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Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, the podcast that helps you understand and speak English like a pro! I'm Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from NYC.  In this podcast, I teach you real life slang, phrasal verbs and expressions that you need to speak English confidently. In each episode, I share interesting stories that are real-life scenarios in the U.S.A. These stories are full of words and phrases that Americans use every day. After the story, we'll take a closer look at the words, so you not only know them but also feel confident using them in your own conversations. Real English with Gabby is here to make learning fun and practical. We want to help you speak English like a native speaker and understand what's going on in everyday conversations. Listening to this podcast will help you better understand American TV shows and movies AND will help you understand native speakers in every day conversations.  To make your learning even better, we've got Study Guides for each episode. Each Study Guide comes with the transcript, listening activities, vocabulary definitions and examples and practice activities to help you practice and remember what you've learned. Subscribe now and get one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker!

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    #52- 17 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Animals and Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 27:22 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #52- 17 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms Animals and Pets. Do you have a pet? Are you an animal person? In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of pets because of how important pets are to many cultures around the world. In this episode, you'll learn words like perk up, a mutt, spay/neuter and more! By the end of this episode, you'll be able to speak about this topic with CONFIDENCE! Don't forget to download the Study Guide, where you can practice what you learned in the episode! The Study Guide includes:All 17 words and definitionsAll new words in real life contextsExample sentences Practice activitiesThe transcriptGet your Study Guide Right >> HERE

    #51- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms to Talk about Success & Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 26:57 Transcription Available


    Join us for 8 weeks of live classes, 650+ slang words, phrasal verbs and idioms AND a community of learners from all over the world in Real Life English: From Classroom to Conversation. Don't miss out before the deadline on May 10th. Get more info >> HERE

    *BONUS* Why Textbook English Isn't Enough – And What to Do About It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 8:52 Transcription Available


    Today's special bonus episode is a bit different. I tell you all about a trend I've noticed with students after teaching for over 12+ years AND how to fix it. You'll also get a mini lesson in how to use a popular English expression. In this bonus, I also invite you to be apart of something special for the 8 weeks. For more information about my course Real Life English: From Classroom to Conversation, click  >> HERE

    #50- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Slang for Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 28:07 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #50 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 24 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about music. Music is the heart and soul of many cultures. It can do things from waking you up in the morning or putting you to sleep at night, to help you celebrate life's happiest moment or survive the darkest ones. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it's very important to know how to talk about music. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to confidently about music and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:Words & DefinitionsExample sentencesPractice exercisesTranscriptGet it right >> HERE

    #49- 26 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms to Talk about the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 25:21 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #49 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 26 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about the future. In a society like the U.S.A., we're all about planning for and talking about our future. Talking about the future is a HUGE part of our culture, especially when we're talking about our hopes, dreams and career goals. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it's very important to know how to talk the future and the new things you're planning to do. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to confidently about the future and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:Words & DefinitionsExample sentencesPractice exercisesTranscriptGet it right >> HERE

    #48- 24 Words for Talking about the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:56 Transcription Available


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    #47- 19 Words for the College & University experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 39:39 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #47 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode is part 2 of my education series where I'll be teaching you 19 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for the college and the university  experience. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it's very important to know how to talk about colleges and universities. Whether or not you're interested in attending an American school or whether you just want to boost your English vocabulary, this is the episode for you! After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak colleges and universities confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:Words & DefinitionsExample sentencesPractice exercisesTranscriptGet it right >> HERE

    #46- 15 Words for School & Being In the Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 26:45 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #46 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I'll be teaching you 15 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about school and being in the classroom. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it's very important to know how to talk about school and being in the classroom. For this reason, it's important to know vocabulary related to this topic. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak being in the classroom confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:Words & DefinitionsExample sentencesPractice exercisesTranscriptGet it right >> HERE

    #45- 15 Words for Reading & Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 29:25 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #45 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I'll be teaching you 15 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about reading and books. In American culture, there has been a reading revolution in the past few years, where more people than ever are taking an interest into reading (mostly reading physical books). For this reason, it's important to know vocabulary related to this topic. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak about reading and books confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.To get this episode's FREE Study Guide >> CLICK HERE

