Daily Easy English Expression Podcast

0478 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—the refs

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: the refs This World Cup is gonna be hi-tech. How so? They’re using goal-line technology. So the refs won’t miss a...

0477 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Who's your money on?

10 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Who’s your money on? The new season has begun! Who’s your money on? Seattle, man. New England’s the defending c...

0476 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—the devil is in the details

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: the devil is in the details Your scholarship application is great, but… But what? Pat Smith is a Mrs. not a Mr. Oh ...

0475 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I could use (something to drink/eat)

08 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I could use (something to drink/eat) Can I get you anything? I could use a coffee. Milk and sugar? Black, please. Is ...

0474 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be fresh out of something

06 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be fresh out of something I’m going to the store. Great. We’re fresh out of milk. Anything else? We could use ...

0473 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to gloss over

05 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to gloss over Don’t gloss over your pronunciation rules. I go too quickly? Yes. Explain them clearly. Okay. I just ...

0472 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be after something

04 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be after something What are you after in life? Fame. I wanna be famous! What are you after? Money. I wanna be rich...

0471 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—sounds about right

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: sounds about right How much longer? About 60 miles. So, we should get there around 3? Sounds about right. Today's exp...

0470 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—constructive criticism

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: constructive criticism What’s wrong? This guy said my video was bad. Did he say why? No! At least give me some cons...

0469 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—turn over a new leaf

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: turn over a new leaf Is that tea? Yeah. No more coffee for me. You stopped drinking beer, too! Did you turn over a ne...

0468 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—my gut tells me…

30 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: my gut tells me… Let’s go back home. No, let’s stay some more. Two hours and not a bite. My gut tells me the fi...

0467 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a kerfuffle

29 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a kerfuffle What’s all the kerfuffle about? The lady in 407 has an alligator! What? That’s crazy! I know, but she...

0466 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a bad omen (good ones too)

28 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a bad omen (good omens, too!) It’s 11 at night and still 40 out. This is a bad omen. I know. We’re gonna die in t...

0465 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—What keeps you up at night?

27 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: What keeps you up at night? You always look so happy! Yeah, thanks. But you… What keeps you up at night? Oh, everyt...

0464 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—opposites attract

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: opposites attract Do you think opposites attract? Maybe at first. Yeah! I agree. If two people are too different, I d...

0463 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—in a rut

25 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: in a rut You don’t look so happy. I’m in a rut. Take a break from work. Yeah, maybe a week off would help. My dai...

0462 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—two-faced

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: two-faced Bill Cosby on. I love him! Turn it off. Why? He’s the greatest! The Cosby Show~ He’s two-faced. On TV h...

0461 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—ticked off

23 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: ticked off What’s wrong with John? Eric ticked him off. Again? Eric keeps bothering him about smoking. ONE thing ni...

0460 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to sneeze at something

22 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to sneeze at something Shane is an English teacher! Ha! Why? He’s American. They speak American, not English. Don’...

0459 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be slapped with a fine

21 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be slapped with a fine You’re late. I’m sorry. I made an illegal U-turn. Did they let you go? No! I got slappe...

0458 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dabble in ~

20 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to dabble in Would you help me write this sales letter? Me? Why me? I know you’ve dabbled in writing in the past. Y...

0457 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—pizzazz

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: pizzazz How’s the stew. It’s okay. A little bland. Argh~~ I should’ve added cumin. Yeah. That would’ve given ...

0456 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a dish

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a dish What’s that? This is a great veggie dish to make your body stronger. Is that kimchi? You made it? Well, I op...

0455 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—in the shop

17 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: in the shop Did you walk here? Yeah. My car’s in the shop. What happened? I don’t know. Something’s wrong with ...

0454 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to breathe over someone's shoulder

16 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to breathe over someone’s shoulder Tim is constantly breathing over your shoulder! I know. He’s really nervous ab...

0453 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—crucial

15 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: crucial Cake! I’m gonna share it with Rex! It’s crucial that you don’t let Rex eat this cake. Why not? He loves...

0452 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—coming along

14 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: coming along How’s the homework coming along? It’s almost done. It has to be done before you meet your friends. D...

0451 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I need to get out more~

13 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I need to get out more What’s the last movie you saw? In a theater? Um…oh! The Titanic. Great movie. What? That w...

0450 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—like-minded

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: like-minded You guys make great business partners. You wanna know the secret? Yeah! We’re like-minded. That’s so ...

0449 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Some t-shirt, huh?

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Some t-shirt, huh? Oh, I’m full! Me, too! Some dinner, huh? When it comes to cooking, mom’s the best. Yes! Thanks...

0448 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be on thin ice

10 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be on thin ice Where are you? I’m still at work. It’s 9pm! I came in late two days in a row. I’m on thin ice...

0447 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Duh~~

09 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Duh~ So, you have an online business? Yes. I teach online. Oh. So, you use a computer? Duh~~!! I remember a long time...

0446 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to catch up

08 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to catch up What else we need? Ketchup. You go down that aisle. I’ll catch up with you in a minute. But I don’t k...

