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Have you ever been in a conversation in English and suddenly thought… “Wait. I didn’t catch that.” Maybe someone was speaking too fast. Maybe they used a word you don’t know. Maybe you understood the words - but not the meaning. And in that moment, you freeze. You don’t want to s ...  Show more

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.Today, let’s talk about a tiny word that changes a lot in American E ...  Show more

Have you ever been in a situation where someone was being too loud, too intense, or acting like they’re better than everyone else? In today’s episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two essential expressions that native English speakers use all the time to ask someone to change the ...  Show more

Have you ever seen someone who looks exactly like someone else? In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy teach two fun English expressions: “A dead ringer” and “A spitting image.” You’ll hear clear examples, learn the difference between the two, and understand when and how to ...  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

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Do you ever feel stuck repeating the same simple phrases like "That's very good" or "I'm not sure"? You're not alone! In this episode, you'll discover 20 advanced expressions that will instantly upgrade your Englis ...  Show more