Lesson 52: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms...

I still remember the day I decided to START OFF this project. During one of the sessions with my English teacher, I expressed my concern about not knowing the meaning of the most common idioms, slangs, and phrasal verbs. She suggested that I use them in sentences in order to memo ...  Show more

Her latest project had many LOOSE ENDS. She was half way there and had a lot to do before she FINISHED UP her book. Unfortunately, due to her horrible car accident on the i35 highway, she PASSED OUT and was severely hurt. Regrettably, Maria went into a coma. After a whole month, ...  Show more

Congratulate someone, express pride, summarize a story & word formation: ‑lich & ‑isch.Paul has the painting! During the war, the lady and her husband were secretly listening to forbidden news - right in front of the painting (and he proposed to her there). It was the memories of ...  Show more

Reproach, stroll down memory lane & subjunctive II with würde.Paul is back in Munich, riding his bike to Grandpa's apartment. He has the book, but without the important page. His parents are already there. They're clearing all the rooms because he has died. That is why Paul’s mot ...  Show more

It's Sarah's birthday, and magically, she's once again turning spiritually mid-twenties plus! After unwrapping a series of Pedro Pascal nesting dolls, she realizes there's no time like the present to kiki with one of her favorite gifts: Dylan Hafer (senior content manager, ent ...

This week, we're listening back to our episodes with Paula Madison. Join us for an insightful conversation with media executive and entrepreneur Paula Madison. In this episode, Madison reflects on her childhood and the lessons she learned from her mother, who immigrated to the US ...  Show more