Espresso English Podcast
Episodes
Daily English Phrases - Out of the blue, Out of nowhere
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Look on the bright side, A blessing in disguise
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Get a head start, Get the ball rolling
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Set the record straight, Have a great track record
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - It's a long story, To make a long story short
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - I have no clue, Totally clueless
10 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - On the right track, Get back on track
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Have the time of your life, Have a blast
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Out of shape, In good/bad shape
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - I give you my word, I'll take your word for it
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Having second thoughts, On second thought
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Make yourself at home, Suit yourself, Help yourself
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daily English Phrases - Could I have a word with you?
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
172 - Don't mix up these English homophones!
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The English language has many homophones – words that have the same pronunciation, but different spellings and meanings. A lot of English learners ...
171 - Here are 10 "cold" English idioms
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You know the basic meaning of the word "cold," but do you know these 10 idioms with "cold"? Today I'll teach you the expressions "out cold," "pour ...
170 - Make sure, ensure, and make it a point
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if there's a difference between make sure and ensure? We also have the expression make it a point. I'll teach you how to use ea...
169 - Depend or depending?
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We use depend and depending when one thing is strongly affected by another thing. However, a lot of students are confused about when to use depen...
168 - Learn 10 idioms with the word JUMP
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what it means to jump ship, jump the gun, or jump down someone's throat? You will learn these idioms and more in today's lesson about...
167 - English words with surprising pronunciation
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
English spelling and pronunciation can be complicated – and these 10 words are especially confusing! Even native English speakers sometimes make mis...
166 - Business English expressions quiz
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know these 10 expressions related to business and companies? Take the quiz to find out! Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/business...
165 - English collocations with the word THINK
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'd like to teach you some common expressions with the word "think." You'll learn: inclined to think shudder to think can't think straight th...
164 - English words with disappearing syllables
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some English words have what we can call "disappearing or dropped syllables" – reductions or eliminations of sounds in the middle of the word. One e...
163 - Learn 10 expressions with the word KNOW
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Know" is one of the most common verbs in English, and I know that you know what it means! But what you might not know is that we use this word in man...
162 - 10 interesting verbs to expand your vocabulary
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The English language has a lot of colorful words, which are great for improving your vocabulary. You'll learn 10 interesting verbs in today's lesson...
161 - "Have had" and "had had"
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you confused about how to use HAVE HAD and HAD HAD in English? Today's lesson will help you! First, we need to understand the present perfect ten...
160 - How to speak faster in English
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's lesson I'm going to give you four important tips for speaking English faster. A lot of English learners notice that native English speakers...
159 - What to say if you're not 100% certain
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's lesson, I want to teach you some phrases that you can use in a specific situation – that is when you want to say something but you're not...
158 - Can you say "according to me" in English?
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk to you about a phrase that's I've seen some students use – and that phrase is "According to me" – to express their opinion. C...
157 - Common error: I LIKE vs. I'D LIKE
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I want to teach you about a mistake that I often hear students making when speaking. It has to do with the difference between "I like …" and "I'd ...
156 - English phrases for mistakes
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's lesson, I want to teach you some phrases that native English speakers use when talking about making mistakes. Because you don't just want t...
155 - How to use "it can't hurt" and other phrases
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I want to teach you about a phrase that one of my students asked me about. That phrase is, "It can't hurt." This is an interesting expression. Lesso...
154 - I'm afraid vs. I'm scared
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to answer a student question about the phrases I'm afraid and I'm scared. Is there any difference between them? How do we use these in...
153 - English phrases with KIDDING
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This month, I want to focus our lessons on phrases, some kind of informal phrases that you might hear in every day spoken English. You might not be su...
152 - How to pronounce ALLOW, LOW, and other words ending in -OW
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to practice pronunciation of words ending in -ow. Make sure to check out my Pronunciation and Shadowing Courses for a lot more pro...
151 - Difference between criticize, criticism, critique, critic, and critical
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to teach you about the confusing words criticize, criticism, critique, critic, and critical. These are all similar and they come from the...
150 - Vocabulary words for joking and humor
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A "joke" is a funny comment or short story that is supposed to make people laugh. Do you know any good jokes? Today's lesson will teach you some use...
148 - Don't make this pronunciation mistake with U
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
English pronunciation and spelling are very tricky - the same letter can be pronounced in different ways, and the same sound can be spelled with diffe...
147 - It's my birthday! Here are 30 collocations with PARTY
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today is my birthday! I'm now 33 years old :-) That's why today's new English lesson will teach you 30 expressions with "party." This word actual...
146: Learn 21 words and expressions for the bar
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In American culture, people go to bars to socialize, flirt, and even to get to know business colleagues. In today's lesson, you'll learn 21 expressio...
145 - Regular verbs vs phrasal verbs
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb + preposition that has a specific meaning. Sometimes the meaning of the phrasal verb is quite different f...
