Espresso English Podcast

Shayna Oliveira

On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively.

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Today · 1 min
☕ Daily Phrase: "Up for grabs"
Welcome to the Espresso English Phrase of the Day! Every day this month, you'll learn one English phrase that native speakers use in everyday conversations. Small lessons like these add up - by the end of the month, you'll have a collection of natural expressions that will help you sound more fluent, more confident, and more like a native speaker. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow for another quick English upgrade! Download your FREE 500 Phrases E-Book here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/500-real-english-phrases Learn more English for daily life here: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-courses/
Yesterday · 1 min
☕ Daily Phrase: "Bang for your buck"
Welcome to the Espresso English Phrase of the Day! Every day this month, you'll learn one English phrase that native speakers use in everyday conversations. Small lessons like these add up - by the end of the month, you'll have a collection of natural expressions that will help you sound more fluent, more confident, and more like a native speaker. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow for another quick English upgrade! Download your FREE 500 Phrases E-Book here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/500-real-english-phrases Learn more English for daily life here: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-courses/
Monday · 1 min
☕ Daily Phrase: "Cut to the chase"
Welcome to the Espresso English Phrase of the Day! Every day this month, you'll learn one English phrase that native speakers use in everyday conversations. Small lessons like these add up - by the end of the month, you'll have a collection of natural expressions that will help you sound more fluent, more confident, and more like a native speaker. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow for another quick English upgrade! Download your FREE 500 Phrases E-Book here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/500-real-english-phrases Learn more English for daily life here: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-courses/
Monday · 5 min
30 Phrasal Verbs For YOUR Daily Routine
Download lesson PDF Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course Espresso English Academy Master common English phrasal verbs for your daily routine! This lesson focuses on practical vocabulary used in daily activities. If you struggle to understand native speakers when they talk about their everyday lives, this video breaks down the meaning and usage of essential English phrasal verbs. By the end of this video, you will have a better grasp of how to integrate these expressions into your own speaking. I have provided a free PDF lesson to help you review these English phrasal verbs at your own pace. If you want to improve your English fluency further, check out our full course dedicated to mastering phrasal verbs in English conversation. Try using these daily routine phrasal verbs in your own English sentences! Download the free PDF lesson here: https://www.espressoenglish.net/30-phrasal-verbs-for-your-daily-routine/
Sunday · 1 min
☕ Daily Phrase: "Give me your word"
Welcome to the Espresso English Phrase of the Day! Every day this month, you'll learn one English phrase that native speakers use in everyday conversations. Small lessons like these add up - by the end of the month, you'll have a collection of natural expressions that will help you sound more fluent, more confident, and more like a native speaker. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow for another quick English upgrade! Download your FREE 500 Phrases E-Book here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/500-real-english-phrases
Saturday · 1 min
☕ Daily Phrase: "Have a leg up"
Welcome to the Espresso English Phrase of the Day! Every day this month, you'll learn one English phrase that native speakers use in everyday conversations. Small lessons like these add up - by the end of the month, you'll have a collection of natural expressions that will help you sound more fluent, more confident, and more like a native speaker. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow for another quick English upgrade! Download your FREE 500 Phrases E-Book here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/500-real-english-phrases
July 27 · 6 min
DON'T say "the" in these 8 situations!
