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On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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Welcome to Daily English Pod! Join us every day to learn a new English word, idiom, collocation, and much more. Perfect for anyone looking to expand their English quickly and easily. Tune in daily and boost your English skills!
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Don't Be An Idiom is a podcast that explores the origin stories of common phrases and idioms. The podcast is based in Philadelphia and hosted by rambunctious loonies Albert and Ryan, two lifelong friends who have vowed to dispel their own ignorance about language and history one idiom at a time.
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Welcome to "Learn Levantine Arabic On The Go," your go-to Arabic podcast for interactive, downloadable Arabic lessons. I'm your host, Khaled Nassra, a seasoned Arabic teacher, content creator, and writer. In this podcast, I'll guide you through a fast, fun, and engaging journey to mastering Levantine Arabic through audio lessons and transcripts. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, this podcast is tailored just for you. Join me for engaging and practical lessons that break f ...
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A 2-minute podcast that you can quickly and easily listen to that will ideally share one Igbo Language Proverb, Idiom, or Phrase, provide the literal meaning and the figurative explanation while suggesting the most applicable English language equivalent.
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Forever Ago

American Public Media

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

Travis and Teresa McElroy

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

Idioms and Idiots

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

Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine

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

The Unoriginal Podcaster

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

Kara Perakovic and Zach Palmer

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

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English

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Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested ...
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The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons! Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.
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Mutually Unintelligible

Mutually Unintelligible

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The idiom 雞同鴨講, literally meaning a chicken talking to a duck, represents the mutually unintelligible facets of life. Prepare to be enlightened by our grievances, rants, debates, and gaslighting through our conversations. Hosted by Yao-Yu, Mark, and friends. Thoughts and views expressed on the show are our own.
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The COOL ENGLISH podcast is a great place to review English vocabulary, pronunciation and culture all in a fun and dynamic way with links to interactive activities that pair with the podcasts. https://www.coolenglish.net/
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MaoMi Chinese

MaoMi Chinese

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MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
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In our podcast “Understanding Train Station”, we (Josh and Feli) explore the intricacies and pitfalls of living between cultures. The title is derived from the German idiom “Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof” which literally translates to “I only understand train station”. Similar to the English saying “It’s Greek to me”, it is used to express a lack of understanding which is an all too common feeling when dealing with another culture and living abroad. Feli (aka “Feli from Germany” on YouTube) is a ...
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Spotlight English ADVANCED is a for all people who want to challenge themselves in their English learning. Spotlight Advanced is a 10 minute audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.
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Episode 238: Jay & Ray stitch up a few old idioms. - Encore know the ropes hell bent for leather Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, …
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In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Designed for ELL/MLL students, we break down 20 key terms like "sharp-eyed," "contingency," and "inner perimeter" with simple s and example sentences. Perfect for students who have been learning English for more than two years!💙 WAN…
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In today’s episode, you will learn 5 English Idioms that will help you improve your English fluency. After this lesson, you will have more confidence in your ability to speak English fluently. Download the PDF: https://www.studywithtiffani.com/free-pdf-17-of-the-most-popular-english-idioms If you want to sign up for the free English email newslette…
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I hope you don’t mind if I bend your ear a little bit today. This past week, I’ve been up to my ears in new ideas for English lessons, and today’s podcast English lesson is going to be something that I hope won’t go in one ear and out the other. Ears! Today, we’re going to look at six idioms that have to do with how you listen to something. Join my…
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Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has the creepy and bizarre origin stories of commonly used phrases, or idioms! Curious about the sinister stories behind everyday phrases? This episode uncovers the dark origins of idioms like "meeting a deadline" and "riding shotgun," traci…
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When learning a new language, idioms are important but also fun to learn! Gillian Woodward and Colin Lowther tell us how the word “rain” is used with several different meanings. https://spotlightenglish.com/how-to-learn-english/english-idioms-rain/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…
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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Gillian Woodward. Voice 2 And I’m Colin Lowther. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 The weather in the United Kingdom is weird. It changes a lot. It c…
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When learning a new language, idioms are important but also fun to learn! Gillian Woodward and Colin Lowther tell us how the word “rain” is used with several different meanings. https://spotlightenglish.com/how-to-learn-english/english-idioms-rain/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…
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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…
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Subscriber-only episode Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in any topics? leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en Text me what you think :)…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Self-made A self-made person is someone who has achieved success or wealth through their own efforts, without any outside help, such as family connections or inherited money. Examples: 1- Cristiano Ronaldo is a self-made football star who rose from a challenging background in Portugal …
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Hi friends! We’ve been busy at Forever Ago headquarters. Joy’s organizing her chaos closet, we’re making a bunch of new episodes of Forever Ago AND we’re getting ready for a super fun live show! Join Joy on November 10th in Minneapolis, MN as she takes the audience on a trek through time, exploring Eureka moments that led to amazing inventions. Fin…
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In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities. 5 Vocabulary Words Related to the topic Metabolism (noun): The chemical processe…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To have itchy feet means feeling a strong desire to travel or move to a new place because you're bored or restless staying in one place for too long or it might be the urge to leave where you are and go somewhere new, often because you want adventure or a change of scenery. Examples: 1…
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In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss teen employment. They share their personal experiences and explore the reasons behind the increasing number of teen jobs in various countries. They talk about their first jobs, the wages they earned, and how these early work experiences influenced their lives. They also compare teen employment in …
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I went to Central Park yesterday. Of course, it wasn’t my first time to go there. I have been to Central Park many times before. Recently, a lot of my students and followers have asked me about the difference between sentences like, I lived there and I have lived there. You may have heard these grammar patterns are called the simple past and presen…
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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…
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Send us a text Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, Kara and Zach recount their recent adventure to the 14th MI Paracon The weekend was a mix of bittersweet goodbyes and joyous reunions with friends old and new, making it an unforgettable experience. Ever wondered what it's like to rub elbows with the stars of…
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The link to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 On the same page means to be in agreement or to have a shared understanding with someone, especially when working together or discussing a topic. Examples: 1- My friends and I tried to plan a surprise party, but we weren’t on the same page about the date, so half of us showed up on the wro…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Beat around the bush means to avoid talking directly about a subject, often because it's uncomfortable or difficult. Instead of addressing the main point, a person talks about other things. Examples: 1- When my friend was asked if she’d tried the new exercise class, she beat around the…
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🤩 Download Free PDF - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-how-to-introduce-yourself/ ✨ Espresso English Academy - 50% off all courses - https://bit.ly/EEacademy 👨‍💼 Join the Business English Course - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/business-english-course/ One of the most common situations that can make you a little nervous is when you hav…
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Subscriber-only episode Have you ever been really passionate about something, only to have that enthusiasm fade quickly? How do we express those moments in Chinese? On Tuesday, September 17th, we will release a premium episode for our members, giving you a quick boost on these useful expressions. Don’t miss out! Interested in joining the membership…
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Join us for the final episode of our "Basic Car Parts" series on "Cool English"! This week, we wrap up our journey with the last set of ten essential car parts that every driver should know. Whether you’re preparing for a road trip, renting a car on vacation, or just looking to boost your car-related vocabulary, this episode has you covered. We’ll …
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1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Face the music means to confront or deal with the consequences of one’s actions, especially when they are unpleasant or difficult. Examples: 1- Will Smith faced the music after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, dealing with public criticism and a temporary ban from the Academy Awards.…
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While I was writing this lesson, I was thinking about the early days of my teaching career in Sendai, Japan. While living there, I had the chance to visit a lot of interesting places. While it was different from my life back home in New York, living there was quite an adventure. While is an interesting word in English, because it can be use as a no…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Underestimate To think that someone or something is weaker, less important, smaller, or less capable than they really are. Examples: 1- Early in her career, Merkel was often underestimated by male politicians, but she became one of the most influential leaders in Europe during her time…
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In this episode, Andrew talks about his summer vacation to Kelowna, British Columbia, his hometown. He describes his adventurous flight on a small plane through stormy weather, his experiences staying at his brother’s place near the beach, and family activities like mini-golfing. Plus he shares a story about a fun linguistic surprise at a sushi res…
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Today’s Episode We’re diving into the most popular café in China—Luckin Coffee. With over 20,000 Luckin shops across the country, it has far surpassed Starbucks. What's the secret behind their success? Find out more in today's episode! Membership Preview Have you ever been really passionate about something, only to have that enthusiasm fade quickly…
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For checking the transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 To be a character A character is someone with a strong, unusual, or interesting personality that makes them stand out and be memorable. They often do or say things that are unique. Examples: 1- Winston Churchill was a character in British history, known for his witty speeches, love of c…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Puppy Love is the kind of love many experiences for the first time during their youth, often during their teenage years. Examples: 1- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez began dating as teenagers, and their relationship was often called puppy love by the media. 2- He declared his undying lo…
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Episode 237: Jay & Ray cash in on some old money idioms. - Encore filthy rich foot the bill Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and v…
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I went over my notes today and after reading over everything I found out that we haven't run through any phrasal verbs here in a while. Have we fallen behind, or is it just that I’ve been mixing things up. Phrasal verbs are a huge part of English, especially spoken English and today, I have a set of ten phrasal verbs that you can use to talk about …
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