Everybody ESL

Episode 460 (to have your work cut out for you)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 460 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange idiom “to have your work cut out for you.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 459 (different)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 459 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about “different from,” “different than,” and “different to.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 458 (come to think of it)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 458 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “Come to think of it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 457 (remember)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 457 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the two meanings of “remember.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 456 (shape up to be)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 456 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “shape up to be.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 455 (and change)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 455 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “and change.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 454 (woe is me)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 454 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “Woe is me.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 453 (burst your bubble)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 453 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “burst your bubble.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 452 (adding insult to injury)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 452 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “adding insult to injury.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 451 (one for the books)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 451 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “one for the books.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 450 (neighborhood)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 450 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “neighborhood.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 449 (-rama)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 449 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the interesting suffix -rama. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 448 (ache)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 448 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how we use the word “ache” with body parts. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 447 (go to town)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 447 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “go to town.” (It doesn’t mean what you think.) Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 446 (y'know)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 446 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you some common phrases people use during conversations to “check in with” the listener. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 445 (just like that)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 445 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “just like that.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 444 (you name it)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 444 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “You name it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 443 (gotcha)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 443 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the informal word “gotcha.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 442 (out in the open)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 442 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “out in the open.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 441 (Put your money where your mouth is)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 441 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “Put your money where your mouth is” (and two similar expressions). Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 440 (on a first-name basis)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 440 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “on a first-name basis.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 439 (off the top of your head)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 439 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “off the top of your head.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 438 (Earth to...)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 438 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the fun expression “Earth to...” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 437 (what makes someone tick)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 437 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you what we mean when we say that something “makes someone tick.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 436 (make do)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 436 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting verb “make do.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 435 (so that)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 435 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an important “so that” construction. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 434 (to and fro)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 434 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “to and fro.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 433 (around the block)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 433 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “been around the block.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 432 (dirty laundry)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 432 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “to air your dirty laundry in public.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 431 (in a new light)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 431 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “in a new light.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 430 (common sense)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 430 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “common sense.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 429 ("this" and "next" with days of the week)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 429 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a confusing way that we talk about the days of the week and the future. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 428 (your own medicine)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 428 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “a taste of your own medicine.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 427 (after all)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 427 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very common phrase “after all.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 426 (into)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 426 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another way to use the preposition “into.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 425 (drop the ball)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 425 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idioms “drop the ball” and “be on the ball.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 424 (as far as I'm concerned)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 424 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “as far as I’m concerned.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 423 (for crying out loud)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 423 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interjection “For crying out loud!” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 422 (call it quits)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 422 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange (but common) idiom “call it quits.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 421 (a far cry)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 421 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “a far cry.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 420 (Take it easy)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 420 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “Take it easy.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 419 (not by a long shot)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 419 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “Not by a long shot.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 418 (fishing for compliments)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 418 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “fishing for compliments.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 417 (like clockwork)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 417 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “like clockwork.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 416 (brand-new)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 416 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common adjective “brand-new.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 415 (on the fly)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 415 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “on the fly.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 414 (for one's own good)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 414 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the “too (something) for (somebody’s) own good” construction. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 413 (interesting idiom)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 413 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “like nobody’s business.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 412 (in order to)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 412 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common “in order to” construction. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 411 (one of a kind)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 411 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “one of a kind.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 410 (in the doghouse)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 410 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “in the doghouse.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 409 (one day)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 409 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful phrase “one day.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 408 (know the drill)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 408 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting and useful expression “know the drill.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 407 (remains to be seen)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 407 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “remains to be seen.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 406 (memory lane)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 406 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common phrase “down memory lane.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 405 (no-nonsense)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 405 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful word “no-nonsense.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 404 (pronunciation)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 404 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the natural pronunciation of two common words. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 403 (for all intents and purposes)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 403 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “for all intents and purposes.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 402 (not to mention)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 402 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “not to mention.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 401 (between a rock and...)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 401 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “between a rock and a hard place.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 400 (brace yourself)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 400 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting phrase “to brace yourself.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 399 (busybody)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 399 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting word “busybody.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 398 (nothing to sneeze at)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 398 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting idiom “nothing to sneeze at.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 397 (chops)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 397 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the surprisingly interesting noun “chops.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 396 (catch)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 396 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “catch.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 395 (some, many)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 395 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the words “some” and “many.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 394 (by all means)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 394 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “By all means.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 393 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 393 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “by the skin of your teeth.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 392 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 392 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “few and far between.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 391 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 391 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “keep your eyes peeled.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 390 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 390 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to learn the ropes.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 389 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 389 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to talk about doing something a certain number of times in a certain period of time. (It sounds complicated, but it’s not!) Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 388 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 388 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “fair share.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 387 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 387 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the difference between “know someone” and “know of someone.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 386 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 386 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “under your belt.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 385 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 385 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “an acquired taste.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 384 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 384 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “judgment call.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 383 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 383 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “There’s nothing to it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 382 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 382 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “more or less.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 381 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 381 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “from point A to point B.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 380 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 380 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful idiom “change your tune.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 379 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 379 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting and useful word “oomph.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 378 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 378 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common phrase “I guess so.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 377 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 377 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful phrase “sure enough.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 376 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 376 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful expression “no such thing.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 375 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 375 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “wet blanket.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 374 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 374 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common term “pet peeve.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 373 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 373 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interjection “oops.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 372 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 372 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting and useful expression “no stranger to.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 371 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 371 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange old expression “Be that as it may.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 370 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 370 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the noun “record.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 369 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 369 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange expression “on all fours.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 368 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 368 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the common expression “No wonder.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 367 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 367 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “to take place.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 366 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 366 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the phrasal verb “go for.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 365 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 365 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “The coast is clear.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 364 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 364 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “at first.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 363 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 363 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “in the works.” What does it mean when we say that something is in the works? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 362 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 362 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the terms “good sport” and “bad sport.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 361 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 361 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a less common meaning of the verb “find.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 360 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 360 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to wrap your head around something.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 359 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 359 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “If I do say so myself.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 358 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 358 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “Be my guest.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 357 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 357 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the expression “Tell me about it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 356 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 356 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you something that confuses many native English speakers: how to use the words “lie” and “lay.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 355 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 355 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “the ins and outs.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 354 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 354 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “for starters.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 353 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 353 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “around the corner.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 352 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 352 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “no ifs, ands, or buts.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 351 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 351 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “stumble upon.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 350 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 350 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a strange, but very common, way to use the word “head.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 349 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 349 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “hit the spot.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 348 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 348 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “beg to differ.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 347 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 347 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idioms “to luck out” and “to luck into.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 346 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 346 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “get going” (and a related construction). Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 345 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 345 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common idiom “ring a bell.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 344 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 344 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common phrase “in charge of.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 343 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 343 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “all over the map.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 342 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 342 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you what it means when someone is described as “the total package.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 341 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 341 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful—and maybe confusing—phrase “every other.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 340 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 340 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “When you get right down to it.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 339 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 339 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “to have no idea.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 338 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 338 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to say that you have a good opinion about someone. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 337 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 337 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “in my book.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 336 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 336 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common phrase “can’t stand.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 335 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 335 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful idiom “sit tight.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 334 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 334 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “to drift apart.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 333 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 333 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “day job.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 332 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 332 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “At the end of the day.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 331 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 331 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “fingers crossed.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 330 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 330 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “wheel.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 329 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 329 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “not the end of the world.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 328 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 328 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to be torn.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 327 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 327 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and interesting expression “Touch grass.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 326 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 326 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the very common and useful word “errand.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 325 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 325 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very old expression “Lo and behold.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 324 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 324 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the words “advice” and “advise.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 323 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 323 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the two ways to pronounce the word “you.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 322 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 322 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the words “raise” and “rise.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 321 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 321 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the common expression “Good for you.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 320 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 320 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two meanings of the word “handy.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 319 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 319 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “As a matter of fact.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 318 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 318 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “to lose your touch.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 317 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 317 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “wiggle room.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 316 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 316 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the old saying “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 315 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 315 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “the better part of.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 314 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 314 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you different ways to tell someone to stop doing something. Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 313 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 313 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the conjunction “in case.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 312 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 312 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the strange adverb “all too.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 311 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 311 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “Speak of the devil.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 310 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 310 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two related words with opposite meanings: “childish” and “childlike.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 309 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 309 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “do a number on.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 308 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 308 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two interesting expressions about money. Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 307 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 307 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the “as soon as” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 306 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 306 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a surprising way to use the word “go.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 305 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 305 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “something.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 304 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 304 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you some interesting expressions about time. Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 303 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 303 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you three interesting idioms that work like adverbs of frequency. Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 302 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 302 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a joke about the days of the week. (This is the first joke on the podcast since August 2020!) Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 301 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 301 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the sentence “You tell me.” (This sentence is more interesting than it looks!) Send your questions about English and your suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 300 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 300 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the differences between “sick,” “hurt,” and “broken.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 299 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 299 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the mysterious expression “If only.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 298 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 298 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “So far, so good.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 297 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 297 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the “Why not VERB?” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 296 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 296 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the “as can be” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 295 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 295 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “hits close to home.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 294 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 294 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you one way to use the phrase “not at all.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 293 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 293 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a common, but maybe unexpected, meaning of the word “work.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 292 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 292 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “big.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 291 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 291 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “in the long run.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 290 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 290 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting meaning of the phrase “could use.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 289 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 289 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “get your feet wet.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 288 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 288 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the (possibly confusing) expression “How do you like that?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 287 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 287 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the interesting phrase “Believe it or not.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 286 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 286 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful (and very common) expression “oh well.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 285 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 285 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “to throw someone under the bus.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 284 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 284 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “over the top.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 283 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 283 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the “might well” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 282 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 282 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the right way to talk about certain kinds of activities. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 281 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 281 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “How dare you?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 280 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 280 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a surprising meaning of the word “poor.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 279 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 279 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about something strange that happens with the pronunciation of two very common verbs. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 278 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 278 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the sometimes angry expression “What’s that supposed to mean?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 277 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 277 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “Keep up the good work.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 276 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 276 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you one meaning of the suffix “-ful.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 275 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 275 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “Same old, same old.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 274 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 274 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you one way to use the word “too.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 273 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 273 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the correct pronunciation of the word “attorney.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 272 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 272 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the fun idiom “small potatoes.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 271 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 271 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the common expression “Come on.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 270 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:05:00 +0000