    #44- 20 Popular Vocabulary Words and Phrases for Social Media & The Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 28:24 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #44 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I'll be teaching you 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about social media and the internet. Social media and the internet is where most of our new vocabulary comes from, and so it's extremely important that you know the meanings of these words. After listening to this episode, you'll know the most popular and commonly used internet vocabulary and it'll vastly improve your English communication skills. By listening to this episode and using the Study Guide, you'll be able to this topic confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Click here to get this week's Study Guide >> STUDY GUIDE Real American Idioms and use code: PODCAST for a special price for my podcast listeners.Get more English Lessons here: Visit me on InstagramVisit me on TikTok Visit me on YouTube

    #43- 17 Words for Family, Pregnancy & Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 22:56 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #43 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I'll be teaching you 17 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about family, parenting and pregnancy. This is an essential topic to most cultures around the world due to the fact that family and kids are so important to people. For this reason, it's important that you learn to discuss this topic with confidence. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak about parenting and pregnancy confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Click here to get this week's Study Guide >> STUDY GUIDE

    #42- 18 High Levels Words about What's Happening with U.S. Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 34:50 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #42 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!Have you seen all the chaos happening in the USA? In this episode, you'll be learning 18 high level English words for American politics. It's a very unpredictable and crazy time for politics in the USA and it's a topic that Americans are talking about constantly. This episode will teach you all what's happening now AND also teach you how to talk about it in English. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to speak about American politics and politics in general, with confidence. Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE HERE

    #41- 18 Words for Laundry & Dry Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 32:14 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #41 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning 18 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about doing laundry and getting your clothes dry cleaned. Laundry is one of those tasks that most people have to do on a weekly and monthly basis, so learning how to discuss it in English is very important. For this reason, I wanted to focus on how to help you discuss this topic in English. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to speak about cleaning your clothes with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE HERE

    #40- 18 Words for Conspiracies & Government Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 27:22 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #40 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning 18 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about conspiracies. In American culture, conspiracies and conspiracy theories are a very popular topic of conversation. There's always speculation about government secrets and cover ups. For this reason, it's very important that you learn how to talk about conspiracies and government secrets in English. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to speak about conspiracies with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE

    #39- 20 High Level Words for Racism in the U.S.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 52:50 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #39 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this special episode, you'll be learning 20 high level/academic words for racism in the USA. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday is today and whose national holiday is celebrated on Monday January 20th, I wanted to dedicate an episode to racism and inequality in the United States.   After listening to this episode, my hope is that you'll come away with a deeper understand of American culture and the racial tension that often displays itself in politics, the media and every day life. You'll also learn how to communicate your ideas about racism in the USA and speak on the topic with CONFIDENCE.Get the Study Guide >> HERE

    *Corrected Audio File* #38- 30 Words for Emergencies and Being in the Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 33:34 Transcription Available


    *Sorry for the mistake! Only 12 minutes of the last episode were uploaded. This is the full episode. Thanks so much!Welcome to episode #38 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning 30 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about Emergencies and Being in the Hospital! Even though we hope that none of us will ever end up in the hospital either for ourselves or loved ones, it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Understanding what doctors and health care providers are saying can be a life saving skill. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to speak about hospital emergencies with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get the Study Guide >> HERE

    #37- 20 Words for Making and Breaking Habits to Start Strong in 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 31:08 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #37 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning 20 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about making and breaking new habits! American culture is very goal oriented, which means that we all set many goals at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. It's important to know how to talk about goals in English so that you can interact with Americans. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak about your goals and habits with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get the Study Guide >> HERE

    #36- 15 Words to Know for Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 21:40 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #36 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning 15 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about Christmas celebrations and traditions! In American culture, we celebrate Christmas all month long and we have many fun activities that generally happen along the way.  This is why it's so important that you learn vocabulary for Christmas celebrations and traditions. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak about Christmas in the USA with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE Real American Idioms. Click for more information

