In this Five Minute English feature, we dive into one of America’s most beloved seasons: fall (also known as autumn). From pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters to apple orchards and football games, fall in the U.S. isn’t just a season—it’s a whole feeling.
You’ll learn:
Which is more common: fall or autumn?
The sounds, sights, tastes, and smells that d ... Show More
Oct 22
223 - Itchy Feet: 10 Travel Expressions & My First Trip in Years
After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent ... Show More
25m 6s
Oct 15
222 - "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (Halloween Special)
📖 Need help following along? Read the transcript + vocabulary explanations while you listen! In this episode, we're diving into the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous writers in the U.S. First, I'll introduce you to Gothic literature, a genre kn ... Show More
32m 16s
Oct 7
⭐ Feature: 13 Common Superstitions and Their Origins
We live in a day and age that is driven by science and technology, yet people are still superstitious. According to a study I read by YouGov, 9% of Americans claim to be superstitious, while another 35% admit to not being very superstitious, but somewhat. That makes over 40% of i ... Show More
37m 16s
Sep 2025
#67- 16 Popular Fall/Autumn Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms
<p>Welcome to <a href='https://www.englishwithgabby.com/podcaststudyguide'>Episode #67 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast</a></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn 16 popular English slang words, idioms, and phrasal verbs for the Fall/Autumn season. It's the beginning ... Show More
28m 8s
Oct 2024
761 - American English Idioms Related To Fall Vocabulary
Fall is here, and that means rainy days and wind, apples and nuts, and of course, leaves. . And we're diving into a whole bunch of them inspired by fall. Perfect timing, right? The leaves are changing. There's a chill in the air. We’re going to leaf through a bunch of idioms that ... Show More
10m 26s
Oct 2023
IT'S FALL. (the coziest episode of the year)
38 | It's the start of the best time of the year. I have ALWAYS loved fall, and thank God I have a podcast so I can talk to YOU about how much I love fall for 40 minutes. I've prepared a (non-comprehensive) list of reasons why I love fall, some of my fall favorites, traditions, e ... Show More
41m 34s
Sep 2024
757 - 6 Phrasal Verbs with FALL In American English
It just turned fall a few days ago, and that got me thinking about fall vocabulary. And, because it’s been a few weeks since we’ve looked at phrasal verbs on the podcast, today we’re going to dive into some phrasal verbs using the word fall. These are super useful and common in e ... Show More
8m 35s