Episode 270 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you special vocabulary about our senses. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 269 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 269 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the difficult word “just.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 268 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 268 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how native English speakers often say certain large numbers. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 267 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 267 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “the icing on the cake.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 266 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 266 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange expressions “to come across as” and “to come off as.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 265 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 265 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the words “borrow” and “lend.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 264 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 264 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “out of the question.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 263 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 263 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you some “filler words” in American English. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 262 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 262 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting suffix: -wise. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 261 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 261 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “It’s just a matter of time.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 260 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 260 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idioms “Here you go” and “There you go.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 259 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 259 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “Take it from me.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 258 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 258 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the “dying to” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 257 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 257 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expressions “strapped for cash” and “strapped for time.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 256 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 256 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “take for granted.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 255 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 2 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 255 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches a short lesson about two words that are often difficult for English learners—“vocabulary” and “menu.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 254 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 254 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very strange old expression “How do you like them apples?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 253 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 253 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode with an important tip about using “o’clock.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 252 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 252 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about “if” and “when” clauses in the future tense. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 251 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 251 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “like.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 250 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 250 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “catch wind of something.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 249 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 249 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idiom “piece of work.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 248 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 248 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “old hat.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 247 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 247 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the phrase “the pick of the litter.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 246 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 246 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the word “ago.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 245 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 245 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very useful phrase “to have a thing for.” What does it mean? And how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 244 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 244 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very useful “about to” construction. What does it mean? And how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 243 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 243 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “to occur to someone.” What does it mean? And how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 242 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 242 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful and interesting word “underdog.” What does it mean? And why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 241 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 241 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful and interesting expression “from the get-go.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 240 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 240 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you “passionate” and “compassionate,” two words that can be confusing because they look so similar. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 239 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 239 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “tops.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 238 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 238 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about “continuous” and “continual,” two very similar words that can cause difficulty for people who are learning English. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 237 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 237 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful idiom “to turn out.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 236 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 236 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful idiom “to stand a chance.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 235 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 235 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about “most” and “almost,” two very similar words that can cause difficulty for many people who are learning English. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 234 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 234 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about an interesting pattern that occurs with some phrasal verbs. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 233 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 233 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the small talk question “What brings you here today?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 232 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 232 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another Secret of Native Speakers: an interesting way that we use the words “man” and “boy.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 231 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 231 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrasal verb “to get by.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 230 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 230 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting expression “to jump at the chance.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 229 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Episode 229 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “the other day.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 228 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Episode 228 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “one of these days.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 227 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Episode 227 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful word jaywalking. You probably know what jaywalking is—maybe you have jaywalked before!—but you might not know the word for it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 226 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Episode 226 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful word “no-brainer.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 225 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 21:20:00 +0000

Episode 225 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange and useful phrase “the works.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 224 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:45:00 +0000