    #35- 25 Words for Family Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 35:19 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #35 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning 25 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms for talking about family and family relationships. In American culture, we talk about family relationships a lot with most people that we meet. Family is a common small talk topic and general topic of conversation in our daily lives.For this reason, it's very important that you learn vocabulary for family and family members. This episode focuses on teaching you words that you can use when talking about family relationships and even casual names for your relatives. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak about family with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE Real American Idioms. Click for more information

    #34- 16 Words for Gift Giving & Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 28:27 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #34 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, you'll be learning you 16 unique yet popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about gift giving. In American culture, gift giving is very common for special events and if you are currently living in the USA or have American friends or interact with Americans, you'll probably be giving or receiving gifts from them at some point in the future. For this reason, it's very important that you learn how to talk about gift giving in English. This episode focuses on holiday gift giving but can be used in any scenario where gifts are exchanged. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you'll be able to speak about gift giving with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE

    #33- 23 Words for Comedy & Laughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 33:51 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #33 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 23 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for expressing comedy and laughter. Stop feeling confused by American comedy or wondering why everyone is laughing. In this episode, you'll learn how to express that something is funny and how to express opinions on types of comedy. This episode will get you one step closer to achieving your goal of being a fluent English speaker. Don't forget to download today's Study Guide, where you can get the words and definitions, example sentences, practice activities and transcript for this episode. Get the Study Guide >> HERE

    #32- *BONUS* Episode- 20 Popular Words for Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 25:44 Transcription Available


    Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this bonus episode, I'll be teaching you 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms to use for Thanksgiving celebrations! Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving with Americans or just watching a Thanksgiving episode of a popular TV series, these words will give you the confidence you need to speak like a native.  This episode comes with TWO FREE Study Packets: The episode Study Guide comes with: Words & definitionsExample sentencesPractice activitiesTranscriptBut also, in honor of Thanksgiving, I gave you a fun English through Media lesson from one of the most popular in American TV History: How I Met Your Mother. In this episode Study Guide, you'll get vocabulary words, listening comprehension sentences and more! You can find BOTH at the same link and in the same folder right >> HERE

    #31- 20 Words for Happy & Sad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 25:49 Transcription Available


    Welcome to episode #31! In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, I'll be teaching you 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms about expressing happiness and sadness in English. Instead of using simplistic language by saying you're "very happy" or "really sad," you'll learn a variety of new language that will take your English to the next level. Don't forget to get the Study Guide >> HERE

    #30- 21 Words for Feelings & Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 22:17 Transcription Available


    In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you'll learn 21 essential slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms for expressing feelings and emotions, such as bottle up, snap out of it, mellow out, and green-eyed monster. Throughout the episode, you'll hear these 21 words used in real life contexts and learn how to use them in real-life conversations. Tune in to expand your emotional vocabulary and improve your English communication skills!To get the free Study Guide that will help you learn all of these words, click >> HERE

    #29- 28 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Sleep & Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 28:16 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #29 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, I share 28 useful slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about sleep and rest. Learn common phrases like doze off, wide awake, a power nap, wake up on the wrong side of the bed, to sleep with one eye open and more! The vocabulary you learn in this episode will help you talk about commuting like a native English speaker. Don't miss this fun and informative lesson that will boost your English vocabulary and help you communicate better during your daily travels. Tune in now and start improving your English skills!For more information about my course, email me at: gabby@englishwithgabby.com. The course closes on Friday at midnight, so don't miss out. Study GuideEvery episode comes with a FREE Study Guide so that you can practice what you learn in the episode. The Study Guide includes: Full transcriptPractice activitiesDefinitions of all new wordsExamples for all new wordsGet your Study Guide >> HERE

    #28- 18 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms for Commuting & Traveling by Train, Bus & Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 27:30 Transcription Available


