Do you ever hear native speakers use expressions like “movie buff,” “gearhead,” or “shopaholic” and feel confused? In this episode, Andrew and Indiana break it all down for you. You’ll learn how to sound more natural and expressive when talking about your own passions or anyone else’s.
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Aug 17
Bonus episode #155 – Visiting Sapporo
In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent trip to Sapporo, Japan. He tells you about exploring the Susukino district, visiting the coastal town of Otaru, and discovering beer and sake festivals throughout the city. You'll also hear about many of his other adventures includin ... Show More
31m 35s
Aug 15
Chatterbox #338 – Common sense
Why do some people do foolish things even though they’re smart? And why do some things that are obvious to you seem difficult for others to understand? In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the idea of “common sense.” They discuss what it means, where it comes from, and why pe ... Show More
31m 36s
Aug 10
Bonus episode #154 – Back in Osaka
In this episode, Andrew tells the story of his quick one-day visit to Osaka. You'll hear about his record shopping plans, an unexpected tsunami alert, and how he had to make some tough decisions about his travel plans. This is perfect for English learners because you'll hear natu ... Show More
25m 10s
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
Jan 2024
#6- 18 Vocabulary Words for Socializing and Making Plans
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In Episode #6 of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll be learning 18 essential vocabulary slang words, phrasal verbs and expressions for making plans and socializing. You’ll learn important words like iron out, back out, a ga ... Show More
19m 28s
Jan 2025
717 : REAL ENGLISH: 3 Must-Know Slang Terms for Daily Conversation
In today's episode, you will learn three essential English slang terms that native speakers use daily: "A-game," "all-nighter," and "backseat driver." We'll explore their meanings, proper usage, and real-life examples to help you sound more natural in English conversati ... Show More
22m 51s
Aug 2024
#28- 18 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms for Commuting & Traveling by Train, Bus & Car
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 dow ... Show More
28m 18s
Jan 2024
#5- 18 Phrasal Verbs, Slang words & Expressions about Daily Routines
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Welcome to the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast- the place for you to learn Real Life slang, phrasal verbs, idio ... Show More
19m 3s
Apr 2025
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 529
Struggling to understand everyday English phrases? In this episode, you’ll learn natural expressions used by native speakers and how to use them in real-life situations. These common English phrases often come up in conversations, TV shows, and daily life. You’ll hear short stori ... Show More
15m 43s
Jan 2024
#4- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Expressions for Shopping
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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, BO ... Show More
17m 59s
Jul 16
#333 How Adverts Use English to Catch Your Attention
This is a fun episode where we look at some famous advertising slogans from different companies and analyse why they work so well, but also take from interesting English lessons from each one. We'll be learning things like alteration, oxymorons, and also some very smart wordplay ... Show More
44m 19s