Episode 224 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you all about the useful phrase “Get it over with.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 223 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 3 Sep 2021 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 223 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two interesting sentence starters: “As far as I know” and “For all I know.” (I discussed “For all I know” in episode 214, but I wanted to discuss it again here.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 222 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:30:00 +0000

Episode 222 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “not much of a…” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 221 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 221 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a useful “double-verb” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 220 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 1 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 220 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “I’ll say!” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 219 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Episode 219 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful idiom “hit it off.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 218 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 218 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you useful sentence starters, words and phrases we often use when we start speaking. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 217 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Jul 2021 02:15:00 +0000

Episode 217 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you an interesting way to use the word “nice.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 216 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 216 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “big deal.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 215 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 215 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful (and sometimes dramatic) phrase “Little did I know.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 214 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Episode 214 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “For all I know.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 213 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 29 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Episode 213 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “or so.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 212 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 212 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the compound adjective “good old.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 211 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 4 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 211 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a simple thing about numbers that will make your English sound more natural. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 210 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:45:00 +0000

Episode 210 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that introduces and explains the expression “to go over someone’s head.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 209 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 209 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the word “earworm.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 208 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 208 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “according to.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 207 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:15:00 +0000

Episode 207 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “I guess so.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 206 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 5 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000

Episode 206 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the phrase “comfort zone.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 205 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 205 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the idiomatic question “What’s the big idea?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 204 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 204 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a common meaning of the word pretty. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 203 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 203 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very interesting expression “the elephant in the room.” What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 202 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 02:30:00 +0000

Episode 202 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very useful expression “to have no business doing something.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 201 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 03:30:00 +0000

Episode 201 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the very useful expression “No way!” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 200 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:30:00 +0000

Episode 200 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “Don’t get me wrong.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 199 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 199 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “the hang of.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 198 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 198 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful “so much for” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 197 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 02:30:00 +0000

Episode 197 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “No offense.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 196 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 03:30:00 +0000

Episode 196 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the “can’t help” construction to express that someone is unable to prevent something. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 195 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 195 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the expression “Now that you mention it.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 194 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 03:15:00 +0000

Episode 194 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a useful and interesting expression: “black sheep.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 193 (vocab mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 193 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you five common and interesting interjections. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 192 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 8 Nov 2020 01:30:00 +0000

Episode 192 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful idiom: “It’s about time.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 191 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 1 Nov 2020 02:30:00 +0000

Episode 191 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that reveals another Secret of Native Speakers: an unusual way to use the words warm and cold. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, 117, 131, 162, and 166.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 190 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 190 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a useful and interesting expression: “to leave no stone unturned.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 189 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 189 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a very useful phrasal verb: “to come down with.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 188 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 188 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two similar phrases: “for sale” and “on sale.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 187 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 4 Oct 2020 22:30:00 +0000

Episode 187 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you a common meaning of the word “tell.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 186 (pronunciation mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:30:07 +0000

Episode 186 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the two pronunciations of the word “the.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 185 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:01 +0000

Episode 185 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful construction that involves the phrases “on the one hand” and “on the other hand.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 184 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:02 +0000

Episode 184 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “That just doesn’t do it for me.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 183 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 4 Sep 2020 23:00:07 +0000

Episode 183 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful expression “sweet spot.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 182 (grammar mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:00:11 +0000

Episode 182 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you more about the mysterious word “ever,” which we started talking about in episode 181. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 181 (grammar mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:00:03 +0000

Episode 181 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use “at all” and “ever,” which only work in certain situations. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 180 (joke)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:00:03 +0000

Episode 180 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that features a joke about the pandemic. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 179 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 8 Aug 2020 00:00:10 +0000

Episode 179 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common and useful expression “might as well.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 178 (construction mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 1 Aug 2020 05:00:01 +0000

Episode 178 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you two common and useful expressions: “to be tired of” and “to be sick of.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 177 (grammar mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:30:06 +0000

Episode 177 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you about the -en suffix. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 176 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:00:04 +0000

Episode 176 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the fun and nonstandard expression “Who’da thunk it?” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 175 (vocab mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:00:09 +0000

Episode 175 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common informal words “sorta” and “kinda.” What do they mean, and how do you use them? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 174 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 02:30:04 +0000

Episode 174 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the common expression “as we speak.” What does it mean, and how can you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 173 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:30:04 +0000

Episode 173 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “Let it slide.” What does it mean, and how can you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 172 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:00:11 +0000

Episode 172 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “gray area.” What does it mean, and how can you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 171 (construction mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:15:07 +0000

Episode 171 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful “X and X” construction. What does this construction mean, and how do we use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 170 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:00:13 +0000

Episode 170 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “hit or miss.” What does it mean, and how can you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 169 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 5 Jun 2020 23:30:16 +0000

Episode 169 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the fun and useful expression “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 168 (construction mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 30 May 2020 00:00:09 +0000

Episode 168 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the strange but useful “the more, the more” construction. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 167 (construction mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 22 May 2020 02:45:01 +0000

Episode 167 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you three ways to tell people what you think about something or what conclusion you have come to. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 166 (grammar mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:00:05 +0000

Episode 166 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a grammar mini episode that reveals another Secret of Native Speakers: a very common—but unexpected—way to use the word “me.” (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, 117, 131, and 162.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 165 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 8 May 2020 23:30:08 +0000

Episode 165 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression: “cold comfort.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 164 (fun mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 4 May 2020 23:30:04 +0000

Episode 164 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use Pig Latin, an old language game based on English. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 163 (grammar mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:15:01 +0000

Episode 163 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a grammar mini episode that teaches you an interesting way we use the article “the.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 162 (grammar mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:10 +0000

Episode 162 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a grammar mini episode that reveals another Secret of Native Speakers: a very common contraction that your textbooks might not teach you. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, 117, and 131.) And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 161 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:15:02 +0000

Episode 161 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression: “fizzle out.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 160 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 23:00:03 +0000

Episode 160 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression: “up for grabs.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 159 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 23:00:17 +0000

Episode 159 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you another useful expression that you might hear during the coronavirus pandemic: “hunker down.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 158 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:00:33 +0000

Episode 158 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “in full swing.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 157

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:00:24 +0000

Episode 157 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of vocabulary words related to the coronavirus, a lesson about adjectives that work like nouns, a tip about greeting friends during difficult times, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 157 rundown: Vocabulary (words related to the coronavirus): 1:20, Grammar (adjectives that work like nouns): 6:55, Small talk (a tip about greeting people in difficult times): 10:50, the Joke of the Week: 12:45, Listening quiz: 14:15.