    Hi there! Welcome to episode #28 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!In this episode, I share 18 useful slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about commuting and traveling by bus, train, and car. Learn common phrases like catch the bus, bumper-to-bumper traffic, flag down, carpool, road rage and more! The vocabulary you learn in this episode will help you talk about commuting like a native English speaker. Don't miss this fun and informative lesson that will boost your English vocabulary and help you communicate better during your daily travels. Tune in now and start improving your English skills!Every episode comes with a FREE Study Guide so that you can practice what you learn in the episode. The Study Guide includes: Full transcriptPractice activitiesDefinitions of all new wordsExamples for all new wordsGet your Study Guide >> HERE

    #27- Getting Lost and Asking for Directions

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 28:47 Transcription Available


    Welcome to Episode 27 of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast! Have you ever been lost in a foreign country and had no idea where to go or how to ask for help? In this episode, I'll be teaching you essential vocabulary for getting lost, asking for directions and giving directions. These 16 slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about travel, getting lost and direction will help you know exactly what to say the next time you need help finding a place. You'll learn expressions like "off the beaten path," "all turned around," "out in the boondocks," "wander off," and "drift off."Join Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from New York City, as she teaches you how to confidently ask for and give directions in English. We'll also explore common questions and phrases you need to know to ask for directions.Listen for practical examples, a vocabulary-packed story, and tips on using these expressions in real-life situations. Don't forget to download the study guide linked HERE for practice activities, definitions, examples and a transcript of the episode.Subscribe for more weekly English learning adventures, and leave a review to let us know what you think!Get the Episode #27 Study Guide >> HERE

    #26- 21 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms about the Olympics, Sports & Competitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 29:43 Transcription Available


    #25- 25 Popular American Slang Words from NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 32:19 Transcription Available


    #24- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms about Life in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 35:45 Transcription Available


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    #23- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms about Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 25:47 Transcription Available


    Welcome back to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In episode #23, I'll be teaching you 16 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about time! You'll be learning words like kill time, make up for lost time, in the blink of an eye, slow down, speed up, put off and more! I'll also be teaching you some grammar around saying time in American English and even how to politely ask people about the time. This episode will teach you everything you need to know to talk about time so that you can naturally use this vocabulary with CONFIDENCE in English. This is real life English that native speakers use to talk about hot weather and after listening to this episode and using the STUDY GUIDE, you'll be able to use these words naturally in English.To get the free Study Guide, click >> HERE

    #22- 18 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Summer & Hot Weather

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 30:02 Transcription Available


    Welcome back to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In episode #22, you'll be learning 18 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about summer and hot weather! You'll be learning words like sweltering, a scorcher, heat up, cool down, sweating bullets and more! This episode will teach you everything you need to know to talk about hot weather with CONFIDENCE in English. This is real life English that native speakers use to talk about hot weather and after listening to this episode and using the STUDY GUIDE, you'll be able to use these words naturally in English. To get the free Study Guide, click >> HERE

    #21- Talking about Sickness, Death & Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 29:49 Transcription Available


    #20- 14 Popular Idioms that Americans Love to Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 25:47 Transcription Available


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    #19- 22 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs and Slang Words for House Problems and Repairs

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 9, 2024 26:33 Transcription Available


    #18- 18 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Parties and Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 22:26 Transcription Available


    Grab your Study Guide >Welcome back to the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning slang, idioms, phrasal verbs and more about parties, celebrations and milestones. After listening to this episode and following along on the Study Guide, you'll be able to speak with CONFIDENCE!**Don't forget to leave a 5 Star Review. It'll really help me get this podcast out to more people.**Click HERE for the Study Guide. The Study Guide includes:TranscriptDefinitionsExamplesPractice Activities

    #17- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to Talk about Sickness

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 27:28 Transcription Available


