English Extras Episode #41: Are You Saying ‘Thank You’ Like a Native Speaker?🌟 Episode Highlightsbasic ways to say thank youevery day situationsways to level up your thanksListe...

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🗣️ Need to ask for help in English but tired of basic phrases? You know there's more than just "Can you help me?" - but what do native speakers actually say? In this episode, we'll explore 4 natural expressions that will help you ask for assist...

A helpful guide exploring two key questions for English learners: where to find new vocabulary and how to remember it effectively. I discuss practical strategies like active recall, creating associations, and maintaining consistency in learning...

🎯 Is your English goal SMART? Are vague goals holding you back? Many learners say "I want to be fluent in English" - but that's not specific enough!In this episode, we're breaking down why SMART goals are your beacon to English mastery,...

Transcript HEREThe Journey to Understanding Fast English - Slow and Steady Wins the RaceHave you ever felt proud of your English progress, only to feel completely lost when tryi...

Let's talk about how Americans ring in the New Year! While Christmas is all about cozy family time, New Year's has its own special magic - it's party time! Picture this: friends gathering for parties, watching the famous Times Square ball drop ...

Ever wondered how Americans celebrate Christmas? Join me as I share my personal Christmas journey, from childhood memories of decorating the family tree and waiting anxiously for Santa, to my current holiday traditions in Florida. From attic ad...

In this episode, I share what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in America. I talk about where our modern traditions came from and what they are like now. Christmas looks different for everyone, but I share a broad overview of what Christmas loo...

💡 Boost Your Confidence for 2025! 💡Looking for inspiration to tackle your New Year’s resolutions? In this episode, we explore 12 idioms about confidence and courage, like take the bull by the horns and stick to your g...

In this episode, we dive into the world of movies and TV shows to help you improve your English while having fun! I’ll share my top recommendations, including classics, modern hits, and binge-worthy series that are perfect for intermediate to a...

It's awkward to tell someone they're being too loud! In this episode, I share practical ways to say "be quiet" in English! Whether you're studying for exams, working on fluency, or aiming to sound more natural in conversations, this episode is ...

Join me for a special podcast episode all about Thanksgiving in America! In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ The history of Thanksgiving – from its origins to modern celebrations.✅ Popular traditions...

In this episode, we dive into the art of asking someone to wait in English! Whether you're managing a conversation, need extra time to think, or just want to be polite, there are countless ways to express “wait a moment” without using the same ...

Are you making these common English mistakes? 🗣️ In this episode of English Extras, I cover three tricky errors that many learners make: when to use "too" vs. "either," "make" vs. "do," and when verbs need an object. These differences are essen...

It’s not nice to call people stupid or crazy but of course people still do it anyway! Only people try to be less straightforward about it. So how do we do this in English? In this episode, we’re diving into euphemisms you can use instead...

Halloween has arrived! So what does that mean exactly? It means a lot of things: pumpkins and ghosts and spiders but also candy and scary movies and haunted houses. In this episode, I give an overview of Halloween in America as well as where so...

This episode tackles two topics: the weird ways we use (or don't use) "the" with geographic features AND a common mistake I hear when people say where they are from. Do you make this mistake?Transcript available

Conversation fillers–in linguistics, it’s also known as discourse markers–are words or phrases that have many purposes: conversation fillers can help start a conversation, maintain a conversation, clarify what we say, better show our o...

In this episode, I'm going to share 5 common mistakes I hear from my students as an English language teacher. They include: incorrect use of mass nouns much versus many incorrect irregular plural nouns c...

We talked about anger. We talked about happiness. Now it's time to talk about sadness. Spoiler alert: it's a bummer.You can find the transcript her...

In episode 19, I shared how to express anger and irritation. In this episode, I share six idioms to express happiness!Transcript available here

How can we express our anger or irritation? There are a TON of ways. In this episode, I share 6 ways. Transcript available here

Small talk can be scary, but the other person is probably more nervous than you are! In this episode, I talk about how to start small talk, maintain small talk, and end small talk, so you can feel more comfortable talking to strangers or acquai...