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On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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Welcome to Daily English Pod! Join us every day to learn a new English word, idiom, collocation, and much more. Perfect for anyone looking to expand their English quickly and easily. Tune in daily and boost your English skills!
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Don't Be An Idiom

Don't Be An Idiom

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Don't Be An Idiom is a podcast that explores the origin stories of common phrases and idioms. The podcast is based in Philadelphia and hosted by rambunctious loonies Albert and Ryan, two lifelong friends who have vowed to dispel their own ignorance about language and history one idiom at a time.
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A 2-minute podcast that you can quickly and easily listen to that will ideally share one Igbo Language Proverb, Idiom, or Phrase, provide the literal meaning and the figurative explanation while suggesting the most applicable English language equivalent.
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Forever Ago

American Public Media

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Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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Shmanners

Travis and Teresa McElroy

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Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
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Idioms and Idiots

Idioms and Idiots

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Every other week, we provide the real and completely made up origins of five idioms. Sandwiched between idioms are a rotating variety of segments including Portmanteau Corner, Word Advocacy Corner, and "Sports?". tl;dr Two people (idiots) talk about idioms (idioms) and other stuff.
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The Language Lie

Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine

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Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths.
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My Unoriginal Thought

The Unoriginal Podcaster

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Why do actors say break a leg? Why does the early bird catch the worm? Why would there be skeletons in your closet? What the idiom are these strange sayings? In this educational, thought provoking, and sometimes funny podcast we explore the world of language. We will discuss the most popular sayings of our time, do a deep dive into the history of culture, and have some laughs along the way. Looking for My Unoriginal Thought swag? Look no farther! https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/pro ...
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If you’re looking to improve your English, this podcast is for you. An American who speaks English slowly, so you can understand. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisguy4/subscribe Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usbrent/support
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How complex was Oedipus? How do you solve a problem like Medea? Nero or hero? Alexander, how Great? We're talking interviews with historical heroes. We're talking Cleopatra, Queen Nefertiti, Marcus Aurelius, Michaelangelo, Xenophon, Boudica, Hypatia, Frida Kahlo, and Constance Wilde. Take this with a pinch of salt because there are also some etymology and idiom origins. Music by: Tertia Artwork: Ottoline https://www.instagram.com/sibyl_service/ Sibylservice@gmail.com
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Oddity Shop

Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

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This podcast examines the oddities of the world...Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Stop by the shop, where the bizarre is always on sale... Each week your curators, Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer will be opening the shop and sharing stories with you.
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Welcome to The Vita English Podcast. My name is Faith, and I’m your host. Tune in to this podcast and improve your English.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email me at info@vitaenglish.ca For information about taking 1:1 online English classes, please visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email info@vitaenglish.ca
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Welcome to the Speak English with Tiffani podcast. A podcast especially created for Intermediate and Advanced English learners. In this podcast, you will learn the specific English tips and tricks that will make you a better English speaker! This podcast will take your English ability to the next level and help you to be more confident and more fluent when you Speak English. Are you ready? Well then, let’s jump right in!
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Happy English Podcast

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English

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Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Mutually Unintelligible