Download Free PDF: Complete Guide to A, An, The $1 English Grammar E-Books Espresso English ACADEMY Stop making mistakes with the definite article in English. Learn the eight specific situations where using the in English is actually incorrect. Many students struggle with articles in English grammar, but this video will make it clear when NOT to use the common English word "the". Whether you are prepping for an exam or improving your daily speaking, understanding when not to use "the" is essential for fluency. I have compiled these rules into a free guide covering how to use articles like a, an, and the correctly. Download it here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/a-an-the-articles-guide
July 20 · 5 min
Job Interview English: 20 Professional Phrases
Download Free PDF Business English Course Espresso English Academy Master 20 essential job interview phrases to speak with confidence. Learn professional responses to common interview questions. You need clear communication and the right vocabulary! This lesson provides 20 specific job interview phrases designed to help you sound professional and prepared during your next interview. Whether you are applying for your first position or looking for a career change, these English for interviews techniques will ensure your answers are confident and natural. 🔥 Why These Job Interview Phrases Matter In interviews, it's not just what you say — it's how you say it. Do you seem nervous, unfocused, and unsure… or calm, organized, and confident? You can use these 20 phrases for job interviews to talk about your skills and experience confidently and respond naturally under the pressure of a job interview. Can you try completing some of these sentences with your own answers? Dowload the free PDF here: https://espresso-english.kit.com/20-phrases-job-interviews If you're learning English for your job or career, my Business English Course teaches you exactly how to communicate professionally in meetings, emails, presentations, interviews, negotiations, and much more - so you can speak English confidently at work.
July 13 · 6 min
100 Collocations: Make, Do, Take, Get
Download Free PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-100-collocations-make-do-take-get/ 1000 Collocations E-Book: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/1000-collocations-in-10-minutes-a-day/ Espresso English Academy: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/ Start sounding more like a native speaker with these essential English collocations. Learn exactly how to choose the right verb every time! In this lesson, you'll learn 100 combinations of words with the common English verbs make, do, take, and get - so you can use the correct English collocations every time! Make sure to download the free PDF to see example sentences with each of these 100 English collocations.
July 6 · 5 min
Is "THEY" singular or plural? Finally find out!
Download Free PDF guide + quiz on possessives $1 English Grammar E-Books Advanced English Grammar Course Ever wondered if "they" is singular or plural? This English lesson explores the nuances of the pronoun "they" in English grammar. We'll clarify the grammar rules around its usage, especially when referring to a single person, helping you master singular and plural distinctions. This is a great way to improve your English grammar and speak English more naturally.
June 30 · 3 min
100% grammar quiz - 0% speaking. Why?
✨ Grammar in Conversation Course: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/grammar-in-conversation-course-A2-B1/ A lot of English learners can get 100% on a grammar quiz... ...but have difficulty using correct grammar when speaking. 🤔 ⚠️ The problem is that speaking is different from studying. When you're doing a grammar exercise, you have plenty of time to think. You can focus on one sentence, remember the rule, and choose the correct answer. But when you're speaking English, your brain is doing a LOT more at the same time! You need to... understand what the other person is saying think of what you want to say remember vocabulary put a sentence together pronounce the words correctly And while you're trying to do all that... you end up making grammar mistakes 😓 When you're having a conversation, you don't have time to think about the grammar rules. So how can you use English grammar more easily and naturally? The new Grammar in Conversation Course uses a simple 3-step method: See - Learn - Speak First, you SEE the grammar used naturally in a conversation - making it easy to understand how native English speakers talk. Then you LEARN the grammar though my clear explanation, using examples from the conversation. Finally, you SPEAK - practice using the grammar yourself, now that you have a good understanding of how it works. That's how you go from knowing grammar... to using it naturally! Grammar in Conversation is 63% off if you join by Friday - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/grammar-in-conversation-course-A2-B1/
June 22 · 4 min
15 ways to say "I don't know" - Which one are you missing?
Download 500 Phrases E-Book Everyday English Speaking Courses Espresso English Academy Do you often say, "I don't know" in English? This English lesson teaches 15 natural English phrases for daily use to help you improve english speaking. You'll learn everyday english expressions, from casual to professional, to sound more natural. Download my free 500 phrases e-book for more real-life English phrases... and join my Everyday English Speaking Course to learn these phrases in context and practice speaking!
June 8 · 5 min
Stop saying "very" - Say THIS instead!
