English from all angles! It’s the holiday season so go out and spread some holiday cheer! In this episode, Drew discusses the meaning of “cheer.” What’s its opposite? To boo. By the way, is it spelled “holiday” or “holidays”? Both, you’ll “see”... Did she say “chair,” “chore,” “chow,” “chew,” “choir,” or “chorus?” Also: holly vs. mistletoe. How important is the “s” in English? Tons! Tune in for a reminder. Also, learn the verb “to bring in” –as in “to bring in the New Year.” And don’t’ forget the verb “to toast.” Do you toast when you bring in the New Year? Cheers!

English from all angles! What’s your outlook in life? What are the results of having a good outlook in life? In this episode, Drew goes over the concept of “outlook.” And speaking of outlook, are you guilty of sandbagging? If you’re not sure, you’d better tune in to find out! Also in this episode: the difference between “look out” vs. “watch out;” “take out” vs. “take away” and “dine in” vs. “dine out.”

English from all angles! Instead of thinking outside of the box, why not think inside of the box? Boxes, i.e. office cubicles, have come a long way from the corporate cells of the 80’s and 90’s. Nowadays, they’re inspiring and motiving spaces for doing super-creative work. Also in this episode, learn the phrasal verbs “box in” and “box up.” A box office smash is a movie that grosses a lot of money. Not sure what “gross” means? Tune in to find out. Also in this episode: the boxer (athlete), the boxer (engine), The Boxer (song) and the boxer (dog).

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew looks at the dotcom bubble and the real estate bubble and discusses why certain markets crash…or in this case, burst. Also, review the uses of “dot,” “period,” and “point,” along with the conditionals. You’ll learn the expressions “to go through the roof,” and “don’t burst my bubble,” – put these into practice and prove you master English! Also, chewing gum and bubble gum…pop! Tune in, because it’s not what you’re thinking.

English from all angles! Improve your listening comprehension while you learn new words and expressions. In this episode, Drew looks at everything from pitchforks and sales pitches to black sheep and black coffee. Don’t miss this one. What’s the word for a large group of fish? And birds? And wolves? And elephants? Also, repeat this and speak English better: What happens if a black cat crosses your path? Listen in and find out how.

English from all angles! In this episode, you’ll learn various meanings of the word “tight” – as in, “ a tight race.” The recent presidential race in the US was very tight, meaning very close. And discover the difference between “landslide” and “blowout,” terms also used in competitive scenarios like elections and sporting events. Are you spending more than you’re earning? Then it’s probably time to tighten your belt. Remember, “titan” and “tighten” are pronounced exactly the same – check out more pronunciation tips in this episode. Also, test whether or not you master the conditional in English. All of this in Episode 84.

English from all angles! Flags at half-mast, a red flag, to flag somebody down…Drew discusses how these terms are used in everyday English. Be sure to repeat what he says in order to consolidate these new expressions into your vocabulary. Has anyone ever strung you along? When you found out, did you tell them to go fly a kite? In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize and use these expressions, along with the phrasal verb “to buy out.”

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew uses the ampersand (&) to teach you some very useful words and expressions, including those related to “sand”. Tune in and check it out – you’ll see how quickly your English will improve! M&M’s, H&M, A&W, Dolce & Gabbana, Ben & Jerry’s…all of these brands use the ampersand (&) symbol. Find out more about the ampersand while you have fun practicing your English with Drew.

English from all angles! Remember, agility in conjugating the verb “to be” is key. Without knowing how to easily, quickly and correctly use the verb “to be”… you’re pretty lost. Born to run, born to be wild, born to win, born to dare, born to be brave, born to be…a doctor, a lawyer…What were you born to be? In this episode you’ll learn the verb “to honk” and the expression “thorn in your side”. People in this city are constantly honking their horns; it’s a real thorn in my side. Also, learn the differences among the words silverware, dinnerware, drinkware, tableware and flatware.

English from all angles! Do you remember your first crush? How did you feel? Giddy? Nervous? Did you have butterflies in your stomach? Was your heart racing? Drew discusses all types of crushes (including his first) in this episode. Question: Are you saying “o’clock” when you really mean “on the dot” or “sharp”? Remember, the term “o'clock” doesn’t have anything to do with being punctual. Also in this episode, learn pronunciation subtleties through the use of the words “push” and “tush” and “rush” and “hush,” along with their meanings.