Mutually Unintelligible

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The idiom 雞同鴨講, literally meaning a chicken talking to a duck, represents the mutually unintelligible facets of life. Prepare to be enlightened by our grievances, rants, debates, and gaslighting through our conversations. Hosted by Yao-Yu, Mark, and friends. Thoughts and views expressed on the show are our own.
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The COOL ENGLISH podcast is a great place to review English vocabulary, pronunciation and culture all in a fun and dynamic way with links to interactive activities that pair with the podcasts. https://www.coolenglish.net/
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MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
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The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons! Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.
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Spotlight English ADVANCED is a for all people who want to challenge themselves in their English learning. Spotlight Advanced is a 10 minute audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.
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In our podcast “Understanding Train Station”, we (Josh and Feli) explore the intricacies and pitfalls of living between cultures. The title is derived from the German idiom “Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof” which literally translates to “I only understand train station”. Similar to the English saying “It’s Greek to me”, it is used to express a lack of understanding which is an all too common feeling when dealing with another culture and living abroad. Feli (aka “Feli from Germany” on YouTube) is a ...
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It's been discussed before that some neurodivergent folks don't really vibe with idioms. Either they don't understand them, find them frustrating and trite, or don't parse the context together. Jacinta is one such neurodivergent person with this particular pet peeve (is that an idiom?) and Lachlan tests out some of the more egregious examples on he…
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Sadly, the lovely town of Asheville, North Carolina was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In this English lesson, you will learn to improve your English. ☑️ Check out this lesson with @SpeakEnglishWithVanessa https://youtu.be/ZYCZ-fD44E0?si=pGvbxDIdUCwDbL6g💙 WANT BONUS ENGLISH? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmH…
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Episode 239: Jay & Ray take a thunderous approach to old etymologies. - Encore steal your thunder why is Macbeth referred to as 'The Scottish Play?' Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-…
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In today’s episode, you will learn 5 English Idioms that will help you improve your English fluency. After this lesson, you will have more confidence in your ability to speak English fluently. Download the PDF: https://www.studywithtiffani.com/free-pdf-17-of-the-most-popular-english-idioms If you want to sign up for the free English email newslette…
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I hope you don’t mind if I bend your ear a little bit today. This past week, I’ve been up to my ears in new ideas for English lessons, and today’s podcast English lesson is going to be something that I hope won’t go in one ear and out the other. Ears! Today, we’re going to look at six idioms that have to do with how you listen to something. Join my…
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Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has the creepy and bizarre origin stories of commonly used phrases, or idioms! Curious about the sinister stories behind everyday phrases? This episode uncovers the dark origins of idioms like "meeting a deadline" and "riding shotgun," traci…
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When learning a new language, idioms are important but also fun to learn! Gillian Woodward and Colin Lowther tell us how the word “rain” is used with several different meanings. https://spotlightenglish.com/how-to-learn-english/english-idioms-rain/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…
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When learning a new language, idioms are important but also fun to learn! Gillian Woodward and Colin Lowther tell us how the word “rain” is used with several different meanings. https://spotlightenglish.com/how-to-learn-english/english-idioms-rain/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…
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This week on "Cool English," we’re diving into the basics of reflexive pronouns. Reflexive pronouns, such as myself, yourself, and themselves, are essential for making your English more precise and natural. In this episode, we'll cover when and how to use reflexive pronouns correctly, providing tips and tricks to help you avoid common mistakes. Whe…
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1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…
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Subscriber-only episode Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in any topics? leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en Text me what you think :)…
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Patrick Woodward and Alice Irrizary share about Philippe Croizon and how his disabilities has not kept him from unbelievable physical and mental achievements. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/doing-anything-with-philippe-croizon/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spot…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Meticulous means paying extremely careful attention to detail, being precise, and ensuring that every part of something is perfect or done correctly. Examples: 1- Chef Tony is so meticulous that he weighs every ingredient. When asked for a pinch of salt, he pulls out a calculator. His …
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🤩 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-40-discussion-collocations/ ✨ Espresso English Academy - 50% off all courses - https://bit.ly/EEacademy ✅ $1 grammar e-books - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/1-english-grammar-e-books/ Get ready to expand your vocabulary by learning 40 collocations with the word discussion!…
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Patrick Woodward and Alice Irrizary share about Philippe Croizon and how his disabilities has not kept him from unbelievable physical and mental achievements. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/doing-anything-with-philippe-croizon/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spot…
