English Makes No Sense
Episodes
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 ...
Let’s Go Grocery Shopping! part One.
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will learn the pronunciations of different vegetables! Will also learn how to pronounce and identify the difference between the wor...
Happy Anniversary! Thank you!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A quick reflection of gratitude for the first full year of English Makes No Sense, the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has ever listened and or sub...
HOMOGRAPHS Part 2
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to pronounce and use the following homographs: LIVE, BOW and MINUTE! Join me won’t you for this quick grammar lesson. It’s a little more...
Holy Homographs Part One
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 homographs, content, fat and produce, in this new episode! Come on, What are you waiting for?
American Slang Continues 🇺🇸
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more fun American Slang! Increase your fluency and sound like a native with these fun slang terms! Come on! I double dog dare you! 😊
More American Slang
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a “Baker’s Dozen” of American slang words and phrases. Learn what they mean and how to use them. There’s a passage at the end. Listen an...
Increase Your Fluency with Idioms for Being Happy
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 10 Idioms for Happiness. Increase your fluency by learning these idioms! Your English will improve and you will be on cloud 9! Come on!
Sayings With Colors Pt.2
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores 5 more sayings with colors in them. Add some color to your conversational English skills! Come on!
Five Sayings with Colors: Add color to your vocabulary!
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 5 sayings in English that contain a color in them. Learn a Golden Opportunity, Black and White, Grey Area, To Catch Red-Handed and To Be Born wi...
Ready, set, Learn About SET
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the many uses of the word SET. Learn phrases and context! Ready, set , let’s go! Come on!
When Nature Calls
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the idiom, When Nature Calls. Then learn different ways we talk about the room we go to and how we talk about what we do, “When nature calls!”...
Specially vs Especially
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meanings and differences of these two words. This episode is specially made because they can be especially difficult! 😆
Bad versus Badly
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the differences between BAD and BADLY. They seem the same and they are often misused, but there are differences! Come on!
The Verb To Be in Past Contiuous
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this final segment of the VERB TO BE. Learn the Past Continuous, the Past Simple and and the Present Perfect
The Verb toBe in Present Continuous Form
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the Present Continuous use of the verb TO BE. Learn how to use it in a statement, in a question and in the negative. I promise it is not as diff...
The Verb To Be in Contractions
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the contractions of the verb TO BE in this quick lesson. Come on, it will be quick and educational!
Let’s learn the Verb to Be
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to use the verb to be in English. A brief look at present tense and past! Come on!
The Meanings and Uses of The Phrasal Verb: Make Out
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the different meanings of the Phrasal verb Make Out. Learn how to use it in context and conversation.
The Phrasal Verb GO OUT
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 5 meanings of this often used Phrasal Verb. Learn how to use it in context. Come on!
Way to Say You are Tired
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn many different ways to say you are tired! Come on, it won’t wear you out! It’s quick!
American Slang Part 2
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more American Slang! It will increase your fluency and dazzle your friends and family!😀 Come on!
American Slang Part One
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some easy American Slang. What does it mean when something is lit? Or off the chain? Listen and find out! Come on!
Which versus Witch
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a quick grammar lesson on two often confused words. Which word should you use, witch or which? Listen and find out! Come on!
Raining Cats and Dogs!
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the idiom, “Raining Cats and Dogs” means and where it comes from. Come on! It’s quick!
Get Back Pt 2
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 more meanings to the phrases verb, GET BACK! Come on, let’s GET BACK to learning!😂
The Phrasal Verb : GET BACK Pt 1
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn three uses for the Phrasal verb GET BACK!
The Phrasal Verb: Get To
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the three meanings behind this two word Phrasal verb. Two small words made up of 5 letters! Yet, it has 3 different meanings! Why?! I don’t k...
The Phrasal Verb: Get UP
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the many meanings of the Phrasal verb, “Get Up.” It means more than waking up or climbing! Come on!
Autumn or Fall, Which Do You Say?
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A very quick lesson on Autumn and Fall. They are synonyms. Learn a little history of the words and how they came to be.
The Phrasal Verb: Get Over
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the different uses of the Phrasal verb, “GET OVER”
The Podcast Re-Boot!
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am re-launching my English Makes No Sense Podcast. I have neglected this for so long and I want to change it to fit our busy lives. So today i...
The Many Uses of PUT UP
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a quick look at ten different ways to use the phrasal verb, PUT UP. Listen, follow along and if you need to see a written transcript...
Easy Introductions in English
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn some easy ways to use greetings and begin a conversation. I listened to some followere on TikTok and Instagram and they said they would li...
Idioms and Phrases with Spring
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A quick look at English idioms and phrases with the words “spring” in them
Easter Idioms, Well Sort Of
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A quick look at idioms and phrases found in the English language, that are loosely related to Easter! Happy Easter, happy Spring! Enjoy some fun sayin...
The Amazing Letter “A”
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A closer look at the number one letter in the alphabet. It is a vowel, a word and can make other vowels say it’s name without even being ther! Come ...
Welcome to the English Makes No Sense Podcast
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the debut episode of English Makes No Sense podcast! Each week there will be a new episode about having fun with the English language! &...