    Grab your Study Guide Welcome (back) to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In episode #17, you'll be learning all about How to Talk About Sickness! It's important to know how to communicate in English that you're sick and even how to describe specific symptoms and how you're feeling. In this episode, you'll be learning 16 slang words, phrasal verbs and idioms that will help you discuss the topic of sickness. In addition to this, you'll hear about the common mistakes students make when discussing sickness, as well as amazing vocabulary. After hearing the story, you'll hear what all 16 words mean and how they're typically used in English. Enjoy the episode and use this Study Guide to practice what you learn in the episode!Watch my YouTube video on this topic >> here 

    #16- 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Technology

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 18:59


    Get the Study Guide Welcome back to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In Episode #16, I teach you 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to use when talking about technology. In this episode, you'll be learning how these words are used in real life context by hearing them used in an engaging story. Here's a preview of the words you're going to learn in this episode: tech savvy, geek out, buggy, boot up, sync up, power down and more. Don't forget to practice what you learn in the episode by downloading the STUDY GUIDEThe Study Guide includes:Full episode transcriptDefinitionsExample sentencesPractice Activities

    #15- 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms for Money & Finances

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:41


    Grab the episode Study Guide right > that has the full transcript, definitions and examples AND practice activities. In this episode of the "Real Life English with Gabby" podcast, I'm teaching you over 20 slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms related to money and finances. You'll be learning terms like "living paycheck to paycheck," "fork over," "tight budget," "making ends meet," and many others. Overall, this episode aims to equip listeners with practical English vocabulary related to money and finances, helping you to engage in authentic conversations and understand real American culture.

    #14- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Cleaning and Messes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 22:47 Transcription Available


    In this episode, I teach you 24 vocabulary words and expressions for cleaning and messes. In this  episode, join me as I introduce and break down the meanings of 24 vocabulary words and expressions for cleaning and messes. By listening to an engaging story told in real life context, I'll be teaching you new vocabulary that you can use every single day. Learn words and expressions like tidy up, air out, a pigsty, a slob and more! The topic of cleaning is extremely popular and now you'll know exactly what to say when you find yourself in this situation! 

    #13- 22 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Storms, Spring, and Weather

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 23:54 Transcription Available


    >>Join us in this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast as we dive into a plethora of weather-related vocabulary and expressions. From spring storms to clear skies, we explore the intricacies of describing weather conditions in English.In this episode, Gabby shares her childhood memories of spring storms and invites listeners to share their own experiences with similar weather phenomena. She clarifies common misconceptions about thunder and lightning, shedding light on the distinctions between the two.Listeners will learn about the tradition of "spring cleaning" in the USA, where families embark on thorough decluttering and organizing at the start of the season. Gabby also paints a vivid picture of New York City in spring, with flowers in full bloom and gentle breezes wafting through Central Park.From phrases like "raining on and off" to expressions like "rain or shine," Gabby breaks down each term with clarity and enthusiasm. Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about weather vocabulary, this episode offers a fun and informative exploration of English expressions related to weather.Tune in to expand your vocabulary and learn how to describe weather conditions with confidence. Don't forget to download the study guide to practice using the new vocabulary in context. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly adventures in English learning and leave a review to share your thoughts with Gabby. Thanks for tuning in!Don't forget to grab the episode STUDY GUIDE >> HERE

    #12- 30 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms to Describe Someone's Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 19:57 Transcription Available


    Get Your Study Guide #12- 30 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms to Describe Someone's Personality- In this  episode, join Gabby as she dives into a treasure trove of 30 phrasal verbs, slang terms, and idioms to describe personalities. From "stand out" to "bubbly" and "workhorse," Gabby paints vivid portraits of various character types, sharing anecdotes and insights along the way. Whether you're a lone wolf or a social butterfly, this episode promises to expand your English vocabulary and deepen your understanding of human behavior. Tune in and embark on a journey of linguistic discovery with Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from the vibrant streets of New York City.Get Your Study Guide >

    #11- 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms about Friendship

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 22:56 Transcription Available


