Podcasts about American English

Exactly! That's exactly what I mean. What exactly happened? Where exactly are we meeting? Not exactly. Exactly is a very common word in everyday English, and we use it in several useful ways. Sometimes it shows strong agreement. Sometimes it makes a question more precise. Sometimes it means something is completely correct. And not exactly is a very natural way to soften a correction. Have you wondered about the different ways we use exactly? If so, you're in luck - because today, we're going to look at how you can use exactly naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Whatever you want. Whatever works. Whatever happens, call me. I'll eat whatever you're having. Whatever! Whatever is one of those words that can sound friendly, relaxed, flexible, or even annoyed depending on how you use it. Sometimes it means “anything is okay.” Sometimes it means “it doesn't matter which one.” Sometimes it introduces the idea that the result won't change. And sometimes, with the right tone, Whatever! can mean, “I'm done arguing about this.” Have you wondered about the different ways we use whatever? If so, you're in luck - because today, we're going to look at how you can use whatever naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

How does an independent press survive by publishing the books the Big Five overlook? Amherst College professor and Spanglish scholar Ilan Stavans joins Sarah Russo to talk about Restless Books, the press he founded to champion immigrant writers, literature in translation, and the books that live between languages. Ilan shares the origin of Restless Books (including the investor who told him to take a finance course first), the creation of the Kellman Prize for Immigrant Literature, and why he considers Spanglish one of the great creative forces in American English. Ilan and Sarah dig into the practical side of publishing in translation: finding the right translator, editing hybrid-language manuscripts, and navigating the politics around a single project. Ilan also offers advice for immigrant and early-career writers, and makes the case that small presses are doing some of the most important work in publishing today.For more information on Ilan and Restless Books, please visit the website.Books mentioned in this episode[1] :“People Who Live Alone Talk Too Much,” by Sofi Stambo “A Nation Wrestles with God: American Prophets, Philosophers, and Firebrands,” edited by Ilan Stavans “The People's Tongue,” edited by Ilan Stavans “Cecil the Lion Had to Die,” by Olena Stiazhkina, translated by Dominique Hoffmann “Daniel and Ismail,” by Juan Pablo Iglesias and illustrated by Alex Peris “Fictional Translations,” by Ilan Stavans Also mentioned: Don Quixote, Frankenstein, and The OdysseyKey Moments2:02 - How a Midlife Crisis Turned Into a Publishing House

How does an independent press survive by publishing the books the Big Five overlook? Amherst College professor and Spanglish scholar Ilan Stavans joins Sarah Russo to talk about Restless Books, the press he founded to champion immigrant writers, literature in translation, and the books that live between languages. Ilan shares the origin of Restless Books (including the investor who told him to take a finance course first), the creation of the Kellman Prize for Immigrant Literature, and why he considers Spanglish one of the great creative forces in American English. Ilan and Sarah dig into the practical side of publishing in translation: finding the right translator, editing hybrid-language manuscripts, and navigating the politics around a single project. Ilan also offers advice for immigrant and early-career writers, and makes the case that small presses are doing some of the most important work in publishing today.For more information on Ilan and Restless Books, please visit the website.Books mentioned in this episode[1] :“People Who Live Alone Talk Too Much,” by Sofi Stambo “A Nation Wrestles with God: American Prophets, Philosophers, and Firebrands,” edited by Ilan Stavans “The People's Tongue,” edited by Ilan Stavans “Cecil the Lion Had to Die,” by Olena Stiazhkina, translated by Dominique Hoffmann “Daniel and Ismail,” by Juan Pablo Iglesias and illustrated by Alex Peris “Fictional Translations,” by Ilan Stavans Also mentioned: Don Quixote, Frankenstein, and The OdysseyKey Moments2:02 - How a Midlife Crisis Turned Into a Publishing House

How does an independent press survive by publishing the books the Big Five overlook? Amherst College professor and Spanglish scholar Ilan Stavans joins Sarah Russo to talk about Restless Books, the press he founded to champion immigrant writers, literature in translation, and the books that live between languages. Ilan shares the origin of Restless Books (including the investor who told him to take a finance course first), the creation of the Kellman Prize for Immigrant Literature, and why he considers Spanglish one of the great creative forces in American English. Ilan and Sarah dig into the practical side of publishing in translation: finding the right translator, editing hybrid-language manuscripts, and navigating the politics around a single project. Ilan also offers advice for immigrant and early-career writers, and makes the case that small presses are doing some of the most important work in publishing today.For more information on Ilan and Restless Books, please visit the website.Books mentioned in this episode[1] :“People Who Live Alone Talk Too Much,” by Sofi Stambo “A Nation Wrestles with God: American Prophets, Philosophers, and Firebrands,” edited by Ilan Stavans “The People's Tongue,” edited by Ilan Stavans “Cecil the Lion Had to Die,” by Olena Stiazhkina, translated by Dominique Hoffmann “Daniel and Ismail,” by Juan Pablo Iglesias and illustrated by Alex Peris “Fictional Translations,” by Ilan Stavans Also mentioned: Don Quixote, Frankenstein, and The OdysseyKey Moments2:02 - How a Midlife Crisis Turned Into a Publishing House

Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

I'm supposed to meet her at six. You're not supposed to park here. It's supposed to rain tomorrow. I was supposed to call you yesterday. What am I supposed to do?Supposed to is one of those expressions you hear all the time in everyday English, and we use it for several different situations. We can talk about plans and expectations, rules, things people say are true, and even things that were planned but never happened. Have you wondered about the different ways we use supposed to? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use supposed to naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Have you ever heard an American say, “Can I take a rain check?” and wondered what in the world rain has to do with making plans?

Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Does it matter? I think it doesn't matter. What matters is that we finish on time. That really matters to me. No matter what, I'll be there. Matter - it's a simple word that reminds me of my high school physics class. But in everyday conversation, we use matter in a number of different ways. Sometimes it means something is important. Sometimes it means something is not important. And sometimes we use set phrases like what matters is... and no matter what... to talk about priorities and determination. Have you been wondered about the different ways we use matter? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use matter naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

In this English lesson podcast, Michael welcomes a special guest - Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English. We are going to talk about what it means to be “warm,” in English. You know, being inviting, being someone other people want to talk to, supporting people, and making them feel heard. And we are going to show you how to use the following three phrases in your daily English conversations: “How's everything on your end?” “I know what you mean.” “Tell me more about that.” The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Go Right. That's right. We're meeting at seven, right? All right, let's go. I'll do it right away. I need it right now. Right is a very common word in everyday English, and in conversation, it does a lot more than talk about direction. We use it to show that we understand, to confirm information, to ask for agreement, to say okay, and to talk about something happening immediately. Have you wondered about the different ways we use right in conversation? If so, you're in luck - because today, we're going to look at how you can use right naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastGet more shadowing practice, where you can upload and compare your audio to native speakers, easy as pressing a button! If you think the app could be helpful for you, get 20% off your first subscription to the app, Pocket Fluent American! Discount is for the first 20 users: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlb#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Have you ever heard an American say:“We should hang out sometime!”And thought…“Awesome! When are we meeting?”Only to discover that… apparently… you don't actually have plans.

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

I'm a diehard 'Bernie Sanders' progressive and yet I often find myself at odds with 'litmus test-driven' progressives who - in my opinion - poison their movement (whichever one it might be) by being unforgiving or intransigent purists. I happen to think that's playing out now with the whole Ed Sheeran / Macklemore flap and there's evidence of it when Sheeran can't go on stage and 'fess up to making a mistake or not being what he's obviously uncomfortable being: outspoken about political issues that matter to him quietly and internally. What does it solve, I ask, to try and ruin (or "cancel") Ed Sheeran for "the cause?" Nothing; but I do happen to think it repels people from wanting to be as involved in said movement altogether which - if we have self-awareness - we'd realize is why there are a lot of Ed Sheerans out there in the first place. =+=+=+=Rick Jackson, he of the 'deported or departed' messaging aimed at Muslims and Mongolians (among others, of course) was confronted by a Muslim Georgian, Palestinian-American state Representative Ruwa Romman (D) last weekend. So much to unwrap here. The 'deported or departed' TV ad from the heated GOP primary season leads with Jackson telling people "you don't have the right for force your culture on our country." That's something of a dog whistle in that conservatives have been hand-wringing about 'Sharia law' being what governs us (zero evidence of that occurring all the while radical wight Christian nationalism has crept into power), but what I found ironic about that statement (then) and Jackson's campaign strategy (now) is that he was confronted by a burka-wearing Romman at a Korean festival where Jackson and his team were there for a photo opp with Korean-American voters either in Korean "hanboks" or campaign t-shirts with his logo in Korean and American-English. Isn't that interesting?To me it is, anyway; the pivot Jackson has taken from blowing into that dog whistle to pander to the white nationalist base of the Georgia GOP to now seeking to connect with voters of color with deep ties to foreign countries while blanketing the airwaves with black and brown former foster youth feting his support for foster children is noteworthy if nothing else. Now with THAT in mind ... =+=+=+=Meanwhile FOIA requests show the Trump Department of Homeland Security was working feverishly to scrutinize counties in Georgia that offered non-English ballots in hopes of finding election fraud.

