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.
Download Free PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-10-expressions-with-business/ English has some interesting expressions with the word "business" – and many of them AREN'T related to work. For example: funny business [someone] means business [do something] like nobody's business make it your business [to do something] and more! If you are learning English for work, my Business English Course will teach you the phrases and vocabulary you need. You'll learn what to say in interviews, meetings, negotiations, phone calls, presentations, networking events, and more. You'll also expand your vocabulary in the areas of management, finance, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, and many other topics.
5/10/26 • 05:59
Free Pronunciation Power Mini-Course: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pronunciation-challenge/ Once I asked my students, "What are the most difficult English words for you to pronounce?" and I got a lot of great answers! Today we're going to practice 15 words that English learners often find hard to say. I'll say each one once slowly, once at normal speed, and then I'll say an example sentence – so listen and repeat after me each time. Did you know that you can improve your pronunciation a LOT in the next 30 days when you join my American English Pronunciation Course? By doing a lesson a day, you'll practice all the sounds of American English, so that you can speak more clearly and confidently.
5/9/26 • 06:46
Download Lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-20-powerful-verbs/ Let's replace weak verbs with stronger verbs! Each powerful verb in this list will improve your English vocabulary and fluency. One of the most common problems I hear among students who are already at an intermediate level of English is that they really want to have a rich vocabulary. You don't just want to use the same basic words over and over; you want to use interesting and powerful words. So today I'll teach you 20 interesting verbs that will supercharge your vocabulary. And that's actually a good example – I could say "improve your vocabulary" or "expand your vocabulary" but those are weaker verbs than the word "supercharge." This strong verb is so much more descriptive, it creates a mental picture of getting a huge boost in vocabulary power. LEARN MORE: Vocabulary Builder Course Advanced Vocabulary and Collocations Course
5/8/26 • 12:48
Download Free PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-phrasal-verbs-for-socializing/ Today we'll learn 10 English phrasal verbs for socializing. These phrasal verbs are used very frequently when native English speakers talk about getting together with other people, and I want to help YOU use them confidently. Learning phrasal verbs is essential for becoming fluent in English, and you can learn lots of them in my Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course. It's designed to teach you phrasal verbs naturally – again, through conversations – and help you practice them through homework – in just about 10 minutes a day.
5/7/26 • 05:01
Download Free PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-should-could-would/ Should have, could have, and would have are sometimes called "modals of lost opportunity" because they describe situations when we are imagining that the past was different. I'll make them clear with lots of examples! LEARN MORE: Advanced English Grammar Course Espresso English Academy
5/6/26 • 07:55
Download Free PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-should-could-would/ The difference between should, could, and would is difficult for many English learners – this lesson will help you understand when to use each one! LEARN MORE: $1 English Grammar E-Books 600+ Confusing English Words Explained
5/5/26 • 07:20
Download Free Lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-direct-indirect-questions/ Direct questions are the "normal" questions that we can ask friends, family members, and people who we know well. Example of a direct question: "Where's the bathroom?" Indirect questions are a little more formal and polite. We use them when talking to a person we don't know very well, or in professional situations, and their form is a little different. Example of an indirect question: "Could you tell me where the bathroom is?" MORE FLUENT ENGLISH IN A FEW MINUTES A DAY: $1 English Grammar E-Books Advanced English Grammar Course Espresso English Academy
5/4/26 • 09:17
💬 Unlimited Speaking Practice: http://www.yourteacher.ai/?via=shayna ✨ NEW ✨ 30-Day English Speaking Challenge: https://speak.yourteacher.ai/english-may26-shayna/?via=shayna Have you been studying English without actually speaking it? In this lesson, we'll teach you how to do daily English practice and how to speak English fluently, even if you're busy or lack confidence. This is a great way to improve English speaking and build English fluency for more natural communication. Join the "30-Day English Speaking Challenge" starting May 1st, 2026! 🚀 https://speak.yourteacher.ai/english-may26-shayna/?via=shayna
4/29/26 • 06:14
Download 100 synonyms for 20 common words Last week I taught you 10 different ways to say "happy" - and today we'll do the opposite - we'll learn 10 synonyms for "sad." Because sometimes the basic word just isn't enough to express what you're feeling. Before we jump in, make sure to get your free PDF with 100 synonyms so you can expand your vocabulary fast! Click here and enter your e-mail address to download it. Learn 1000+ words in the next month: Vocabulary Builder Courses Advanced Vocabulary Course
4/27/26 • 05:22
Free PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-20-confusing-words/ 600+ Confusing Words E-Book: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/600-confusing-english-words-explained-e-book/ 200 Common Errors in English: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/200-common-errors-course/ Do you know the difference between the words ache, pain, and hurt? They're similar... but we use them in different ways. Using the wrong word makes your English sound a little strange... ...but using the correct word makes your English sound NATURAL! Want to learn the differences between hundreds of similar-but-different words like these, WITHOUT having to look them up in the dictionary one by one? 😓 Download my 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book + Audio! If you love my clear explanations and examples, I'm sure you'll find it helpful.
