English Makes No Sense
Episodes
Essential Summer Phrasal Verbs and Sayings for ESL Learners | Beat the Heat with English!
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to enhance your summer vocabulary with our latest podcast episode! This week, we're diving into essential phrasal verbs and sayings perf...
Mastering Prepositions: How to Use "At," "In," and "On" in English
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "English Makes No Sense," we tackle the tricky prepositions "at," "in," and "on." Perfect f...
Mastering Common English Idioms: Bend Over Backwards, Under the Gun, In Under the Wire & More!
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of "English Makes No Sense"! In this episode, we're diving into some essential English idioms that will enric...
Exploring Americana: Unraveling Quirky Phrases and Pronunciations
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the rich tapestry of American culture, uncovering unique phrases and pronunciation quirks that define Am...
Gossip and Secrets: Fun with Idioms
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Ever wondered where all the juicy gossip idioms come from? 🍵👀 Tune in to the latest episode of "English ...
Mastering Motherly Idioms: Unlocking Essential English Expressions
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Unlock the secrets of English idioms with our latest ESL Podcast episode! 🌟 Join us as we explore idioms featuring the word "mother&qu...
Mastering Essential English Phrasal Verbs: Unlocking 'Look'"
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Dive into the world of English phrasal verbs with our latest episode! In this insightful session, we're delving deep into phrasal verbs conta...
Mastering English Pronunciation: Deciphering the Madness of 'Though' to 'Thoroughly
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Dive deep into the labyrinth of English pronunciation with our latest episode! 🎙️ Join us as we unravel the enigma of words like "th...
Unlock Fluency: Top 5 Phrasal Verbs Every ESL Learner Needs to Know
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the world of essential phrasal verbs, focusing on five must-know ones for ESL learners: "get up," "put o...
Mastering English Idioms: 6 Green-Themed Expressions Every ESL Learner Should Know
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 Ready to level up your English skills? Dive into our latest podcast episode where we uncover 6 essential idioms featuring the color green! From e...
Mastering Phrasal Verbs: Sign In, Sign Out, Sign Off, Sign On, and Sign Up Explained! 📝🔍 #EnglishGrammar #LanguageLearning #PhrasalVerbs
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, dive deep into the world of phrasal verbs with our comprehensive guide to "sign in", "sign out", "sign off&q...
The Top 5 Fears ESL Learners Have About Learning English
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the top 5 fears ESL Learners have when learning Englsih? Well, you will have to listen to find out. Today's episode will talk about those...
Spring into English: Mastering 5 Essential Phrasal Verbs with 'Spring'
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of our ESL podcast, where we dive into the colorful world of phrasal verbs. In this episode, we're focusing on five ess...
10 Essential Phrasal Verbs with "GET" To Improve Your Fluency
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to increase your Englsih fluency? In this episode, we're delving into 10 indispensable phrasal verbs featuring the versatile word 'get.&#...
Marching into Idioms: Increase Your Fluency with March Idioms
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to increase your fluency as you learn some March idioms? Then this is the episode for you. Learn the meanings and how to use; March Madness, Marc...
Mastering American Sayings: 5 Essential Sayings for ESL Learners
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Tune in to our ESL podcast to learn 5 essential American sayings: 'At One's Fingertips,' 'ASAP,' 'Blown Away,' 'Big Deal,' and 'Break the Ice'! 🌟...
5 Expressions of Encouragement to Increase Your Fluency
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to improve your English? This episode is for you. Learn 5 sayings meant to encurage someone. These are also meant to encourage you on your Engls...
Ten English Expressions For Love Explained
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the language of love with ten essential idiomatic expressions tailored for ESL learners. From "wearing your heart o...
Mastering Essential Phrasal Verbs: Unlocking the Power of 'Take' - ESL Podcast Episode for English Learners"
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our ESL podcast episode where we delve into the world of phrasal verbs featuring the versatile word "take"! In this episode, we b...
English Phrasal Verbs with 'Out': Master 8 Essential Expressions for ESL Learners | Language Learning Podcast"
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Welcome to our latest ESL journey! In today's episode, we're diving into the dynamic world of English phrasal verbs, focusing on eight...
5 Essential "Out Expressions for Fluent English
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a lesson in five commonly used phrasal verbs feturing the word "out." From everyday conversations to business English, mastering...
