The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

In this special episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, I’m sharing my personal 9/11 story for the 25th Anniversary of the attacks. As a native New Yorker who was 15 years old and living in Brooklyn when the attacks happened, I’ll take you back to that day. I'll be sharing what I experienced, what happened to my father and uncle who worked in emergency response and law enforcement, and how 9/11 continued to impact my family two decades later. This is a more personal and emotional episode than usual, but it’s also an opportunity to listen to real English through a true story about New York, resilience, loss, and remembering. While you listen, I'll also teach you 15 words that naturally came out of my 9/11 story.

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Welcome to episode #86 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you'll be learning 15 more phrasal verbs, idioms and slang words about negotiating and persuading.

Negotiating, persuading, and convincing people are a huge part of real-life English, and sometimes, finding the right words can be the hardest part! In Episode 86, we’re continuing our series on negotiation and persuasion with 15 more phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions that native English speakers use in everyday and professional conversations. You’ll learn expressions like stick to your guns when you refuse to change your position, twist someone’s arm when you persuade someone with a little pressure, iron out problems or details, and sweeten the deal when you want to make an offer more attractive. You’ll also learn how to make a strong case, win someone over, meet someone halfway, and cut a deal; all through a story about a high-stakes business negotiation. 

And don’t just listen and move on! Guess what? I have a free Study Guide waiting for you. Download the FREE Study Guide to practice everything you learned. It includes all 15 vocabulary words, definitions and examples, the story, the transcript, three practice activities, and a speaking challenge to help you actually use the new language out loud. If you listened to Part 1, you’ll now have 30 useful expressions for negotiating, persuading, and convincing!

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Welcome to episode #85 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In today's episode, I'm teaching you all about negotiating, persuading and convincing.

In real life, you don't always get what you want, and neither does the person you're talking to. Whether you're negotiating a price, discussing responsibilities at work, trying to convince a friend, or simply standing up for your opinion, knowing how to communicate confidently is a huge part of speaking natural English. In Part 1 of this two-part series on negotiating, persuading, and convincing, you'll learn 15 useful phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans use in real conversations. You'll hear vocabulary like: 

•  lowball someone
• hold out for
• stand your ground 
• and I'm not buying it

You'll hear this vocabulary naturally in a story about a corporate team preparing for a negotiation with a tough opponent.

And don't just listen and forget! 

Download the FREE Study Guide to practice everything you learn in the episode. You'll get the vocabulary, definitions, example sentences, the full story, the transcript, three practice activities, and a new speaking challenge designed to get you actually using the English out loud. 

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What does it take to win when everything is on the line?

In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, we’re heading to the World Cup to learn 16 real-life English idioms and phrasal verbs related to pressure, mental toughness, and winning.

In this episode, you’ll learn how English speakers talk about staying calm under pressure, fighting until the end, and performing when it matters most.

You'll learn useful expressions like:

• sink or swim
• raise the stakes 
• lock in
• rise to the occasion 

And more! 

And remember: these expressions aren't only useful when you're talking about sports. You can use them when talking about work, school, presentations, exams, interviews, business, and personal challenges, too.

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What do basketball and everyday English have in common? More than you might think!

In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, we're celebrating the New York Knicks' incredible championship journey while learning 16 common sports idioms, phrasal verbs, and slang expressions that Americans use every day for MORE than just sports.

You'll learn expressions like a long shot, bounce back, and come in clutch, and discover how to use them naturally in conversations about work, school, relationships, and everyday life.

In this episode, you'll:

• Learn 16 useful sports expressions through an engaging story
• Hear simple definitions and real-life examples
• Discover how these expressions are used outside of sports
• Improve your listening and vocabulary and gain confidence!

Don't forget to download the FREE Study Guide! It includes the full transcript, vocabulary definitions, example sentences, and practice activities (including a matching exercise, gap fill, multiple choice questions, and a speaking challenge) to help you remember and confidently use everything you learn.

Whether you're a basketball fan or have never watched a game, this episode will help you understand the English that native speakers use every day.

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Think your English is advanced? Let’s test it.