4/21/26 • 03:36
Download 100 synonyms for 20 common words Learn more about Espresso English Courses Stop saying "happy" all the time! I'm happy. I'm very happy. I'm so, so happy. There's nothing wrong with the word "happy" - but we also have MANY more options in English! So today, I'll teach you 10 stunning synonyms for "happy" that will instantly make your English sound more expressive and fluent. Make sure to download today's free PDF - it's 100 synonyms for 20 common words that will really upgrade your vocabulary. Click here and enter your e-mail address so I can send it right to you. And if you want step-by-step training to help you improve every area of your English - from vocabulary to grammar to speaking, listening, and much more, check out my courses: https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-speaking-courses/
4/13/26 • 05:08
Download Free E-Book: 500 Phrases - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-ebook-500-english-phrases/ Everyday English Speaking Courses - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/everyday-english-speaking-course/ When someone says: "How are you?" You say… "I'm fine." That's correct… but BORING! It's like the first thing you learn in English class. Native English speakers have LOTS of different ways to respond to "How are you?" - let's learn 10 of them today so you can sound more fluent and natural when speaking English. If you like this lesson, I'd highly encourage you to download my free e-book, 500 phrases to improve your English speaking instantly. It'll give you plenty of options for expressing yourself in different ways. Click here and enter your e-mail address to receive that free e-book. It comes with audio, too, so you can listen and practice pronouncing the phrases correctly. OK, let's learn some different ways we can answer the question "How are you" besides just "I'm fine."
4/6/26 • 06:04
This is a free sample lesson from the 300+ Idioms in 30 Days Course. Join the course to get all 30 lessons, each one including: Discovery Quiz Teacher Explanation Practice Quiz Short-Answer Questions With Feedback The 300+ Idioms Course helps you learn and practice idioms effectively, so you can understand them clearly and use them naturally in your own English. In just 30 days, you'll be able to express yourself better and sound more like a native English speaker!
3/30/26 • 06:11
This is a free sample lesson from the 300+ Idioms in 30 Days Course. Join the course to get all 30 lessons, each one including: Discovery Quiz Teacher Explanation Practice Quiz Short-Answer Questions With Feedback The 300+ Idioms Course helps you learn and practice idioms effectively, so you can understand them clearly and use them naturally in your own English. In just 30 days, you'll be able to express yourself better and sound more like a native English speaker!
3/27/26 • 07:58
🎁 Download 100 idioms PDF 🗨️ 300+ Idioms in 30 Days Course What do cats, dogs, horses, birds, and even elephants have in common? They're everywhere in English idioms, which are interesting phrases and expressions that can't be translated word for word. If you don't understand idioms, then you'll be really confused when you hear them used by native English speakers. So today, I'll teach you 30 common animal idioms in English so you can understand them and use them to express yourself more fluently. If you'd love to learn even more of these, my free gift to you is a downloadable list of 100 idioms in English, all with meanings and examples. Click here: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/100-idioms-free-pdf-audio/ Join my 300+ idioms course for daily English lessons: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/300-english-idioms-in-30-days-course/
3/24/26 • 08:41
🎁 Download Free PDF 😃 Slang & Informal English E-Book ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY Common English words like 'tea', 'ghost', and 'crash' have hidden SLANG meanings! In this English lesson, we'll explore 10 everyday English words - both their normal meanings and how they are used in slang. This will help improve your English vocabulary for better understanding and more natural conversation. Download the free PDF lesson guide for all the slang words and their meanings! 🎁 https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-10-common-words-with-hidden-slang-meanings/
3/18/26 • 04:43
🎁 Download Free PDF 😃 Advanced Vocabulary Course ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY One of the easiest ways to improve your English vocabulary is to learn opposite words in English - also called antonyms - pairs of words like big and small, good and bad, hot and cold. Those are all basic ones - too easy, right? Well, in this video I'll teach you 50 intermediate-level opposites in English, focused on the topics of personality, thinking, behavior, work, and emotions - so you can take your fluency to the next level. Make sure to download the free PDF lesson guide, which has today's vocabulary words, their definitions, and example sentences for all of them - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-50-intermediate-opposites-in-english/ Want to learn lots more vocabulary, beyond the basics? I invite you to join my Advanced Vocabulary Course. You'll learn 1000+ higher-level words with their subtle differences in meaning - so you can express yourself more fluently. Click the link to get started! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course/
3/12/26 • 05:52
🎁 Download free PDF + quiz ✨ $1 Grammar E-Books 😃 Advanced English Grammar Course In this English lesson, we tackle a common mistake by focusing on 10 uncountable noun examples that should never have an 's' added. Understanding countable and uncountable nouns is essential for accurate communication, helping you avoid common mistakes in English. There are more rules about uncountable nouns - like we always use much instead of many, and little instead of a few. These are covered inside my free guide to countable and uncountable nouns, which you can download by clicking on the link in the video description and entering your e-mail address. You'll find lots more clear and helpful information (not informations) inside my Grammar E-Books, with more than 70 lessons helping you understand essential English grammar easily, with lots of examples. More than 20,000 English learners have enjoyed these e-books, and I know you will, too!
