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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 439 (off the top of your head)

Episode 439 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “off the top of your head.” 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 10, 20257 minEp. 439

Episode 438 (Earth to...)

Episode 438 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the fun expression “Earth 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.)

Nov 03, 20256 minEp. 438

Episode 437 (what makes someone tick)

Episode 437 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you what we mean when we say that something “makes someone tick.” 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.)

Oct 27, 20257 minEp. 437

Episode 436 (make do)

Episode 436 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting verb “make do.” 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.)

Oct 20, 20256 minEp. 436

Episode 435 (so that)

Episode 435 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an important “so that” construction. 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.)

Oct 13, 20257 minEp. 435

Episode 434 (to and fro)

Episode 434 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “to and fro.” 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.)

Oct 06, 20256 minEp. 434

Episode 433 (around the block)

Episode 433 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “been around the block.” 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.)

Sep 29, 20256 minEp. 433

Episode 432 (dirty laundry)

Episode 432 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “to air your dirty laundry in public.” 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.)

Sep 22, 20257 minEp. 432

Episode 431 (in a new light)

Episode 431 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “in a new light.” 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.)

Sep 15, 20256 minEp. 431

Episode 430 (common sense)

Episode 430 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “common sense.” 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.)

Sep 08, 20256 minEp. 430

Episode 429 ("this" and "next" with days of the week)

Episode 429 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a confusing way that we talk about the days of the week and the future. 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.)

Sep 01, 20258 minEp. 429

Episode 428 (your own medicine)

Episode 428 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “a taste of your own medicine.” 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.)

Aug 25, 20256 minEp. 428

Episode 427 (after all)

Episode 427 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very common phrase “after all.” 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.)

Aug 18, 20257 minEp. 427

Episode 426 (into)

Episode 426 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another way to use the preposition “into.” 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.)

Aug 11, 20256 minEp. 426

Episode 425 (drop the ball)

Episode 425 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idioms “drop the ball” and “be on the ball.” 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.)

Aug 04, 20256 minEp. 425

Episode 424 (as far as I'm concerned)

Episode 424 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “as far as I’m concerned.” 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.)

Jul 28, 20257 minEp. 424

Episode 423 (for crying out loud)

Episode 423 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interjection “For crying out loud!” 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.)

Jul 21, 20256 minEp. 423

Episode 422 (call it quits)

In this mini-episode, Ben from Everybody ESL introduces and thoroughly explains the interesting English idiom 'call it quits.' He clarifies that it means to end or decide to stop something, often an activity, project, or relationship, and provides several practical example sentences for context. The episode also highlights the specific grammatical structure of the idiom, emphasizing that it must always be used as 'call it quits' and not 'call something quits,' making it a valuable lesson for English learners.

Jul 14, 20256 minEp. 422

Episode 421 (a far cry)

This mini-episode from Everybody ESL focuses on the interesting English idiom "a far cry." Host Ben explains that the idiom signifies something "very different" and illustrates its use with two clear examples: an author's successful new book compared to her first, and a singer's experience performing live versus alone. It's a quick lesson to enhance your English vocabulary.

Jul 07, 20256 minEp. 421

Episode 420 (Take it easy)

In this mini-episode of Everybody ESL, Ben teaches the versatile English expression "Take it easy." He breaks down its meanings, including "relax," "don't worry," and a friendly way to say goodbye. The episode also explains why the "it" is crucial to the phrase and offers advice on using it appropriately in different contexts.

Jun 30, 20257 minEp. 420

Episode 419 (not by a long shot)

Episode 419 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “Not by a long shot.” 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 23, 20256 minEp. 419

Episode 418 (fishing for compliments)

Episode 418 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “fishing for compliments.” 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 16, 20256 minEp. 418

Episode 417 (like clockwork)

Episode 417 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “like clockwork.” 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 09, 20256 minEp. 417

Episode 416 (brand-new)

Episode 416 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common adjective “brand-new.” 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 02, 20256 minEp. 416

Episode 415 (on the fly)

Episode 415 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “on the fly.” 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 26, 20256 minEp. 415

Episode 414 (for one's own good)

Episode 414 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the “too (something) for (somebody’s) own good” construction. 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 19, 20258 minEp. 414

Episode 413 (interesting idiom)

Episode 413 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “like nobody’s business.” 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 12, 20255 minEp. 413

Episode 412 (in order to)

Episode 412 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common “in order to” construction. 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 05, 20255 minEp. 412

Episode 411 (one of a kind)

Episode 411 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “one of a kind.” 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 28, 20256 minEp. 411

Episode 410 (in the doghouse)

Episode 410 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “in the doghouse.” 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 21, 20256 minEp. 410
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