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Last Episode: Lesson 70: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I still remember the day I decided to START OFF this project. During one of the sessions with my English teacher, I expressed my concern about not kno...
Lesson 69: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Her latest project had many LOOSE ENDS. She was half way there and had a lot to do before she FINISHED UP her book. Unfortunately, due to her horrible...
Lesson 68: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My closest cousin EATS LIKE A PIG but is still as SKINNY AS A BEANPOLE. I’m happy for her. I really am. But what really frustrates me the most is th...
Lesson 67: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They advised her to compromise and WATER DOWN the issue, but she insisted that she will be GOING AFTER her heart’s desire. No one was able to CHANGE...
Lesson 66: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria has recently been facing a hard time with her roommate Scarlett. Scarlett is disrespectful to the people she LIVES WITH. She would borrow thi...
Lesson 65: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The group HAD A BONE TO PICK with James. He hasn’t been an effective team member ever since his relationship with his ex-girlfriend CAME TO AN END. ...
Lesson 64: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Because her mother turned out to be a snake doesn’t mean we should TAR Pauline WITH THE SAME BRUSH. Pauline’s mother was a WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTH...
Lesson 63: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we were teenagers we used TO LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY. We used to be reckless and love to take risks. We used to be impulsive and full o...
Lesson 62: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having SMALL TALK with you Has always been my dream I’ve wished I could SPILL THE BEANS And feel like I am back to being fourteen I wish I could tru...
Lesson 61: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have always been a RUN-OF-THE-MILL kind of person in life. I have never been excellent or bad in any subject at school. I was neither chosen to lead...
Lesson 60: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin DREW A BLANK when he stood in front of the judges. He couldn’t remember any of his lines that he has been intensively rehearsing for the past ...
Lesson 59: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Courtney CAUGHT WIND OF gossip being spread about her. She was PSYCHED OUT when she heard such stories that had no connection t...
Lesson 58: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I still remember how my teacher LEFT A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. It is not a TALL TALE but it’s a true story that left a great impact on my life. One d...
Lesson 57: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I WOKE UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED this morning and my wife IS STILL GOING ON AND ON ABOUT how miserable her life has been. She literally puts m...
Lesson 56: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I still remember how I was sure that she was living her best life. I had no idea that she was BLOWING SMOKE and was actually faking most of her life. ...
Lesson 55: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David SNEAKED INTO the laundry room without Maria noticing. He was BREATHING DOWN HER NECK and watching whether Maria would go back on the promise she...
Lesson 54: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After I MULLED OVER it, I finally GOT IT OUT OF MY SYSTEM and decided to get back to my favorite hobby. I have had enough stress lately due to being S...
Lesson 53: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and Chris had a very hard time when the school's doors were shut and their 4 kids were sent back home for 3 months due to COVID. It was also obvi...
Lesson 52: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rene looks so angry today. A STORM IS BREWING on the inside of her. Maya has been IN RENE’S GOOD BOOKS ever since they were roommates. However, when...
Lesson 51: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a company that does not KNOW ITS STUFF is a real issue in this day and age. Mexus, a well-known company, needed to WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE...
Lesson 50: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rick spent a considerable amount of time LEARNING THE ROPES but still, he faced a lot of challenges that he needed to tackle to improve in his role as...
Lesson 49: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He DID THE TRICK and convinced her to GO OUT with him. He was ALL FIRED UP when he finally got the chance to TAKE her OUT for their first date. It TUR...
Lesson 48: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A guy stood up and MOVED TOWARD the buffet to serve himself, but something happened to him on the way back to his table. He spotted a girl sitting by ...
Lesson 47: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You want to SHOOT THE BREEZE with me Counting the days to look at me Whenever your eyes catch mine You get TONGUE-TIED and lose your lines You feel th...
Lesson 46: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Linda are twin sisters that HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF each other. Amanda is KIND OF a chill person, but Linda is quite the opposite. Amanda always...
Lesson 45: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few days ago, I saw a post on Linkedin that showed a picture of a gorgeous house followed by a caption. The owner of the post was the son of a famil...
Lesson 44: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark was scared out of his wits when he heard a scream coming out from his neighbor’s house in the middle of the night. He didn’t know what to do....
Lesson 43: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver came from a well-off family from Oregon. His family has been running a lumber business for a very long time. William, Oliver’s father, inheri...
Lesson 42: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was up in the air when he last spoke to his fiance about him moving to Chicago. John would love to tie the knot this summer and move in with his fu...
Lesson 41: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't we all know someone that prefers using implicit messages rather than saying it straight to your face? I sometimes wonder what their intentions a...
Lesson 40: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nil was barking up the wrong tree when he brought up to his brother, Carl, about investing in another new business with him. Carl was not even close t...
Lesson 39: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My hubby and I hit a snag with our travel plans due to the unexpected weather that happened in Dallas, TX. We were in a bind because our flight was ca...
Lesson 38: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about what the major positive emotions are and what the major negative emotions are? Napoleon Hill brought these emotions to lig...
Lesson 37: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks ago, Nick was planning to surprise Molly on her birthday. He booked a hotel room and bought an engagement ring. Molly has been waiting for h...