3/2/26 • 07:15
🎁 Download Free PDF + Quiz 😃 NEW Prepositions Pro Challenge ✨ Espresso English Academy In my last lesson, I taught you how to use IN, ON, and AT for time and place. But wait - there's more - lots more! Native English speakers also use IN, ON, and AT to talk about situations and conditions — and there are no simple grammar rules for these. You just need to know which expression uses which preposition. Today we'll learn 15 common expressions with IN, ON, and AT that you need for more natural and fluent English. Try the quiz at the end to help you practice these phrases and make sure you're using the right preposition with each one. And come join my Prepositions Pro challenge to learn 300 ways to use them!
2/26/26 • 05:07
🎁 Download Free PDF + Quiz 😃 NEW Prepositions Pro Challenge ✨ Espresso English Academy Wondering when to use "in," "on," or "at"? This English lesson teaches you how to use these common English prepositions. You'll learn how to distinguish between "in on at" and use the correct prepositions of time and prepositions of place, improving your English grammar. To practice these prepositions, download the free PDF lesson + quiz! - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-in-on-at/ If you want to become a pro at using prepositions like these, come check out my brand-new course, Prepositions Pro! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/prepositions-pro-challenge/ In just 30 days, we'll learn tons of ways to use the most common prepositions in English - so you can avoid mistakes and speak confidently.
2/23/26 • 05:27
🎁 Download Free lesson PDF 😃 Everyday English Speaking Courses ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY In this English lesson, we're diving into 10 casual English phrases that real people use all the time to make your English speaking sound more natural. These natural english expressions are straight from my everyday English conversations. By using these common phrases, you can speak more fluent English and communicate more effectively!
2/16/26 • 06:32
🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF 📖 1000 Collocations E-Book ✨ Advanced Vocab & Collocations Course Don't say "I'll have a big coffee" Say "I'll have a large coffee" Don't say "It was a large success" Say "It was a great success" Don't say "I'm in heavy trouble" Say "I'm in deep trouble" Why do the first sentences sound strange, but the second ones sound natural? The answer is collocations! Collocations are two or more words that go together naturally. Learning them is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural! Today we'll learn 50 common English collocations with the words big, great, large, deep, strong, and heavy. These all seem rather similar, but they are used in DIFFERENT combinations of words.
2/10/26 • 05:19
⭐ Download FREE sounds guide ❤️ American English Pronunciation Course 🚀 Espresso English Academy Are you trying to pronounce each word clearly and perfectly when you speak English? In this English lesson, we explain that native English speakers use reductions, which are sounds that change or disappear when spoken at normal speed. Learn and practice common reductions to improve your American accent and how to speak English more naturally. Natural spoken English contains reductions – those are sounds that change and disappear when spoken at normal speed. This sometimes makes it hard for English learners to understand. Like instead of saying "What are you going to do?" We say: "Whatcha gonna do?" Today you'll learn and practice 10 of the most common reductions in fast spoken English - it will help you speak more naturally AND understand native speakers more easily. Before we get started, I've got a free gift for you - it's my pronunciation guide to all the sounds of American English! This guide covers all the consonants and vowel sounds we use, with practice words and audio so you can listen and repeat. OK, are you ready to listen and repeat? Let's learn these reductions. Now you know 10 of the most common reductions in English — and once you start hearing them, you'll notice them everywhere. If you'd like to improve your pronunciation and practice speaking more naturally, come join me in the Pronunciation + Shadowing Courses! 🎧 The lessons help you listen, repeat, and train your mouth to speak English smoothly and accurately — just like a native speaker. The link to those courses is in the video description if you'd like to check it out - along with the link to that downloadable pronunciation guide I mentioned. Thanks for practicing English pronunciation with me today, and I'll talk to you next time!
2/2/26 • 06:06
🎁 Download Free PDF 😃 600+ Confusing Words E-Book ✨ Espresso English Academy Lots of English words sound exactly the same, but they have completely different meanings - like waste and waist, hear and here, piece and peace. These are called homophones, and they confuse even advanced English learners. Native speakers often make mistakes with these, too! In this lesson, I'll quickly explain over 100 of the most common homophones in English, so you can finally keep them straight. We're going to run through these super fast, so make sure to download the free lesson PDF by clicking on the link in the video description. You'll be able to review all the definitions with example sentences for each word. And if you want detailed explanations plus lots of example sentences, I recommend my book "600+ Confusing English Words Explained" - so that these confusing words will become clear to you.