Episode 156 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:45:39 +0000

Episode 156 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “under the weather.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 155 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 3 Mar 2020 22:30:17 +0000

Episode 155 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “in broad daylight.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 154 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:05 +0000

Episode 154 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the expression “shoot the breeze.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 153

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:20:21 +0000

Episode 153 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of phrasal verbs about driving, a lesson about crowded cafés, Part 3 in our series about tag questions, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 153 rundown: Vocabulary (phrasal verbs about driving): 1:20, Grammar (Part 3 in the series about tag questions): 6:00, Small talk (a lesson about crowded cafés): 13:00, the Joke of the Week: 16:10, Listening quiz: 17:50.

Episode 152 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 23:00:27 +0000

Episode 152 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how to use the expression “bent out of shape.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 151 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:30:01 +0000

Episode 151 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you how and when to use the useful phrase “jump the gun.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 150 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:00:01 +0000

Episode 150 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “like the back of my hand.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 149

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 4 Jan 2020 05:10:14 +0000

Episode 149 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of vocabulary words about TV, a lesson about agreeing, Part 2 in our series about tag questions, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 149 rundown: Vocabulary (words about television): 1:25, Grammar (Part 2 in the series about tag questions): 6:30, Small talk (how to agree with somebody): 12:40, the Joke of the Week: 14:50, Listening quiz: 16:40.

Episode 148 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 02:00:18 +0000

Episode 148 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the interesting word “kitty-corner.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 147 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 01:00:13 +0000

Episode 147 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “Let bygones be bygones.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 146

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 7 Dec 2019 21:00:08 +0000

Episode 146 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of vocabulary words with changing pronunciations, a lesson about insisting, tag questions, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 146 rundown: Vocabulary (silent letters that might not be silent anymore): 1:20, Small talk (how to insist): 7:40, Grammar (Part 1 in a series about tag questions): 10:15, The Joke of the Week: 14:30, Listening quiz: 16:20.

Episode 145 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:30:02 +0000

Episode 145 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “It can’t hurt.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 144 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 06:30:12 +0000

Episode 144 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful expression “vice versa.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 143 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:17 +0000

Episode 143 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful phrase “to cut corners.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 142

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 01:45:11 +0000

Episode 142 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about babies, a lesson about apologizing, Part 4 in our series about passive verbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 142 rundown: Vocabulary (words about babies): 1:20, Small talk (how to apologize): 6:40, Grammar (Part 4 in the series about passive verbs): 8:35, the Joke of the Week: 14:40, Listening quiz: 16:00

Episode 141 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:00:13 +0000

Episode 141 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the two meanings of the phrase “used to.” You will learn to understand them and make sentences using them. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 140 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:30:03 +0000

Episode 140 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “That’s more like it.” Find out what it means and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 139

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:30:03 +0000

Episode 139 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about fall, a lesson about making promises, Part 3 in our series about passive verbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 139 rundown: Vocabulary (words about fall): 1:25, Small talk (how to make a promise): 6:05, Grammar (Part 3 in the series about passive verbs): 8:05, The Joke of the Week: 14:20, Listening quiz: 16:10.

Episode 138 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 22:00:17 +0000

Episode 138 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the “down / to go” construction, a common way of talking about your progress. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 137 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 23:00:04 +0000

Episode 137 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the interesting English expression “stick to your guns.” What does it mean, and how can you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 136

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 04:45:01 +0000

Episode 136 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about sounds, a lesson about asking someone for a favor, Part 2 in our series about passive verbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. (Can you find this episode’s special guest?) If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 136 rundown:

Vocabulary (hard-to-define sounds): 1:25,

Grammar (Part 2 in the series about passive verbs): 6:20,

Small talk (asking someone for a favor): 11:25,

The Joke of the Week: 14:30,

Listening quiz: 16:10

Episode 135 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:30:10 +0000

Episode 135 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful English expression “mixed bag.” What does it mean, and how can you make it part of your English? Find out here. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 134 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 9 Sep 2019 23:00:10 +0000

Episode 134 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the interesting English expression “can of worms.” What does it mean, and how do you use it? Find out here. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 133

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 5 Sep 2019 22:30:23 +0000

Episode 133 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good animal sound vocabulary, a lesson about accepting help, Part 1 in our series about passive verbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 133 rundown:
Vocabulary (words for animal sounds): 1:20,
Grammar (Part 1 in the series about passive verbs): 7:40,
Small talk (accepting help): 13:45,
The Joke of the Week: 15:55,
Listening quiz: 17:20

Episode 132 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 02:00:21 +0000

Episode 132 of the Everybody ESL teaches you the interesting English expression “any way you slice it.” What does it mean, and how do you use it? Find out here. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 131 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:30:11 +0000

Episode 131 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about an interesting way to use the word “squat.” Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, 102, and 117. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 130

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 06:30:03 +0000

Episode 130 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about walking, a lesson about asking if someone is busy, a discussion about the word “only,” the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 130 rundown:
Vocabulary (words about walking): 1:20,
Grammar (an interesting way to use “only”): 6:00,
Small talk (asking if someone is busy): 11:05,
The Joke of the Week: 14:05,
Listening quiz: 16:20

Episode 129 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 03:00:06 +0000

Episode 129 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to take the cake.” What does it mean? (And why?) Find out here. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 128 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:00:11 +0000

Episode 128 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “at the drop of a hat.” Find out what it means (and why) and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 127 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:50:05 +0000

The computer is fixed, so we’re finally back with a new episode! Episode 127 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to draw a blank.” Find out what it means and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 126

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:30:02 +0000

Episode 126 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about vacations, Part 4 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about common airport questions, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 126 rundown:
Vocabulary (words about vacations): 1:25,
Grammar (gerunds, Part 4): 7:50,
Small talk (airport questions): 13:40,
The Joke of the Week: 16:00,
Listening quiz: 18:30

Episode 125 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:00:13 +0000

Episode 125 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “free rein.” Find out what it means—and why many native English speakers spell this expression incorrectly. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 124 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:30:12 +0000

Episode 124 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “to get the drift” (you can also say “to catch the drift”). Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 123 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 24 May 2019 23:01:18 +0000

Episode 123 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a different way to use the word afraid. Did you know that afraid doesn’t always mean “feeling fear”? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 122

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 17 May 2019 22:00:24 +0000

Episode 122 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about feet, Part 3 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about buses, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 122 rundown:
Vocabulary (words about feet): 1:20,
Grammar (gerunds, Part 3): 5:00,
Small talk (asking about your bus): 10:20,
The Joke of the Week: 13:45,
Listening quiz: 15:50

Episode 121 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 6 May 2019 22:30:14 +0000

Episode 121 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting word: jinx. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 120 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:45:16 +0000

Episode 120 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting word: dibs. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 119

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:00:11 +0000

Episode 119 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about hands, Part 2 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about asking someone if they need help, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 119 rundown:

Vocabulary (words about hands): 1:30,

Grammar (gerunds, Part 2): 6:00,

Small talk (asking someone if they need help): 12:10,

The Joke of the Week: 14:30,

Listening quiz: 15:50

Episode 118 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 7 Apr 2019 22:15:02 +0000

Episode 118 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: the lion’s share. What does it mean, and why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 117 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:30:08 +0000

Episode 117 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about a common way to communicate without giving any information. (That sounds mysterious!) Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, 81, and 102. And send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 116

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:05:20 +0000

Episode 116 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about being tired or sleepy, Part 1 of our series about gerunds, a discussion about politely refusing someone’s offer to help, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 116 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for being sleepy or tired): 1:20,

Grammar (gerunds, Part 1): 6:30,

Small talk (refusing someone’s offer to help): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 14:00,

Listening quiz: 15:30

Episode 115 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 7 Mar 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 115 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: bad apple. What does it mean to call someone a “bad apple,” and why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 114 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 3 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Episode 114 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting phrase: to butter someone up. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 113

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 113 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary about being bored, a simple lesson about using place names, a list of common greetings, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 113 rundown:

Vocabulary (words about boredom): 1:25,

Grammar (place names and “the”): 6:40,

Small talk (greetings): 10:55,

The Joke of the Week: 14:40,

Listening quiz: 16:45

Episode 112 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:45:00 +0000

Episode 112 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another common and useful expression: to end up. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 111 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 7 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 111 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a common and useful phrase: all of a sudden. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 110

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:45:00 +0000

Episode 110 of the Everybody ESL podcast has good vocabulary to describe busy people, a simple lesson about inverted sentences, simple ways to get someone’s attention, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 110 rundown:

Vocabulary (words to describe busy people): 1:25,

Grammar (using inverted sentences with certain adverbs): 6:50,

Small talk (getting people’s attention): 13:00,

The Joke of the Week: 16:15,

Listening quiz: 18:20

Episode 109 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:45:00 +0000

Episode 109 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an unusual but useful idiom: Knock yourself out! What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 108 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 8 Jan 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Episode 108 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a good idiom: out of the woods. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 107 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 1 Jan 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Episode 107 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a mysterious idiom: keep your nose clean. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 106

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 106 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about hard-to-describe sounds, Part 4 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a lesson about talking with strangers who come to your door, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 106 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for hard-to-describe sounds): 1:20,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 4): 7:00,

Small talk (when people come to your door): 12:40,

The Joke of the Week: 14:50,

Listening quiz: 16:30

Episode 105 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 01:29:00 +0000

Episode 105 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another interesting word: iffy. What does it mean, and how do you use it? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 104 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 104 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another interesting expression: creature of habit. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 103

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 7 Dec 2018 00:15:00 +0000

Episode 103 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about small things, Part 3 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a lesson about needing more time at the grocery store check-out, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 103 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for small things): 1:20,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 3): 6:30,

Small talk (checking out at the grocery store): 12:30,

The Joke of the Week: 15:05,

Listening quiz: 17:45

Episode 102 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 102 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about a surprising way to use the suffix -ish that your textbooks probably never taught you. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, and 81.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 101 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 101 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: “Welcome to the club.” What does it mean, and when can you use it? Find out here. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 100

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 100 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about big things, Part 2 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a discussion about asking someone to watch your stuff, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 100 rundown:

Vocabulary (words for big things): 3:00,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 2): 6:40,

Small talk (asking someone to watch your stuff): 13:20,

The Joke of the Week: 15:50,

Listening quiz: 18:00

Episode 99 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 9 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 99 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting expression: “second wind.” What does it mean, and why? Find out here. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 98 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 2 Nov 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 98 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you an interesting and unexpected use of the common word “fly.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 97

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Episode 97 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about different ways of talking, Part 1 of our series about count and noncount nouns, a discussion about what to say if someone asks you for help, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record an introduction for future episodes), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

(I’m sorry this episode is so noisy. Airplanes were flying over my house every few minutes. You might be able to hear them in the background!)

Episode 97 rundown:

Vocabulary (different ways of talking): 1:20,

Grammar (count nouns and noncount nouns, Part 1): 6:10,

Small talk (when someone asks you for help): 11:30,

The Joke of the Week: 13:30,

Listening quiz: 15:40

Episode 96 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 96 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “in a nutshell.” You will learn what this phrase means—and why—and how to include it in your conversations. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 95 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 95 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “Cross your t’s and dot your i’s.” You will learn what this phrase means and how to include it in your conversations. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 94

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 7 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 94 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about teeth and dentists, a quick lesson about the “let” construction, a discussion about polite ways to ask for help, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 94 rundown:

Vocabulary (dentists and teeth): 1:20,

Grammar (the “let” construction): 6:10,

Small talk (asking for help): 9:30,

The Joke of the Week: 13:00,

Listening quiz: 14:10

Episode 93 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 93 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the useful expression “Play it by ear.” You will learn what this phrase means and how to include it in your conversations. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 92 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 92 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the informal expression “You’re telling me.” You will learn what this phrase means and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 91

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 91 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about school, a grammar lesson about “that” and some places where we often omit it, a discussion about using a drive-through, the Joke of the Week, a homework assignment, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 90 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 3 Sep 2018 01:15:00 +0000

Episode 90 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the informal expression “What gives?” You will learn what this phrase means and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 89 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 89 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “a dime a dozen.” You will learn what this phrase means and how to use it. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 88

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 88 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary for referring to people when you don’t know their names, a grammar lesson about the “had better” construction, a discussion about a very common small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 88 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words for when you don’t know someone’s name): 1:30,

Grammar (the “had better” construction): 7:15,

Small talk (“What do you do?”): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 15:30,

Listening quiz: 18:25

Episode 87 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 87 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “May-December romance.” You will learn what this phrase means... and why. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 86 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 9 Aug 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 86 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “squared away.” You will learn how to use this phrase to describe yourself or your situation. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 85

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 2 Aug 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 85 of the Everybody ESL podcast has vocabulary about doctor’s appointments, a grammar lesson about using singular nouns with numbers, advice about handling a common social situation, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 85 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (seeing a doctor): 1:15

Grammar (using singular nouns with numbers): 7:45,

Small talk (when you realize someone has been talking to you): 11:45,

The Joke of the Week: 14:15,

Listening quiz: 16:50

Episode 84 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Episode 84 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you the expression “for my money.” You will learn how to use this phrase to introduce an opinion. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 83 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 83 of the Everybody ESL podcast discusses a very common way that some sounds in English words change when a certain other sound is around them. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 82

