Lesson 55: 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

Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do."

Level: Upper Intermediate  

Accent: United Kingdom (London)

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Why is Neil trying to smoke a cigar in the studio? Learn an English expression about almost succeeding 

This week's message comes from a frustrated step-parent who is concerned about her family's spending and career choices. Secret-keeping and avoidance behaviors are in play and Nedra helps understand what fears these actions may be rooted in. Submit a message of your own at younee ...  Show more

Six months ago, Hidden Brain's Max Nesterak made a resolution to quit smoking. But as we all know... resolutions are made to be broken. This week, we check in with Max to find out how he's fared, and give you social science insight to help you quit your bad habits too.