Welcome to Episode #65 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn 20 important English slang words, idioms, and phrasal verbs for small talk and networking. Small talk is typically one of the first things you learn in English because of how important it is in American culture. In this episode, you'll learn how to talk about s ... Show More
Apr 10
#81-20 Words for Risks and Taking Chances
Welcome to Episode 81: 20 Words for Risk & Taking ChancesAre you ready to sound more natural when talking about bold decisions and big life moves? In this episode, you’ll learn 20 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans use when discussing risk, oppo ... Show More
34m 27s
Apr 3
#80- 18 Words for Leadership, Influence and Legacy
Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn 18 powerful phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions used to talk about leadership and influence in real American English.From everyday conversations to professional settings, Americans often t ... Show More
29m 58s
Mar 20
#79- Murder Mysteries and True Crime Part 2- 18 MORE Popular English Words
Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In Part 2 of our murder mystery and true crime series, you'll ... Show More
31m 37s
Oct 2025
908 - Saturday Short – Learn To Use The Conversational Phrase, You Know What I Mean?
Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.Today, let’s look at a super common phrase you’ll hear in everyday English: “You know what I mean?” We use you know what I mean? to seek agreement o ... Show More
1m 54s
Nov 2025
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
Aug 2022
Talking About Online Dating in English: Apps, Advantages, and Real-Life Language with Avery
<p><strong>🚀 Episode Summary:</strong><br>Curious about how to talk about online dating in English? In this episode of <em>Speak English Confidently</em>, Grace and returning guest Avery dive into the world of online dating — sharing popular apps in Norway and the U.S., discussi ... Show More
16m 52s
Oct 2025
Simplified Speech #229 – Things that get on our nerves
In this episode, Andrew and Indiana get honest with each other about everyday things that annoy people. They talk about habits that “get on their nerves,” such as loud chewing, people using their phones while talking, overused clichés, bad driving habits, and even dog owners who ... Show More
22m 5s
Aug 2025
860 - Saturday Short- Wanna, Gonna, Gotta
Welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally. Today, let’s talk about three super common words in spoken English: 👉 Wanna, Gonna, and Gotta Now, you won’t find these in a textbook, but native speakers use them all the time in conversation. Tod ... Show More
2m 26s
Sep 2025
#457 - What to Say After "HOW ARE YOU" in English — How to Talk to Anyone and Keep the Conversation Flowing
Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Do you ever get stuck after saying "Hi! How are you?" In this episode, Izzy shares a simple, step-by-step guide to keep any conversation flowing naturally. You'll learn how to go beyond small talk, avoid awkward si ... Show More
22m 27s