Today Teresa talks about the word fathom. If you want to check out the NPR story that she got the example plenty from, click this link.

Remember, share your attempts to use fathom with us! You can share them with us via email at [email protected] or on our Facebook page! Until next time, happy learning!

This episode was recorded on June 26, 2020.

Today, Teresa and Patricia talk about English words or expressions that are in other languages. This topic comes from avid listener Hiroshi in Japan. Examples of English in other languages come from friends and former students from around the world and deserve a shout-out. Frédérique in France, Rafael in Spain, Patricia in Brazil, Ghassan in Saudi Arabia, Ryoichi in Germany, Jefferson in California, Abdullah in Kuwait, Minyoung in California, and of course Hiroshi in Japan who started this whole conversation. This was a fun topic for us and if you have other examples or if we made a mistake please let us know at [email protected] or on our Facebook page!! 

This show was recorded on June 30, 2020.

Two weeks ago Patricia introduced the verb consider. Today she talks about using the expression, thank you for your consideration. She gives examples of how and when to use the expression and explains the difference between this expression and simply saying thank you.

Share your English language learning moments with us by emailing [email protected] or by posting on our Facebook page! Until next time, happy learning!

This episode was recorded on July 20, 2020.

Today Patricia and Teresa talk about animal expressions (and similes) in English. Some of the animal expressions discussed in today’s talk are:

work like a dog

hungry as a horse

sweating like a pig

cool cat

weasel out

eager beaver

none of your beeswax

chicken out

play chicken

chicken fight

copy cat

bug somebody

pig out

ham

ham it up

busy bee (busy as a bee)

worker ant

horse around

one trick pony

dark horse

heard it from the horse’s mouth

hoof it

his bark is worse than his bite

a big fish in a small pond

Some nonanimal expressions used in today’s discussion:

brown noser, suck up, ass-kisser, apple polisher- don’t use this one! It’s never used!

in the spotlight

That turned dark!

This episode was recorded on June 2, 2020.

Today Teresa talks about the word sentiment. If you want to check out the NPR story that she got the example sentiment from, click this link.

Remember, share your attempts to use sentiment with us! You can share them with us via email at [email protected] or on our Facebook page! Until next time, happy learning!

This episode was recorded on July 2, 2020.

Today Patricia and Teresa talk about small talk and then role play three scenarios of small talk in different situations.

Scenario 1 at 2 minutes 31 seconds.

Scenario 2 at 4 minutes 28 seconds.

Scenario 3 at 17 minutes 45 seconds.

There’s also a discussion of verb tense usage at 8 minutes 50 seconds & at 20 minutes 45 seconds.

This episode was recorded on May 26, 2020.

Today Patricia talks about using the word consider. She gives examples of how to use the verb, and she explains how it can be used grammatically in a sentence.

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This episode was recorded on July 5, 2020.

Today Patricia and Teresa talk about generalizations in English. Most commonly, the plural is used to make generalizations. There are times when a singular example can be used but the plural is most likely the best choice.

Examples:

Vitamins and nutrients are vital for good health.

Fruit is delicious.

A koala is a marsupial.

A rattlesnake is a poisonous snake.

Riding a bike is good for your health.

Recorded May 19, 2020

Today Teresa talks about the word plenty. If you want to check out the NPR story that she got the example plenty from, click this link.

Remember, share your attempts to use plenty with us! You can share them with us via email at [email protected] or on our Facebook page! Until next time, happy learning!

This episode was recorded on June 10, 2020.

Today Teresa talks about the word inkling. If you want to check out the NPR story that she got the example plenty from, click this link.

Remember, share your attempts to use inkling with us! You can share them with us via email at [email protected] or on our Facebook page! Until next time, happy learning!

This episode was recorded on June 10, 2020.