Sinopsis
Improve your English in just a few minutes a day! Learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more.
Episodios
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130: Difference between embarrassed and ashamed
03/05/2017 Duración: 04minWhat situations would make you feel embarrassed? What situations would make you feel ashamed? Learn the difference between these confusing English words in today's lesson! Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/difference-between-embarrassed-and-ashamed
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129: Meet, meet with, or meet up with?
26/04/2017 Duración: 04minWhat's the difference between meet, meet with, and meet up with? You'll learn (with examples) in today's podcast! Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/meet-meet-with-or-meet-up-with
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Free Sample - Business English Idioms
19/04/2017 Duración: 12minToday'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. One question you might be asking is, "Can we use idioms in business English?" The answer is "sometimes." In more official situations (such as writing a business report or formal letter), we avoid idioms. However, it is OK to use idioms in e-mails among co-workers as well as in conversations at work. Take today's lesson to learn expressions such as: in the loop call the shots way off the mark bring someone up to speed ...and more! Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/business-english-idioms/
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Free Sample - Business English - Phrases for Meetings
12/04/2017 Duración: 14minHave 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, when everyone is watching you. Some English learners prefer to stay quiet. But I want to help you speak up confidently - so in today's lesson, you'll learn 82 practical English phrases to use in meetings. This is a free sample lesson from the Business English Course, which will teach you useful vocabulary and phrases for working in an English-speaking company. I've just finished updating and expanding the course - I improved the audio quality and added 10 NEW lessons on management, sales, networking, work safety, and more! Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-phrases-for-meetings/
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128 - When NOT to use the word "to"
29/03/2017 Duración: 07minIt 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 correct way to say these sentences. Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/common-english-mistakes-with-the-word-to
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127: Common English Pronunciation Mistakes
22/03/2017 Duración: 09minSometimes students ask me about the "rules" of English pronunciation - but it's impossible to teach "rules," because there are so many exceptions. A lot of English words are pronounced differently from the way they appear to be written. In today's lesson, you'll learn about common pronunciation mistakes - and the right way to pronounce these words. I encourage you to LISTEN AND REPEAT, because the best way to remember the right pronunciation is to practice! Watch the video: http://www.espressoenglish.net/common-english-pronunciation-mistakes
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126: 10 Common Mistakes with Prepositions
15/03/2017 Duración: 07minPrepositions can be very challenging, even for advanced English learners! Today I’ll teach you 10 of the most common mistakes students make with prepositions. Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-common-english-mistakes-with-prepositions
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125: Common English Mistakes with Direct and Indirect Objects
08/03/2017 Duración: 06minCan 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 quickly the report.” “I’ll put on the table the dishes.” What’s wrong with these sentences? Listen to today's lesson to find out! Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/common-english-mistakes-with-direct-and-indirect-objects/
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124: 20 Powerful Adjectives in English
01/02/2017 Duración: 08minIf 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 very powerful adjectives, such as excruciating, destitute, miraculous, absurd, and jittery. You can practice your pronunciation by repeating these words after me, and study the example sentences to see how they are used.
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123: Learn 10 Useful Phrasal Verbs With "With"
25/01/2017 Duración: 07minDo 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, and mess with in a sentence? Today's lesson will teach you 10 useful phrasal verbs with "with"!
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122 - Ten "right" and "wrong" expressions in English
11/01/2017 Duración: 08minYou probably already know that “right” and “wrong” are the same as “correct” and “incorrect” respectively. These words are also used in a lot of informal expressions and idioms in English. Today I’ll teach you ten of them! on the right track if you play your cards right it serves you right his/her heart is in the right place right on! wrong number get off on the wrong foot wake up on the wrong side of the bed don't get me wrong rub someone the wrong way Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-right-and-wrong-expressions-in-english
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121 - Best Espresso English moments in 2016
28/12/2016 Duración: 06minIn 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 some of the highlights for Espresso English in 2016. Lesson text: http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=280ab49b7536a997b0d741c18&id=569a581180
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120 - New Free E-Book: 50 Illustrated English Expressions
21/12/2016 Duración: 03minI 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 it, and share it with your friends who are also learning English :-) Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net/gift to get the e-book
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119 - Ten English expressions with GIVE
14/12/2016 Duración: 06min""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. In today's lesson, I'll teach you 10 ""give"" expressions you might not know: - give way - give credence - give (someone) grief - ...and more Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-english-expressions-with-give
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118 - Learn 12 English slang words for talking about people
07/12/2016 Duración: 06minBE 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 names. But you might hear them in movies or in casual conversations between native English speakers. Lesson text: https://www.espressoenglish.net/12-slang-words-about-people/
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117 - 7 courses from 7 teachers with an 80% discount - All about the English Power Pack
01/12/2016 Duración: 09minA 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 discount. The special price is only available for one week - so don't delay! These are the courses included in this year's Power Pack: 75 Confusing English Words by Michael Travel English Expert by Gabby Advanced English Grammar Course by Shayna (me!) Feel Good English Super Pack by Kevin The Weekly English Workout by Jason - Fluency MC 180 ELLLO Listening + Vocabulary Lessons by Todd Mastering English Phrasal Verbs through Story by Lindsay
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116 - Vocabulary for unwanted gifts
23/11/2016 Duración: 14minEnglish vocabulary in this lesson: retire downsize get rid of clutter antique heirloom knick-knack take a pass outdated junk Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-from-the-news-unwanted-gifts/
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115 - Words and phrases from the U.S. election results
16/11/2016 Duración: 14minVocabulary in this lesson: stunned polls cherish setback shatter the glass ceiling reaching out second to none seek common ground Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-vocabulary-from-the-u-s-election-results/
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114 - Learn English from the News: Vocabulary about Immigration
09/11/2016 Duración: 13minVOCABULARY IN THIS LESSON: a divisive issue burst / surge / influx a tight presidential race struck a chord with voters uneasy about the changes sizeable counties struggling in school embraced the newcomers dismissed out of hand goes by the wayside Watch the video: https://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-from-the-news-immigration/
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113 - English learning tips from Olly at "I Will Teach You a Language"
02/11/2016 Duración: 26minI 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 great advice on how to learn English, how to speak English confidently when you might be afraid to talk to a native speaker, and more. Make sure to check out Olly's website and podcast at www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com