Espresso English Podcast

Espresso English Podcast

Improve your English in just a few minutes a day! Learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more.

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August 11, 2025 5 mins

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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.’

Today ...

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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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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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Hey there! Imagine speaking English and knowing exactly what to say. And saying it like a native speaker - for example, instead of just saying "no" all the time, you could say "nope!" or "no way" or "nah, I'm good."

Learning the real phr...

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Do PIN and PEN sound the same to you? If they do, don’t worry—you’re not alone!

Many English learners struggle with words that have just one tiny vowel...

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How well do you know English prepositions? Here is the ultimate prepositions quiz to test yourself! Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence, or choose if no preposition is necessary. There...

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Does your business writing sound professional? You need to use the right phrases so that you can make a good impression! Today we’ll learn 30 essential phrases for business English letters and e-mails. Make sure to download the PDF of this lesson for ...

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Want to sound more natural when speaking English? These 10 common phrasal verbs are used all the time by native speakers—and now it’s your turn to master them! In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ What these phrasal verbs...

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 🏡 House vs. Home: What’s the Difference? 🏠

Did you know that “house” and “home” aren’t always the same thing? 🤔 Many English learners mix them up, but today, I’ll make it super clear for you! In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The ...

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Have you ever heard phrases like “pros and cons” or “safe and sound” and wondered what they really mean? 🤔 These common paired expressions (also called binomial pairs) are used by native speakers all the time—and today, I’ll teach you how to use 10 of them that are essential for fluency!

In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ The meanings of 10 us...

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Do you want an easy way to form sentences in English? Today I’ll teach you th...

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