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

You know, I keep putting off cleaning the garage. They called off the game because of the rain. I'll drop you off at the station. What time does your flight take off? My alarm went off at five. Off is one of those little words that shows up in a lot of phrasal verbs, and the meaning can change quite a bit depending on the verb. Have you been confused by expressions like put off, call off, drop off, take off, and go off? If so, you're in luck - because today, we're going to look at five useful phrasal verbs with off that you can use in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

It'll take at least an hour. At least nobody was hurt. You could at least say thank you. At least I tried. At least is a very common expression in everyday English, and we use it in several different ways. Sometimes it means the minimum amount. Sometimes it helps us look at the positive side of a bad situation. And sometimes we use at least to tell someone, hey! You could have done something! Have you ever wondered how you an use at least? If so, you're in luck - because today, we're going to look at all the ways you can use at least naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Someone says, “What's up?” Do they want to know what's happening? Are they asking how you feel? Or are they just saying hello?Welcome back to English Makes No Sense with SL Rockfish! In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most common—and confusing—greetings in American English.You'll learn:What Americans really mean when they say “What's up?”How to respond naturally in casual conversations.The difference between “What's up?” and “How are you?”When “What's up?” can actually mean “What's wrong?”Common mistakes English learners make when answering too literally.Real-life examples to help you understand American conversation.Whether you're learning English for work, travel, friendships, or everyday life, this episode will help you feel more confident understanding informal American English.Because sometimes “What's up?” isn't really a question about what's up.And that's why… English Makes No Sense!

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

1095 – How to Use “Pretty” in Everyday EnglishIt's pretty good. I'm pretty sure. That was pretty expensive. We're pretty busy today. That's pretty much it. Pretty is a very common word in everyday English, and I'm not talking about pretty meaning beautiful. In conversation, pretty often means something like fairly, quite, or rather, and we use it all the time to soften or adjust how strong an adjective sounds. Have you wondered about expressions like pretty good, pretty sure, or pretty much? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use pretty naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

If you want to learn how to speak and sound natural when you talk in English, one key is being able to hear the melody, music, and repetitions that occur over and over again in the language. For instance, there are moments where want to indicate changes in time--that we used to do one thing, but now, we behave differently. The better we are to hear these patterns, and use the patterns in our own speech, the more natural we will sound. Let's practice hearing and repeating the American English sound patterns we need to speak how native speakers speak.Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYWelcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own.Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about patterns. What words and parts of words are you giving space to? What are you doing with your pitch? What direction are your pitches going in?Welcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast, body language, and other elements of communication can lead to richer expression.#performance #poetry #pronunciation

The thing is, I'm busy tomorrow. Here's the thing... That's the thing. The funny thing is, I actually liked it. The good thing is, nobody was hurt. One thing I like about this neighborhood is how quiet it is. The word Thing is pretty basic word, but in daily English conversation, we use it in a lot of useful ways that go far beyond simply talking about an object. We use this word in phrases like the thing is, here's the thing, that's the thing, and, funny thing! So for today's English lesson podcast, we're going to look at some very natural ways you can use the word thing in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Anyway, what were you saying? Anyway, I should get going. I didn't really want to go, but I went anyway. It was expensive, but I bought it anyway. Anyway is one of those very common conversational words that can do a few different jobs. Sometimes we use it to return to the main topic. Sometimes we use it to move a conversation forward or bring it to an end. And sometimes we use it to mean that something happened despite a reason for it not to happen. Have you ever wondered about the different ways we use anyway? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at all the ways you can use anyway naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Have you ever heard an American say “I'm good” and wondered what they REALLY meant?Because sometimes “I'm good” means “I'm fine.”Sometimes it means “No, thank you.”Sometimes it means “I don't need any help.”And sometimes… it means “I'm ready!”

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

We gaze again into the ocean of difference between American English and British English.

The Elements of Style (1918) by William Strunk, Jr. is an American English writing style guide. It is one of the best-known and most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading in U.S. high school and university composition classes. The original 1918 edition of The Elements of Style detailed eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, “a few matters of form”, and a list of commonly "misused" words and expressions. This book, printed as a private edition in 1918 for the use of his students, became a classic on the local campus, known as "the little book", and its successive editions have since sold over ten million copies. This version is based on the public-domain text from 1918, which was originally uploaded to Wikibooks and wikified by Wikibooks:User:Lord Emsworth in 2003. In January 2006, Kernigh transwikied the text from Wikibooks:Elements of Style to Wikisource.” (Summary by Wikipedia and Wikisource)Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Education, Language learningLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): languages (29)

