Learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in class! Purchase and download the Transcript Study Guide for individual episodes or full seasons here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Intermediate to advanced ESL students will learn natural expressions from Laurie, an American ESL tutor. Get ready to “up your game†- that means taking your English skills to the next level! Expressions are introduced and then clearly explained with real-life examples. Listen for free and then purchase the Transcript Study Guides, which include the full transcript of the episode, a bonus expression, extra examples for quick review, and vocabulary words to study. You'll be having fun and impressing your American friends and colleagues in no time!Subscribe to my YouTube channel: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsIs there an expression you'd like explained in a future podcast or video? Email me: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com. Do you like what you hear? Help support new content with a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions. Thanks for listening!
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The American English Expressions podcast is an incredibly helpful resource for anyone looking to learn common American expressions. The lessons are short and concise, making them easy to follow along with. Laurie, the presenter and teacher, does a fantastic job of explaining the meaning behind each expression and provides excellent examples to illustrate their usage. Her voice is clear and easy to understand, which is particularly important for those learning English as a second language. The transcripts provided are well done and serve as a great study guide when listening to the podcast. Overall, this podcast is an excellent tool for learning common American expressions.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its short format. Each episode is around five minutes long, making it perfect for quick learning sessions or for fitting into a busy schedule. The lessons are straight to the point and focus solely on teaching expressions, without any unnecessary tangents or distractions. This makes it easy to stay engaged and absorb the information effectively.
Another great aspect of this podcast is Laurie's teaching style. She is an adept English language instructor who knows how to explain concepts clearly and concisely. Her articulation is excellent, making it easy to understand each expression she teaches. Additionally, her cheerful and engaging commentary adds an enjoyable element to the learning experience.
The inclusion of transcripts with each episode is extremely beneficial. Not only do they allow listeners to follow along while listening, but they also provide a written resource for review afterwards. Being able to read and listen simultaneously can greatly enhance comprehension and retention of the expressions being taught.
While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, there are few downsides worth mentioning. One potential drawback is that some listeners may prefer longer episodes that go into greater depth on each expression. However, given the purpose of this podcast - providing quick lessons on common American expressions - the short format works well.
In conclusion, The American English Expressions podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn common American expressions. Laurie's teaching style, clear voice, and engaging commentary make for an enjoyable learning experience. The inclusion of transcripts further enhances the podcast by providing a useful study guide. Whether you are a non-native English speaker looking to improve your language skills or simply interested in expanding your knowledge of American expressions, this podcast is definitely worth checking out.
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in five minutes: to reinvent the wheel, to throw someone under the bus, to go off the rails, to lose one's train of thought, and to make inroads. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in five minutes: I remember it like it was yesterday, to think nothing of it, I can't put my finger on it, to get down to the bottom of something, and to pull a fast one.Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL (including Grandma's recipes!) and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: make yourself at home, to be ahead of one's time, help yourself, to have a sweet tooth, and to made do. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: to iron out the details, to sweep something under the rug, to clear the air, to clean up someone else's mess, and when the dust settles. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: it was love at first sight, to get along, to be made for each other, to get dumped, and the one who got away. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: it's not around the corner, to be at a crossroads, to take one step at a time, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, and to come a long way. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Send Laurie a message! BONUS MATERIAL and email subscriber list available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: to come over, to make something from scratch, to break the ice, to go above and beyond, and thanks for having me! Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Text Laurie from the show now! Full SEASON 2 BONUS MATERIAL (and email subscriber list) available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: a blessing in disguise, a match made in heaven, a blessing and a curse, preaching to the choir, and the devil's in the details. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Text Laurie from the show now! Full SEASON 2 BONUS MATERIAL available here:https://americanenglishexpressions.com/ Support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeYouTube: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsInstagram: americanenglishexpressions1Email: Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.comIn this episode, you'll learn five, common time expressions in under five minutes: to be scared to death, to die for, over my dead body, if it kills me, and the graveyard shift. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Text Laurie from the show now! Full SEASON 2 BONUS MATERIAL available here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com/ Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsSupport the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeSuggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.In this episode, you'll learn five, common time expressions in under five minutes: to be blindsided, up in the air, to read between the lines, to talk out of both sides of one's mouth, and to have good taste. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com.Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsSupport the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeSuggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.In this episode, you'll learn five, common time expressions in under five minutes: to kill time, in the nick of time, like clockwork, at the 11th hour, and around the clock. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com.Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsSupport the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeSuggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.In this episode, you'll learn five, common baseball expressions in under five minutes: to strike out, to be a hit, to be in the home stretch, right off the bat, and to come out of left field. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com.Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsSupport the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeSuggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.In this episode, you'll learn five, common expressions in under five minutes: to miss the boat, to be in the same boat, to jump ship, all hands on deck, and smooth sailing. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.
Text Laurie from the show now! Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com.Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsSupport the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurieaeeSuggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.In this episode, you'll learn five, common health expressions in under five minutes: under the weather, on the mend, not out of the woods, touch and go, and bedside manner. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the Show.
Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://americanenglishexpressions.com.Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsSuggest expressions for future episodes! Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: to blow off steam, back to square one, a go-to (something), to come out of nowhere, and it's not worth it. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening! Support the show
Download BONUS MATERIAL for this episode here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Watch my teaching videos by searching YouTube with this handle: @AmericanEnglishExpressionsShare where you've heard these or suggest expressions for future episodes. Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!In this episode, you'll learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: like pulling teeth, to bang one's head against the wall, to pull out all the stops, to do a 180, and to be over the moon. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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The Transcript Study Guide for this episode is available here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Want to suggest expressions for future episodes or share where you've heard these? Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!Learn five, common American business expressions in less than five minutes: back-to-back, up and running, on the same page, up to speed and the only game in town. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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The Transcript Study Guide for this episode is available here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Want to suggest expressions for future episodes or share where you've heard these? Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!Learn five, common American expressions in less than five minutes: out of the question, to lie through one's teeth, deathly afraid, to get rid of something, and one's heart was in the right place. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
The Transcript Study Guide for this episode is available here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Want to suggest expressions for future episodes or share where you've heard these? Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!Learn five, common American expressions in less than five minutes: a win-win, a pain in the neck, a trade-off, one one hand / on the other hand, and in cahoots. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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The Transcript Study Guide for this episode is available here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Want to suggest expressions for future episodes or share where you've heard these? Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!Learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: to hit it off, to be on cloud 9, to have it made, a free-for-all, and asking for trouble. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
The Transcript Study Guide for this episode is available here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Want to suggest expressions for future episodes or share where you've heard these? Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!Learn five, common American expressions in under five minutes: from / since day one, to butt heads, to have the rug pulled out from under you, to pull rank, and to cut your losses. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
The Transcript Study Guide for this episode is available here: https://aee.lemonsqueezy.com.Want to suggest expressions for future episodes or share where you've heard these? Contact me at Laurie@AmericanEnglishExpressions.com.Support new content with coffee at https://ko-fi.com/americanenglishexpressions!Learn five, common American expressions involving money in under five minutes: to go broke, a dime a dozen, one isn't made of money, to give one's two cents, and it's on me. Every expression is clearly explained with real life examples to help you remember them. Happy listening!
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