Monthly Archives: October 2020

Walking a Tightrope (Video)

What does it mean to “walk a tightrope,” “rope someone into something,” and “be at the end of one’s rope“? Find out in this video! ~Jeff P.S. Like this English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – … Continue reading

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To Cross the Line (Video)

Learn about how to use the expression, “to cross the line,” and other idioms related to “line” in this short English lesson. And get more than 1800+ English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership – learn more here: https://tv.eslpod.com ~Jeff … Continue reading

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More American Football English

On Tuesday, I explained how American football is played and talked about the useful football-related term “to huddle.” Here are two more expressions related to football that we use in everyday English. Take a Punt In football, when your team … Continue reading

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Football, American (English) Style

The American football season (time of year) started a few weeks ago. Americans don’t call it “American football,” of course – it’s just football. That other sport the rest of the world calls “football” is known as “soccer” in the … Continue reading

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Should You Do The Hustle? (Video)

“Hustle” has several different meanings in English. Find out what they are in this short video: And take a look at our Cultural English 226 lesson, where we talk more about “hustle.” ~Jeff P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get … Continue reading

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What is an “Empty Nest”? (Video)

What does it mean to have an “empty nest”? Find out in this short 3-minute video: Check out the lesson I talk about in this video, Daily English 444 – Planning for Retirement. And get more information on our Unlimited … Continue reading

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How to Practice Your English

What is “practice” for improving your English? Many people – teachers, students, people on the Internet – think that “practice” means actually speaking English or writing emails, or perhaps talking to yourself in the mirror or repeating what other people … Continue reading

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