Lesson 36: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal Verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam and his best buddy were in high school when they started up a plan and thought ahead about becoming doctors in the future. There were like birds ...
Lesson 35: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While John was waiting at the ice cream shop for his freebie with his friends, Andrea showed up. Without warning, Andrea screamed and shouted at John ...
Lesson 34: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two people were disguised and waiting inside their big black truck in front of an apartment and kept an eye on a red sedan car for two hours. A lady a...
Lesson 33: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a soccer player was not easy, especially when it came to displaying sportsmanship with opponents. This was Paul’s biggest weakness. He was ben...
Lesson 32: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The company was coming apart and she wanted to nip the mess in the bud. Bianca was the one who quarterbacked a meeting the moment she heard of the the...
Lesson 31: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sendra is a teenager who lives in the big apple. She feels like doing something for the weekend since Valentine’s day is right around the corner. Sh...
Lesson 30: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When he got his first high paying job, he finally bought the car of his dreams. Since he was a pro in cars and was a big fan of beemers, he bought a b...
Lesson 29: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is such a klutz. He still makes the same mistake over and over again. He always gets involved in bad relationships due to choosing the wrong women...
Lesson 28: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my resolutions for 2021 was to exercise five days per week for two hours. This led me to run out of gas. I had set unreasonable plans, especial...
Lesson 27: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This pregnancy is really hard. It is not as easy as pie at all. Whenever my friends ask me to dress up and go out I would always ruin their plan becau...
Lesson 26: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t feel sorry for my little brother. He is such a troublemaker. He always gets into trouble with his schoolmates, neighbors, and even my parent...
Lesson 25: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seth didn’t wish it upon anymore to work for peanuts. He accepted to volunteer in multiple organizations and did three unpaid internships. He used t...
Lesson 24: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They say that if you have the right mindset anything you want will be up for grabs. This mindset is called the abundance mindset. William James said, ...
Lesson 23: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the time being, I just got my foot in the door to start making a living. With a raw job, everything has changed. I have to hit the rack by 5 am so...
Lesson 22: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isn't it so hard to hear from someone and they ask you if you have missed the boat already. You start to have doubt in your heart and feel disappointe...
Lesson 21: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ball is no longer in your court you can’t pick out anything of any sort You can’t even wait too long Because you have no choice but to come al...
Lesson 20: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of the night, a disguised person passed by a young girl, who looked like he killed someone in cold blood and had everything in hand. He ...
Lesson 19: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My parents are always shouting and fighting. My 18-year-old brother spends all his time playing video games. Whenever I want to get in with him he wou...
Lesson 18: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love my manager. I admire everything about her. She is the best. She is always on the ball. She believes that time is money. That’s why she always...
Lesson 17: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim and Britney are having a heart to heart conversation at Kim’s place. Even though they haven’t seen each other in a while, they have kept in to...
Lesson 16: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s better late than never. Even though the project has taken almost 15 years to be completed. Philip has finally got the show on the road. Action....
Lesson 15: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I wonder if giving her the benefit of the doubt would be the right choice to make. 30 minutes ago, one lady made me lose face in front of many people....
Lesson 14: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons to go by in life: I remember when my grandpa told me not to let a con artist scam me or trick me out. I remember when my dad told me not to fa...
Lesson 13: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking up to the ceiling, my tears are falling silently. No one has noticed them yet. They are busy preparing the operating room. It seems that going...
Lesson 12: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s always darkest before dawn. She learned it the hard way. She realized that she couldn’t make an omelet without breaking some eggs. She knew t...
Lesson 11: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t we all have a person in our lives that wants to bite off more than they can chew? Their fear of missing out (FOMO) makes them do a lot of irra...
Lesson 10: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Deep I got a flashback of when we first met When I had not fallen for you yet I assumed you were a cold fish But you turned out more than I ever wi...
Lesson 9: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I always mention to my clients that you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. I have seen a lot of cases where some people want t...
Lesson 8: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One day Betty and I were chit chatting as any two hairdressers do while tidying up their hair salon when they don’t have any clients left. Suddenly ...
Lesson 7: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diaries of an Abused Woman I have recently been feeling insecure and frightened. I am no longer happy with him. I am having a rough time since he star...
Lesson 6: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was left high and dry. I was so scared I wouldn't be able to do it. Why would I put myself in such a sticky situation? To understand what I’m talk...
Lesson 5: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here I am, in the evening, laying down on my bed, my hands are under my head, and my eyes are closed. All I can think about was my next game in Mans, ...
Lesson 4: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No pain, no gain If you’ve felt like your life is going down in flames And your life is starting to look really lame If you’ve been caught between...
Lesson 3: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abby: Hey Wafa, why are you down in the mouth? Wafa: I feel like I’m up the creek without a paddle and I’m so nervous I can feel my heart in my mo...
Lesson 2: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a colleague who’s a nosy busybody that always gets you in trouble with your boss? Have you ever felt like a black sheep at work? Have yo...
Lesson 1: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Slangs - Phrasal verbs
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the hit of COVID-19, I got used to staying at home and I started feeling like a homebody who would never leave her crib. That’s why I decided ...