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

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Welcome to episode #86 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you'll be learning 15 more phrasal verbs, idioms and slang words about negotiating and persuading.Negotiating, persuading, and convincing people are a huge part of real-life English, and sometimes, finding the right words can be the hardest part! In Episode 86, we're continuing our series on negotiation and persuasion with 15 more phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions that native English speakers use in everyday and professional conversations. You'll learn expressions like stick to your guns when you refuse to change your position, twist someone's arm when you persuade someone with a little pressure, iron out problems or details, and sweeten the deal when you want to make an offer more attractive. You'll also learn how to make a strong case, win someone over, meet someone halfway, and cut a deal; all through a story about a high-stakes business negotiation. And don't just listen and move on! Guess what? I have a free Study Guide waiting for you. Download the FREE Study Guide to practice everything you learned. It includes all 15 vocabulary words, definitions and examples, the story, the transcript, three practice activities, and a speaking challenge to help you actually use the new language out loud. If you listened to Part 1, you'll now have 30 useful expressions for negotiating, persuading, and convincing!Grab the free study guide >> HERE CLICK HERE

Check out our pronunciation app! www.fluentamerican.comFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

That's fair. That's not fair. Fair enough. To be fair, he did warn us. Give her a fair chance. Let's split it fairly. Fair is a common word in everyday English, but we use it in several different ways. Sometimes it means reasonable or acceptable. Sometimes it means treating people equally. And sometimes we use expressions like fair enough and to be fair to react to what someone says or add balance to a conversation. Have you been confused by these different uses of fair? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use fair naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Check out our pronunciation app! www.fluentamerican.comFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

That's fair. That's not fair. Fair enough. To be fair, he did warn us. Give her a fair chance. Let's split it fairly. Fair is a common word in everyday English, but we use it in several different ways. Sometimes it means reasonable or acceptable. Sometimes it means treating people equally. And sometimes we use expressions like fair enough and to be fair to react to what someone says or add balance to a conversation. Have you been confused by these different uses of fair? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use fair naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

Check out our pronunciation app! www.fluentamerican.comFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

I stopped at the store on the way home. By the way, did you call John? Either way, we need to decide today. No way! You won the tickets? This jacket is way too big. Way is a simple word, but it shows up in a lot of very natural everyday phrases. And in many of these expressions, the word way has very little to do with a road or direction. Have you been confused by expressions like by the way, either way, no way, and way too...? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at six everyday situations you can use way in conversational English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid.  Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarre stories I've ever heard about U.S. culture and history: Dance Marathons of the 1930s. Imagine people dancing for days on end, even sleeping while dancing, for the chance to win some cash. It's a crazy story, and I hope you enjoy it! In part one, you'll learn how to use the common expression “to keep someone on their toes,” you'll hear a joke, and you'll work on your American English pronunciation! Check it out. ⭐ Start improving your English today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Take part in our Free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No wonder you're tired—you only slept four hours. No wonder the room is cold. The window is open. She practices every day, so it's no wonder she's improving. Well, no wonder! No wonder is a very common conversational phrase in everyday English, and we use it when new information explains something that seemed surprising, confusing, or unexpected before. Have you wondered... how to use no wonder? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use no wonder naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

What do you mean? I didn't mean to upset you. I've been meaning to call you. You mean a lot to me , but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. This lesson is meant to help you speak English better.Mean is a small word, but we use it in a surprising number of everyday situations. We use it to ask for clarification, explain our intentions, talk about purpose, and even tell someone how important they are to us. Have you ever been confused by all these different uses of mean? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at the different ways you can use mean in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

I found out that the store is closing. I can't figure out how this app works. We ran out of coffee. Everything worked out in the end. It turned out to be a great restaurant. Phrasal verbs with out show up everywhere in everyday English, and the meaning of out changes depending on the verb. Have you been confused by expressions like find out, figure out, run out of, work out, and turn out? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at five useful phrasal verbs with out that you can use in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Broadcast -> Broadcast, Sleep -> Slept.  Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarre stories I've ever heard about U.S. culture and history: Dance Marathons of the 1930s and 1940s. Imagine people dancing for days on end, even sleeping while dancing, for the chance to win some cash. It's a crazy story, and from the discovery of this event, this two-part episode was born.  Don't miss part 2! It's coming next week. In part one, you'll learn how to use the common expression “to keep someone on their toes,” you'll hear a joke, and you'll work on your American English pronunciation! Enjoy. :) ⭐ Start improving your English today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Take part in our Free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does that make sense? That makes sense. I'm trying to make sense of this. It makes sense to do that. Financially, it makes sense. Sense is one of those words that appears in a lot of very natural everyday expressions, especially when we're talking about whether an idea is clear, logical, or reasonable. Have you ever been confused by the different ways we use make sense? If so, you're in luck—because today, we're going to look at how you can use make sense naturally in everyday English.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads