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 up 👉 chop up 👉 pop in the oven 👉 burn to a crisp 👉 cooking up a storm ... Show More
Jan 30
#76- 15 Words for Fresh Starts & New Beginnings
In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 15 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans actually use when talking about starting over, leaving the past behind, and turning life around.Through a powerful story and clear ex ... Show More
27m 16s
Jan 16
#75- 15 Words for Talking about Hopes, Dreams and Predictions in 2026!
The new year is usually full of excitement, motivation, and big goals, but 2026 feels different for many Americans. In episode #75 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn how Americans actually talk about the new year, even when things feel uncertain, heavy, or ... Show More
39m 16s
Dec 10
#74- 16 Expressions from TV Shows That Textbooks Don’t Teach
Welcome to episode #74 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this special episode, you’ll learn 16 popular vocabulary words and expressions that come straight from American TV shows like Friends, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and more! You'll be learning vocabul ... Show More
30m 32s
Nov 10
361. What Are Idioms, Euphemisms, and Slang? (And Should You Learn Them?) (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. ... Show More
25m 46s
Jan 2025
Catch Word #282 – Makes my skin crawl
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two useful English idioms: “can’t stomach something” and “makes my skin crawl.” These expressions are perfect for describing strong negative reactions, like disgust or fear. Together, Andrew and Indiana break down the meani ... Show More
25m 10s
Sep 2025
Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung
📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Hors ... Show More
26m 37s
Sep 2025
#341 Are You Being Rude in English?
As you may know, politeness in English - especially in British English - is a very important thing. Learners often struggle to keep up with the confusing grammar and long sentences, so in this episode, I break down a few key phrases that you can start using today to make your que ... Show More
53m 6s
Apr 2025
Catch Word #284 – A dead ringer
Have you ever seen someone who looks exactly like someone else? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach two fun English expressions: “A dead ringer” and “A spitting image.” You’ll hear clear examples, learn the difference between the two, and understand when and how to ... Show More
24m 47s
Aug 2025
827 : English Fluency ABCs : Letter D
<p>In this episode, we continue our English Fluency ABCs series with the letter D, exploring essential vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and sentence patterns that will elevate your English communication. Join me as I break down the letter D with words like "diligent," "d ... Show More
27m 59s