see you inside my Everyday English Speaking Courses. I say “courses” because there are actually two courses - Level 1 which focuses more on practical daily situations, and Level 2 which has more advanced conversations and expressions....

Sep 14, 2023•6 min

How to keep a conversation going (with examples!)

In the last lesson, you learned how to start a conversation in English. In this lesson, you will learn how to keep a conversation going - with examples! If you like learning English from conversations , then you will LOVE my Everyday English Speaking Courses , because each lesson is based on a dialogue . This is a very effective way to learn English phrases in context. I think some English learners can be a little afraid of having conversations because they’re afraid they’ll have to speak for a ...

Sep 13, 2023•7 min

40 phrases for starting conversations in English

Do you have difficulty speaking English? Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation . Today you'll learn 40 conversation starters that native English speakers use in various real life situations – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts! These aren’t especially “deep” conversation starters like you might want to use on a first date, when you’re interested in getting to know someone extremely well. Instead, they are more suited for “small talk ” – casual conversat...

Sep 12, 2023•8 min

Reported Speech: Rules, Examples, and Exceptions!

A LOT of students ask me about " reported speech ," when we talk about what somebody else said. For example: Direct Speech : “I’ve been to London three times.” Reported Speech : She said she’d been to London three times. There are a lot of tricky little details to remember... but don’t worry, I’ll explain them and we’ll see lots of examples. There are also two quizzes for you to practice! So much of English grammar - like this topic, reported speech - can be confusing, hard to understand, and ev...

Sep 06, 2023•12 min

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Espresso English Podcast

Episodes

TO vs. TOO: Difference + Examples

40 Vocabulary Words Inside the Human Body

Feeling + Feelings Collocations

Than vs. Then + 10 Common Expressions

How to end conversations (without being rude)

How to keep a conversation going (with examples!)

40 phrases for starting conversations in English

Reported Speech: Rules, Examples, and Exceptions!

When do we use ANYMORE vs. ANY MORE?

Which is correct: A historic event or AN historic event?

Which is correct: IN school or AT school?

Difference between SEE a movie and WATCH a movie?

Everybody IS or everybody ARE?

When to use HAVEN'T vs. DON'T HAVE?

Do we get ON a bus or get IN a bus?

What does AIN'T mean, and when do we use it?

"Have a good look" or "Be good-looking"?

Speak WITH or Speak TO?

SHOULD vs. SUPPOSED TO?

Which is right: FACE problems or FACE WITH problems?

CALL someone or CALL TO someone?

IN a long time or FOR a long time?

What's the rule for verb + infinitive or -ING form?

Difference between the GROUND floor and the FIRST floor?

Why can't we say "I'm going to home"?

How can I pronounce -STS at the end of words?

What's the difference between CLEVER, SMART, and WISE?

Why do people say "a beer" and "a coffee" if those are uncountable?

What does it mean to "take someone for granted"?

What's the difference between INCOMING and UPCOMING?