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
Nov 21
#73- Vocabulary for Good Luck & Good Fortune
<p>In this episode of <em>The</em> <em>Real Life English with Gabby</em>, we’re exploring the world of luck, good fortune, and all the expressions native speakers use to talk about those magical moments when everything seems to go right in your life. You’ll learn 15 essential idi ... Show More
22m 54s
Nov 14
#72- 18 Military Words Americans Use for Business and in Everyday Life
<p>Welcome to Episode #72 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode inspired by Veteran’s Day, Gabby teaches 18 military phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms that Americans use at work and in their everyday lives. In this episode, you'll learn how to use ... Show More
28m 19s
Nov 7
#71- 13 Words for Superstitions, Bad Luck & Fate
<p>Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. Have you ever felt like everything was going wrong, like maybe you had bad luck? Did you ever do something that you thought might change your luck in some way? In episode #71, we dive into the world of <b>bad luck, fate, and ... Show More
32m 47s
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 4
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 10
#341 Are You Being Rude in English?
<p>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 ... Show More
54m 25s
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 24
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