Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about CLEANING, which is an activity that most of us dread. The thing is, the topic often pops up in conversation so the vocabulary, phrasal verbs, collocations and expressions in this episode are very useful! Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episo ... Show More
Aug 21
218.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with Dance Marathons
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarr ... Show More
29m 16s
Aug 13
218 - Expression: To Keep Someone On Their Toes
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Broadcast -> Broadcast, Sleep -> Slept. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the mos ... Show More
21m 2s
Jul 30
217 - What Bugs You? Insects and Annoyances with Lucas
Well, well, well. I never thought I’d make an entire episode about bugs and annoying things until Lucas was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets this week! It got me thinking, why do we say something "bugs" us? In this episode, Lucas joins me to talk about the everyday things th ... Show More
35m 56s
Mar 2022
Episode 40: SPRING CLEANING (English cleaning phrases)
<p>In this episode, you will learn some very valuable phrases related to cleaning. I will teach you concepts we talk about in English like spring cleaning, organization, minimalism and more. </p>
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15m 2s
Feb 2025
#41- 18 Words for Laundry & Dry Cleaning
<p>Hi there! Welcome to episode #41 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!</p><p>In this episode, you'll be learning 18 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about doing laundry and getting your clothes dry cleaned. Laundry is one of those tasks that most ... Show More
32m 14s
Jul 2025
Small Talk with Neighbors or Strangers in English
<p>In today’s episode of <i>5-Minute English Talk</i>, we’re diving into something we all do — <strong>small talk</strong>.</p><p>Whether you’re in the elevator, walking your dog, or waiting in line at the coffee shop — a little friendly conversation can go a long way. You’ll lea ... Show More
3m 33s