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 82 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a useful grammar lesson about “even if” and “even though,” some music vocabulary, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 82 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (music words): 1:20

Grammar (the difference between “even if” and “even though”): 6:45,

Small talk (a subject that's always okay to talk about): 10:45,

The Joke of the Week: 13:50,

Listening quiz: 16:15

Episode 81 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000

Episode 81 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about native English speakers and a strange construction that your textbooks probably never taught you. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 80 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 8 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 80 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a fun English expression: “sour grapes.” What does it mean... and why? Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 79

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 5 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 79 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about an interesting construction, a tip about one-word answers, fireworks vocabulary, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 79 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (fireworks): 1:15

Small talk (avoiding one-word answers): 6:20,

Grammar (the “have someone do something” construction): 9:00,

The Joke of the Week: 11:30,

Listening quiz: 15:00

Episode 78 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 22:58:00 +0000

Episode 78 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a useful English expression: “the last straw.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 77 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 77 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you a mysterious English expression: “on the outs.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 76

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 76 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about contractions, a vocabulary list that’s perfect for the summer, tips on receiving compliments, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 76 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (summertime): 1:25

Small talk (how to receive a compliment): 7:15,

Grammar (a simple rule about contractions): 10:20,

The Joke of the Week: 14:45,

Listening quiz: 17:30

Episode 75 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 75 of the Everybody ESL podcast teaches you another useful English expression: “to flesh out.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for the podcast to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 74 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 74 of the Everybody ESL podcast presents another useful English expression: “pep talk.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 73

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 8 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 73 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about the two “used to” constructions, a list of words you can use when you can’t remember what something is called, responding to “Have a nice day,” the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 73 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words for when you can’t remember what something is called): 1:25

Grammar (the two “used to” constructions): 5:40,

Small talk (responding to “Have a nice day”): 11:00,

The Joke of the Week: 13:10,

Listening quiz: 15:45

Episode 72 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 6 Jun 2018 04:30:00 +0000

Episode 72 of the Everybody ESL podcast presents another colorful English expression: “to jump through hoops.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 71 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 2 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 71 of the Everybody ESL podcast presents another mysterious American English expression: “Cry uncle.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 70

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 29 May 2018 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 70 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about “few” and “a few” (two very similar terms with an important difference), a list of cooking vocabulary, how to ask someone to save your seat, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 70 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about cooking): 1:25

Small talk (asking someone to save your seat): 6:30,

Grammar (“few” vs. “a few”): 8:45,

The Joke of the Week: 12:40,

Listening quiz: 14:45

Episode 69 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 69 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about native English speakers and “can” and “can’t.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 68 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 19 May 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 68 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about the interesting English expression “doormat.” What does it mean, and why? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 67

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 14 May 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Episode 67 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about the tricky modal “should,” a list of story vocabulary, what to do when someone asks if you need help (but you don’t), the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 67 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about stories): 1:25,

Small talk (when someone asks if you need help, but you don't): 7:30,

Grammar (the modal “should”): 9:35,

The Joke of the Week: 13:35,

Listening quiz: 15:40

Episode 66 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Episode 66 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a... Secret of Native Speakers, something you probably never knew about native English speakers and how they use English. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 65 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 6 May 2018 22:30:00 +0000

Episode 65 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a common, useful expression: “Out on a limb.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 64

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 1 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 64 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about an interesting way native speakers commonly use “me,” a list of words that describe different kinds of movies, a small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 64 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about movies): 1:30,

Small talk (asking where someone bought something): 8:00,

Grammar (real talk about “I” and “me”): 10:45,

The Joke of the Week: 16:45,

Listening quiz: 18:30

Episode 63 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 63 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about two words that can be difficult to use correctly: “until” and “by.” Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 62 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 62 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about something mysterious: the way English speakers say “I don’t know” without using any words. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 61

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 61 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a quick lesson about some unusual contractions, a list of words for different periods of time, a small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 61 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about time): 1:25,

Small talk (when someone asks for your help): 6:35,

Grammar (unusual contractions): 10:35,

The Joke of the Week: 16:35,

Listening quiz: 18:40

Episode 60 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 60 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: “like a deer in the headlights.” What does it mean to be like a deer in the headlights? When can you use this expression? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 59

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:50:00 +0000

Episode 59 of the Everybody ESL podcast has Part 2 of our lesson about “must” and “have to,” a list of words about words, a small talk topic, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 59 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (words about words): 1:25,

Small talk (asking someone to move their car): 6:28,

Grammar (must and have to, Part 2): 9:30,

The Joke of the Week: 12:32,

Listening quiz: 14:15

Episode 58 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 7 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 58 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about two interesting English expressions: “on the hook” and “off the hook.” What does it mean to be on or off “the hook”? When can you use these expressions? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 57

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 3 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 57 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar lesson about “must” and “have to,” a list of words and expressions that come from baseball, some good advice about small talk, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 57 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (expressions that come from baseball): 1:28,

Small talk (topics to avoid): 9:15,

Grammar (must and have to): 12:50,

The Joke of the Week: 18:37,

Listening quiz: 20:45

Episode 56 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 56 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about “my two cents.” What does it mean to “put in your two cents”? When can you use this expression? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 55 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 55 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about Mother Nature. What is Mother Nature? Who is Mother Nature? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 54

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:30:00 +0000

Episode 54 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about “Have you ever?” questions, a list of words that are perfect for the springtime, a quick discussion about interrupting someone politely, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 54 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (springtime): 1:35,

Small talk (interrupting someone): 6:55,

Grammar (“Have you ever?” questions): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 16:36,

Listening quiz: 19:00

Episode 53 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 53 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a colorful English expression that's perfect for spring: nip it in the bud. What does this mean, and how do you use it? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 52

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 52 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about sentence-level adverbs, a list of useful city words, a quick discussion about accepting an invitation to have dinner at someone’s house, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 52 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (cities): 1:21,

Small talk (accepting an invitation): 6:31,

Grammar (sentence adverbs): 8:29,

The Joke of the Week: 14:30,

Listening quiz: 17:24

Episode 51 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 6 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 51 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about a colorful English expression: out of the blue. What does this mean, and where does it come from? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 50

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 2 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 50 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about sentences like “Let’s talk soon,” a list of interesting number words, a quick discussion about ordering food on the phone, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 50 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (useful number words): 1:25,

Small talk (ordering food on the phone): 8:25,

Grammar (the “Let’s” construction): 11:10,

The Joke of the Week: 15:05,

Listening quiz: 18:00

Episode 49 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:30:00 +0000

Episode 49 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: to stick out like a sore thumb. What does this mean, and when can you use it? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 48

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000

Episode 48 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about sentences with no subject, a list of useful cell phone vocabulary, a quick discussion about asking someone what time it is, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 48 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (cell phones): 1:20,

