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Everybody ESL

The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or suggestions or comments: EverybodyESL@gmail.com)
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Episodes

Episode 469 (moist)

Episode 469 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how English speakers feel about the word “moist.” (This is a word that many people have strong opinions about!) Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Jun 08, 20267 minEp. 469

Episode 468 (take your sweet time)

Episode 468 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to take your sweet time.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Jun 01, 20268 minEp. 468

Episode 467 (backhanded compliment)

Episode 467 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the term “backhanded compliment.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

May 25, 20266 minEp. 467

Episode 466 (quote, unquote)

Episode 466 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “quote, unquote.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

May 18, 20267 minEp. 466

Episode 465 (have a lot riding on something)

Episode 465 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “to have a lot riding on something.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

May 11, 20266 minEp. 465

Episode 464 (come to grips with)

Episode 464 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “come to grips with.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

May 04, 20267 minEp. 464

Episode 463 (rolled into one)

Episode 463 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “rolled into one.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Apr 27, 20266 minEp. 463

Episode 462 (go south)

This mini-episode of Everybody ESL introduces the interesting English idiom "to go south." Host Ben explains its literal and figurative meanings, highlighting its use to describe situations that are deteriorating or failing. Listeners are provided with practical examples, such as a basketball game or economic investments, to illustrate how the phrase "everything went south" conveys a turn for the worse.

Apr 20, 20266 minEp. 462

Episode 461 (that is my middle name)

Episode 461 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an idiom about middle names. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Apr 13, 20267 minEp. 461

Episode 460 (to have your work cut out for you)

Episode 460 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange idiom “to have your work cut out for you.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Apr 06, 20266 minEp. 460

Episode 459 (different)

Episode 459 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about “different from,” “different than,” and “different to.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Mar 30, 20267 minEp. 459

Episode 458 (come to think of it)

Episode 458 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “Come to think of it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Mar 23, 20266 minEp. 458

Episode 457 (remember)

Episode 457 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the two meanings of “remember.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Mar 16, 20266 minEp. 457

Episode 456 (shape up to be)

Episode 456 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “shape up to be.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Mar 09, 20267 minEp. 456

Episode 455 (and change)

Episode 455 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “and change.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Mar 02, 20266 minEp. 455

Episode 454 (woe is me)

Episode 454 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “Woe is me.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Feb 23, 20266 minEp. 454

Episode 453 (burst your bubble)

Episode 453 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “burst your bubble.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Feb 16, 20266 minEp. 453

Episode 452 (adding insult to injury)

Episode 452 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “adding insult to injury.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Feb 09, 20266 minEp. 452

Episode 451 (one for the books)

Episode 451 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “one for the books.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Feb 02, 20267 minEp. 451

Episode 450 (neighborhood)

Episode 450 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “neighborhood.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Jan 26, 20266 minEp. 450

Episode 449 (-rama)

Episode 449 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the interesting suffix -rama. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Jan 19, 20267 minEp. 449

Episode 448 (ache)

Episode 448 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how we use the word “ache” with body parts. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Jan 12, 20267 minEp. 448

Episode 447 (go to town)

Episode 447 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “go to town.” (It doesn’t mean what you think.) Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Jan 05, 20267 minEp. 447

Episode 446 (y'know)

Episode 446 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you some common phrases people use during conversations to “check in with” the listener. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Dec 29, 20257 minEp. 446

Episode 445 (just like that)

Episode 445 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “just like that.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Dec 22, 20255 minEp. 445

Episode 444 (you name it)

Episode 444 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “You name it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Dec 15, 20256 minEp. 444

Episode 443 (gotcha)

Episode 443 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the informal word “gotcha.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Dec 08, 20257 minEp. 443

Episode 442 (out in the open)

Episode 442 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “out in the open.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Dec 01, 20257 minEp. 442

Episode 441 (Put your money where your mouth is)

Episode 441 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “Put your money where your mouth is” (and two similar expressions). Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Nov 24, 20257 minEp. 441

Episode 440 (on a first-name basis)

Episode 440 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “on a first-name basis.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com . (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Nov 17, 20256 minEp. 440
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