In today’s lesson you will listen to one English dialogue and learn 2 new English expressions. words. The two expressions are "To be taken by surprise" and "To make up one's mind(about)". These English expressions will enhance your ability to properly use advanced English expressions. This lesson will help you sound more like a native speaker and give you mo ... Show More
Nov 1
933 : What Do You Do When Your Mind Goes Blank? (The Five-Step Method)
Have you ever been asked a question and suddenly had no idea what to say? In this episode, you’ll learn a simple five-step method to help you organize your thoughts and keep speaking when your mind goes blank. Using the Five W’s—Who, What, When, Where, and Why—you’ll see how to b ... Show More
29m 54s
Oct 28
932 : Conversations With English Learners : I Asked About His Longest Friendship. I Wasn't Ready.
In today’s episode, you’ll join Teacher Tiffani for a real, relaxed conversation with one of her Academy students. Each week, she sits down with them to talk about an aspect of the monthly topic—sharing personal experiences, practicing natural English, and learning how to express ... Show More
22m 44s
Oct 25
931 : "Who's Your Best Friend?" — Why Your English Answer Sounds Basic
Talking about someone important in your life should sound personal—not like a list of basic facts. In this episode, you’ll learn why simple descriptions like “She is nice and funny” make your English sound basic, and how the People Method helps you create a vivid, meaningful answ ... Show More
23m 56s
Jun 2025
#55- 16 Words for Surprise and Shock
<p>Welcome to episode #55 of The<em>Real Life English with Gabby</em>- <b>16 Words for Surprise, Shock and Awe.</b> In this episode, you’ll learn 16 useful expressions to talk about surprise, shock, and amazement in everyday English. You'll learn idioms, slang, and phrasal v ... Show More
28m 36s
<p>Today's lesson is on two phrasal verbs – <a href= "https://www.espressoenglish.net/take-back-vs-taken-aback/"><strong> take back and taken aback.</strong></a> These look quite similar, but they have very different meanings, and I'll explain them with examples.</p> <p>I think i ... Show More