Chill Out with Cold Expressions: A Quick Exploration of Icy Phrases"
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increase your fluency skills with these fun expressions that contain the word cold and more. Bundle up, hunker down, and give it a listen. It will boo...
Frosty Phrases: Unlocking Snowy, Cold-Weather Idioms to Improve Your English
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to improve your English fluency? Learn some idioms that contain snow and ice. It will boost your confidence and improve your skills! #ESLPodca...
Idioms to Say Good-Bye 2023 and Hello 2024!
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn some idioms to help you talk about and get started on the new year. Increase your confidence and conversation skills by...
Happy Holidays: Words and Sayings for The Season
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn some sayings and vocabulary to help you speak with confidence about this holiday season. Feeling festive? Want to get ...
8 Idioms for Christmas
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn 8 idioms for Christmas. Some can be used all year. Give yourself the gift of confidnece in your fluency and take a list...
6 Idioms for Angry
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode you will learn six idioms that mean angry. Increase your fluency and confidence with these six idioms. Another way to say mad o...
5 Idioms to Say SLOW DOWN
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn five idioms that mean slow down. Some of them mean slow down, relax and others just mean slow down. They all will help ...
6 Different Ways To Thanks!
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn different ways to express gratitude and say thanks. Improve your fluency and increase your confidence with these different ways to say, "Th...
How to Pronounce Bear, Beard, Beer and Bird
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to pronounce these tricky words. They are the some of the most often requested pronunciation problems. Come on. We will learn the pronuncia...
6 Idioms To Say "Hurry Up"
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn these six often used idioms to say hurry. Need to shake a leg? Want to get a move on? To learn these idioms and more, take a listen to this epis...
Let's Learn Halloween Vocabulary
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn some vocabulary to help you sound confident and natural when speaking about Halloween. You will learn the words; ghoul,...
More Halloween Idioms to Improve Your Fluency
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the meanings of the idioms scaredy-cat, witching hour, Grim-reaper and more. Learn what they mean and how to use them. ...
Five Halloween Idioms To Improve Your Fluency
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn 5 idioms that contain words that connect to Halloween. Have you ever had to bite the bullet? Been a part of a witch hun...
The Phrasal Verb: "GET OFF "and It's Many Meanings
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode yo will learn 9, count them 9 different meanings of the phrasal verb, "GET OFF". Learn how to use the phrasal verb with exam...
The Many Meanings and Uses of the Phrasal Verb: GO OFF
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the seven meanings and uses of the phrasal verb, "GO OFF". It has so many diferent meanings and uses. Learn a...
Learn 5 Phrasal Verbs with "Get" In
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the meanings and how to use the phrasal verbs: "get along", "get over", "get by," "get ahead" and "get in". These phras...
10 MORE COLLOCATIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR FLUENCY
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn ten more collocations to help you improve your fluency and add spice to your Englsih skills. Are you ready? Come on!
Top 10 Collocations to Improve Your English!
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the top 10 collocations in English to help improve your fluency and conversations. What are collocations? Great question! They are word partners...
Some Reasons Why English Makes No Sense! 100th Episode!!
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I celebrate the fact that this is the 100th podcast episode. I was going to do 100 reasons why Englsih makes no sense, but I settled f...
Vocabulary For When the Lights "Go Out"
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have all experienced a time when the lights go out. It gets pitch dark, after the lights flicker off and on. It can be scary, and there is so many ...
More Phrasal Verbs for Daily Routines
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will continue to look at various phrasal verbs and how to use them to describe our routines. Learn the multiple meanings of "T...
Phrasal Verbs for Your Morning Routine
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will learn phrasal verbs that start our day. In fact the phrasal verbs will be used to describe my morning routine. What time does ...
Increase Your Fluency with 6 Idioms with the Word "Make"
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will be able to increase your fluency and your confidence in speaking English. How? By learning 6 idioms that contain the word MAK...
Phrasal Verbs with Do or Make
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to increase your fluency and conversational skills? Then this is the podcast for you! In this episode you will learn how to use 5 phrasal verbs t...
When Should I Use Do? When Should I Use Make?
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with knowing when to use the verbs do and make? In this episode you will learn how to use them both and increase your confidence in En...
HOT DOG- And It's Many Uses
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn that the word HOT DOG is more than just a tasty treat. HOT DOG is a verb, an adjective, and exclamation and a noun! Wha...
