042 - Expression: To Drop the Ball / Why do w...

After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent ...  عرض المزيد

📖 Need help following along? Read the transcript + vocabulary explanations while you listen! In this episode, we're diving into the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous writers in the U.S. First, I'll introduce you to Gothic literature, a genre kn ...  عرض المزيد

The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square to mark the beginning of a new year only goes back about a century. Learn about the history -- plus four weird things that other cities drop instead -- in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www. ...  عرض المزيد

Episode 425 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the idioms “drop the ball” and “be on the ball.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com. (And l ...

Learn how to ask about someone’s New Year’s Eve plans like a native English speaker! Here are some phrases that you heard in yesterday’s Meeting Monday: To ring in the New Year (expression): To celebrate the beginning of a new year. “How are you going... Read More The post AEE 3 ...  عرض المزيد