Small talk (asking what time it is): 7:23,

Grammar (sentences with no subjects): 9:05,

The Joke of the Week: 14:47,

Listening quiz: 18:38

Episode 47 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 47 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: square peg. What is a square peg, and where does this expression come from? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 46

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:30:00 +0000

Episode 46 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about the difference between “hope” and “wish,” a list of restaurant vocabulary, a discussion about asking someone if you can pet their dog, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 46 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (restaurants): 1:36,

Small talk (Can I pet your dog?): 6:58,

Grammar (“hope” vs. “wish”): 9:51,

The Joke of the Week: 15:38,

Listening quiz: 18:10

Episode 45 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 45 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: Shotgun! What does it mean, and where do you use it? (And why?) Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 44

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 9 Feb 2018 02:30:00 +0000

Episode 44 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about the differences between “will” and “going to,” a list of friendship vocabulary, a quick discussion about losing your phone, keys, or other valuable items, the Joke of the Week, a quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 44 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (relationships): 1:23,

Small talk (Did I leave my wallet here?): 6:05,

Grammar (“will” vs. “going to”): 9:41,

The Joke of the Week: 16:04,

Quiz: 17:36

Episode 43 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 5 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 43 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: the sixth sense. What does it mean, and when can you use it? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

Episode 42

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 1 Feb 2018 01:45:00 +0000

Episode 42 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a lesson about comparative and superlative adjectives, a list of acronym vocabulary, a quick discussion about asking where the bathroom is, the Joke of the Week, a quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 42 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (acronyms): 1:25,

Grammar (comparatives and superlatives): 8:23,

Small talk (Where’s the bathroom?): 14:38,

The Joke of the Week: 17:27,

Quiz: 20:35

Episode 41 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 02:59:00 +0000

Episode 41 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: Crickets. What does it mean, and when can you use it? (And why?) Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 40

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 05:45:00 +0000

Episode 40 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good sleep vocabulary for you, a quick discussion about asking to speak to someone on the phone, a lesson on compound nouns, the Joke of the Week, a sentence quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions (or if you’d like to record the introduction for a future episode), send an email to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 40 rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (sleeping): 1:27,

Grammar (compound nouns): 6:23,

Small talk (telephone requests): 12:55,

The Joke of the Week: 15:59,

Quiz: 17:37

Episode 39 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 39 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: like riding a bicycle. What does it mean, and when can you use it? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 38

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Episode 38 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good vocabulary for you about staying inside when it’s cold, a quick lesson about what to say when you think that you recognize a stranger, Part 4 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a vocab quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to EverybodyESL@gmail.com!

Episode 38’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (keeping warm inside): 1:26,

Grammar (Part 4 of our series about “would”): 5:44,

Small talk (when you think you know a stranger): 9:53,

The Joke of the Week: 12:26,

Vocab quiz: 14:49

Episode 37 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:10:00 +0000

Episode 37 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: a drop in the bucket. What does it mean, and when can you use it? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 36

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 4 Jan 2018 08:01:00 +0000

Episode 36 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some cold weather vocabulary for you, a quick discussion about asking people to repeat themselves, Part 3 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a spelling quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 36’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (cold weather): 1:25,

Grammar (Part 3 of our series about “would”): 6:49,

Small talk (asking people to repeat themselves): 9:41,

The Joke of the Week: 12:49,

Spelling quiz: 15:40

Episode 35 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:01:00 +0000

Episode 35 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about an interesting English expression: with flying colors. What does it mean, when can you use it, and where does it come from? Send your questions about English expressions (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 34

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 07:15:00 +0000

Episode 34 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day vocabulary, a quick discussion about good ways to say no, Part 2 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a quiz about opposites, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 34’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day): 1:15,

Grammar (Part 2 of our series about “would”): 7:40,

Small talk (how to say no): 11:29,

The Joke of the Week: 14:17,

Opposites quiz: 17:20

Episode 33 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:15:00 +0000

Episode 33 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode all about the hidden meaning of a single common English word: breakfast. Send your questions about English vocabulary (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 32

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:30:00 +0000

Episode 32 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good party vocabulary, a quick discussion about buying tickets at a movie theater, Part 1 in the series of lessons about the word “would,” the Joke of the Week, a funny story, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 32’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (parties): 1:39,

Grammar (Part 1 of our series about “would”): 6:38,

Small talk (buying tickets at a movie theater): 10:38,

The Joke of the Week: 12:26,

Listening practice: 14:39

Episode 31 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:45:00 +0000

Episode 31 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the meaning of the colorful idiom “Hold your horses.” Send your questions about English idioms (or anything else) and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 30 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Episode 30 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the meaning and the uses of the old expression “the Midas touch.” (It comes from an ancient legend with a sad ending.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 29

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 7 Dec 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Episode 29 of the Everybody ESL podcast has some good snow vocabulary, a discussion about a few common phrases you’ll encounter in an office, a grammar lesson about here and there, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 29’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Grammar (here and there): 2:21,

Vocabulary (snow-cabulary!): 6:51,

Small talk (the weekend): 11:42,

The Joke of the Week: 13:45,

Listening quiz: 16:26

Episode 28 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 3 Dec 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Episode 28 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the meaning and the uses of the colorful expression “wild goose chase.” Send your questions about English and suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 27

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Episode 27 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar lesson about a special kind of question, a gym and exercise vocabulary list, a discussion about asking whether a seat is available, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 27’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (the gym): 1:45,

Small talk (asking if a seat is available): 5:51,

Grammar topic (echo questions): 8:12,

The Joke of the Week: 12:12,

Listening quiz: 14:23

Episode 26 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 08:01:00 +0000

Episode 26 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about misunderstood lyrics and one of the most famous songs of the 1960s. You might never hear this song the same way again. Send your questions about English and suggestions for future episodes to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 25

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:01:00 +0000

Episode 25 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar segment about two similar words you can learn to use correctly, money vocabulary ($$$), a discussion about expressing sympathy, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 25’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Vocabulary (money): 1:13,

Small talk (expressing sympathy): 5:55,

Grammar topic (so and such): 8:26,

The Joke of the Week: 13:38,

Listening quiz: 15:13

Episode 24 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 24 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the useful English idiom in the nick of time. Send your questions about English idioms (or any other English topic) to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 23

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:45:00 +0000

Episode 23 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a list of dog vocabulary, information about some common restaurant situations, a lesson about special adverbs, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 23’s rundown:
Intro: 0:00,
Grammar topic (special adverbs): 1:53,
Vocabulary (dogs): 4:57,
Small talk (restaurants): 11:43,
Joke of the Week: 16:00,
Listening quiz: 18:36