0445 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to catch a movie/game

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to catch a movie/game Yo, Pete, what’s up this weekend? Not much! You wanna go catch a game? Sounds great! How abou...

0444 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be tied up with something

06 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to be tied up with something You wanna go watch a movie? I’d like to, but can’t. Maybe tomorrow? I don’t think ...

0443 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—gibberish

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: gibberish So, how is Shane’s DDM class? Well, the news stories are pretty easy, but that situation comedy~ Ugh! A b...

0442 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to leg it

04 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to leg it How are you getting to the game? I’ll leg it. It’s 3 miles! So? The weather’s perfect for a nice walk...

0441 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a hodgepodge

22 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a hodgepodge Mm! Something smells good. It’s just a hodgepodge of leftovers. Is it ready? I’m starving. In about ...

0440 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—midnight snack

16 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: midnight snack What are you doing? Hiding the leftover steak. Why? I want it for my midnight snack tonight. Don’t t...

0439 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—leftovers

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: leftovers You want me to throw this out? No. Put it in the fridge. Who’s gonna eat leftovers? I will! Do you like p...

0438 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—great shot

14 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: great shot Check out this picture. Wow! Who took it? I did. Really? Great shot! A very common expression in sports--s...

0437 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to scoff at

13 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to scoff at What do you think of my new suit? Tsk! Don’t scoff at this! It cost $500! What? It looks like it’s fr...

0436 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to tank

13 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to tank Hey! How’s your English studying going? Ugh~ My motivation has tanked. Why? Keep going! But sometimes it’...

0435 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I got a beef with you.

11 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I got a beef with you. Hey! I’ve got a beef with you. What? What did I do? You used my cell phone without asking. O...

0434 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—What is he to you?

10 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: What is he to you? I really hate John. He’s not that bad. What? What is he to you? Well, actually he’s my sister’...

0433 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to do my darndest

09 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: do my darndest How’d Timmy do yesterday? He struck out the one time he was at bat. Aw. That’s too bad. I know. He...

0432 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to give props to someone

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to give props to someone I really love your newsletter. It’s great, isn’t it? Yes! It’s looks good. It’s easy...

0431 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—bossy

07 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: bossy How’s your new boss? She’s okay, but she’s…bossy! Doesn’t leave you alone? Constantly telling us what...

0430 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Go out on a limb…

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: Go out on a limb… What’s your name? Vladimir. I’m gonna go out on a limb here…are you Russian? Dah! So...WHO ...

0429 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—"to plug in" (NOT electricity!)

05 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to plug in I’m getting fat. You need to plug in an hour a day of exercise. Ugh… I’m too lazy. Then enjoy your f...

0428 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to cuddle

04 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to cuddle You two seem so happy! We are! There’s a secret. Oh, tell me! Cuddle. The more you cuddle, the happier yo...

0427Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—take cover

03 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: take cover The boss is coming. Take cover. Is he in a bad mood again? You didn’t hear? Someone broke his coffee cup...

0426 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—minute (NOT time!!)

02 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: minute Look at that car. If I had the money… That’s pretty nice, huh? What are the chances I’ll win the lottery...

0425 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—look no further

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: look no further Where can I find a woman who doesn’t care about money, appearance or background? Look no further!! ...

0424 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—you snooze, you lose

30 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: you snooze, you lose Ugh~ Twitter's stock is up 10%. You didn't buy? No, I wasn't sure. You snooze, you lose! When an...

0423 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a slew of something

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a slew of something What are you doing? Watching Coach Shane's videos. Does he have a lot? A slew!! Hundreds of video...

0422 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—in a heartbeat

28 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: in a heartbeat I hate my job. Google's hiring. Oh, I'd take a job there in a heartbeat. Yeah, but would they take you...

0421 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—don't jump the gun

27 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: don’t jump the gun My garden is ruined. I told you not to jump the gun. But it was so warm last week. Yeah! And sno...

0420 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—creep me out

26 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: creep me out Robots creep me out. I love robots! Spiders creep me out. But you can kill a spider! A robot could kill ...

0419 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to clear your head

25 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: clear your head Where are you going? I’m too stressed out. I need to clear my head. Will you be back? After a while...

0418 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—What's your take?

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: What’s your take? What’s your take on recycling? It’s essential. How’s America’s recycling? Where I live—...

0417 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—give me some feedback

23 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: give me some feedback Would you have a look at my resume? Sure. I need some feedback. No problem. Send me an email. S...

0416 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—all that jazz

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: all that jazz How’s DDM? It’s a lot of fun. Never boring. What do you learn? Pronunciation, how to speak, how to ...

0415 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—before my time

21 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: before my time I heard you like Al Green! Yeah, so? Isn’t that a little before your time? It is, but his music is t...

0414 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dump on someone

20 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to dump on someone Shane, you’re NOT gonna believe what happened to me. Sorry. Don’t dump on me now, I’m busy. ...

0413 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a slow jam

19 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a slow jam What’s your favorite slow jam? Oh…so many. Um, Let’s Stay Together. By who? Al Green. It’s a class...

0412 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to put your best foot forward

18 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: put your best foot forward My first day is tomorrow. Well, put your best foot forward! I’ll do my best. I’m sure ...