144 - Students asked me about these confusing English words
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of words in English that seem to be the same – and in fact they are very similar – but we use them in different ways. In today's ...
143 - 10 English expressions with "business"
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The English language has some interesting expressions with the word "business" - and not all of them have to do with companies or work. Let's learn 1...
142 - How to pronounce English words starting with CON-
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A student recently asked me how to pronounce English words starting with CON- such as content, contest, and conduct. My answer was - "It depends!"...
141: How many of these vocabulary words do you know?
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you have a good understanding of English vocabulary? Today I'm sending you a challenging quiz to test your knowledge! Click here to take...
140: What to say in embarrassing situations
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're embarrassed, it can be almost impossible to think of the right thing to say... especially in English! In today's lesson, you'll learn usefu...
139: Do you have a "question" or a "doubt"?
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Students often say "I have a doubt" and then ask me something about the English language. However, native English speakers don't usually say it this ...
138: 8 grammar mistakes that even advanced students make
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I see this problem in a lot of more experienced English learners: Their written English might be 90% fine, but there are still some small errors. The...
136: Learn 10 vocabulary words starting with "J"
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the middle of the month of June, and next month is July... so today let's learn 10 vocabulary words that begin with the letter "J." Don't ju...
135 - 10 interesting expressions for progress and speed
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's lesson is inspired by a student question – he asked what the expression "we're spinning our wheels" means. Take the lesson to find out! You...
134 - Eight more formal business English phrases
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When writing a business letter or when e-mailing a business contact who we don't know well, we use slightly more formal words and expressions. Today ...
133: Learn 30 collocations with "country"
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's learn some collocations - words that often go together! In today's lesson, you'll learn 30 different collocations with the word "country." At t...
132: How to use "at all" in English
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean when someone asks, "Do you drive at all?" In today's lesson, you'll learn how to use the expression "at all" in negative statements ...
131: Do we use "the" with "police"?
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One student said she sometimes sees "police" and sometimes "the police" - which is correct? What's the difference? Today you'll learn the answer to th...
130: Difference between embarrassed and ashamed
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What situations would make you feel embarrassed? What situations would make you feel ashamed? Learn the difference between these confusing English...
129: Meet, meet with, or meet up with?
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between meet, meet with, and meet up with? You'll learn (with examples) in today's podcast! Lesson text: http://www.espressoe...
Free Sample - Business English Idioms
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is another free sample from the Business English Course. You'll learn 12 common business idioms by figuring them out from the context...
Free Sample - Business English - Phrases for Meetings
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been shy about participating in a meeting in English? It can be really hard to think of the right phrases in a professional situation,...
128 - When NOT to use the word "to"
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard for English learners to know when to use the word "to." In today's lesson, you'll see 6 common mistakes with "to" - and learn the corr...
127: Common English Pronunciation Mistakes
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes students ask me about the "rules" of English pronunciation - but it's impossible to teach "rules," because there are so many exceptions. A l...
126: 10 Common Mistakes with Prepositions
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Prepositions can be very challenging, even for advanced English learners! Today I'll teach you 10 of the most common mistakes students make with prepo...
125: Common English Mistakes with Direct and Indirect Objects
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find the mistakes in these sentences? They are all incorrect. They don't sound natural. "I bought yesterday a new t-shirt." "Please finish qu...
124: 20 Powerful Adjectives in English
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're tired of using the same basic and boring English words all the time, today's lesson will teach you some new vocabulary. You'll learn 20 ver...
123: Learn 10 Useful Phrasal Verbs With "With"
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between get away with and get along with ? Do you know what sleep with really means? Can you use deal with, stick with, a...
122 - Ten "right" and "wrong" expressions in English
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You probably already know that "right" and "wrong" are the same as "correct" and "incorrect" respectively. These words are also used in a lot of infor...
121 - Best Espresso English moments in 2016
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In December, I like to reflect on all the wonderful things we did during the year. How about you? How has your English improved this year? Here are so...
120 - New Free E-Book: 50 Illustrated English Expressions
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I have a very special holiday gift for you: A FREE little e-book with 50 expressions... illustrated with short comics! You can download it, learn from...
119 - Ten English expressions with GIVE
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
""Give"" is a common English verb - and we use it in a lot of expressions. You can give advice, give someone a hug, give priority to a project, etc. I...
118 - Learn 12 English slang words for talking about people
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BE CAREFUL! Most of these words are not very complimentary. A lot of them have negative connotations, so it's not a good idea to call a person these n...
117 - 7 courses from 7 teachers with an 80% discount - All about the English Power Pack
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A NEW English Power Pack is now available! What's the English Power Pack? It's SEVEN courses from seven different English teachers... with a huge ...
116 - Vocabulary for unwanted gifts
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
English vocabulary in this lesson: retire downsize get rid of clutter antique heirloom knick-knack take a pass outdated junk Watch the video: https...
115 - Words and phrases from the U.S. election results
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary in this lesson: stunned polls cherish setback shatter the glass ceiling reaching out second to none seek common ground Watch the video: ...
