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English Phrases That Make No Sense: Rain Check
Pretend you’d like to invite an American friend for a meal. You say:“Do you want to come over for dinner Friday?”Your friend replies:“I’d love to, but I already have plans. Can I get a rain check?”Wait a minute. A rain check?Are they asking about the weather?In American English, “rain
Oct 12, 2026 10:03 AM
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Here's a podcast episode with different ways to say "fine" in English. If you'd like me to do a podcast about a topic, leave a comment below!
5 Ways to Say “Fine” in Everyday English
Sep 28, 2026 3:38 PM
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In case you missed it last month:
Didn't Hear That? Ask Them to Repeat!
Sep 21, 2026 3:56 PM
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New podcast episode is out today! Do you sometimes have trouble knowing what to say next when you're speaking English? This episode has some simple tips to help you feel more comfortable in everyday conversations. Let me know what you'd like to learn about in the next podcast episode! 😁
Keeping the Conversation Going
Sep 16, 2026 7:41 PM
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New episode of English for Real Life is up! 🎧 Sometimes you have a different opinion at work but aren't sure how to say it without sounding rude. In this episode, I share a few friendly ways to disagree in English — so you can share your own idea while still sounding polite and easy to work with. There's a short quiz after the episode to check what you learned. Have you ever disagreed with someone in English? How did it go?
How to Disagree Without Sounding Rude
Aug 28, 2026 9:24 PM
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New episode of English for Real Life is up! 🎧 We all say "fine" a lot in English — but in real conversations, people use many other words and phrases instead. In this episode, I share five common ones and explain when to use each, so you don't have to say "fine" every time. There's a short quiz after the episode to check what you learned. Let me know in the comments which phrase is your favorite!
5 Ways to Say “Fine” in Everyday English
Aug 26, 2026 9:20 PM
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My very first podcast episode! 🎉 I’m so excited to share my new podcast, English for Real Life! The first one is called “Ask Them to Repeat!” I created it for English learners who sometimes find themselves thinking, “Wait… what did they say?” 😄 You’ll learn several natural ways to ask someone to say something again, with lots of chances to practice saying the phrases out loud. If you've ever struggled with this, I hope you'll listen! And if you have a favorite way to ask someone to repeat something, I’d love to hear it.
Didn't Hear That? Ask Them to Repeat!
Aug 24, 2026 7:56 PM
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Sunday: Conversational English Can you get the meaning from context? What does "snowed under" mean?
(A2+) If a colleague says, “I’m snowed under,” what do they mean?
They are outside in snow.
They are very busy.
They are feeling cold.
They have finished work.
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Aug 23, 2026 7:06 PM
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Saturday Scenario (yes, I know it's probably Sunday where you are now!) Workplace Interruptions: How do you handle being interrupted by a co-worker? Tip: You want to protect your speaking time while remaining professional.
(B1-B2) Your coworker has interrupted you twice during a presentation. What could you say?
Stop interrupting me.
You always talk too much.
Could I finish this point, then I'll come to you?
Do not make interruption.
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Aug 23, 2026 1:48 AM
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