083 - Difference between WHO and WHOM
A lot of students ask me about when to use WHO and when to use WHOM. This is an aspect of English grammar that even native English speakers confuse! Today I'll explain it to you clearly with example sentences. Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/who-or-whom/
30 Mar 20164min
082 - Regular English Words with Slang Meanings
In your native language, are there "regular words" that also have a slang meaning?In today's lesson, you're going to learn the alternative slang meanings of English words like hot, high, dump, dig, grand, beat, and more!Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/10-common-english-words-with-slang-meanings/
23 Mar 20168min
081 - 15 Phrases for Speaking Polite English
When learning another language, it's easy to make the mistake of being a little bit rude, since you might not be aware of the phrases which sound "polite" and "impolite" to native speakers.Yes, you already know to say “Please”, “Thank you,” and “Excuse me” – but here are 15 more ways to make your English sound more polite!Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/15-phrases-for-speaking-polite-english/
16 Mar 20167min
080 - English Grammar: When to use HAVE, HAVING, and HAVE GOT
Sometimes the verb "have" can be used in the present continuous (having) and sometimes it can be replaced by "have got"... but not always. In today's podcast, I'll teach you 15 expressions with the verb "have" and tell you whether you can use "having" and "have got" in these phrases.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/15-english-expressions-with-have/
9 Mar 20169min
079 - Learn English Conversation: Hotel Recommendations
Amanda is looking for a place to stay on her vacation, and she asks Joe his opinion of a hotel she's considering. Joe gives her some advice. Listen to the dialogue to learn phrases and vocabulary for talking about hotels.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/english-conversation-hotel-recommendations/
2 Mar 20164min
078 - 5 English Phrases & 10 English Idioms for Complaining about your Job
Listen to these five English sentences to learn some idiomatic expressions for talking about negative points at work.#1 – "My co-workers don’t pull their weight, and I’m always picking up the slack."#2 – "I can’t stand the office politics. It seems like kissing up to the people who call the shots is the only way to move up the ranks."#3 – "My boss loves to micromanage and I can’t do my best work when she’s constantly breathing down my neck."#4 – "The job itself is rewarding, but the salary and benefits leave a lot to be desired."#5 – "I feel like I’m spread too thin, but every time I wrap up one project, I’m given two more – which, of course, need to be done yesterday."Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/5-english-phrases-and-10-idioms-for-complaining-about-your-job/
24 Feb 20165min
077 - 20 English expressions with the word MIND
The English word “mind” refers to the center of your thoughts, memory, and imagination. In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 common English phrases using the word “mind.”To talk about making a decision, you can use the phrase “make up my mind” – for example, “I can’t make up my mind about which movie to see tonight.” A variation on this phrase is “my mind is made up” – this means you have already made your choice and implies that you are not open to changing your decision.Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/20-different-ways-to-use-the-english-word-mind/
17 Feb 20168min
076 - Is there any difference between these VERY similar English words?
Today's lesson comes from a really good student question: What's the difference between... - effective and efficient? - suitable and appropriate? - benefit and advantage? - distinguish and differentiate?Click here for the lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/very-similar-english-words-whats-the-difference
10 Feb 20168min
