DON'T Learn Slang

There are three stages of comprehension in any new language. Early on, you barely understand anything — and that's fine. The goal at that stage isn't comprehension; it's letting your brain pick up the patterns. Then comes the long middle stretch where you're learning words but li ... Show More

I've been chipping away at Arabic for years, and I recently sat down with Hasan Alhamwi, the founder of Arabic All The Time. He left a career in civil engineering to build the largest library of Arabic comprehensible input on the internet. We talked about why videos beat textbook ... Show More

I asked AI what the most important element in language learning is, and the answer surprised me — here's why it comes down to time. 

<p>In today's wicked (UK) podcast, Ethan and Andrea talk all about slang words that you need to know. The reason why slang is so important is because it helps you understand what people are talking about, whether in TV, songs, or when you converse with a native. Ethan also shares ... Show More

<p>Learn 16 <a href= "https://www.espressoenglish.net/slang-words-food-and-drink/"><strong>American English slang words and expressions</strong></a> about food and drink! </p> <p>Read the slang words and example sentences, listen to the pronunciation and repeat the words and sent ... Show More

Find out how you can sound much more natural by learning and using chunks of language. 

Find out how you can sound much more natural by learning and using chunks of language. 

👉 The English Phrasal Verb Podcast. If you've been studying English for years but still struggle to sound natural, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Curtis breaks down why most professionals can read and write English perfectly but freeze under pressure when speaking, ... Show More