Let's Practice Some American Slang
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My name is SL Rockfish and in this episode you will learn and practice four slang words, American style. What are the words? Here's a hint: If you...
Increase Your Restaurant Fluency
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My name is SL Rockfish and today you will learn some useful vocabulary for working or eating in a restaurant. Increase your restaurant fluency and hav...
6 Restaurant Vocabulary/Sayings For ESL Learners
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My name is SL Rockfish and today we are going to learn six sayings that are unique to working in a restaurant. Learn how to communicate and understand...
Kick Up Your Fluency: A Few More Sayings with "KICK"
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My name is SL Rockfish and today we are going to discover a few more idioms and sayings with the word "kick" in them. I hope you get a kick ...
Six Phrasal Verbs with "KICK"
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meanings of these six often used phrasal verbs. Your confidence in your speaking skills will kick in. You will be able to kick up a conversa...
5 Phrasal Verbs for Summer
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today you will learn five phrasal verbs all tied to summer. Three of them are very similar but can be used in different ways. So if you want to hang o...
Summer is Coming! Let's Learn 5 Idioms for Summer
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn five common idioms that are connected to Summer. Are you as cool as a cucumber? Do you like to soak up the sun? Maybe...
5 More Commonly Confused Phrasal Verbs
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn 5 more phrasal verbs to help improve yur English fluency. Learn the meanins and how to use: Call off, Put up with, Set...
The Top 5 Most Confusing Phrasal Verbs
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the meanings of the top 5 most confusing phrasal verbs for adult ESL learners. Learn the meaning of "bring up"...
Learn 5 Idioms That Contain the Word "BACK"
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn what it means to Go Behind Someone's Back. Or maybe you want to, "Pat someone on the back." Have you eve...
It's March Madness: Phrasal Verbs with March in Them
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me to learn the meanings and uses for the phrasal verbs: March on, march in, March out, March into, March towards and March over! That's a lo...
Wait a Second! Sayings with Second in Them
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this the second anniversary episode we will lern five sayings with the word second in them. Are you having second thoughts? It might take a split s...
Different Ways to Say You Are ANGRY
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn different ways to express anger and increase your fluency at the same time. Come on, what are you waiting for?
6 More Ways to Say "TIRED"
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will continue to learn various ways to express being tired. It will increase your fluency and help with your comprehension o...
Increase Your Fluency with Different Ways to say "TIRED"
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn six infromal ways to say you are tired. Learning these sayings and how to use them will build your fluency and co...
Valentine's Day Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will learn some idioms and phrasal verbs about love and affairs of the heart. Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? Ar...
Idioms and Sayings with Silver in Them
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to learn some idioms and sayings with the word "SILVER" in them. Do you have a silver tongue? Maybe you...
Idioms and Sayings with SNOW
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the idiom snowed under or snow job. Have you ever been snowbound? Not sure what these mean? Then you should listen to this episode to learn thes...
Fun with Verb: CUT, PUT, SHUT and GUT
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode you will discover the present tense and past tense of these above mentioned verbs! They are simple verbs so it should be easy. Sh...
GOTCHA! The Often used Informal Word
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the meanings and uses for the informal word, GOTCHA, which is short for, " I have got you." It can be an exclamat...
Ring In The New Year with Ring Idioms
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the meanings and uses for the idioms: Dead ringer, ring true, ring false, ring hollow, give a ring, three-ring ci...
Happy New Year! Increase Your Fluency with RESOLVE, RESOLUTE and RESOLUTION
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will wrap up the year by talking about the words associated with resolutions. You will learn the parts of speech, meanings an...
Five Idioms For Christmas
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the meanings of five idioms that are loosely tied to Christmas. Don't celebrate Christmas? No worries, these can ...
Phrasal Verbs with CUT In Them
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn four phrasal verbs with the word "cut" in them, You will learn that these four phrasal verbs have eleven me...
Wait, Wait and Weight? What?!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you may need a paper and pen to write down these two homophones and how to use them. After this episode you will be confident in...
Different Ways to Say Thank You
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn different ways to say thank you with out saying the words, "Thank you". This will increase your fluency and make ...
Thanksgiving Idioms
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's learn five idioms that will increase your fluency and can bve tied to Thanksgfivinfg in the United States. The idioms are: Talk Turk...
