Bonus episode #131 – Talking ‘bout last week

In this episode of Catch Word, you will learn two common English idioms used to talk about speed and fast results. Andrew and Indiana explain what it means “to make short work of something” and to do something “in short order”, showing you how native speakers use these expression ...  Show more

When was the last time something unexpected happened to you? In this episode, Andrew shares a story about a normal bike ride that turned into a surprise encounter with a YouTuber. He also talks about a tough week at home after his wife caught the flu and he had to take care of th ...  Show more

Welcome to episode #68 of The Real Life English with Gabby. In this episode, we dive into the language of natural disasters and explore 16 essential phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms, such as ride out the storm, make landfall, wipe out, and blow over< ...

In this powerful 1-hour episode, you’ll hear a real, meaningful story told in slow, clear, and simple English. It’s perfect for A1–A2 level learners who want to improve their listening skills, build vocabulary, and speak English more fluently and confidently. ✅ What you’ll get in ...  Show more

Today's story: Five years after the pandemic began, the fight over remote work still isn’t settled. Some companies are demanding full-time office attendance, using badge swipes and tracking software to enforce it. Others are trying to lure workers back with perks. Meanwhile, empl ...  Show more

Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link ⁠ https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust ⁠ Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. ...  Show more