    Grab the STUDY GUIDE It's time to learn a new type of English! Are you tired of learning textbook English that isn't used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, don't you wish you could understand the jokes, slang, expressions and more? If your desire is to learn English that native speakers actually use, then this is the podcast for you! In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you'll learn 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about friendship! You'll hear real life situations and stories that will teach you how to use each new vocabulary word in context. Discover the meanings behind phrases like to click, lean on, wing man and through thick and thin! Understand the real life English that Americans use every single day.Don't forget to practice by downloading the Study Guide right  

    #10- 25 Love & Relationship Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 26:19


    Get the Episode Study Guide It's time to learn a new type of English! Are you tired of learning textbook English that isn't used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, don't you wish you could understand the jokes, slang, expressions and more? If your desire is to learn English that native speakers actually use, then this is the podcast for you! In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you'll learn 25 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about love and relationships! Just in time for Valentine's Day, you'll get real life situations and stories that will teach you how to use each new vocabulary word in context. Discover the meanings behind phrases like slide in the DMs, split up, to have a crush and more! Understand the real life English that Americans use every single day.This episode's Study Guide includes: Episode transcript so that you can follow alongPractice activitiesDefinitions for all 25 new vocabulary words and expressionsExample sentences in context

    #9- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Expressions for Arguing and Resolving Conflict

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 23:00 Transcription Available


    #8- 12 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms for Expression Opinions and Arguing

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 21:00 Transcription Available


    Get Your STUDY GUIDE In this podcast episode, I teach you 12 valuable slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms related to expressing opinions and arguing in English. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these expressions to navigate conversations, especially in American culture, where expressing opinions is encouraged.I teach you words like a heated discussion, speak up/pipe up, hammer out, hash out, weigh in on, stick to your guns, and more. This episode will help you learn how to speak English with confidence, so that you can naturally fit into many different real world situations. Don't forget to get your STUDY GUIDE, which has a transcript, practice exercise and definitions and examples!

    #7- 16 Words for Winter & Cold Weather

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 21:25 Transcription Available


    >Are you tired of learning textbook English that isn't used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, don't you wish you could understand the jokes, the slang, the expressions and more? If your desire is to learn English that native speakers actually use, then this is the podcast for you! In this episode, I bring you a variety of words and expressions to talk about winter and cold weather. From bundling up to hunkering down, you're in for an adventure that'll warm up your English skills. Whether you're listening to this in the sun or trying to warm up by the fireplace, this episode will equip you with the vocabulary to handle the winter season with confidence.So let's dive into the world of winter vocabulary. Don't forget to download the study guide for an extra boost of learning power. Stay tuned, stay warm, and let the winter wordplay begin!

    #6- 18 Vocabulary Words for Socializing and Making Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 19:28


    #5- 18 Phrasal Verbs, Slang words & Expressions about Daily Routines

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    #4- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Expressions for Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 17:59


    In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, we'll dive into the world of shopping. You'll be introduced to 16 popular American phrasal verbs, slang words, and expressions related to shopping, such as splurge, BOGO, ring up, mark down and more. You'll read a story about shopping that uses all 16 new words in context and then listen to definitions and examples for each of the new words and expressions.The episode is not only informative but also engaging, as it provides listeners with practical vocabulary for real-life situations. Along with this episode, you're provided with a FREE Study Guide that offers extra practice and emphasizes the use of the new vocabulary expressions beyond just shopping scenarios. Whether you're a beginner or advanced English speaker, this podcast episode offers a fun and educational experience to improve your language skills.

    #3- 20 Political Crime & Scandal Words, Phrasal Verbs and Expressions that Americans Love to Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 15:02


    >Have you watched an American crime drama and felt lost and confused about the vocabulary that they used on the show? Or maybe you wanted to talk about a scandal that happened in your country but you didn't know how to describe it in English? In this exciting second episode of the crime series, we go deeper into the dark world of political crime and scandals. I'll be teaching you Real Life Political Crime & Scandal slang words, phrasal verbs and expressions that you need to know. In this episode, we'll explore another interesting story that will teach all of the new vocabulary in context. Listen with me as I use this fictional character to teach you Real Life Crime and Scandal English. Don't forget to download the Study Guide for this episode so that you can practice what you learn!

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