In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 12 advanced English idioms that native speakers actually use in everyday life; the kinds of expressions you hear in conversations, movies, workplaces, and podcasts but rarely learn in English textbooks.

You’ll hear idioms like:

- The writing on the wall
- Off the cuff
- Come to light
- The tip of the iceberg

 …and more!

If you’re tired of textbook English and want to understand the expressions native speakers really say, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• 12 advanced English idioms Americans use all the time
• How to understand idioms through context
• Real examples you can use in everyday English conversations
• How to sound more natural and fluent in spoken English

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Also, our 30-Day Real American Idioms Challenge starts on Monday June 1st! 

Want to finally understand the idioms Americans actually use in real life? In this 30-day challenge, you’ll learn 250+ real American idioms through stories, audio lessons, video lessons, practice activities, and community support - all designed to help you understand, remember, and actually use idioms confidently in conversation.

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Welcome to Episode 81: 20 Words for Risk & Taking Chances

Are you ready to sound more natural when talking about bold decisions and big life moves? In this episode, you’ll learn 20 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans use when discussing risk, opportunity, and stepping outside your comfort zone. 

In this episode you'll learn vocabulary like

• Fall back on
• Throw caution to the wind
• Roll the dice

and more!

If you want to actually remember and use this vocabulary in real conversations, grab the Study Guide for clear definitions, natural examples, a full story using all 20 expressions, and practice activities designed to help you build confidence and start speaking right away. There's even a speaking challenge to help you confidently use the vocabulary in your speaking.

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Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn 18 powerful phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions used to talk about leadership and influence in real American English.

From everyday conversations to professional settings, Americans often talk about who’s in control, who’s making decisions, and who has influence; and if you don’t understand this language, it can be hard to fully follow or participate in those conversations.

We’ll break down natural, real-life expressions like: 

• Rally behind someone
• Weigh in on something
• Pull the strings
• To call the shots

You’ll also hear a story using all of the vocabulary in context, so you can learn how these expressions are actually used by native speakers.

 If you want to sound more natural, confident, and fluent, especially in professional or social situations, this is the kind of vocabulary you need. These are the expressions native speakers use every day.

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• Full transcript
• Definitions and examples
• Practice activities

This will help you remember and actually use the vocabulary—not just recognize it.

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Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In Part 2 of our murder mystery and true crime series, you'll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime, investigations, and even just everyday drama.

You'll learn useful idioms, slang and phrasal verbs such as:

• On the right track
• A bombshell
• A cover story
• To take the fall
• Flip on someone

 …and more.

These expressions show up everywhere: in TV shows, news reports, documentaries, podcasts, and even everyday conversations. Even when we’re not talking about crime, native speakers use many of these phrases in daily conversation.

If you want to:

• Understand American TV and true crime shows
• Improve your listening skills
• Learn real conversational English
• Sound more natural and confident

…this episode is for you.

Also, in order for you to really remember this vocabulary and use it with confidence, download the episode study guide! 

It includes:

• All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitions
• Example sentences
• The full story from the episode
• Practice activities to help you remember and actually use the language
• A transcript that you can easily follow in order to improve your listening and vocabulary 

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Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime, investigations, and everyday drama.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, you’ll hear a suspenseful murder mystery story while learning vocabulary like:

• piece together
• look into
• sketchy
• the prime suspect
• an alibi

 …and more.

These expressions show up everywhere: in TV shows, news reports, documentaries, podcasts, and even everyday conversations. Even when we’re not talking about crime, native speakers use many of these phrases metaphorically.

If you want to:

• Understand American TV and true crime shows
• Improve your listening skills
• Learn real conversational English
• Sound more natural and confident

…this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to the story, try to figure out the vocabulary from context, and then learn clear definitions and examples.

Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes:

• All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitions
• Example sentences
• The full story from the episode
• Practice activities to help you remember and actually use the language

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With the episode + study guide together, you’ll get multiple exposures to the vocabulary, which is exactly what you need to remember and actually use new English words confidently.

Press play and let’s solve the mystery while improving your English.

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