Through, Throughout and Thoroough
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn the differences between these three often confused words. You will learn how to spell them, pronounce them and ho...
Let's Talk About Bones
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to explore the many sayings in the English language that contain the word BONE in them. Why BONE? Well becaus...
Sayings/Idioms with the Word BAT in Them
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some sayings with the word BAT in them. Why BAT? Because it is the Halloween season and it is Major League Baseball playoff season! ...
The Homophones: TO, TOO and TWO
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the three most confusing homophones in English, TO, TOO and TWO. You might want to have a pen ready and some paper too! Perhaps TEO sheets! Com...
Have You Heard: BEER, BEAR and BIRD
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me to learn how to pronounce these three most often requested words at English Makes No Sense. Learn the meaning, uses and most importantly how t...
MUCH versus MANY
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn when to use the word MUCH and when to use MANY. Both are used for talking about great quantities of something, but how ...
Let’s Talk About LABOR!
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will explore the many meanings and uses of the word LABOR! Or is it LABOUR? You will have to listen to find out! Come on, it’s a...
The Phrasal Verb: CUT BACK
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the multiple meanings and uses of the Phrasal Verb, CUT BACK. In this episode you also get an in depth look at the meanings and uses of the word...
The Phrasal Verb: CUT OFF
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the multiple meanings of CUT OFF! CUT OFF to stop monetary support for someone or something. CUT OFF to end abruptly. CUT OFF- No more drinks fo...
The Phrasal Verb: CUT UP
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the many meanings and uses of this often used Phrasal verb. Here are a few of the meanings to get you started: CUT UP- to cut into pieces, to ca...
Informal Sayings For Conversation
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meanings of: Hit Me UP, To Have a Lot On One’s Plate, Calling Dibs and A Sucker For. Learn what they mean and how to use them! Come On!
The Many Uses of HOT DOG
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use this uniquely American English word 4 different ways. It’s a noun, it’s a verb, it’s an exclamation! It is not however, a sandw...
More American Sayings Part 2
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 5 more uniquely American sayings. Learn what Put up your dukes, plead the 5th, nosebleed section and more mean! Come on it will be quick and fun...
American Sayings. Part 1
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some fun American sayings and how to use them. There are five sayings here like, “It’s not rocket science and more. Come on!
Sayings With ROLL in Them Pt 2
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more sayings with the word ROLL. In each saying roll is used as a verb and not as the noun, or delicious piece of bread! Join me, won’t you? ...
Sayings and phrases with “ROLL” in them. Part 1.
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn fun sayings and phrases with the word ROLL in them. Learn 7 of them right here! What does “ROLL up your sleeves mean?” Or how about “ROLL...
Let’s Eat: Idioms with the word EAT in them
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the idioms, Dog eat dog world, Eat your heart out, Eat humble pie, Eat Crow and more! Come on! Everyone loves to eat! And learn!
Sayings with Mother in Them
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meaning and how to use the following sayings: “Necessity is the Mother of Invention, Mother of All, Everyone and His Mother, Mother Nature...
LOSE a versus LOOSE
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the difference between these two words. LOSE is a verb. LOOSE is an adjective. Learn how to use them and some idioms with each word in them! Com...
The Homophones: WE, WEE and WHEE!
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meanings and usage of these 3 homophones with this WEE episode, WE can listen learn and go, “WHEE! Come on!
The Letter B, Sometimes You Hear It and Sometimes You Don’t
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the second letter in the alphabet and how sometimes you hear it and sometimes you don’t. Learn the words that cause all o...
Top 10 Most Requested Pronunciation Problems!
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to pronounce these most often requested English words: comfortable, refrigerator, mountain, choir, colonel, been, penguin, sixth, squirrel a...
Let’s Pronounce the Days of the Week
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will practice pronouncing the days of the week! I am often asked how to pronounce certain days, so I thought why not just do a podc...
Business Idioms for Everyday Conversations
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some fun Business idioms like , “run it up the flagpole,” “par for the course” and more! Come on, what are you waiting for?!
Easy American Business Slang!
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn some fun easy slang used in American Businesses. See if you know some. Learn something new! Or, just practice what you...
Let’s Buy Some Fruit
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode I will be heading to the fruit section in the Produce aisle. Learn how to spell and pronounce these often requested fruits! Come ...