Episode 22 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 22:34:00 +0000

Episode 22 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that explores an interesting English idiom: to steal someone’s thunder. Send your questions about English idioms (or any other English topic) to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 21

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Thu, 9 Nov 2017 02:05:00 +0000

Episode 21 of the Everybody ESL podcast has an in-depth discussion of contractions, some good vocabulary about rainy weather, the Joke of the Week, a super-important small talk topic, and more. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 21’s rundown:

Intro: 0:00,

Small talk lesson: 1:53,

Grammar topic: 4:30,

Vocabulary: 12:00,

Joke of the Week: 15:36,

Listening quiz: 18:18

Episode 20 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 5 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 20 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini “What’s the Difference?” episode. In this one, we talk about see, look at, and watch. They’re very similar, but they have some important differences. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 19

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 1 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 19 of the Everybody ESL podcast discusses one type of irregular verb, introduces a lesson on small talk (how to ask a bus driver some simple questions), gives you a wedding vocabulary list, shares the Joke of the Week, tests you with a listening quiz, and more. And remember: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 18 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Episode 18 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode. This one introduces and discusses an interesting English idiom: “to pull a fast one.” It’s a mysterious but useful expression that comes in handy when someone is trying to fool you. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 17

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 17 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces a short discussion about articles (one of the trickiest features of English), a lesson on small talk (how to call a store or restaurant and ask how late they’re open), Halloween vocabulary, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 16 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:09:00 +0000

Episode 16 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode that introduces and discusses an interesting English idiom. In this episode, it’s “for the birds,” a useful expression with a colorful origin. Don’t forget: I want your questions, comments, and suggestions. Send them to everybodyesl@gmail.com!

Episode 15 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:26:00 +0000

Episode 15 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini “What’s the Difference?” episode, where I explain two similar words so you can easily use them correctly. Special announcement: Myeongja from Daegu, Korea, is the official Champion of Episode 14 for the English joke she submitted!

Episode 14

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 05:40:00 +0000

Episode 14 of the Everybody ESL podcast has lots of good information for you about phrasal verbs, those common (but tricky!) compound verbs. There’s also a small talk topic about people calling you on the phone by mistake, a listening quiz, the Joke of the Week, and more. And if you’re the first person to send me an English joke, you will be the Champion of Episode 14! Speaking of champions, Daniel from Russia is the official Champion of Episode 13 for his sentence about the idiom "on the back burner."

Episode 13 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:01:00 +0000

Episode 13 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode about the English expression “on the back burner.” You can find a back burner (usually more than one) in every kitchen, but what does it mean if something is “on the back burner”? Special announcement: Amy from Korea is the official Champion of Episode 12 because she was the first person to send in the correct answer to question #5 from last episode’s listening quiz!

Episode 12

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 8 Oct 2017 02:46:00 +0000

Episode 12 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces good vocabulary about being or getting sick (even some fun sickness vocab!), a short comparison of the simple past and the present perfect, the proper way to tell someone that they dropped something, the Joke of the Week, and a listening quiz. And if you’re the first person to email me the answer to question #5 of the listening quiz (send it to everybodyesl@gmail.com), I will announce your name as the Champion of Episode 12!

Episode 11 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 3 Oct 2017 07:01:00 +0000

Episode 11 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini “What’s the Difference?” episode, a quick look at two words that are often mixed up: fun and funny. They look similar, they sound similar, and they mean similar things. So what’s the difference?

Episode 10

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 1 Oct 2017 00:25:00 +0000

Episode 10 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces a lesson on the confusing propositions in, into, on, and onto; a small talk discussion to help you deal with forgetting someone’s name; useful clichés (standard comparisons you are likely to hear in conversation); a listening quiz; the Joke of the Week; and more. The Everybody ESL podcast is an easy way to keep learning and practicing your English.

Episode 9 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:50:00 +0000

Episode 9 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode, a quick look at “fast friends,” an interesting expression that many people—even native English speakers!—misunderstand.

Episode 8

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 05:09:00 +0000

Episode 8 of the Everybody ESL podcast has lots of stuff to help keep you learning and practicing your English: a tip about small talk, a listening quiz, vocabulary about cars and driving, a grammar topic, the Joke of the Week, and more. (Bonus! See if you can find my mistake in this episode!)

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Episode 7 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 05:20:00 +0000

Episode 7 of the Everybody ESL podcast is another mini episode, a quick look at “going through the motions,” a useful expression for describing yourself or people you know. This expression always makes me think of robots, and after you listen to this episode, you’ll see why.

Episode 6

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 06:09:00 +0000

Episode 6 of the Everybody ESL podcast has a grammar topic for you (I’ve been thinking about this one for more than 45 years), a quick lesson in small talk, vocabulary about airplanes, the Joke of the Week, a listening quiz, and more. The Everybody ESL podcast is the perfect way to keep your English studies going.

Episode 5 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:17:00 +0000

Episode 5 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode, a quick look at “birthday suit,” a fun expression you can easily add to your English vocabulary and use in casual conversations. Can you guess what your birthday suit is? Can you guess where the expression comes from? Listen to this short episode, and you won’t need to guess.

Episode 4

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:56:00 +0000

Episode 4 of the Everybody ESL podcast brings you a useful lesson about asking for help at the grocery story, some good cat vocabulary, a tip about small talk, another listening quiz, a joke about crocodiles, and a lot more. The Everybody ESL podcast is an easy way to keep learning more English and practice what you already know. (Exciting bonus: I’m still experimenting with the new microphone!)

Episode 3 (mini)

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Fri, 8 Sep 2017 22:18:00 +0000

Episode 3 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode, a quick look at “in one fell swoop,” a mysterious English phrase with an interesting origin. It contains a language fossil, and you can easily add it to your conversation. (I’m still experimenting with the right way to use the new microphone. Please be patient while I work on improving the sound quality!)

Episode 2

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Sat, 2 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Episode 2 of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces vocabulary about cleaning (including slob and neat freak!), some basic American English small talk, a grammar topic that will get you thinking about airplanes and flight attendants, a listening quiz, and more. (Don’t forget the Joke of the Week!) The Everybody ESL podcast is a great way to follow along with clear English and practice as you go. (Mini episodes are on the way! Some of you said shorter episodes work better for you, so stay tuned for mini episodes that cover only one or two topics.)

Episode 1

everybodyesl@gmail.com (Ben) — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The first episode of the Everybody ESL podcast introduces some basic American English small talk, a grammar topic about adjectives, vocabulary related to eclipses, a listening quiz, and more. (There's even a joke about snakes!) The Everybody ESL podcast is a great way to learn English words and grammar as you gain confidence in your English skills.