0411 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to crack someone up

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to crack someone up George cracks me up. He’s such a selfish person! I know. That’s what’s so funny. Well, I th...

0410 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—jerk

16 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: jerk So, did you get his autograph? No! What a jerk! What happened? He said he only gives autographs at movie screeni...

0409 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—savvy

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: savvy Do you use coupons when you shop? No. Do you look for sales? No. I just go and buy. You are NOT a savvy shopper...

0408 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to take a dump

14 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to take a dump Where’s Pete? He’s taking a dump. Excuse me? Erm, excuse me~ He’ll be back in a few minutes. The...

0407 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—writer's block

13 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: writer’s block I’ve got writer’s block. What are you writing? Dialogs for E-cubed. Why don’t you… When was ...

0406 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a can-do attitude

12 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: a can-do attitude English is so hard~ Come on! It’s not that bad. It is. I don’t wanna study English~ Hey! You ne...

0405 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to bail on someone

11 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to bail on somebody Is Jim helping you with your English? He bailed on me. What happened? As soon as we started, his ...

0404 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—no strings attached

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: no strings attached Did you sign up for the free DDM lessons? No. He’s just trying to sell his classes. Well, yeah,...

0403 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to put it bluntly

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to put it bluntly Have some of this! What’s this tea in a bowl? It’s soup! How is it? Be honest. Well, to put it ...

0402 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—(place) is a dump

08 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: (place) is a dump Let’s go eat at Earl’s Restaurant. No way. The place is a dump! But their hamburgers are SO goo...

0401 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dump someone

07 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to dump someone You look down in the dumps. Oh, man… I’m so sad. What happened? She dumped me. She dumped me for ...

0400 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—... per se

06 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: … per se Should I throw this away? Don’t touch that T-shirt. Why not? It’s not worth anything! It’s a rag! It...

0399 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—dumpster

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: dumpster Mom, where are my comics? I put them away~ Where? In the dumpster! What? No~~ I used to have a friend that l...

0398 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dig deep

04 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to dig deep So, how was DDM100? It was great! We dug deep into sandwiches. Sandwiches? Yeah! Coach Shane and his mom ...

0397 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—keep your nose clean

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: keep your nose clean Where’s the seminar? In Las Vegas! That’s the City of Sin! Yeah!! Keep your nose clean~ When...

0396 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—better safe than sorry

02 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: better safe than sorry Oh, the weather looks great! Yeah, it does. Got your umbrella? What for? It’s sunny! Better ...

0395 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—down in the dumps

01 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: down in the dumps Shane’s really down in the dumps. Why? He got yelled at by his mom. What for? He forgot to help h...

0394 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—head over heels

31 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: head over heels What do you think? Oh, I’m head over heels! You like it? It’s the perfect car! I’ll take it! --...

0393 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—the dump

30 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: the dump Where you going? The dump. You got room for some magazines? No! You need to recycle those! Do you recycle? W...

0392 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to rub someone's nose in it

29 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to rub someone’s nose in it I heard Eric broke up with you. Yeah. I heard he has a new girlfriend. Uh-huh. I heard ...

0391 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ never delivers

28 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: ~ never delivers Are you going to vote? What for? Politicians never deliver. They never keep their promises, do they?...

0390 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to call dibs

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to call dibs Hey, do you guys wanna go to the lake? Yeah!! Dibs on the front seat! Aw~ You always get the front seat....

0389 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to solidify something

26 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to solidify something … Congratulations on your podcast, Shane. Thanks. It really solidifies me as an English coach...

0388 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to pick someone's brain

25 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to pick someone's brain Can I pick your brain? Sure. What about? American pronunciation. That’s my specialty! Happy...

0387 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to have no say

24 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to have no say I’m going to major in Philosophy. What? Did you ask your parents? They have no say. Aren’t they pa...

0386 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—no less so than...

23 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: No less so than… I’m trying to sleep less these days. Why? Sleep is important. No less so than food and water. Bu...

0385 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to haul ass

22 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to haul ass Isn’t your meeting at 3? Oh, no. I’m gonna be late. You’d better haul ass. Yep. See ya~ Do you know...

0384 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to get a lot out of something

21 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to get a lot out ofsomething Did you read this? Obama’s book? Yeah. Did you get a lot out of it? No! But it was per...

0383 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to fool around

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: to fool around I like fooling around in the kitchen? With your girlfriend? NO! When I cook. I like to create differen...

0382 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I can live with some...

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: I can live with some… My neighbors are so loud. That’s life in an apartment. Hey, I can live with some noise, but...

0381 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ is top shelf

18 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: ~ is top shelf Daily Easy English podcast is top shelf. How so? Oh! Every day! Coach Shane makes a podcast every day!...

0380 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—RIP...

17 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: RIP Rest In Peace Did you hear the news? What? B.B. King died. Aw, what a shame. He was such a great entertainer. May...

0379 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—You reap what you sow~

16 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expression and dialog: You reap what you sow. I’m sick. Your stomach? Yeah. I think I ate too much cake. You ate the entire cake! You reap...