Espresso English Podcast

Espresso English Podcast

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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October 16, 2025 • 8 mins

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Do you know how to talk about driving in English, beyond the basics like stop, go, and turn left? Today you'll learn 20 expressions that native English speakers use - these are super useful for everyday conversations and road trips!

After you watch the video, make sure to download the free lesson PDF so you can review all the driving phras...

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What do Americans eat every day? In this video, I'll teach you vocabulary for 50 common food names in English - including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, sides and desserts - to improve your English vocabulary!

Now you know more than 50 vocabulary words for common American foods from morning to evening. Which ones would you most like to try? 

If...

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October 9, 2025 • 6 mins

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What’s the catch? What are you getting at? Whaddayasay?

…what do these phrases mean?

Today we’re looking at some informal English phrases that start with ‘what.’ These aren’t simple questions like ‘what’s your name?’ — instead, they’re casual expressions you’ll hear native speakers use - and that you can’t always translate literally.

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October 6, 2025 • 8 mins

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"I'm studying FOR improve my English" or "I'm studying TO improve my English" - which one is right? 

In this English lesson, we'll clarify the to and for difference - even advanced learners mix them up! Test your knowledge with an English quiz after this review of when to use to vs. for. 

You’ll definitely want to download this free E...

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Imagine if you could call me anytime, day or night, and practice your English... and it was as easy as picking up your phone! 📱

Wouldn't that be amazing?!

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Hey English learners! Think your grammar is pretty good? Let’s put it to the test! 

I’ve got 20 grammar questions for you today - ranging from B1 lev...

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September 16, 2025 • 5 mins

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What should you say in English after an embarrassing moment?

That's exactly what I’m going to teach you today - so that you can handle these situations with confidence!

Learn phrases to say after you...

  • burp, fart, sneeze, or make another bodily noise

  • drop, break, or spill something

  • forget someone's name

Embarrassing moments happen to ...

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Beef up? Fawn over? Wipe out? These aren’t the phrasal verbs you learned in English class… what on earth do they mean? In this lesson, I’ll teach you 10 interesting phrasal verbs that native speakers know, but most Eng...

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August 18, 2025 • 6 mins

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When someone shares bad news in English, your words really matter. A cold or awkward response can make things worse… But in this lesson, you’ll learn kind, natural phrases for reacting to bad news - so you can sound sympathetic...

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Do you ever hear good news in English… and you’re not sure how to respond? Don’t just say ‘okay’ or ‘nice’ - use one of the natural and expressive phrases from this lesson! 

When someone shares their good news, your response ma...

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Do you want to sound more like an American when you speak English? You need to master the sounds of the language to speak more clearly and naturally!

In this lesson, I’ll...

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STOP saying basic phrases and try using these more advanced ones to sound more fluent in English!

Instead of saying ‘I’m tired,’ say ‘I’m running on empty.’

Instead of ‘That’s not true,’ try ‘That doesn’t hold water.’

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In English, we see a sign, look at the sunset, and watch TV… but why so many words for just using your eyes? If you’ve ever mixed up see, look, and watch, you’re not alone! In this video, I’ll teach you the difference with clear examples. Let’s take a closer look at these 3 very common verbs. 

Before we get started, my free gift to you is a PDF teaching even more confusing verbs - like start vs. begin, close vs. shut, and listen vs...

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Do you wanna say something stronger than "very good" or "really weird"?

Say “absolutely amazing” and “utterly ridiculous” instead!

Today you’ll learn 15 powerful intensifying adverbs with natural word combinations to help you sound more like a nat...

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It’s not just broken… it’s cracked, chipped, scratched, or smashed! In English, we have tons of specific words to describe different kinds of damage - and using the right one makes your speech more accurate and natural.

Today you’ll learn ...

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Tough… though… through… How on earth are you supposed to pronounce -OUGH? There are at least 5 different ways in English - and no, it doesn’t make sense!

I’l...

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June 16, 2025 • 5 mins

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In English, we don’t just walk… we stroll, march, shuffle, limp, and pace. Each word paints a different picture—and using the right one can make your English sound way more fluent and expressive.

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Are you an intermediate English learner? You know the basics… but conversations still feel a bit awkward. Well, I’ve got some good news - today you’ll learn 100 intermediate English phrases that will help you sound smoother, more natura...

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"I have gone" vs. "I had gone"... what's the difference?! 🤯 Many English learners have trouble with these tricky verb tenses!

Today I’ll show you exactly when and why we use the present perfect and past perfect, using r...

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May 26, 2025 • 8 mins

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Watch out for these English mistakes!

  • - She don't like pizza.
  • - He's more taller than me.
  • - I need an information.

Hmm… something’s not right here. 

These sentences should be:

  • - She doesn’t like pizza
  • - He’s taller than me
  • - I need some info...
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