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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Patrick Woodward. Voice 2 And I’m Megan Nollet. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 Philippe Croizon swims in very cold water. The sea is dark. The wav…
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Stop, try, remember, and forget. These four verbs can give you a headache because when they are followed by gerund (ING) or an infinitive (TO VERB) the meaning changes, like I stopped doing in vs I stopped to do it. Let me help you with those today. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript Visit my web…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Caught off guard means being surprised by something unexpected, often when you're not prepared for it. Examples: 1- In September 2024, South Africa was caught off guard by a rare snowstorm during spring. 2- I was caught off guard when my teacher announced a surprise quiz at the beginni…
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In this episode, Andrew talks about his experience trying out cutting-edge virtual reality technology, the Apple Vision Pro. He describes his first-hand encounter with immersive 3D environments, watching videos, and playing games in virtual reality. Andrew also talks about the current limitations and future applications of this technology. This epi…
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Today’s Episode In 2020, an ophthalmologist was stabbed in a hospital by one of his patients. He almost lost his life, and his left hand was completely disabled, meaning he might never have been able to perform surgery again. This incident shocked the entire nation. What happened to this doctor, and how is he now? Find out in today's podcast! Membe…
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Yesterday, Former President Trump of the United States met with current president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We look at a news clip about their meeting and talk about all of the terms that will help you become a better English speaker. 💙 WANT BONUS ENGLISH? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join…
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In today’s episode, you will learn tons of English words and expressions that will help you speak English more fluently. After this lesson, you will have more confidence in your ability to speak English fluently. If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Laser-focused means intense concentration or attention on a specific task, goal, or topic, with no distractions. It’s like having a laser beam aimed directly at your target. In simple words, Laser-focused means giving all your attention to one thing and not letting anything distract yo…
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In this English lesson, you will learn English as we walk around the amazing city of Istanbul, Turkey. You will learn what cautiously optimistic means, what a pick-me-up is, you learn the difference between ferry and fairy, and so much more. Over 30 minutes of real English conversation from Istanbul, Turkiye. 💙 WANT BONUS ENGLISH? Become a channel …
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To go the extra mile means to make an additional effort beyond what is expected or required in order to achieve something or help someone. It means to try harder than needed to help or do something well. Examples: 1- In her campaign, the candidate went the extra mile by personally visi…
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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Liz Waid. Voice 2 And I’m Joshua Leo. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 While in Mexico City, Mexico, you might stop and buy a sweet, fried, churro. On Cheju Island in Korea, you might order some freshly ca…
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It just turned fall a few days ago, and that got me thinking about fall vocabulary. And, because it’s been a few weeks since we’ve looked at phrasal verbs on the podcast, today we’re going to dive into some phrasal verbs using the word fall. These are super useful and common in everyday English, so if you’re looking to sound more natural, you’ll de…
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In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities. 5 Vocabulary Words Related to the topic Carpool (Noun/Verb): A group of people t…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Unprecedented describes something that has never happened before or has no previous example to follow. It means Something that has never happened before, or is happening for the first time. Examples: 1- NASA’s unprecedented mission to land humans on Mars is set to take place in the nex…
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In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy share some exciting personal news as Kassy prepares to welcome her first baby. They talk about how she told her family, the prepa-rations she’s making, and her experiences during pregnancy. They also discuss how different cultures announce baby news and the use of social media to share family m…
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In this English lesson, we will dive into the evidence surrounding the suspect accused of trying to assassinate former President Trump. 💙 WANT BONUS ENGLISH? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368…
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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…
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Send us a text Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! This week we sit down with the equipment making, bad ass author, amazing researcher, Lauren Haunts! Ever wondered if your beloved REM pod is working during your paranormal investigations? We'll take you behind the scenes with exciting updates, winded rabbit holes, and a tin foil h…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To be on the fence is used when someone is undecided about something and cannot make a decision. They are torn between two or more choices and haven’t committed to any option. Examples: 1- Taylor Swift was on the fence about endorsing a political candidate. She didn’t want to alienate …
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In everyday English conversations, we often use short phrases to express agreement or shared feelings. Three common phrases are "me too," "me neither," and "me either." While "me too" is usually easy to use, "me neither" and "me either" can be confusing for a lot of English learners. This lesson will help you understand how to use these phrases cor…
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