114 - Learn English from the News: Vocabulary about Immigration
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
VOCABULARY IN THIS LESSON: a divisive issue burst / surge / influx a tight presidential race struck a chord with voters uneasy about the changes size...
113 - English learning tips from Olly at "I Will Teach You a Language"
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I have a special treat for you today! This is an interview with Olly from iwillteachyoualanguage.com - he has learned many languages, and he has some ...
112 - Learn English slang for talking about money
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Native English speakers use a lot of slang words in casual conversations! Today you'll learn some English slang words related to the topic of money. C...
111 - Free sample from Everyday English Speaking Level 2
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to understand conversations better, learn the expressions native English speakers use, and speak more fluently? This course has more advan...
110 - 10 practical ways to motivate yourself in learning English
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel sad and discouraged about your English-learning progress? Do you sometimes find it hard to stay motivated, because learning English t...
109 - Start using these 10 English expressions today!
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In today's lesson, you'll learn 10 English phrases with the word ""start"". Click here for the lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/10-fresh-p...
108 - How to Continue a Conversation in English
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, you will learn how to keep a conversation going, without running out of things to say! Here's an example of how NOT to have an English...
107 - 30+ English Slang Words for Appearance and Age
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you watch a TV show or movie in English, have you ever heard someone described as foxy, ripped, a brat, a munchkin, or an old fart? These are all...
106 - 9 Collocations, 8 Phrasal Verbs, and 7 Idioms with the word SET
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people ask me to explain in detail the difference between a collocation, a phrasal verb, an idiom, a slang word, a proverb, etc. To be hones...
105 - 15 Conversational English Expressions with IN and ON
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a fun way to study prepositions - let's learn some casual conversational expressions using IN and ON. You might hear a native speaker say thing...
EE104 - Learn how to talk more like a native English speaker
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to understand English conversations better, learn the expressions that native speakers use, and speak English more fluently? The Everyday ...
103 - Learn 20 great phrasal verbs for communication
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the phrasal verbs harp on, rattle off, and butt out mean? If not, you'll learn all of these and more in today's lesson. This is actua...
102 - Spoken English phrases for bad travel experiences
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn English phrases for talking about travel nightmares. For example, "My Flight Was Overbooked, And I Got Bumped To A Later One." A "flight" is a t...
101 - How to use the English verb "ask" correctly
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"Ask" is one of the most common verbs in English, but there are a number of details to remember when you use it in a sentence. Here are 4 ways to use ...
100 - Learn 15 English idioms with the word MAKE
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You probably already know some basic English expressions with the verb "make," such as "make breakfast," "make money," and "make a promise" – but he...
099 - Learn 20 English adverbs to make your sentences more interesting
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You want to express yourself better in English, right? Well, you can add more ""color"" and detail to your sentences by learning to use these 20 inter...
098 - Learn 10 Informal English phrases I've used recently
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Native English speakers use a LOT of informal expressions in day-to-day life! Lately, I've been paying attention to my own conversations - and today I...
097 - Five types of verb-verb combinations in English
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many students get confused when there are two consecutive verbs in a sentence – what form does the second verb take? This lesson will show you five ...
096 - Learn 10 English phrasal verbs with the word PLAY
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One verb in English can be followed by various prepositions to make many different phrasal verbs. So you might know the basic meaning of the verb play...
095 - How does it feel to be fluent in English?
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you're learning a language, it's common to feel sad about your progress. You want to become fluent... but it seems like that goal is so far away...
094 - English phrasal verbs for sports and health
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to learn English phrasal verbs is to see them in context. This lesson will teach you 15 common English phrasal verbs related to s...
093 - 12 Everyday English phrases for driving
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, you'll learn expressions like buckle up, give you a ride, pull over, pit stop, and slam on the brakes. Click here for the lesson t...
092 - Can you find the English grammar mistakes in these sentences?
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's lesson is a challenge - I'm going to show you 10 sentences, and you have to find the grammar mistake in each one. After you've done your best ...
091 - 10 English expressions I found in the news recently
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the news in English is a great way to learn new words and phrases, especially for talking about current events. I was reading the newspaper re...
090 - Learn English phrases with the word LIFE
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello students! How's life? We sometimes use the question "How's life?" as a casual way to ask how the person is feeling and what they have been doin...
089 - How to improve English listening
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have difficulty listening to and understanding native English speakers? How to improve your English listening Listening is one of the BIGGEST ...
088 - 36 English collocations with HOUSE and HOME
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of students ask me about the difference between house and home. The word home refers to the place where you live and feel an emotional connectio...
087 - Learn the difference between these confusing English words
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm going to teach you English words that many learners confuse: - beside and besides - than and then - wander and wonder By the end of this...
086 - 10 English Phrases with "What"
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today you'll learn English phrases with the word "What." These phrases are common in English conversation.#1 - "What's the catch?"Say this in response...