Hi everyone! Welcome back. I'm excited for another expression episode. Today we're going to be talking about a common one: "Where there's smoke, there's fire." We'll of course, dive into the meaning, I'll teach you about the origin, and we have multiple examples today so that you can hear how it's used naturally in conversation. At the very end, there will ... Show More
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196.2 - Invasion of Burmese Pythons in South Florida
In this wild episode, we dive deep into the Burmese python invasion in Florida’s Everglades, which is one of the most unexpected and dramatic ecological crises in U.S. history. It all started with exotic pet owners, relaxed laws in the '80s and '90s, and one catastrophic storm: H ... Show More
39m 13s
Jul 31
196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit
Ever heard someone say, “Don’t have a hissy fit”? In this episode, we break down this funny, very Southern expression that describes a dramatic overreaction (think tantrum, or an overreaction). You’ll hear real-life examples—from picky eaters at restaurants to Wi‑Fi meltdowns—and ... Show More
21m 11s
Mar 2025
Bonus episode #138 – Epic winter hike
In this episode, Andrew shares the exciting conclusion of his hiking trip in South Korea with his best friend, Luke. After a chaotic morning rushing to catch a bus, they finally arrive in Taebaek, a small mountain town. Their adventure continues with beautiful snowy trails, a sur ... Show More
35m 55s
Sep 2024
Bonus episode #117 – Kelownafornia
In this episode, Andrew talks about his summer vacation to Kelowna, British Columbia, his hometown. He describes his adventurous flight on a small plane through stormy weather, his experiences staying at his brother’s place near the beach, and family activities like mini-golfing. ... Show More
36m 14s
Jun 20
#57- 16 Words for Cooking, Baking and Being in the Kitchen
Welcome to episode #57 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this fun and practical episode, you'll learn 16 commonly used phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms you’ll hear in real American conversations about cooking and baking.You’ll learn expressions like: 👉 whip u ... Show More
25m 18s
Jul 4
#59- 18 Words for Freedom, Liberty & Fighting for Justice
Welcome to episode #59 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll learn 18 commonly used phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms that you’ll hear in real American conversations about freedom, liberty and fighting for justice. The U.S.A. is currently celeb ... Show More
25m 31s
Nov 2023
#1: 25 Eating & Drinking Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Expressions that You Need to Know
In this episode, I introduce and teach 25 eating and drinking slang words, phrasal verbs, and expressions commonly used in American English. The episode includes two stories that will teach you these vocabulary terms in context while also showing you real life use for these words ... Show More
27m 47s
Aug 2020
046 – Five American English slang expressions
Hey there English learners, Lori here, your teacher from BetterAtEnglish.com. I've got a different type of episode here for you today. I'm gonna go through some American English slang expressions, some really common ones that you hear all the time if you're watching American Engl ... Show More
11m 34s