🎁 Download Free PDF + Quiz 🚀 Advanced Vocabulary Course 🚀 Advanced English Grammar Course Stop saying "very tired," "very big," or "very good." This English lesson will show you how to upgrade your English vocabulary using stronger, more precise English adjectives for better communication. Learn how to improve vocabulary by replacing common "very" phrases with advanced vocabulary, making your English words more impactful. 🎁 Download my free guide to extreme adjectives in English, which includes a quiz to test yourself: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-extreme-adjectives/
June 1 · 5 min
Restaurant English: 25 Phrases Confident English Speakers Use
🎁 Download Free PDF 💬 Everyday English Speaking Course ✨ Espresso English Academy Can you confidently go to a restaurant in English? This english lesson will teach you 25 essential English phrases for dining out, covering everything from ordering food in English to asking questions. By the end, you'll be able to navigate any situation at the restaurant without stress, improving your English speaking skills. Make sure to download the free lesson PDF to review these vital restaurant vocabulary phrases!
May 25 · 5 min
Silent E: How One Letter Totally Changes The Pronunciation!
⭐ Download FREE sounds guide ❤️ American English Pronunciation Course 🚀 Espresso English Academy This English lesson explains how the silent 'e' at the end of an English word changes the pronunciation of the vowel before it from a short vowel to a long vowel. We'll look at examples to help with pronunciation practice and understanding vowel sounds. This is key for clear English pronunciation!
May 21 · 6 min
Advanced Vocabulary Every Fluent English Speaker Needs
🎁 Download 100 Advanced Words List 🚀 Advanced Vocabulary and Collocations Course ✨ Espresso English Academy Want to elevate your English vocabulary with advanced English words? Today's english lesson is for you. We'll learn 20 English vocabulary words at the C1 to C2 level, so you can improve english and sound more sophisticated and fluent. I've got a gift to advance your advanced english vocabulary even further. A study list of 100 super advanced words with definitions and examples: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-100-gre-words-examples/
May 18 · 3 min
ONE tiny step TODAY... for more fluent English in the future!
Our birthday sale ends May 19... 👉 Save $14 on any course TODAY! Over the past few days, I've shared: why following a course is an effective way to make real progress how you don't need to do everything at once - instead, choose just ONE English-learning goal for your next 30 days why thousands of students love the clear, practical lessons in Espresso English courses - and are more fluent as a result Now it's time to decide: 👉 Are you ready to improve your English step by step? If you are, join a course before the birthday sale is over! You can see all the available courses here: https://www.espressoenglish.net/happy-birthday-espresso-english/ I'd love to help you learn!
May 17 · 5 min
Real student stories to inspire and encourage you!
SHOP OUR 14TH BIRTHDAY SALE!Save $14 on ANY course If you're wondering whether Espresso English courses really work... …the best answer is from the students who have already taken them! 😍 Today I'm sharing stories from real English learners - just like you - who have gotten really great results from Espresso English Courses. Get $14 off any course when you join today: https://www.espressoenglish.net/happy-birthday-espresso-english/
May 15 · 4 min
Too many ways to learn English?
SHOP OUR 14TH BIRTHDAY SALE!Save $14 on ANY course The internet is amazing for learning English. You have access to millions of videos, podcasts, websites, and more… …but that can actually become a problem. Because when there are so many options, it's hard to know: Where should I start? What should I study next? Am I practicing the right things? Am I actually improving? So instead of moving forward… you end up jumping from one thing to another: a video today a grammar lesson tomorrow a vocabulary list the next day …and it's hard to see progress. That's exactly why I created Espresso English courses. They give you a clear, step-by-step path for real progress in fluency. You just: ✔ follow the lessons in order ✔ practice what you learn ✔ build your skills day by day …and you'll see steady improvement. 👣 🎉 To celebrate our 14th birthday, you can save $14 on any course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/happy-birthday-espresso-english/ No more guessing what to study. No more feeling "stuck." Just clear, step-by-step improvement in your English skills. ✅ The birthday discount is available until May 19!
May 14 · 7 min
Happy 14th Birthday to Espresso English!
🎈 Espresso English is 14 years old! 🎈 Shop our birthday sale here: https://www.espressoenglish.net/happy-birthday-espresso-english/ In the past 14 years, we've helped millions of learners just like you become more fluent in English ❤️ ⭐ To celebrate, get $14 off any course! ⭐Sale ends Tuesday, May 19