1/26/26 • 11:30
🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-50-gym-exercise-words/ 😃 Vocabulary Builder Courses: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course/ 🚀 Advanced Vocab & Collocations Course: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/advanced-vocabulary-and-collocations-course Lots of people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight and get stronger by going to the gym. But if you're learning English, there's another challenge – how to talk about exercise naturally in English. Today I'll teach you 50 essential vocabulary words for fitness — the words native English speakers use when we talk about working out (working out = exercising). We'll start with words for gym equipment, then learn verbs for specific exercises, and finally some super common phrases about exercise. Let's learn some gym vocabulary, fitness vocabulary, and exercise vocabulary in English! If you want to learn English vocabulary fast, check out my Vocabulary Builder Courses as well as my Advanced Vocabulary and Collocations Course to learn and practice a total of 3000 useful English words.
1/19/26 • 08:28
🎁 Download Free PDF with 50 example sentences 😃 Advanced English Grammar Course ✨ Espresso English Academy Conditional sentences can be tricky, but in this English lesson, we make them clear! You'll learn the five main types of conditionals and exactly how to use conditionals correctly: - Zero conditional - First conditional - Second conditional - Third conditional - Mixed conditional This English grammar lesson provides examples for each type, helping you improve your English grammar. By the end, you'll feel more confident in your understanding of conditional sentences in english grammar. You can also download a free PDF with 50 different conditional sentences, so you can see many different examples of how to use them. 🎁 Download Free PDF: 50 Conditional Sentences in English: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-50-conditional-sentences-in-english/
1/12/26 • 08:29
🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF ✨ Espresso English Academy Let's ring in the new year with some fresh English vocabulary! In today's lesson, you'll learn words and phrases we use to talk about New Year's Eve, resolutions, celebrations, and well-wishes — from "champagne" and "fireworks" to "turning over a new leaf." Whether you're going to a party, making goals for the year ahead, or just chatting with friends in English — these are phrases you'll hear everywhere in the final few days of the year. Make sure to download today's lesson PDF so you can review this new year's vocabulary and make it a permanent part of your own English. If one of your New Year's resolutions is to finally speak English more confidently and fluently...then come join me inside the Espresso English Academy. You'll get full access to all my courses — covering speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, and more — with short and sweet lessons and activities you can do at your own pace. The Academy gives you lifetime access - so you can not only start the year strong, but keep building your skills for life! Join the Academy and let's get started. Here's to more fluent English in 2026! 🥂✨ 🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-new-years-vocabulary/ ✨ Espresso English Academy: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/
12/29/25 • 04:24
🎁 Download Free lesson PDF 😃 Everyday English Speaking Courses ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY It's the end of the year… so let's learn English phrases with the word END! These are informal English expressions you might hear in everyday English conversation - so it's important to know what they mean and how to use them naturally. If you love learning English expressions like these and you'd like to see how they're used in English conversations, check out my Everyday English Speaking Courses — they are full of real-life phrases for so many situations! The first level focuses on practical English phrases for daily life, and the second level teaches you more advanced informal expressions - all the lessons are based on dialogues so you can learn in context and speak English more confidently. #learnenglish #learningenglish #basicenglish #easyenglish #everydayenglish #speakenglish #speakingenglish #englishlesson #englishtips #englishphrases #englishlearning
12/26/25 • 08:11
🎁 Download FREE lesson e-book + quizzes ✨ Espresso English Academy I'd like to give you a holiday gift ✨🎁😊 As you know, many English words have multiple meanings - and this can be frustrating for learners, because the same word is used in different ways. That's why I'm giving you a FREE 1-hour class + e-book teaching you 100 ways to use 5 of the most common English words: RUN, GET, BREAK, CUT, and SET! 📖 Download the e-book & audio here: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/mini-course-100-ways-to-use-5-common-words/ This is the perfect way to become more fluent in English as we finish 2025!
12/22/25 • 69:12
🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF 😃 Vocabulary Builder Courses 🚀 Advanced Vocab & Collocations Course Christmas is coming, and in today's lesson, you'll learn 50 essential English words related to the season! We cover everything from Christmas traditions and winter activities to festive food and decor, helping you build your Christmas vocabulary so you can speak English more confidently. You'll definitely want to download today's lesson PDF with all the Christmas words and pictures for easy review. Now, grab a cup of hot chocolate ☕, get comfy, and let's learn some festive Christmas vocabulary together! ❄️ If you want to learn English vocabulary fast, check out my Vocabulary Builder Courses as well as my Advanced Vocabulary and Collocations Course to learn and practice a total of 3000 useful English words.
12/15/25 • 05:02
